This course is an introduction to contemporary spoken and written Vietnamese for complete beginners. This course introduces the tones, vowels and consonants, essential syntax and the writing system of the Vietnamese language. By working through a series of contextualised dialogues the students will begin to develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The context of language use focuses on basic greetings, self-introduction and introducing one’s family and friends, time and date and describing one’s daily habits. Attention is given to the social and cultural context of language use. This course will prepare students to proceed to higher levels of Vietnamese.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Recognise and properly pronounce Vietnamese vowels and consonants and the six tones.
2. Use an active Vietnamese vocabulary of around 150 items and a passive vocabulary of around 200 items.
3. Use basic Vietnamese to conduct simple conversations at slow speed on daily topics such as self-introduction, introducing a friend, talking about family, asking about the time and date and describing one’s habits.
4. Read and write simple sentences and short essays on topics covered in the course, and use the Vietnamese computer keyboard to type Vietnamese.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of Vietnamese cultural norms and practices in relation to language use in interpersonal relations within the family, at workplaces and in daily life.

Required Resources

VSL 1, Nguyen Van Hue et.al., Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City, 2012.

(Textbook and all materials will be provided on Wattle)

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• Written comments
• Verbal comments
• Feedback to the whole class, to groups, to individuals, focus groups

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Unit 1: Xin l?i, b?n tên là gì?Excuse me. What’s your name?Introduction to the Vietnamese languageVietnamese tonesThe Vietnamese alphabetical system
2	Unit 1: Xin l?i, b?n tên là gì? (cont.)Excuse me. What’s your name?Self-introduction in VietnameseParticles ? and d?Corpula làConjunction cònQuestion word ai	Assignment 1: Oral (Based on Study Materials and Oral Practices of the Week and to be submitted on Wattle)
3	Unit 2: Cô là ngu?i nu?c nào?Where are you from?Introducing your nationalitiesTag questionsConstructions: ph?i khôngAdverb r?t	Assignment 2: Written (Based on Study Materials and Oral Practices of the Week and to be submitted on Wattle)
4	Unit 2: Cô là ngu?i nu?c nào? (cont.)Where are you from?Present continuous tense in VietnamesePossessive construction: c?aConstructions: du?c không?	Assignment 3: Oral (Based on Study Materials and Oral Practices of the Week and to be submitted on Wattle)
5	Unit 3: D?o này anh làm gì?What are you doing these days?Places in VietnameseQuestion words: dâu/ ? dâuConstructions: có th? ...du?c không?	Assignment 4: Written (Based on Study Materials and Oral Practices of the Week and to be submitted on Wattle)
6	Revision and preparation for mid-term tests	Mid-term Written Test: April 16, 2024Mid-term Oral Test (students book their test with the lecturer)
7	Unit 3: D?o này anh làm gì? (cont.)What are you doing these days?Verbs for daily activitiesIntroducing your hobbiesPreposition "d?" used to describe purposesPractise describing one's purpose of doing something ex. I study Vietnamese to...	Assignment 5: Oral (Based on Study Materials and Oral Practices of the Week and to be submitted on Wattle)
8	Unit 4: Bây gi? cô s?ng ? dâu? (Where are you living now?)Past tense "dã + Verb"Practise telling one's addressTalk about one's abilitiesAsk about someone's abilities	Assignment 6: Written (Based on Study Materials and Oral Practices of the Week and to be submitted on Wattle)
9	Unit 4: Bây gi? cô s?ng ? dâu? (cont.)(Where are you living now?)Describe one's abilitiesPractise a short job interviewVietnamese honorific "Xin" Practise formal/respectful speech in Vietnamese	Assignment 7: Oral (Based on Study Materials and Oral Practices of the Week and to be submitted on Wattle)
10	Unit 5: Bây gi? là m?y gi?? What time is it?Telling the time in VietnameseFuture tense in VietnameseAdverbs: s?p, s?Question words: Khi nào/ bao gi?	Assignment 8: Written (Based on Study Materials and Oral Practices of the Week and to be submitted on Wattle)
11	Unit 5: Bây gi? là m?y gi?? (cont.)What time is it?Talking about one's daily routineAdverbs indicating frequency Confirmation question "...à?"
12	Revision and preparation for Final exams	Final Oral Presentations Final written examination May 30 2024 (tentative)

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Learning Outcomes
Periodic homework assignments (40%)	40 %	*	1,2,3,4,5
Mid-term Oral Test (10%)	10 %	18/04/2024	1,2,3,5
Final Oral Test (10%)	10 %	23/05/2024	1,2,3,5
Mid-term Written Examination (10%)	10 %	16/04/2024	1,2,3,4,5
Final Written Examination (10%)	10 %	30/05/2024	1,2,3,4,5
Class participation (10%)	10 %	*	1,2,3,4,5
Peer engagement and mutual learning assistance (10%)	10 %	*	1,2,3,4,5

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

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• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

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Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Assessment Task 1

Periodic homework assignments (40%)

Dates of submission:

Tuesday before class

Weekly Assignments: (5 points/each, 40 points in total) in oral and written forms

·       In oral form: Student will go through the pronunciation/dialogues/substitution/reading parts (to be specified each week), record and submit the audio recordings to Wattle.

or Students are required to prepare a short speech/ oral presentation to be presented in class, followed by Q&A and interaction with teacher and classmates

·       In written form: Student will complete homework (topics to be specified), type and submit them to Wattle. 

Assessment Task 2

Mid-term Oral Test (10%)

Each student is required to interact with the examiner on topics covered in the first half of the course (topics to be notified in advance).

Time length: 10 minutes. 

Assessment Task 3

Final Oral Test (10%)

Each student is required to make oral presentations and interact with the examiner on topics covered in the course (topics to be notified in advanced).

Time length: 15 minutes. 

Assessment Task 4

Mid-term Written Examination (10%)

Time length: 90 minutes

Format:

Part One: Vocabulary

Part Two: Structures

Part Three: Reading Comprehension

Part Four: Writing

Assessment Task 5

Final Written Examination (10%)

Time length: 90 minutes

Format:

Part One: Vocabulary

Part Two: Structures

Part Three: Reading Comprehension

Part Four: Writing

Assessment Task 6

Class participation (10%)

Students are assessed based on class attendance and active participation in all class activities.

Assessment Task 7

Peer engagement and mutual learning assistance (10%)

Students are assessed based on engagement with their peers and mutual learning support towards achieving the course study objectives.

Academic Integrity

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Online Submission

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Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

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