MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Arts Graduate Handbook 1996

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996

VTM4210

Intermediate Vietnamese, part 1

Ton-That Quynh-Du

Synopsis 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 devoted to the social and cultural context of language use.

Assessment Written: 20% + Examination (2 hours): 60% + Oral test and classwork: 20%

Recommended texts

• Buu Khai Learning Vietnamese: A guide to pronunciation Vietnamese Language and Culture Publications, 1990
• Nguyen Phu Phong Le Vietnamien Fondamental Editions Klincksieck, 1975
• Thomson L Vietnamese grammar U Hawaii P, 1984-85
• 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 1975