TTLV: Customs and traditions regarding house construction and living arrangements of some ethnic groups in the Central Highlands (case study of Jarai, Churu, and Ede)

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS

1. Student's full name:Pham Thi Huong                

2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: July 1, 1992

4. Place of birth: Thai Binh

5. Decision No. 3683/2015/QD-XHNV dated December 31, 2015, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, recognizing the student.

6. Changes in the training process:

7. Thesis title:Customs and traditions regarding house construction and living arrangements among some ethnic groups in the Central Highlands (specifically the Jarai, Churu, and Ede).

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

9. Scientific supervisor:Professor Mai Ngoc ChuDepartment of Oriental Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

10. Summary of the thesis results:

- To clarify the house-building rituals and ceremonies, as well as the customs and practices related to household life of the Jarai, Churu, and Ede ethnic groups, thereby contributing to clarifying the cultural identity of these ethnic groups in relation to their living environment.

- Indirectly contributing to creating positive impacts on people's awareness of preserving and protecting good customs and traditions, and eliminating outdated practices related to house construction and daily life within their homes. At the same time, hoping to influence policymakers to take more practical and timely measures in preserving and protecting the cultural identity of ethnic groups.

11. Practical applications:

This research can be used in teaching and contribute to the preservation of Vietnam's cultural diversity.

12. Future research directions:

13. Published works related to the thesis:

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Pham Thi Huong 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: July 1^st1992 4. Place of birth: Thai Binh

5. Admission decision number: 3683/2015/QD–XHNV, December 31, 2015 of the principal of University of Social sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in academic process:

7. Official thesis title: Customs and habits of building houses and daily indoor living activities of some ethnic groups in Central Highland (case study of Jarai ethnic group, Churu ethnic group and Ede ethnic group).

8. Major: Vietnamese Studies and Language Code: 60.22.01.13

9. Supervisors: Professor Mai Ngoc Chu, Faculty of Oriental Studies – Hanoi University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

- Thesis has clarified the ceremonies, the rituals, customs and habits of building houses and indoor living activities of three ethnic groups: Jarai, Churu and Ede, and then clarified the relationship between the ethnic identities and their living environments.

- The thesis has contributed to create positive impacts to perception of good customs and habits preserving and eliminating depraved and harmful customs in building house and indoor living activities.

11. The ability to apply in practice:

This research work can be useful in teaching and also contributes to maintaining Vietnamese cultural variety

12. Further research directions, if any:

13. Thesis-related publications: None