VIET5100 - Beginning Vietnamese I

VIET 0100/5100 is the first part of a two-semester introductory course for students who have little or no prior knowledge of Vietnamese language. The course aims to develop foundational reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, including the use of tones, through meaningful communicative activities and tasks. Synchronous and asynchronous activities will include projects, and students are required to work on their own and collaboratively. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to comprehend and carry on simple daily conversations and read and write short paragraphs. Students will learn how to introduce themselves, describe their surroundings, talk about daily lives, friends, and relatives, and talk about past and future events. Students will also gain a basic knowledge of Vietnam’s history and culture. Vietnamese is An introduction to the language of instruction with the exception occasional quick explanation in English. North and South Vietnam. Instruction includes reading, writing, speaking and listening.