The Princeton Language Program: Modern Chinese²²

The Princeton Language Program: Modern Chinese is a comprehensive series of Chinese-language textbooks for students of all levels, from novice learners to advanced speakers. The series covers classical Chinese in addition to modern Chinese. Written by members of the Princeton University Department of East Asian Studies, these books have been tested in Princeton classrooms and in the renowned Princeton in Beijing Program. Focusing on contemporary China and geared to the interests of today’s students, the books are designed both to improve language proficiency and to enhance students’ understanding of today’s China.

China's Peril and Promise: An Advanced Reader of Modern Chinese, 2 Volumes Chih-p'ing Chou, Xuedong Wang, and Joanne Chiang
An innovative way for students to sharpen their Chinese language abilities while learning about Chinese culture
Eyes on China: An Intermediate-Advanced Reader of Modern Chinese Jincheng Liu, Xin Zou, and Chih-p'ing Chou
Eyes on China is the ideal textbook for students entering the third year of a four-year course of Chinese language study and those who are ready to move from an intermediate to advanced level. Bridging the gap between informal spoken...
Literature and Society: An Advanced Reader of Modern Chinese - Revised Edition Edited by Chih-p'ing Chou, Ying Wang, and Xuedong Wang
A revised one-volume edition of the popular upper-level Chinese language textbook
A Reflection of Reality: Selected Readings in Contemporary Chinese Short Stories Chih-p'ing Chou, Liping Yu, and Joanne Chiang
A Reflection of Reality is an anthology of modern Chinese short stories designed as an advanced-level textbook for students who have completed at least three years of college-level Chinese. While many advanced-level Chinese language...
First Step: Workbook for Modern Chinese Chih-p'ing Chou, Jing Wang, and Jun Lei
This workbook is a companion volume to First Step, the elementary Chinese textbook. Featuring both traditional and simplified characters along with pinyin and English translation, the workbook includes comprehensive exercises and...
First Step: An Elementary Reader for Modern Chinese Chih-p'ing Chou, Jing Wang, and Jun Lei
First Step is an elementary Chinese textbook for students with no previous background in the language. Focusing on the basics of modern Chinese phonetics and grammatical structure, the book uses everyday topics to help students...
A Trip to China: An Intermediate Reader of Modern Chinese - Revised Edition Chih-p'ing Chou, Der-lin Chao, and Chen Gao
A Trip to China is an intermediate Chinese language textbook designed for students who have studied one year of college Chinese. Offering a strong foundation in grammar and vocabulary, it is written from the perspective of a foreign...
Oh, China!: An Elementary Reader of Modern Chinese for Advanced Beginners - Revised Edition Chih-p'ing Chou, Perry Link, and Xuedong Wang
Oh, China! meets the needs of advanced beginners or "heritage learners" who already speak some Chinese but require instruction in reading and writing fundamentals before moving to the intermediate level. In this fully revised edition...
Anything Goes: An Advanced Reader of Modern Chinese - Revised Edition Chih-p'ing Chou, Hua-Hui Wei, Kun An, and Wei Wang
Suitable for students with three or more years of modern Chinese language instruction, Anything Goes uses advanced materials to reinforce language skills and increase understanding of contemporary China in one semester. This fully...
A New China: An Intermediate Reader of Modern Chinese - Revised Edition Chih-p'ing Chou, Joanne Chiang, and Jianna Eagar
Originally published in 1999, A New China has become a standard textbook for intermediate Chinese language learning. This completely revised edition reflects China's dramatic developments in the last decade and consolidates the previous...
All Things Considered: Revised Edition Chih-p'ing Chou, Yan Xia, and Meow Hui Goh
Designed for students who have completed at least two years of college Chinese, this thoroughly revised edition of All Things Considered bridges the gap between intermediate- and advanced-level Chinese. Lessons promote student...
A Kaleidoscope of China: An Advanced Reader of Modern Chinese Chih-p'ing Chou, Jungyu Wang, Joanne Chiang, and Hua-Hui Wei
A Kaleidoscope of China is an advanced Chinese-language textbook that gives students a greater command of Chinese while deepening their understanding of the social and cultural issues facing China today. Geared to the unique needs of...
Readings in Contemporary Chinese Cinema: A Textbook of Advanced Modern Chinese Chih-p'ing Chou and Joanne Chiang
Most Chinese-language textbooks today cater to beginners and intermediate-level students, but virtually none address the unique needs of advanced students seeking to expand or reinforce their language skills in one semester. Readings in...
Chinese Primer, Volumes 1-3 (Pinyin): Revised Edition Ta-tuan Ch'en, Perry Link, Yih-jian Tai, and Hai-tao Tang
This revised and updated edition of the Chinese Primer--an introductory textbook in wide use for more than a decade--uses proven techniques to put beginning learners of Mandarin Chinese on the path toward true mastery. The goal of the...
Classical Chinese (Supplement 3): Selections from Historical Texts Naiying Yuan, Hai-tao Tang, and James Geiss
Supplementary readings to Classical Chinese: A Basic Reader—a must for every student of Chinese
China's Peril and Promise: An Advanced Reader: Text Chih-p'ing Chou, Xuedong Wang, and Joanne Chiang
An innovative way for students to sharpen their Chinese language abilities while learning about Chinese culture
China's Peril and Promise: An Advanced Reader: Vocabulary and Grammar Notes Chih-p'ing Chou, Xuedong Wang, and Joanne Chiang
An innovative way for students to sharpen their Chinese language abilities while learning about Chinese culture
Chinese Primer, Volumes 1-3 (GR) Ta-tuan Ch'en, Perry Link, Yih-jian Tai, and Hai-tao Tang
Four experienced teachers of beginning Chinese have developed this introductory textbook. A pilot edition has been tested widely in classrooms and refined over a period of years. Among its salient features are lessons that are lively...
Chinese Primer: Lessons (GR) Ta-tuan Ch'en, Perry Link, Yih-jian Tai, and Hai-tao Tang
Four experienced teachers of beginning Chinese have developed this introductory textbook. A pilot edition has been tested widely in classrooms and refined over a period of years. Among its salient features are lessons that are lively...
Chinese Primer: Notes and Exercises (GR) Ta-tuan Ch'en, Perry Link, Yih-jian Tai, and Hai-tao Tang
Four experienced teachers of beginning Chinese have developed this introductory textbook. A pilot edition has been tested widely in classrooms and refined over a period of years. Among its salient features are lessons that are lively...
Chinese Primer: Character Workbook (GR) Ta-tuan Ch'en, Perry Link, Yih-jian Tai, and Hai-tao Tang
Four experienced teachers of beginning Chinese have developed this introductory textbook. A pilot edition has been tested widely in classrooms and refined over a period of years. Among its salient features are lessons that are lively...
Chinese Primer: Character Text (Pinyin) Ta-tuan Ch'en, Perry Link, Yih-jian Tai, and Hai-tao Tang
Four experienced teachers of beginning Chinese have developed this introductory textbook. A pilot edition has been tested widely in classrooms and refined over a period of years. Among its salient features are lessons that are lively...