CHNS2611 Classical Chinese A (University of Sydney): rated 4.5/5 overall across 2 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
CHNS2611 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: 古代汉语A
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Chinese Studies
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
Foundation work in Classical Chinese, an ancient language that still plays a role in modern China and that often challenges Western notions of how languages behave. Students will develop a basic understanding of the grammar and vocabulary, thus equipping themselves for exploration of China's distinctive philosophical and literary traditions in the original language.
CHNS2611 has 2 scored reviews: overall 4.5/5 · usefulness 4.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 4.0 stars); 1 Reddit comment that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 5.0/5).
On Reddit: "I took it in 2020 and got 93 in it. It was an absolutely amazing subject when I took it. Dr Esther Klein (who was fantastic) was the lecturer, but I believe she doesn't teach it anymore. The unit teaches you about classical chinese vocabulary, grammar and syntax through slightly…"
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Q: Is CHNS2611 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 2 reviews: usefulness 4.0/5, overall 4.5/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches CHNS2611, and when is it offered?
A: CHNS2611 is taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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