CHIN30005 Advanced Chinese Translation
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 CHIN30005 hard?
CHIN30005: 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 Entry Point 9 and above in Bachelor of Arts or Diploma in Languages” or (CHIN10002 or CHIN20013 or CHIN30028)
Can’t be taken together with
How it’s assessed
Assignments 30%, Tests 10%, Presentations 10%, Projects 50%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is CHIN30005 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking CHIN30005?
- Needs “Enrolled in Chinese Studies Entry Point 9 and above in Bachelor of Arts or Diploma in Languages” or (CHIN10002 or CHIN20013 or CHIN30028).
- Does CHIN30005 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 CHIN30005 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take CHIN30005 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 CHIN30005?
- 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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