CHIN20006 Great Chinese Classics

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

Is CHIN20006 hard?

CHIN20006: About average. Makes it harder: Final exam 60%. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

An introduction to classical literary Chinese through famous texts from imperial China.

After it you can

What you need first

CHIN10016 or CHIN10018

Can’t be taken together with

How it’s assessed

Presentations 20%, Tests 20%, Final exam 60%

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Quick answers

When is CHIN20006 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
What do I need before taking CHIN20006?
Needs CHIN10016 or CHIN10018.
Does CHIN20006 have a final exam?
Yes, the final exam is 60% of the mark. Assessment: Presentations 20%, Tests 20%, Final exam 60%.
How many class hours a week does CHIN20006 have?
3 h a week in class
Can I take CHIN20006 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 CHIN20006?
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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