CHIN10019 Contemporary Chinese Literature

University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

Is CHIN10019 hard?

CHIN10019: Easier. Makes it easier: No final exam, First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Chinese literature since 1949 read with political writings of the time, building advanced Chinese and a feel for modern China.

After it you can

What you need first

a Chinese placement test

How it’s assessed

Presentations 25%, Reports and essays 75%

Student reviews and ratings

No student reviews yet — be the first to rate it.

Taken this subject? Rate it anonymously (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Rate CHIN10019

Quick answers

When is CHIN10019 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
What do I need before taking CHIN10019?
Needs a Chinese placement test.
Does CHIN10019 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 25%, Reports and essays 75%.
How many class hours a week does CHIN10019 have?
3 h a week in class
Can I take CHIN10019 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, Bachelor of Science.
Can I rate CHIN10019?
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

Always confirm in the official Handbook.

PickMySubjects is a free, unofficial planner made by a UniMelb graduate.