CHIN30029 Tradition in Modern China

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

• No final exam: all coursework
• About 2.5 class hours a week

Is CHIN30029 hard?

CHIN30029: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

The Chinese Studies capstone: how traditional culture lives on in modern Chinese life.

After it you can

• Trace traditional ideas in modern China
• Use Chinese and English sources together
• Present and write up an independent project

What you need first

“This is a Capstone subject and only available to students in the Chinese Studies Major within the Bachelor of Arts, the Chinese Studies specialisation of the Diploma in Languages or the Chinese Studies specialisation of the Graduate Diploma in Arts. This subject is not available to students as Breadth. Admission into or selection of one of the following: Chinese Studies major in the B-ARTS Bachelor of Arts Chinese Studies specialisation (formal) in the D-LANG Diploma in Languages Chinese Studies specialisation (formal) in the GD-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts”

How it’s assessed

Presentations 25%, Reports and essays 75%

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Quick answers

When is CHIN30029 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

What do I need before taking CHIN30029?

Needs “This is a Capstone subject and only available to students in the Chinese Studies Major within the Bachelor of Arts, the Chinese Studies specialisation of the Diploma in Languages or the Chinese Studies specialisation of the Graduate Diploma in Arts. This subject is not available to students as Breadth. Admission into or selection of one of the following: Chinese Studies major in the B-ARTS Bachelor of Arts Chinese Studies specialisation (formal) in the D-LANG Diploma in Languages Chinese Studies specialisation (formal) in the GD-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts”.

Does CHIN30029 have a final exam?

No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 25%, Reports and essays 75%.

How many class hours a week does CHIN30029 have?

2.5 h a week in class

Can I take CHIN30029 as breadth?

No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.

Can I rate CHIN30029?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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