CHIN30003 Chinese News Analysis

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

• No final exam: all coursework
• About 3 class hours a week

Is CHIN30003 hard?

CHIN30003: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Reading and analysing Chinese newspapers on politics, world affairs and public debate.

After it you can

• Read Chinese news reports quickly and accurately
• Spot viewpoint and framing in news stories
• Write a short analysis of a news topic

What you need first

(CHIN10017 or CHIN20003 or CHIN30008) or (CHIN10018 or CHIN20004 or CHIN30009)

• CHIN10017 Chinese 5
• CHIN20003 Chinese 5
• CHIN30008 Chinese 5
• CHIN10018 Chinese 6
• CHIN20004 Chinese 6
• CHIN30009 Chinese 6

How it’s assessed

Tests 50%, Assignments 25%, Reports and essays 25%

Student reviews and ratings

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Quick answers

When is CHIN30003 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

What do I need before taking CHIN30003?

Needs (CHIN10017 or CHIN20003 or CHIN30008) or (CHIN10018 or CHIN20004 or CHIN30009).

Does CHIN30003 have a final exam?

No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Tests 50%, Assignments 25%, Reports and essays 25%.

How many class hours a week does CHIN30003 have?

3 h a week in class

Can I take CHIN30003 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 CHIN30003?

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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