CHIN20027 Chinese 7

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

• Final exam 50%
• About 4 class hours a week

Is CHIN20027 hard?

CHIN20027: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Chinese for students who speak some Chinese but read and write very little: building literacy.

After it you can

• Talk about familiar topics in Chinese with more confidence
• Read and write short Chinese texts
• Use new grammar and vocabulary correctly

What you need first

(CHIN10018 or CHIN20004 or CHIN30009) or a language placement test

• CHIN10018 Chinese 6
• CHIN20004 Chinese 6
• CHIN30009 Chinese 6

What it leads to

• CHIN10004 Chinese 8
• CHIN20028 Chinese 8

Can’t be taken together with

• CHIN10003 Chinese 7

How it’s assessed

Assignments 20%, Tests 15%, Presentations 15%, Final exam 50%

Student reviews and ratings

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Quick answers

When is CHIN20027 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

What do I need before taking CHIN20027?

Needs (CHIN10018 or CHIN20004 or CHIN30009) or a language placement test.

Does CHIN20027 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 20%, Tests 15%, Presentations 15%, Final exam 50%.

How many class hours a week does CHIN20027 have?

4 h a week in class

Can I take CHIN20027 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.

What can I take after CHIN20027?

2 subjects need it first, for example CHIN10004, CHIN20028.

Can I rate CHIN20027?

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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