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Different buildings in downtown Shanghai, China, during nighttime.

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

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 *NEW in Winter 2025*

Chinese Chat Cafes

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New in Fall 2024, we're introducing Chinese Chat Cafes for the TMU community! Open to all - whether you're a native Mandarin speaker, a CHN student building your conversation skills, or just looking to practice speaking in a friendly environment! Meeting details will be shared in fall.

Field Trips

Students at the Royal Ontario Museum.

CHN and CHS students visit the ROM with Dr. John Edward Stowe and Dr. Elham Mirzania in February 2024.

Language Competitions

Varun with his Chinese instructors.

Congrats to Introductory Chinese 101 and 201 student Varun who came in 3rd at the 23rd “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Competition for Foreign University students on May 18, 2024. Fellow TMU student Gerly also received an Award of Excellence,