CHIN20028 Chinese 8

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

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

Is CHIN20028 hard?

CHIN20028: 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 finished Chinese 7: more reading and writing for those who already speak some Chinese.

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

(CHIN10003 or CHIN20027) or a language placement test

• CHIN10003 Chinese 7
• CHIN20027 Chinese 7

What it leads to

• CHIN30011 Great Chinese Classics
• CHIN30027 Chinese 9

Can’t be taken together with

• CHIN10004 Chinese 8

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 CHIN20028 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

What do I need before taking CHIN20028?

Needs (CHIN10003 or CHIN20027) or a language placement test.

Does CHIN20028 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 CHIN20028 have?

4 h a week in class

Can I take CHIN20028 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 CHIN20028?

2 subjects need it first, for example CHIN30011, CHIN30027.

Can I rate CHIN20028?

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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