OLES2137 Experience China (University of Sydney): rated 3.3/5 overall across 3 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
OLES2137 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: 体验中国
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Chinese Studies
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
The in-country study unit introduces students to Chinese language and culture through an intensive program at a partner university in China. It places particular emphasis on understanding cultural differences in authentic contexts.
OLES2137 has 3 scored reviews: overall 3.3/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 3 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.3/5).
On Reddit: "i did OLES2137 in Beijing and we had to do 2h of class every weekday plus another 2 for revision on monday/wednesday which totaled to 40h throughout the whole course"
On Reddit: "On a more serious note, plan well wrt to your visa and allot time in advance. Get your flu and COVID shots because Beijing will be very cold if you’re going in December. The unit itself isn’t too difficult as long as you’re open-minded! Plan well ahead because there’s only so ma…"
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Q: Is OLES2137 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 3 reviews: overall 3.3/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches OLES2137, and when is it offered?
A: OLES2137 is taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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