Courses in Intermediate
Vietnamese
Build on your foundation and deepen your understanding of Vietnamese language and culture.
Intermediate Vietnamese I (VIET0300)
This course is the next step in your Vietnamese language journey, offered exclusively in the fall semester and designed for students who have completed VIET0200 or have equivalent proficiency VIET300 expands on your existing skills with a focus on idioms, proverbs, and cultural stories. You’ll enhance your speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities through engaging dialogues, immersive activities, and comprehensive practice, all while gaining a richer appreciation of Vietnamese culture.
Schedule
Time: 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM (MWF), 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM EST (TTH)
Syllabus
The class syllabus will be distributed towards the first day of class.
Learn More
Interested in the course? Check out Banner for registration details.
Course Contents
01. Review of Introductions and School
02. Holidays and Celebrations
03. Moving and Daily Tasks
04. Health and Wellbeing
05. Traveling to Vietnam
06. Vietnamese Cuisine
07. Modern Media
Check out a couple of our language tables!
Language tables are a fun and interactive way for students to learn more about a specific aspect of Vietnamese culture! They usually occur every week, so keep an eye out!
Intermediate Vietnamese II (VIET0400)
This course is the last level of our Vietnamese language series, offered exclusively in the spring semester and designed for students who have completed VIET0300 or have an equivalent level of proficiency. VIET0400 delves deeper into the complexities of Vietnamese language and culture through idioms, proverbs, and rich dialogues. You’ll refine your skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing while engaging with advanced texts and cultural contexts to enhance your overall fluency and understanding.
Schedule
Time: 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM (MWF), 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM EST (TTH)
Syllabus
The class syllabus will be distributed towards the first day of class.
Learn More
Interested in the course? Check out Banner for registration details.
Course Contents
08. Tết
09. Family and Life Events
10. Geography and Ethnic Minorities
11. Vietnamese History
12. Spirituality and Religion
13. Vietnamese Arts and Fine Arts
14. Vietnamese Traditional Performing Arts
15. Legend and Folktales
Placement Test
Need to determine your level before starting a Vietnamese course? Take our placement test to ensure you’re placed in the right class for your skills. This test helps us match you with the course that best fits your current proficiency. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Cô Trang at trang_tran@brown.edu.
To learn more about the steps of our placement test, visit the Placement Test section in the East Asian Website.
Academic Support
Language Table
Mondays @ 3-4PM
625 Sciences Library
Cô Trang’s Office Hours
Monday – Friday @ 1 – 2:30 PM
625 Sciences Library
Teaching Assistant Office Hours
Brian – TThF @ 1 – 3:30PM
Wiki – MW @ 2-3PM
625 Sciences Library
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