CHIN20026 Advanced Chinese Translation
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 CHIN20026 hard?
CHIN20026: 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
Translating between Chinese and English, using modern literature and everyday documents.
After it you can
- Translate Chinese texts into natural English
- Translate English texts into accurate Chinese
- Explain and defend your translation choices
What you need first
“Enrolled in Chinese Studies Super Advanced Entry Point” or CHIN20013 or a language placement test
Can’t be taken together with
How it’s assessed
Assignments 30%, Tests 10%, Presentations 10%, Projects 50%
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Quick answers
- When is CHIN20026 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking CHIN20026?
- Needs “Enrolled in Chinese Studies Super Advanced Entry Point” or CHIN20013 or a language placement test.
- Does CHIN20026 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 30%, Tests 10%, Presentations 10%, Projects 50%.
- How many class hours a week does CHIN20026 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take CHIN20026 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 CHIN20026?
- 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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