CHIN30009 Chinese 6

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

• Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
• About 4 class hours a week

Is CHIN30009 hard?

CHIN30009: About average. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

For learners without a Chinese background after Chinese 5: Chinese society topics, opinion pieces, and a move to real texts.

After it you can

• Discuss social and cultural topics in Chinese
• Read and write longer Chinese texts
• Give a clear presentation in Chinese

What you need first

CHIN10017 or CHIN20003 or CHIN30008

• CHIN10017 Chinese 5
• CHIN20003 Chinese 5
• CHIN30008 Chinese 5

What it leads to

• CHIN20027 Chinese 7
• CHIN30003 Chinese News Analysis

Can’t be taken together with

• CHIN20004 Chinese 6

How it’s assessed

Assignments 20%, Tests 20%, Presentations 20%, Final exam 40%

Student reviews and ratings

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Quick answers

When is CHIN30009 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

What do I need before taking CHIN30009?

Needs CHIN10017 or CHIN20003 or CHIN30008.

Does CHIN30009 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 20%, Tests 20%, Presentations 20%, Final exam 40%.

How many class hours a week does CHIN30009 have?

4 h a week in class

Can I take CHIN30009 as breadth?

Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, 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.

What can I take after CHIN30009?

2 subjects need it first, for example CHIN20027, CHIN30003.

Can I rate CHIN30009?

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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