Course Description: CHN 199: Wok and Talk

This course offers an immersive introduction to Chinese language and culture through Chinese culinary arts. Students engage in online language preparation alongside dynamic, hands-on cooking labs. They will learn essential Mandarin vocabulary and basic conversational phrases related to food, cooking and dining etiquette. Through preparing eight home-style Chinese dishes, students will explore Chinese geography, dietary philosophy and everyday food-related cultural practices. By the end of the term, students will be able to prepare basic Chinese meals and use simple Mandarin in cooking and everyday dining situations. No prior Chinese experience required. This is a non-credit Community Education class taken with credit students. You will not receive college credit.

Course Resources
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 Course Details: (seats remaining)

Schedule: Every week on Friday, starting on 04/17/26 and ending on 06/05/26
Times: 02:00pm-04:50pm PDT
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Class Price : $359.00

Additional Course Information

This is a hybrid course. These courses use different tools like Zoom and Canvas (COCC's online learning management system) for instruction. Students may also attend class at certain times, either in person or from home. This is a non-credit Community Education course, taken with credit students. You will not receive college credit.

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Lin Hong

Facility Detail

COCC Cascade Culinary Institute
CUL 119
2555 NW Campus Village Way
Bend, OR 97703
CUL 119

Cancellation Policy

Students must cancel by contacting our office via phone: (541) 383-7270 or email: ceinfo@cocc.edu. Cancellations received 5 days prior to the start of the class will receive a full refund. Full refunds are also issued for classes cancelled by COCC. Refunds will be issued back to your card or in the form of a check and mailed within two weeks of the cancellation date if paid by check or cash. Failure to participate in a course or program does not result in a refund. Exceptions to the general refund policy are noted in the course descriptions on our website and in the printed schedule. If you have any questions, please call us at (541) 383-7270.