VIETNAMESE (VIET)

Introduction to modern standard Vietnamese, providing practice and instruction in basic grammar and vocabulary.

Introduction to modern standard Vietnamese, providing practice and instruction in basic grammar and vocabulary.

Third semester of Vietnamese language instruction. Continued development of basic structures and introduction of new vocabulary and more complex grammar. Practice reading and writing longer passages and more conversation.

Fourth semester of Vietnamese language instruction. Continued development of basic structures and introduction of new vocabulary and more complex grammar. Practice reading and writing longer passages and more conversation.

This course follows Intermediate Vietnamese (VIET 204) and will focus on popular modern (post-war) media, including short stories, poetry, news articles, websites, films, music, and television. Students will continue to build on all four skill areas- reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students will be expected to process and discuss readings and other media at an appropriate level and to write short narratives, essays, and reflections.