Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Synopsis The subject emphasises spoken and written communication in Vietnamese. It focuses on language usage at an advanced intermediate level in a number of selected settings directly relevant to life in Vietnam. Contexts of language use include aspects of life in Vietnam such as history, geography, social institutions, tourism, trade and business, and the arts. A reading program consisting of selected writings by 20th century Vietnamese authors forms 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 class work: 20%