In the upcoming 2025-26 winter terms (September 2025-April 2026), the Chinese Language Program in the Department of Asian Studies will offer a series of fascinating Chinese literature courses to enhance your learning experience.
The Chinese Language Program has been dedicated to providing high-quality language instruction to students at all levels, and the advanced Chinese literature courses (aka CHIN_V460+) are no exception. These courses have been carefully designed to cater to the diverse needs of our students, covering a range of topics including Chinese literature, film, and cultural history in premodern and modern times. With the guidance of our experienced and dedicated instructors, you will be able to gain a deeper understanding of Chinese literature and culture and achieve your language learning goals.
Notably, all CHIN_V460+courses fulfill the Literature Requirement for the Bachelor of Arts program.
Seats are currently open for enrollment in the following courses. Click on the respective course number to access the Workday Student course selection link.
1.Chinese literature courses available in 2025 Winter Term1 (September-December,2025)
CHIN V460-A 011 Chinese in the Global Context: Foundations in Language Learning and Teaching: Part I(A)(面向全球的汉语教学初探(上))
Time:MonWed,17:00-18:30
Delivery mode: In Person
Course description: Thematically organized topics in the scholarly and critical studies of Chinese language and culture for advanced Chinese learners.
Credits: 3
CHIN V471 011 Later Classical Chinese Poetry I(中国古代诗歌隋唐至五代部分)
Time: Tue Thu,11:00-12:30
Delivery mode: In Person
Course description: Readings in classical poetry from the time of Du Fu (712-770) to the end of the Tang Dynasty, at an advanced level.
Credits: 3
CHIN_V 471 012 Later Classical Chinese Poetry I(中国古代诗歌隋唐至五代部分)
Time: Tue Thu, 14:00-15:30
Delivery mode: In Person
Course description: Readings in classical poetry from the time of Du Fu (712-770) to the end of the Tang Dynasty, at an advanced level.
Credits: 3
CHIN_V 471 013 Later Classical Chinese Poetry I(中国古代诗歌隋唐至五代部分)
Time: Wed, 17:00-18:00
Delivery mode: Online
Course description: Readings in classical poetry from the time of Du Fu (712-770) to the end of the Tang Dynasty, at an advanced level.
Credits: 3
CHIN_V 481 011 Modern Chinese Literature I(中国现代文学 1911-1949)
Time: Tue Thu, 14:00-15:30
Delivery mode: In Person
Course description: Selected literary readings from the May Fourth Era to 1949.
Credits: 3
CHIN_V 481 012 Modern Chinese Literature I(中国现代文学 1911-1949)
Time: Mon Wed, 17:00-18:30
Delivery mode: Online
Course description: Selected literary readings from the May Fourth Era to 1949.
Credits: 3
CHIN V485 011 Contemporary Chinese Fiction in Film(当代中国电影与文学改编)
Time: Tue Thu, 12:30-14:00
Delivery mode: In Person
Course description: Contemporary Chinese films from the 21st century adapted from literary works.
Credits: 3 (eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading)
CHIN_V485 012 Contemporary Chinese Fiction in Film(当代中国电影与文学改编)
Time: Mon Wed, 14:00-15:30
Delivery mode: Online
Course description: Contemporary Chinese films from the 21st century adapted from literary works.
Credits: 3 (eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading)
CHIN V486 011 Staging Drama in Modern China(舞台与现当代中国戏剧)
Time: Tue Thu, 15:30-17:00
Delivery mode: In Person
Course description: Development, performance, intercultural interactions, and multi-media adaptations of modern Chinese drama.
Credits: 3 (eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading)
CHIN V491 011 Classical Chinese I(古代汉语先秦至六朝部分)
Time: Tue, 14:00-17:00 Delivery mode: Online
Course description: The development of early Chinese from the classical period through the Six Dynasties (5th century BCE to 6th century CE).
