CHIN10001 Chinese 9
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
Is CHIN10001 hard?
CHIN10001: About average. Makes it easier: First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Advanced Chinese for students who speak it but read and write less, using complex texts on social and cultural topics.
After it you can
- Read complex Chinese texts on social topics
- Discuss cultural issues in Chinese
- Write clear Chinese at an advanced level
What you need first
a Chinese placement test
What it leads to
Can’t be taken together with
How it’s assessed
Assignments 20%, Tests 20%, Presentations 20%, Final exam 40%
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Quick answers
- When is CHIN10001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking CHIN10001?
- Needs a Chinese placement test.
- Does CHIN10001 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 20%, Tests 20%, Presentations 20%, Final exam 40%.
- How many class hours a week does CHIN10001 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take CHIN10001 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after CHIN10001?
- 2 subjects need it first, for example CHIN10002, CHIN20013.
- Can I rate CHIN10001?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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