TTLV: Determining Vietnamese language proficiency levels for foreigners

Information on the thesis "The Classification of Vietnamese Language Proficiency Levels for Foreigners (a Survey of Vietnamese Language Textbooks for Foreigners from 1980 to the Present)" by graduate student Do Thi Hao, majoring in Linguistics.1. Student's Full Name: Do Thi Hao 2. Gender: Female 3. Date of Birth: May 13, 1984 4. Place of Birth: Ha Tay 5. Decision No. 2463/2006/QD/XHNV-KH&SDH dated November 3, 2006, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, recognizing the student. 6. Changes during the training process (record the forms of changes and corresponding times). 7. Thesis Title: The Classification of Vietnamese Language Proficiency for Foreigners (a survey of Vietnamese language textbooks for foreigners from 1980 to the present). 8. Specialization: Linguistics 9. Code: 60 22 01 10. Scientific Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Van Thi – Department of Vietnamese Studies and Vietnamese Language – University of Social Sciences and Humanities 11. Summary of the thesis results (summarize the results of the thesis, emphasizing new results, if any) Besides the introduction and conclusion, the thesis content includes three main chapters: - Chapter 1: Theoretical basis for language proficiency classification: + Presents the theoretical basis for classifying language proficiency in general and for Vietnamese in particular. This clarifies some concepts affecting language proficiency classification such as: language communication, language competence, second language acquisition, language skills, approaches… + Mentions some characteristics of Vietnamese that need attention when classifying Vietnamese for foreigners. + Presents the world's conceptions of language proficiency classification and the domestic conceptions of Vietnamese proficiency classification. - Chapter 2: Through surveying several typical Vietnamese language textbooks for foreigners, we have identified the proficiency levels, grammatical systems, vocabulary, reading materials, etc., of these textbooks and provided specific observations on the quantity, development, and complexity of these aspects, as well as the shortcomings in determining proficiency levels in these textbooks. - Chapter 3: Based on the theoretical foundation in Chapter 1 and related concepts, we have proposed a system for classifying overall language proficiency levels and the classification of Vietnamese language proficiency according to the four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This reflects the increasing requirements for language proficiency and understanding of Vietnamese culture and society. 12. Practical Applications: In practical terms, the Vietnamese language proficiency classification system we propose can be applied to the compilation of Vietnamese language textbooks for foreigners, to the design of teaching programs and exercises, tests, and assessments of students' Vietnamese language proficiency. Simultaneously, learners can also use it to self-assess their language level. 13. Further Research Directions: Expand research on the Vietnamese language proficiency classification system according to different purposes, for example: for teachers and those involved in testing and assessment; for student self-assessment. Or propose Vietnamese language proficiency classification systems according to specialized fields… 14. Published works related to the thesis: Vu Van Thi, Basis for Determining Vietnamese Language Proficiency, Special Project, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, 2010.