Vietnamese Minor
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Undergraduate Coordinator:
Dr. Andrea Hoa Pham
343 Pugh Hall
apham@ufl.edu
323-392-7084
Overview
The minor provides two options of study. Language credits earned at other institutions may be accepted.
Students pursuing the major in Foreign Languages and Literatures, Chinese specialization; or Foreign Languages and Literatures, Japanese specialization; or Foreign Languages and Literatures, Dual Language specialization in which one of the languages is Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or Vietnamese, are not eligible to receive the minor in Asian studies.
Of the total credits, no more than three may be individual study (CHI 4905/JPN 4905). Students must complete a minimum of six credits of coursework exclusive to the minor that cannot count toward the major(s) or other minors.
Required Courses
Option 1
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Non-language Asia-related courses (3000/4000 level) | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Option 2
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one: | 10 | |
CHI 1130 & CHI 1131 | Beginning Chinese 1 and Beginning Chinese 2 | |
JPN 1130 & JPN 1131 | Beginning Japanese 1 and Beginning Japanese 2 | |
KOR 1130 & KOR 1131 | Beginning Korean 1 and Beginning Korean 2 | |
VTN 1130 & VTN 1131 | Beginning Vietnamese 1 and Beginning Vietnamese 2 | |
| Non-language Asia-related courses (3000/4000 level) | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 22 | |
Current Course Offerings (Fall 2025)
VTN1130 - Beginning Vietnamese 1
Beginning study covering four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Beginning study covering four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
VTN2220 - Intermediate Vietnamese 1
Intermediate study of the four skills with new vocabulary and grammar.
Credits: 4; Prereq: VTN 1131 with minimum grade of C, or S, or the equivalent.
Intermediate study of the four skills with new vocabulary and grammar.
Credits: 4; Prereq: VTN 1131 with minimum grade of C, or S, or the equivalent.