CHN 112: Beginning Mandarin Chinese I at College of Staten Island
3 credits · Fall 2026
Beginning Mandarin Chinese I (CHN 112) at College of Staten Island has 2 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 2 of 2 sections have an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: Tinny Lai and Xiaoling Dong.
Of the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, Tinny Lai ranks chillest (Chill) and Xiaoling Dong least chill (Fair).
Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.
Requirements
Prerequisite: Proficiency in reading and writing .This course is not open to students who have taken CHN 113, 114, 213, 215, or 313.
About this course
A beginning course in the fundamentals of expression and communication for those who have had no previous work in the language. Regular attendance in the World Languages and Literatures Media Center is required. Not open to students who have taken CHN 113 or higher. (foreign lang.)
Best professors for CHN 112 at College of Staten Island, Fall 2026
- Tinny LaiChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 4.9 (18) · difficulty 1.8/5 · 100% would take again
- Xiaoling DongChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 3.7 (15) · difficulty 2.7/5 · 67% would take again
Ordered chillest first. A Chill Rank compares a professor with other CUNY professors on Rate My Professors difficulty, rating and would-take-again; it needs at least 3 ratings. How it works
CHN 112 sections, times and seats
Seat status as of Oct 4, 5:03 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?
Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means
Questions about CHN 112 at College of Staten Island
- Who teaches CHN 112 at College of Staten Island in Fall 2026?
- Tinny Lai and Xiaoling Dong are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is CHN 112 at College of Staten Island hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 2.3 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a CHN 112 section is full?
- Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.