CHNS1102 Chinese for Beginners (University of Sydney): rated 4.0/5 overall across 5 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
CHNS1102 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in Chinese Studies. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 汉语入门
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Chinese Studies
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
This unit is a continuation of Chinese 1A. Emphasis will be on grammar patterns that facilitate speaking and reading skills.
CHNS1102 has 5 scored reviews: overall 4.0/5 · usefulness 4.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 4 StudentVIP reviews (average 4.0 stars); 1 Reddit comment that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.2/5).
On Reddit: "I did this a few years ago along with CHNS1102 the following semester. I thought it was perfectly fine and everything was quite lenient aside from the viva voces (where even there you could cheat as they were via zoom). I remember for 1101 we were taught pinyin and to recognise …"
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Q: Is CHNS1102 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 5 reviews: usefulness 4.0/5, overall 4.0/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches CHNS1102, and when is it offered?
A: CHNS1102 is taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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