Credits: 3
2.Chinese literature courses available in2025 Winter Term 2 (January-April,2026)
CHIN V460-B021 Chinese in the Global Context: Foundations in Language Learning and Teaching: Part II(B)(面向全球的汉语教学初探(下))
Time: Mon Wed,17:00-18:30
Delivery mode: In Person
Course description: Thematically organized topics in the scholarly and critical studies of Chinese language and culture for advanced Chinese learners.
Credits: 3
CHIN V465 021 Fantasy in Chinese Literature(中国历代奇幻文学)
Time: Tue Thu, 17:00-18:30
Delivery mode: Online
Course description: Themes in Chinese literature from pre-Qin to the present, with a focus on narratives about the supernatural, the marvelous, and the fantastic.
Credits: 3
CHIN V466 021 Chinese Martial Arts Fiction(中国历代侠义小说)
Time: Tue Thu,15:30-17:00
Delivery mode: In Person
Course description: Chinese martial arts fiction as a form of cultural expression first created in classical Chinese fiction and then evolved into contemporary popular literature.
Credits: 3
CHIN V 470 021 Reading and Writing Chinese Classical Poetry(古典诗词鉴赏与写作)
Time: Wed, 17:00-20:00
Delivery mode: Online
Course description: Theory and skills of writing major forms of Classical Chinese poetry,
including regulated verse and song lyrics. Emphasis on application of poetry and rules to the writing of metrical poems and critique of classical Chinese poetry.
Credits: 3
CHIN V 473 021 LaterClassicalChinesePoetryII(中国古代诗歌两宋至明清部分)
Time: Tue Thu, 11:00-12:30
Delivery mode: In Person
Course description: Readings in classical poetry from the Song to the Qing dynasties, at an advanced level.
Credits: 3
CHIN_V 473 023 Later Classical Chinese Poetry II(中国古代诗歌两宋至明清部分)
Time: Wed, 17:00-18:00
Delivery mode: Online
Course description: Readings in classical poetry from the Song to the Qing dynasties, at an advanced level.
Credits: 3
CHIN_V 483 021 Modern Chinese Literature II(中国当代文学 1949-)
Time: Tue Thu, 14:00-15:30
Delivery mode: In Person
Course description: Historical continuation of CHIN 481. Selected literary readings from 1949 onwards.
Credits: 3
CHIN_V 483 022 Modern Chinese Literature II(中国当代文学 1949-)
Time: Mon Wed, 17:00-18:30
Delivery mode: Online
Course description: Historical continuation of CHIN 481. Selected literary readings from 1949 onwards.
Credits: 3
CHIN_V 485 021 Contemporary Chinese Fiction in Film(当代中国电影与文学改编)
Time: Tue Thu, 12:30-14:00
Delivery mode: In Person
Course description: Contemporary Chinese films from the 21st century adapted from literary works.
Credits: 3 (eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading)
CHIN V485 022 Contemporary Chinese Fiction in Film (当代中国电影与文学改编)
Time: MonWed,12:30-14:00
Delivery mode: Online
Course description: Contemporary Chinese films from the 21st century adapted from literary works.
Credits: 3 (eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading)
CHIN V493 021 Classical Chinese I(古代汉语唐宋至明清部分)
Time: Mon Wed,14:00-15:30
Delivery mode: Online
Course description: The development of classical Chinese with a focus on the Tang and Song dynasties(617-1279).
Credits: 3
PLACEMENT PROCEDURE: ALL students who wish to take ANY CHIN courses are
required to complete an “On-Line Placement Questionnaire” to obtain a placement approval for
registration. Please only register for the course that you have approval for. To get your placement approval, please go to https://placement.asia.ubc.ca/. For further information regarding CHIN courses, please go to https://chinese.arts.ubc.ca/
At UBC, we believe that language learning should be an enjoyable and rewarding experience, and our Chinese literature courses are designed with this in mind. Our classes are interactive and engaging, and our instructors are passionate about teaching Chinese and helping students reach their full potential.
So if you’re interested in learning Chinese, don’t miss this opportunity to take advantage of our courses. Whether you’re looking to boost your language skills for personal or professional reasons, the Chinese Language Program at UBC has everything you need to succeed. Register now and join us for an unforgettable learning experience!