TTLV: The current state of teaching and learning Vietnamese vocabulary for Cuban military cadets at the Military Science Academy.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS

1. Student's full name: Dang Thanh Tam 2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: August 5, 1993 4. Place of birth: Hanoi

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

6. Changes in the training process: Decision No. 6934/QD-XHNV on extending the study time for postgraduate students by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Duration: from December 29, 2024 to June 28, 2025

7. Thesis title: The current state of teaching and learning Vietnamese vocabulary for Cuban military cadets at the Military Science Academy.

8. Major: Vietnamese Studies Code: 8310630

9. Scientific supervisor: Dr. Nguyen Thi Yen, Head of Department at the Department of Vietnamese Language and Culture, Military Science Academy.

10. Summary of Thesis Results: This thesis focuses on surveying and analyzing the current state of teaching and learning Vietnamese vocabulary for Cuban military cadets at the Military Science Academy (MSA). Based on theoretical and practical research, the thesis has achieved several outstanding results. First, the author has systematized the theoretical basis of teaching vocabulary in Vietnamese as a foreign language, especially in a military environment and for learners with a Spanish language background. Accordingly, the thesis delves into analyzing the characteristics of language acquisition as well as the common difficulties that Cuban military cadets encounter in the process of learning Vietnamese vocabulary, thereby identifying factors affecting learning effectiveness. Furthermore, the study also surveys the current state of training programs, curricula, faculty, facilities, and learning environment at the Military Academy of Science and Technology, thereby comprehensively reflecting the current context of teaching and learning Vietnamese vocabulary. Based on the collected analyses, the thesis proposes practical solutions from three perspectives: the school, faculty, and students. These solutions emphasize personalizing learning methods, enhancing practical activities, and effectively utilizing modern learning support tools. Finally, the author has developed a learning outcome assessment table and proposed appropriate assessment methods, contributing to improving the quality of Vietnamese language teaching for Cuban military students.

11. Practical Applications: The research results in this thesis can serve as a useful reference for lecturers and administrators at the Military Science Academy (MSA) in adjusting and designing Vietnamese language training programs to suit the characteristics, needs, and proficiency levels of international learners. Furthermore, the solutions and analyses in this thesis contribute to improving teaching methods, especially in teaching Vietnamese vocabulary to students with different linguistic and cultural backgrounds, such as Cuban military cadets.

12. Future research directions:

13. Published works related to the thesis:

Dang Thanh Tam (joined 2024), Applying active learning methods in teaching Vietnamese to foreign military students.Journal of Educational Management, ISSN: 1859-2910, No. 4, April 2024, p. 142.

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: DANG THANH TAM 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: August 5, 1993 4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Admission decision number: 4058/QD-XHNV Dated December 28, 2022

6. Changes in academic process: Decision No. 6934/QD-XHNV on extending the study period of graduate students by the Headmaster of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities

Extended period: from December 29, 2024 to June 28, 2025

7. Official thesis title: The reality of teaching and learning Vietnamese vocabulary for Cuban cadets at the Military Science Academy

8. Major: Vietnamese Studies Code: 8310630

9. Supervisors: Associate Professor. Dr. Nguyen Thi Yen, Faculty of Vietnamese Language and Culture, Military Science Academy

10. Summary of the findings of the thesis: The thesis focused on surveying and analyzing the current situation of teaching and learning Vietnamese vocabulary for Cuban military trainees at the Military Science Academy. Based on both theoretical and practical research, the thesis achieved several notable results. First, the author systematized the theoretical foundation of teaching vocabulary in Vietnamese language instruction as a foreign language, especially in a military environment and for learners whose native language is Spanish. Next, the thesis deeply analyzes the characteristics of language acquisition as well as common difficulties faced by Cuban military trainees during the process of learning Vietnamese vocabulary, thereby identifying factors that affect learning effectiveness. In addition, the work conducted a survey on the current status of the training program, textbooks, teaching staff, facilities, and learning environment at Military Science Academy, thereby providing a comprehensive reflection of the teaching present and learning context. Based on the analyzed, the thesis proposed practical solutions from three perspectives: the school, the instructors, and the learners. These solutions emphasize personalized learning methods, increased practical activities, and effective utilization of modern learning support tools. Finally, the author developed an evaluation framework for learning outcomes and suggested appropriate assessment methods, contributing to improving the quality of Vietnamese language teaching for Cuban military trainees.

11. Practical applicability, if any: The findings of this thesis offer valuable insights that can support instructors and academic administrators at the Military Science Academy in revising and designing Vietnamese language programs tailored to the specific characteristics, needs, and proficiency levels of international students. Moreover, the proposed solutions and analyzes contribute to the enhancement of teaching methodologies—especially in vocabulary instruction for learners from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, such as Cuban military cadets.

12. Further research directions, if any:

13. Thesis-related publications: Dang Thanh Tam (participate - 2024), Applying active learning methods in teaching Vietnamese to foreign military learners, Journal of Educational Management, Issue 4, April 2024, p. 142.