CHIN10009 Chinese Cinema
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is CHIN10009 hard?
CHIN10009: Easier. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam, First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Chinese film and fiction since 1978, used to sharpen your reading and listening, including everyday and regional speech.
After it you can
- Understand Chinese films and texts in the original
- Read film and literary criticism in Chinese
- Present your analysis of a work in Chinese
What you need first
a language placement test
Can’t be taken together with
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 75%, Presentations 20%, Participation 5%
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Quick answers
- When is CHIN10009 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking CHIN10009?
- Needs a language placement test.
- Does CHIN10009 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 75%, Presentations 20%, Participation 5%.
- How many class hours a week does CHIN10009 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take CHIN10009 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.
- Can I rate CHIN10009?
- 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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