Is this program right for you?

This program is designed for students who wish to learn or improve Vietnamese language skills, have a strong interest in doing course work, and carrying individual research projects that relate to Vietnam.

Program Goals

The goals of this program are to increase language ability for all levels of Vietnamese language learners and to increase knowledge about Vietnam in the context of Southeast Asia and East Asia. These goals are achieved through intensive language course work focusing on Vietnam, and by extensive field excursions throughout the country, interviews with different social groups, and optional internships with Vietnamese non-governmental organizations.

Program Highlights

Visits to cultural and historical sites in northern, central, and southern Vietnam; treks to minority villages in northern mountain provinces and/or the Central Highlands; course work with Vietnam specialists from various educational and research agencies; interviews with social groups and optional participation in the activities of Vietnamese non-governmental organizations.

Duration

Fall Semester: 17 weeks (late August - mid-December)
Spring Semester: 17 weeks (after Lunar New Year - early June)

Eligibility Requirements

Overall GPA 2.75; one Asian studies course. Graduate students interested in Vietnamese studies, comparative post-communism, and development studies are also accepted.

Language of Instruction
Vietnamese, English

Subjects
Vietnamese language, culture, history, and studio art