Intermediate Vietnamese, part 1
Ton-That Quynh-Du
8 points * 6 hours per week * First semester * Clayton * Prerequisites: VTN1120
An intermediate level of Vietnamese with an emphasis on active oral and writing skills. This subject consolidates and builds on the foundation set in the first year. It focuses on active production of language in selected contexts to promote active recall of vocabulary items and their usage in the appropriate context using the correct grammatical form in accordance with accepted conversational conventions. A reading program forms a part of the subject. Attention is given to the social and cultural context of language use.
Assessment
Written: 20% * Examinations (2 hours): 60% * Oral test and classwork: 20%
Prescribed texts
Buu Khai Learning Vietnamese - a guide to pronunciation Vietnamese Language and Culture Publications, 1990
Thomson L Vietnamese grammar U Hawaii P, 1984-1985
Ton-That Quynh-Du Learning Vietnamese for speakers of English Book 3 Dept Asian Languages and Studies, Monash U, 1994
Vuong Gia Thuy Vietnamese in a nutshell Montclair, 1975.