TTLV: Researching several projects and teaching materials to develop Vietnamese as a heritage language.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Nguyen Thuy Trang

2. Gender:Female

3. Date of Birth: 21-09-1980

4. Place of Birth:Xuan Hoa, Phuc Yen, Vinh Phuc (According to the newly updated Citizen Identification Card)

5. Decision to recognize student numberDecision No. 4058/2022/QD-XHNV dated December 28, 2022, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in the training process:

Decision No. 6568/QD-XHNV on assigning research topics and appointing supervisors for master's theses for graduate students of the QH-2022-X cohort.

Decision No. 6934/QD-XHNV on extending the study period for postgraduate students.

7. Thesis title:"Research several projects and teaching materials aimed at developing Vietnamese as a heritage language.”

8. Major:Linguistics

9. Code:8229020.01

10. Scientific Advisor: Dr. Do Hong Duong, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

11. Summary of thesis results: 

This thesis focuses on surveying and analyzing several projects and teaching materials for Vietnamese language instruction for Vietnamese children abroad – a target group learning Vietnamese as a heritage language. Based on theories of heritage languages, the thesis clarifies the characteristics of heritage learners, the principles of heritage language education in the context of globalization, and assesses the suitability of current programs and materials to the practice of teaching and learning Vietnamese overseas.

The survey covered projects related to teaching Vietnamese to Vietnamese people abroad and teaching materials such as "Fun Vietnamese," "My Vietnamese," "Greetings in Vietnamese," "Vietnamese Teaching Materials for Vietnamese Children Abroad – Levels 1 and 2," etc. The evaluation of these materials was based on criteria including content, methodology, compatibility with the target learners, and the potential for developing language and cultural skills. Through this, the thesis identifies the strengths, limitations, and potential for improvement of each material, while emphasizing the need for a comprehensive language policy for teaching Vietnamese as a heritage language.

Conclude:

This thesis affirms the crucial role of teaching Vietnamese as a heritage language in preserving and developing the cultural identity of Vietnamese communities abroad. To achieve high effectiveness, the development of teaching materials and curricula requires collaboration between language experts, educators, and the Vietnamese community overseas, with a flexible, diverse, and adaptable approach to the multicultural context.

12. Practical applications:The research findings of this thesis have significant potential for practical application in developing Vietnamese language learning programs for Vietnamese children abroad. Some suggestions regarding the integration of language education with the transmission of traditional culture will help children more easily acquire Vietnamese and gain a deeper understanding and connection to their cultural roots. Furthermore, clearly identifying the challenges facing the preservation and development of Vietnamese as a heritage language will provide relevant agencies with a basis for formulating and implementing language policies. These research findings can also be referenced and applied to similar case studies in the future.

13. Future research directions:Based on the research findings of this thesis, the following research directions can be further expanded and deepened: Firstly, broadening the scope and subjects of the survey to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the current state of using alternative Vietnamese language teaching materials for Vietnamese children living abroad in countries and territories with large Vietnamese populations. Secondly, researching currently digitized resources to assess their effectiveness for learners in the context of rapid digital transformation, in order to achieve the goal of teaching Vietnamese as a heritage language.

14. Published works related to the thesis:

1. Proceedings of the National Scientific Conference on Teaching and Learning Vietnamese in the Context of Educational Reform and International Integration; Survey of Language Knowledge in Several Vietnamese Language Textbooks for Vietnamese Children Abroad. ISBN: 978-604-340-977-2

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Nguyen Thuy Trang 2. Sex: Female
3. Date of birth: September 21, 1980 4. Place of birth: Xuan Hoa – Phuc Yen – Vinh Phuc
5. Admission decision number: 4058/2022/QD-XHNV December 28^th2022 by the rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU.
6. Changes in academic process: extend master course from December 29^th2024 to June 28^th2025 (according to the Decision number 6934/QD-XHNV, December 16^th2024 of the rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU)
7. Official thesis title: Research on some language programs and teaching materials to develop Vietnamese as Vietnam's heritage language.
8. Major: Linguistics department Code: 8229020.01
9. Supervisors: PhD Do Hong Duong, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:
The thesis focuses on surveying and analyzing a number of projects and materials for teaching Vietnamese to Vietnamese children abroad - the subjects learning Vietnamese as a heritage language. Based on theories of heritage languages, the thesis has clarified the characteristics of heritage learners, the principles of heritage language education in the context of globalization, thereby assessing the suitability of current programs and materials with the practice of teaching and learning Vietnamese abroad. The survey content includes projects related to teaching Vietnamese to Vietnamese people abroad and teaching materials such as Happy Vietnamese, My Vietnamese, Hello Vietnamese, Vietnamese Teaching Materials for Vietnamese Children Abroad - Level 1 and Level 2,... The evaluation of materials is carried out based on the criteria: content, methods, compatibility with the subjects of learners, as well as the ability to develop language and cultural competence. Thereby, the thesis points out the strengths, limitations and potential for improvement of each document, while emphasizing the need for a comprehensive language policy for teaching Vietnamese as a heritage language.The thesis affirms the important role of teaching Vietnamese as a heritage language in preserving and developing the cultural identity of the Vietnamese community abroad. To achieve high efficiency, the development of teaching materials and programs requires coordination between language experts, educators and the Vietnamese community abroad, with a flexible, diverse and adaptive orientation to the multicultural context.
11. Practical applicability:The research results of the thesis have many possibilities for practical application in building learning programs for Vietnamese children abroad to learn Vietnamese. Some proposals on combining language education with traditional culture teaching will help children to absorb Vietnamese more easily and have more understanding and attachment to their native culture. In addition, clearly identify the challenges posed to the preservation and development of Vietnamese as a heritage language also helps management agencies have more basis to issue and implement language policies. These research results can also be referenced and applied to study similar cases in the future.

12. Further research directions:Based on the research results of the thesis, it is possible to continue to expand and deepen the following research directions: First, expand the survey area and subjects to have a more comprehensive view of the current situation of using other Vietnamese teaching materials for overseas Vietnamese children in countries and territories with many Vietnamese people living. Second, study the current digitalized resources to see the effectiveness of this type of material for learners in the context of strong digital transformation, in order to achieve the goal of teaching Vietnamese as a heritage language.
13. Thesis-related publications:  

Proceedings of the National Scientific Conference on Teaching and Learning Vietnamese in the Context of Educational Innovation and International Integration; Survey of Language Knowledge in Some Vietnamese Teaching Books for Vietnamese Children Abroad. ISBN: 978-604-340-977-2