Vietnamese | Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Not all courses are offered every semester. Refer to the schedule of courses for each term's specific offerings.
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Unless otherwise indicated in the course description, all courses at the University of Florida are taught in English, with the exception of specific foreign language courses.

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Home to 15 different language programs, the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (LLC) offers training in languages and cultures from all corners of the globe. From Swahili to Italian, Russian to Vietnamese, LLC gives students the opportunity to become cross-cultural experts in an increasingly internationalized world.
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Courses

VTN 1130 Beginning Vietnamese 1 5 Credits

Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

Beginning study covering four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

VTN 1131 Beginning Vietnamese 2 5 Credits

Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

Continued study of the four skills with additional vocabulary and grammar.

Prerequisite: VTN 1130 with minimum grade of C or S, or the equivalent.

VTN 2220 Intermediate Vietnamese 1 4 Credits

Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

Intermediate study of the four skills with new vocabulary and grammar.

Prerequisite: VTN 1131 with minimum grade of C or S, or the equivalent.

VTN 2221 Intermediate Vietnamese 2 4 Credits

Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

Continuation of intermediate study of the four skills with new vocabulary and grammar.

Prerequisite: VTN 2220 with minimum grade of C or S, or the equivalent.

VTN 2340 Vietnamese for Heritage Learners 1 4 Credits

Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

For those with significant speaking and listening skills, but limited reading and writing skills. Emphasis on developing latter two skills.

Prerequisite: instructor permission.

VTN 4905 Individual Study 1-5 Credits

Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

For independent work not offered in another course. Available only by special arrangement.

VTN 4930 Special Topics in Vietnamese Studies 3 Credits

Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

Variable topics dealing with specific issues in Vietnamese studies. Available only by special arrangement.

Prerequisite: Critical Tracking semester 2 or greater.

VTT 3500 Vietnamese Culture 3 Credits

Grading Scheme: Letter Grade

Overview of Vietnamese culture, language and history. Focuses on Vietnamese cultural norms, attitudes, values and culture through an examination of history, religious practices, language, literature, family structures, cuisine, daily life and the arts. (H and N)

Prerequisite: Any Asia-related ASH, CHI, CHT, JPN, JPT, REL, or VTN course.

Attributes: General Education - Humanities, General Education - International