TTLV: Forms of address in Vietnamese language teaching textbooks for foreigners

1. Student's name: Nguyen Thi Kim Hanh, 2. Gender: Female
3. Date of birth: January 7, 1977
4. Place of birth: Ho Chi Minh City
5. Decision on recognition of students No. 1412/QD-XHNV dated June 3, 2022 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
6. Changes in training process: None
(record the forms of change and the corresponding time)
7. Thesis topic: Forms of address in Vietnamese language teaching textbooks for foreigners
8. Major: Vietnam Studies; Code: 8310630.01
9. Scientific advisor: Dr. Vu Lan Huong, University of Social Sciences and Humanities
10.Summary of the thesis results:
(summarize the results of the thesis, emphasizing new results if any)
The thesis focuses on clarifying the contents related to form, model, and characteristics.Using pronouns and pairs of pronouns in some Vietnamese language teaching textbooks for foreigners. The thesis uses digital corpus research methods. The survey results show that communication status, interpersonal relationships and communication circumstances have important influences on the identification and use of pronouns in communication, helping speakers achieve specific communication goals.In the trend of integration and intercultural communication, teachingThe use of pronouns to increase the level of intimacy and affection according to Vietnamese thinking and culture is very necessary for foreign students.
The results of the thesis also show that foreign students and teachers are still facing many difficulties because the teaching content of the form of address is still lacking and many non-standard contents have not been given adequate attention. This is one of the bases for the thesis to propose that Vietnamese language textbooks should introduce more in-depth forms of address in Vietnamese, focusing on small, selective exercises that are suitable for the learners' abilities. If it is possible to convey knowledge to help learners use different forms of address correctly and flexibly in communication, it will be the key for them to better integrate into the native speaking community.
11. Practical application: (if any)
The thesis can be used as a reference for research works on pronouns and pronoun pairs in applied linguistics. The thesis is also a suggestion for educators to develop further research on methods of teaching pronouns to foreigners learning Vietnamese as a foreign language, in many different communication contexts, especially intercultural communication contexts.
12. Further research directions: (if any)
For future research, we recommend comparison and in-depth study of cultural characteristics expressed in Vietnamese forms of address and their applicability in different communication environments, not only in the scope of daily life but also in diplomatic or other informal protocols.
13. Published works related to the thesis: (none)
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1. Full name : Nguyen Thi Kim Hanh. 2. Sex: Female
3. Date of birth: January 7, 1977. 4. Place of birth: Ho Chi Minh City
5. Admission decision number: 1412/QD-XHNV. Dated: June 3, 2022
6. Changes in academic process: None
(List the forms of change and corresponding times)
7.Official thesis title: Terms of address in Vietnamese teaching curricula for foreigners
8. Major: Vietnamese Studies 9. Code: 8310630.01
10. Supervisors: PhD. Vu Lan Huong, University of Social Sciences and Humanities
(Full name, academic title and degree)
11.Summary of the findings of the thesis:
(Summarize them with stress on the new findings, if any)
This thesis concentrates on clarifying contents related to the forms, the linguistic models, and the characteristics of the usage of terms of address separately and as in pairs, which are presented in some of the Vietnamese textbooks designed to teach foreigners. The thesis uses a methodology of digital corpus-based studies. The survey results show that communication position, interpersonal relationships, and communication situation factors have an important impact on the identification and use of the terms of address during communication, which help the speakers achieve their specific communicative goals. With trends toward integration and intercultural communication, teaching terms of address aiming at increasing the degree of friendliness and warmth according to the culture and the Vietnamese way of thinking is necessary for foreign learners.
The results from this thesis show that foreign students and teachers continue to face many difficulties because of the content in textbook for teaching terms of address is lacking. In addition, materials tend to ignore non-canonical contents and contexts. For these reasons, this thesis proposes that Vietnamese language textbooks should introduce more in-depth Vietnamese terms of address, focusing on small and selective exercises appropriate to the learner's abilities. If knowledge can be conveyed to help learners correctly and flexibly use different forms of address in communication, it will be the key for them to better integrate into the native speaker community.
12.Practical applicability, if any:
The thesis can be used as a reference for research projects on terms of address and paired terms of address in the field of applied linguistics. The thesis is also a suggestion for educators to develop further research on methodologies of teaching terms of address to foreigners learning Vietnamese as a second language in many different communication contexts, which especially also includes intercultural communication
13.Further research directions, if any:
For future research, we propose comparing and researching in-depth the cultural characteristics which are expressed in the way Vietnamese people address each other, as well as the possibilities of applying the terms of address in different communication environments, not only in the scope of daily activities but also in other situations including diplomatic protocols, or in other non-canonical situations.
14. Thesis-related publications: None
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