Vietnamese VIETMSE

VIETMSE 1A Fundamentals of Vietnamese

Units

5

Designed for students with little or no exposure to Vietnamese. Natural approach with emphasis on four fundamental skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Conducted in Vietnamese.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)

VIETMSE 1B Fundamentals of Vietnamese

Units

5

Prerequisite

VIETMSE 1A with a minimum grade of C. Placement into VIETMSE 1B is also accepted

Designed for students with little or no exposure to Vietnamese. Natural approach with emphasis on four fundamental skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Conducted in Vietnamese.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

VIETMSE 1C Fundamentals of Vietnamese

Units

5

Prerequisite

VIETMSE 1B with a minimum grade of C or VIETMSE S1AB with a minimum grade of C. Placement into VIETMSE 1C is also accepted

(VI)

Designed for students with little or no exposure to Vietnamese. Natural approach with emphasis on four fundamental skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Conducted in Vietnamese.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

VIETMSE 2A Intermediate Vietnamese

Units

4

Prerequisite

VIETMSE 1C with a minimum grade of C and VIETMSE S1BC with a minimum grade of C. Placement into VIETMSE 2A is also accepted

Restrictions: International Studies majors and School of Humanities students have the first consideration for enrollment

(VIII)

Designed for students to advance their Vietnamese language skills from introductory to intermediate level. Designed to develop writing and reading skills and communicative skills in authentic situations. Students are introduced to aspects of Vietnamese culture relating to lesson topics.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

VIETMSE 2B Intermediate Vietnamese

Units

4

Prerequisite

VIETMSE 2A with a minimum grade of C. Placement into VIETMSE 2B is also accepted

Restrictions: International Studies majors and School of Humanities students have the first consideration for enrollment

(VIII)

Designed for students to advance their Vietnamese language skills from introductory to intermediate level. Designed to develop writing and reading skills and communicative skills in authentic situations. Students are introduced to aspects of Vietnamese culture relating to lesson topics.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

VIETMSE 2C Intermediate Vietnamese

Units

4

Prerequisite

VIETMSE 2B with a minimum grade of C. Placement into VIETMSE 2C is also accepted

Restrictions: International Studies majors and School of Humanities students have the first consideration for enrollment

(VIII)

Designed for students to advance their Vietnamese language skills from introductory to intermediate level. Designed to develop writing and reading skills and communicative skills in authentic situations. Students are introduced to aspects of Vietnamese culture relating to lesson topics.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

VIETMSE 10A Vietnamese Peer-to-Peer Language Mentor Program

Units

1

Grading Option: Pass/Not Pass only

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 4 times

Peer-to-Peer Language Mentor Program in which student mentors work with student mentees to increase the language skills of both participants. One hour weekly meetings. VIETMSE 10A is for language mentors.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

VIETMSE 10B Vietnamese Peer-to-Peer Language Mentor Program

Units

1

Grading Option: Pass/Not Pass only

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 4 times

Peer-to-Peer Language Mentor Program in which student mentors work with student mentees to increase the language skills of both participants. One hour weekly meetings. VIETMSE 10B is for language mentees.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

VIETMSE 50 Topics in Vietnamese Culture

Units

4

Repeatability: May be taken 24 times as topics vary

(IV and VIII)

Vietnamese culture and society in modern and historical contexts through the study of literary works, film, and other media. Philosophy and religious practices may also be examined. Course is taught in English.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.