0000909 - VIETNAMESE LANGUAGE II - M

Expected learning outcomes

VIETNAMESE LANGUAGE II
General objectives of the course:
The course aims to deepen the knowledge of the Vietnamese language at the A2-B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), as well as some basic elements of Vietnamese culture in coherence with the topics described in the Program.

Ability to apply knowledge and comprehension:
At the end of the course, students will be able to pronounce Vietnamese correctly respecting the pronunciation rules, and to demonstrate a knowledge of basic vocabulary and main grammatical structures to be able to elaborate simple oral and written communications on familiar and everyday topics articulated with clarity.

Further expected learning outcomes

Making judgements:
At the end of the course, students will be able to deal with situations of contact between different cultural contexts with critical attitude and indipendent judgment.

Communication skills:
At the end of the course, students must demonstrate the ability to communicate in Vietnamese in a clear and concise manner on various basic conversation topics.

Learning skills:
Students must have developed the necessary skills to continue their Vietnamese language studies with a good degree of autonomy.

VIETNAMESE LANGUAGE III

General Learning Objectives
The course aims to consolidate and expand the language skills acquired during the first two years, guiding students toward an upper-intermediate level (B1–B2 of the CEFR). Lexical, grammatical, and pragmatic aspects of contemporary Vietnamese will be explored in greater depth, with attention to both formal and colloquial registers. The course also seeks to enhance students’ awareness of Vietnam’s sociolinguistic and cultural dynamics.
Ability to Apply Knowledge and Understanding
By the end of the course, students will be able to comprehend and produce oral and written texts of moderate complexity in everyday, academic, or professional contexts. They will demonstrate the ability to identify and use more complex morphosyntactic structures and apply varied vocabulary appropriately to different situations. In addition, they will be capable of engaging effectively in extended conversations, clearly expressing opinions, experiences, and intentions.

Independent Judgment
Students will develop the ability to assess communicative and cultural contexts critically and autonomously, adapting their register and expressive strategies to suit the situation. They will be able to recognize elements of linguistic variation and reflect on language use from an intercultural perspective.

Communication Skills
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to carry out complex verbal interactions and information exchanges fluently and accurately, using a linguistic repertoire appropriate for an upper-intermediate level.

Learning Skills
Students will have acquired the tools and methods needed to continue studying Vietnamese with increasing autonomy, approaching authentic texts and new communicative situations with confidence and critical awareness.

VIETNAMESE LITERATURE I

General objectives of the course:
The course aims to provide a structured introduction to the history of Vietnamese literature through the study of texts and genres representative of four major phases of expression: the oral tradition, literature written in classical Chinese (chữ hán), in classical Vietnamese script (chữ nôm), and in the romanized script (chữ quốc ngữ). The goal is to offer students a historical and cultural framework that enhances their understanding of the role of literary production in shaping national cultural identity.

Ability to apply knowledge and understanding:
Students should be able to identify the historical-cultural framework in which classical and premodern Vietnamese literature developed, and to identify the main themes of the works included in the syllabus.

VIETNAMESE LITERATURE II

General objectives of the course:
The course aims to provide a critical overview of Vietnamese literature from the postwar period to the present day, covering the phases of socialist modernity, the post-reunification era, and diasporic writing. Students will acquirethe tools to analyze the evolution of themes, language, and literary sensibilities in relation to the historical, political, and cultural transformations of Vietnam and its transnational communities.

Ability to apply knowledge and comprehension:
By the end of the course, students will be able to analyze modern and contemporary literary texts in relation to their historical and ideological contexts. They will identify key themes such as war, reconstruction, modernization, exile, and identity, and will be able to compare national and diasporic experiences.

Further expected learning outcomes

Making judgements:
Students must demonstrate that they have acquired a critical approach to the authors and texts studied, and sufficient textual analysis skills and independent judgment for further study.

Communication skills:
At the end of the course, students will have to show that they are able to clearly discuss the topics covered with the correct terminology.

Learning skills:
Students must have developed the necessary learning skills to approach the Vietnamese literary production with a certain level of autonomy.