Vietnamese Language, Associate in Arts Degree
Banner Code: 2_AA_VIET
Control Number: 18424
Financial Aid Eligible
The Associate in Arts Degree in Vietnamese (AA) provides students with fundamental language skills designed to develop students' listening, speaking, reading, and writing from the beginning level to intermediate proficiency where students can function comfortably and effectively in a variety of Vietnamese-speaking environments such as with family, when traveling, at a job, and/or a career. Through the Vietnamese major, students acquire appreciation and understanding of cultural diversity and communication skills that facilitate the exchange of ideas and transactions vital to social and global connectivity. Students who earn a Vietnamese AA Degree are prepared to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Vietnamese.
Program Level Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Translate spoken messages in Vietnamese.
- Use vocabulary and grammar to communicate orally in Vietnamese.
- Interpret texts and literature written in Vietnamese.
- Compose writing in Vietnamese.
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| VIET G180 | Elementary Vietnamese 1 | 5 |
| VIET G185 | Elementary Vietnamese 2 | 5 |
| VIET G280 | Intermediate Vietnamese 1 | 4 |
| VIET G285 | Intermediate Vietnamese 2 | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| ANTH G100 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH G190 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| ANTH G200 | Gender, Culture, and Society | 3 |
| ETHS G137 | Introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies | 3 |
| HIST G120 | Asian Civilizations | 3 |
| PHIL G110 | Philosophy Of The East | 3 |
| Major Total | 21 | |
| GE Pattern (Local or Cal-GETC) | 18-39 | |
| Electives (as needed to reach 60 units) | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
Recommended Program Sequence
These sequences are general course maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, completion of short-term certificates, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. However, this may not be an appropriate path for all students. The two-year sequence is based on English and Math placement and meeting other course prerequisites. Students are advised to meet with a GWC Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
Year 1:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| VIET G180 | Elementary Vietnamese 1 | 5 |
| ENGL G100 | Academic Reading and Writing ^ | 4 |
| Area E: Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development or any additional course from Area A-D | 3 | |
| Elective coursework for a total of 3 units | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | ||
| VIET G185 | Elementary Vietnamese 2 | 5 |
| Area C: Arts & Humanities course | 3 | |
| Math Competency | 3 | |
| If Mathematics is satisfied by competency, select Area A2: Communication and Analytical Thinking course | ||
| Elective coursework for a total of 3 units | 3 | |
| Units | 14-16 | |
Year 2:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 3 | ||
| VIET G280 | Intermediate Vietnamese 1 | 4 |
| Area B: Natural Sciences course | 3 | |
| Area D: Social & Behavioral Sciences course | 3 | |
| Elective coursework for a total of 6 units | 6 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 4 | ||
| VIET G285 | Intermediate Vietnamese 2 | 4 |
| Ethnic Studies Competency | 3 | |
| Elective coursework to reach a minimum of 60 units | 6-8 | |
| Units | 13-15 | |
| Total Degree Units | 60 | |
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Program sequence may not be recommended for students who self-place into ENGL G100S. Students should see a Counselor for appropriate advisement.