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Interested in understanding the government and politics of East Asia with a focus on Taiwan? These courses, led by Taiwan native Professor Zhen Yi Wu, offer unique insights into Tawain’s political landscape, culture and role in the region. Open as core or elective options.

Upcoming Courses

Medical Chinese

CHIN 3330.001
Tuesday & Thursday
1:00pm – 2:15pm
JO 4.502

Development of communication skills for interacting with Chinese speakers in a healthcare setting.

Prerequisite: CHIN 2312 or equivalent based on placement exam score or instructor consent required.

Instructor: Professor Zhen Yi Wu | zhenyi.wu@utdallas.edu
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Advanced Chinese I

CHIN 3311.001 Tuesday & Thursday
2:30pm – 3:45pm
JO 4.502

Development of advanced-level fluency and accuracy in reading, writing and conversation.

Prerequisite: CHIN 2312 or equivalent based on placement exam, or instructor consent.

Instructor: Professor Zhen Yi Wu | zhenyi.wu@utdallas.edu
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Past Courses

Fall 2025


East Asian Culture and Society (SOC 4396.003)Selected Topics in Sociology
(3 semester credit hours)
Monday & Wednesday
2:30 to 3:45 p.m.

This course examines the cultural (and language) composition and characteristics of East Asian societies. It explores the unique combination of history and Confucianist values in these societies to understand how East Asian Societies respond to modernization and technological advances to achieve economic growth and democratic developments.

Spring 2025

State and Society in Taiwan (IPEC 4396.003)
Topics in International Political Economy (3 semester credit hours)
Tuesday & Thursday, 10 to 11:15 a.m.

East Asian Culture and Society (SOC 4396.003)

Topics in International Political Economy (3 semester credit hours)
Monday & Wednesday, 2:30 to 3:45 p.m.

This course examines the cultural (and language) composition and characteristics of East Asian societies. It explores the unique combination of history and Confucianist values in these societies to understand how East Asian Societies respond to modernization and technological advances to achieve economic growth and democratic developments.

Chinese Language Courses

Business Chinese (CHIN 2350.001)
3 semester credit hours
Tuesday & Thursday, 2:30 to 3:45 p.m.
Development of communication skills for interacting with Chinese speakers in a business setting.
Prerequisite: CHIN 2311 or equivalent based on placement exam, or instructor consent.

Advanced Chinese 1(CHIN 3311.001)
3 semester credit hours
Monday & Wednesday, 4 to 5:15 p.m.
Development of advanced-level fluency and accuracy in reading, writing and conversation.
Prerequisite: CHIN 2312 or equivalent based on placement exam, or instructor consent.