TTLV: A Survey of Reduplicated Words in Vietnamese Language Textbooks for Foreigners (published in Vietnam from 1980 to the present)

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS

1. Student's full name:Phi Ha Chi

2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: March 13, 1991

4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Decision to recognize the student No. 2415/QD-XHNV, dated October 13, 2015, by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in the training process: None

7. Thesis title:A survey of reduplicated words in Vietnamese language textbooks for foreigners (published in Vietnam from 1980 to the present)

8. Major: Vietnamese Studies and Vietnamese Language Code: 60.22.01.13

9. Scientific supervisor:Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thien Nam– Department of Vietnamese Studies and Vietnamese Language – Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Vietnam

10. Summary of the thesis results:

Through its survey, this thesis presents statistical data on the number and description of reduplicated words found in Vietnamese language textbooks for foreigners. This statistical analysis and description are based on the classification of reduplicated words in terms of structure and semantics. Reduplicated words appear in the pronunciation sections of basic textbooks, in individual sentences and paragraphs, and are particularly prevalent in advanced textbooks. The teaching of reduplicated words in a specific and formal manner is addressed in some advanced textbooks. Furthermore, the thesis provides a preliminary overview of students' actual use of reduplicated words, identifies potential errors, and suggests ways to introduce reduplicated words to students, as well as types of exercises for practice to achieve high teaching effectiveness.

Through this thesis, we hope to contribute to providing a clearer understanding of this particular vocabulary case and of Vietnamese language research in general, in the context of teaching Vietnamese as a foreign language.

11. Practical applications:

Based on the content of the research paper on reduplication and teaching methods in Vietnamese language textbooks, our proposal for the use of reduplication in textbooks aims to scientifically assess and organize the purpose and methods of incorporating reduplication into teaching. Simultaneously, it proposes adding several practical exercises to help students effectively learn Vietnamese reduplication and apply it in appropriate contexts.

12. Future research directions: None

13. Published works related to the thesis: None

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Phi Ha Chi 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: March 13, 1991 4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Admission decision number: 2415/2015/QD-XHNV, Dated October 13^th2015 of the Principal of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University

6. Change in academic process: No

7. Official thesis title: A survey on reduplicative words presented in Learning Vietnamese books for foreigners (published in Vietnam from 1980 to now)

8. Major: Vietnamese Study Code: 60.22.01.13

9. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thien Nam – Faculty of Vietnamese Study and Language - University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University

10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

This thesis presents statistics and descriptions of reduplicative words collected from the Vietnamese teaching materials. The statistics and semantic descriptions are based on structural and classifications. Reduplicative words are used in pronunciation practice of basic-level books, in individual sentences and texts, especially used with higher number in advanced-level books. The definition of reduplicative word are officially mentioned in some advanced-level books as well. In addition, the thesis also indicates reality about using reduplicative words of learners, identifies errors and suggests ways to introduce reduplicative words and forms of exercises for an easy, effective approach.

Thus, the thesis provides a view of this special case of vocabulary in particular and an aspect of studying Vietnamese in general regarding application on teaching Vietnamese as a foreign language.

11. Applicability in practice:

Based on the survey's results in this thesis, we refer an overview, evaluation and scientific arrangement about purpose of using reduplicative word and ways of teaching this vocabulary aspect in Vietnamese teaching books. Besides, some forms of practical exercises are suggested for the purpose of helping foreign learners to learn reduplicative words effectively and to apply them in the right context.

12. Further study directions, if any: No

13. Thesis-related publications: No