CHIN20021 Analysis of Contemporary Chinese Society
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is CHIN20021 hard?
CHIN20021: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How Chinese society today is divided and studied, by class, region, gender and ethnicity.
After it you can
- Describe the main social divisions in China
- Compare ways of analysing Chinese society
- Write a research report on a social issue
What you need first
a language placement test
Can’t be taken together with
How it’s assessed
Participation 10%, Reports and essays 90%
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Quick answers
- When is CHIN20021 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking CHIN20021?
- Needs a language placement test.
- Does CHIN20021 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Participation 10%, Reports and essays 90%.
- How many class hours a week does CHIN20021 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take CHIN20021 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 CHIN20021?
- 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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