TTLV: Survey of the current status of Vietnamese thesaurus dictionaries

1. Student's full name: Thai Thi Bich Thuy

2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: July 4, 1988

4. Place of birth: Vinh City, Nghe An.

5. Decision on recognition of students No.: Decision No. 1936/2011/QD – XHLV –SDH dated October 10, 2011 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in training process: None

7. Thesis topic: Survey of the current status of Vietnamese thesaurus.

8. Major: Linguistics; Code: 60 22 01

9. Scientific advisor: Dr. Nguyen Khanh Ha

10. Summary of thesis results:

In the world as well as in Vietnam, the issue of synonyms as well as thesauruses has been of interest to researchers for quite a long time. Thesauruses are a sub-type of explanatory dictionaries. The research objects of thesauruses are synonyms that are grouped into certain groups. Based on thesauruses published in Vietnam, we conducted a survey of the macrostructure and microstructure of dictionaries in order to initially make comments and evaluate the successes and limitations in the compilation of thesauruses in our country. Applying the thesaurus theory, we examined the method of establishing the structure of the synonym series, the method of explaining and finding semantic distinctions of synonyms, etc. in dictionaries to clarify the specific criteria in selecting, collecting, arranging and presenting the table of entries, the way of putting information into the microstructure, etc. of the compilers.

11. Practical application:

For Lexicography, our thesis will be a “panoramic view” of the research on the compilation of thesauruses in Vietnam from the past to the present. In response to the need to improve the quality of teaching and learning Vietnamese today, our research contributes to building a new direction in compiling thesauruses, aiming to enhance their role as convenient tools to enrich the use of language, helping students easily grasp the meaning of words and how to use words.

12. Further research directions:

Within the scope of this thesis, we mainly base on the survey and analysis of the macrostructure and microstructure of Vietnamese thesauruses to evaluate the successes as well as draw out the limitations that need to be overcome. From this initial research, we will shape a new direction for compiling thesauruses.

13. Published works related to the thesis: None

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name of student: Thai Thi Bich Thuy

2. Gender: Male

3. Date of birth: 04/07/1988

4. Place of Birth: Vinh, Nghe An

5. Student recognition decision number: 1936/2011/QD – XHLV – SDH On October 10, 2011 by Rector of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University

6. Changes in training process: No

7. Title of thesis: Surveying the real situation of current Vietnamese Synonym Dictionary

8. Major: Linguistics; Code: 60 22 01

9. Scientific guidance: Dr. Nguyen Khanh Ha

10. Summary of results:

The issue on the synonym as well as the synonym dictionary has been paid attention for a long time all over the world and in Vietnam. The synonym dictionary is a subtype of the explanation dictionary. The research objects of synonym dictionaries are synonyms that are gathered according to the fixed groups. Based on the published synonym dictionaries in Vietnam, we have implemented to survey the macro and micro structures of the dictionaries in order to firstly give the considerations, evaluations about successions and limitations in compiling the synonym dictionary in Vietnam. Applying the theories about synonym dictionaries, we have implemented to consider the method of establishing the structure of synonym line, the method of explaining and out the differences in meaning between synonyms, etc. in dictionaries in order to show particular criteria in selecting, collecting, arranging and presenting the table of entries, the way of taking information into micro structure, etc. of the compilers.

11. Application into practice:

With respect to Lexicography, this Thesis will be a comprehensive “view” about research on compiling the synonym dictionaries in Vietnam. Before the demand of improving the quality of teaching and studying Vietnamese at present, our research will contribute to the establishment of a new way in compiling the synonym dictionaries, in order to improve their role as convenient tools to make usage of language more abundant, help pupils understand easily the meanings of words and the usage of words.

12. Research directions in the future:

In limitations of the Thesis, we mainly base on the foundations of surveying, analyzing the micro and macro structures of Vietnamese synonym dictionaries to evaluate successions and limitations that need overcoming. From this first research, we will have a new direction for compiling the synonym dictionaries.

13. Relevant published works related to the thesis: No