自淫系列

Chinese

Different buildings in downtown Shanghai, China, during nighttime.

Chinese Language Courses (CHN)

Chinese language courses are offered in the target language (Mandarin). There are also Chinese studies cultural courses in English.

CHN 101 - Introductory Chinese I

CHN 201 - Introductory Chinese II

CHN 301 - Intermediate Chinese I

CHN 401 - Intermediate Chinese II

CHN 501 - Advanced Chinese I

CHN 601 - Advanced Chinese II

Prior to registering for your first Chinese language course, you must take the appropriate online placement test. You will typically receive your results within 2 business days. During peak enrolment periods, results may take longer than usual. It is recommended that students take a placement test at least a week before their enrolment date. If you have not received your results after one week, please contact the Chinese Placement Test Coordinator Dr. John Stowe.

Step 1: Take the placement test

Step 2: Check your score

Step 3: Check course calendar

Step 4: Review course pathway

Chinese Studies Courses (CHS)

Did you know that you can take Chinese Studies courses offered in English?

CHS 503 - Chinese Literary Traditions

CHS 504 - Chinese Cultural Traditions

CHS 505 - Modern Chinese Culture

Minor in Chinese Studies

A Minor in Chinese Studies will launch in Fall 2027! Details will be available in the 2027-2028 Calendar.

Want to get started?

CHS 504 Chinese Cultural Traditions is required to complete the minor.

CHS 503 and CHS 505 are included in the list of electives.

Meet Your CHN & CHS Instructors

Dr. Elham Mirzania

Dr. John Edward Stowe

Dr. Hongbing Yu

鈥淓mbark on an enlightening journey through the profound wisdom of Chinese language and culture with me. As the ancient proverb from the Dao De Jing reminds us, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Allow me to accompany you as you take those crucial initial strides, and then rejoice in your continued advancement along the path of discovery.鈥� - Dr. Mirzania

Outside the Classroom

Top left: Raft on the Nine Bend River; Top right: Traditional Chinese musicians; Bottom: Giada on the Great Wall of China.

Giada Amenta, a Language and Intercultural Relations (LIR) student, reflects on her unforgettable experience representing Canada in the 24th Chinese Bridge Competition world finals. From language learning to cultural immersion, she shares what made the journey so impactful.

Read about Giada Amenta's Chinese-language journey that led her to China in Summer 2025.

Filed Trip to Chinatown

Field trip to Chinatown.

CHN and CHS students visit Toronto Chinatown with Dr. John Edward Stowe and Dr. Elham Mirzania to enjoy a meal together while experiencing Chinese language and culture beyond the classroom.

Field Trip to the ROM

Students at the Royal Ontario Museum.

CHN and CHS students visit the ROM with Dr. John Edward Stowe and Dr. Elham Mirzania.

Language Competitions

Varun with his Chinese instructors.

Every spring, 自淫系列 students complete in the 鈥淐hinese Bridge鈥� Chinese Competition for Foreign University students with the guidance of instructors Dr. Stowe and Dr. Mirzania. CHN and CCHN students can touch base with their instructors for more information.