CHIN10004 Chinese 8
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 50%
- About 4 class hours a week
Is CHIN10004 hard?
CHIN10004: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Chinese for students who finished Chinese 7: more reading and writing for those who already speak some Chinese.
After it you can
- Talk about familiar topics in Chinese with more confidence
- Read and write short Chinese texts
- Use new grammar and vocabulary correctly
What you need first
(CHIN10003 or CHIN20027 or CHIN30025) or a language placement test
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Assignments 20%, Tests 15%, Presentations 15%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is CHIN10004 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking CHIN10004?
- Needs (CHIN10003 or CHIN20027 or CHIN30025) or a language placement test.
- Does CHIN10004 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 20%, Tests 15%, Presentations 15%, Final exam 50%.
- How many class hours a week does CHIN10004 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take CHIN10004 as breadth?
- Yes, for: 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.
- What can I take after CHIN10004?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example CHIN20012.
- Can I rate CHIN10004?
- 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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