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Vietnam National University - 2008 Vietnamese and Southeast Asian Studies $1995 - Summer 4 weeks / $3295 – Semester The Program
The program has its origins in the founding of "Saigon
University" which began its operation in 1955. In 1977, the "University
Ho Chi Minh" was officially established, and in 1995 became "The Vietnam National
University - Ho Chi Minh City". Members of the faculty have been invited to teach
Vietnamese and Southeast Asian Studies at various universities worldwide. The Location Home to 4 million people, Ho Chi Minh City is now a vibrant commercial center.  Situated
in the southern part of the country, this area is dominated by the estuary of the
Mekong River system - Vietnam's "Rice Basket", and experiences a year-round
tropical climate. Ethnic Vietnamese constitute 90% of the population, with various other
ethnic groups making up the remaining
10% (primarily Chinese).Even after decades of war, Vietnam has opened up to foreign businesses, educational exchanges, and cooperative diplomacy. The Vietnamese people are very hospitable for foreigners and are sincerely interested in having students from around the world visit their country. RETURN TO TOP Courses Students take 4 hours of language class per day, Monday-Friday, plus 3 hours of Culture Course on Saturday - taught in English. Excursions are scheduled on some Saturday afternoons. 20 - 23 hours of class per week.
Vietnamese Language Courses: all Levels - Beginner to Advanced. Four (4) hrs. per day, Monday - Friday. Elementary Course: Emphasized practical oral and written Vietnamese. Alphabet and sounds, pronunciation, basic grammar, vocabulary, and basic conversation skills. Low Intermediate Course: In addition to structure and vocabulary, this course level puts emphasis on conversation. Upper Intermediate Course: Emphasis on writing and reading skills Advanced Course:Extensive and comprehensive reading and expository writing at a high level. Vietnamese History and Culture Topics (Taught in English)
Course descriptions available upon request. CSA
will provide "confirmation" of hotel housing prior to departure. Hotel
room costs $15 - $20 per day depending on if you have a single or double room.
Students pay the hotel directly by the week or month in U.S. dollars. If you
prefer to pay CSA in advance for the hotel housing, please let us know on the CSA
Registration Form. Hotel room fee will be added to your balance. Also you may
arrange your own housing if you prefer. Just let us know on the CSA Registration
Form. Double rooms also available.
Fee Includes:
full tuition, registration, orientation
on site, single hotel room confirmation (guest house), documents for Visa, some
local excursions, and certificate of completion. Airfare, meals, hotel room cost, and other
excursions are not included. Housing cost not included. Housing is extra - see housing section. All students will be required to have comprehensive
Medical and Accidental insurance policy to cover the dates of the program. Please
send CSA a copy of your insurance coverage. CSA suggests: Wallach & Company or
Int'l SOS CSA will be providing additional details on
when and where to go upon arrival. Usually students will be arriving 1 day prior
to the starting date. Plan on arriving 1 day prior to starting date. Register online. No registration fee required. Please review the "How To Register" section on the CSA website. Payments can be made by money order, cashiers check, or personal check. We will e-mail you a "Confirmation Notice" with additional information shortly after receiving your online registration form. Thank you. |
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Fields of study include language, history, culture,
economics, politics, security, international relations and developmental science. Through
its research, the Center seeks to promote cross-cultural exchange and understanding
between Vietnam, its Southeast Asian neighbors and other countries, as well as introduce
foreigners to Vietnamese culture and society.
Students are placed in the appropriate level (beginner to advanced) of the language courses, based on an oral proficiency test given upon arrival.
Courses are complemented by a lively social program
that includes: excursions/tours of the local area as well as a trip up north
to Hanoi. Other trips may include visiting Da Nang, Nha Trang, Hue.
Students
take their meals at the University "canteen" (cafeteria) and are very affordable, about
$2.00 per meal. Also, there are several local restaurants that provide good, reasonably
priced meals.