Evergreen Valley College

Vietnamese

VIET-001A - Elementary Vietnamese
This is the first course in Vietnamese with emphasis on understanding, speaking, reading and writing. Essential components include pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and syntax, cultural backgrounds and an introduction to Vietnamese literature and culture. This course corresponds to two years of high school Vietnamese language study.
Units: 5
Lecture Hours: 5 |  Lab Hours: None |  Repeatable: No |  Grading: L
Recommended: Highly recommend completion of VIET 091A or 091B
Advisory Level  —   Read: 3   |  Write: 3  | Math: 0
Transfer Status: CSU/UC |  Degree Applicable: AA/AS

VIET-001B - Elementary Vietnamese
This is the second course in Vietnamese with emphasis on understanding, speaking, reading and writing. Students further develop skills in oral and written communication in the Vietnamese language. Students will cover essential language components including spelling, pronunciation, intonation, vocabulary, grammar, syntax structure, as well as continue examination of Vietnamese literature and culture.
Units: 5
Lecture Hours: 5 |  Lab Hours: None |  Repeatable: No |  Grading: L
Prerequisite: VIET 001A with C or better
Advisory Level  —   Read: 3   |  Write: 3  | Math: 0
Transfer Status: CSU/UC |  Degree Applicable: AA/AS

VIET-091A - Conversational Vietnamese and Culture
This course is designed for students desiring a basic, practical conversational approach to learning the Vietnamese language. The course emphasizes conversation and vocabulary building with a minimum of grammar. A variety of classroom activities will permit the student to actively use the language. Cultural topics will center on Vietnamese customs and traditions, including family concepts, religion, special events and food, as well as the history of Vietnam.
Units: 3
Lecture Hours: 3 |  Lab Hours: None |  Repeatable: No |  Grading: O
Advisory Level  —   Read: 2   |  Write: 3  | Math:
Transfer Status: CSU |  Degree Applicable: AA/AS

VIET-091B - Conversational Vietnamese and Culture
This is the second course of two covering the essentials of Vietnamese conversation leading to the development of ability to use the Vietnamese language in everyday situations.
Units: 3
Lecture Hours: 3 |  Lab Hours: None |  Repeatable: No |  Grading: O
Prerequisite: VIET 091A, with C or better
Advisory Level  —   Read: 3   |  Write: 3  | Math: 0
Transfer Status: CSU |  Degree Applicable: AA/AS