VIET 1
Elementary Vietnamese (First Quarter)


Course Description

This is an introduction to the language and cultures of Vietnam and Vietnamese communities. Basic Vietnamese will be introduced and practiced within a cultural framework to help develop the four major linguistic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Vietnamese will be the primary language of instruction. Emphasis will be on language as an expression of culture and a medium of communication.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
39734 VIET 1 61Z ······· TBA-TBA Bac Tran ONLINE

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Footnote:
VIET D001.60Z: Fully ONLINE. This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.

Class Materials

Textbook/MaterialTypeRequiredPurchaseRent
NewUsedNewUsed
Conversational Vietnamese (9th Edition)
Tran © 2021
ISBN:
Textbook Required $53.50 $40.25
Vietnamese-English, English-Vietnamese Practical Dictionary
Tran © 2010
ISBN: 9780781812443
Textbook Required $19.95 $15.00

Lower prices may be available for textbooks or materials in certain courses, when purchased through the course site on Canvas. Your instructor will tell you if a lower price is available.

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Course Details

Units
5 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 5
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 0
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.
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