These are the teachers who made great contributions to the early development of the Faculty, as well as had an academic influence on later generations of staff, students and trainees of the Faculty. The experience and influence of the teachers are still valuable assets of the Faculty. In a warm and friendly atmosphere, many memories were shared, and the feelings of friends, colleagues and students were sent to the teachers with all respect, admiration and love.
Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Van Kim (Vice Principal of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities) presented flowers to congratulate Associate Professor Nguyen Van Hong and Professor Luong Ninh.(Photo: Jackie Chan)
Associate Professor, People's Teacher Nguyen Van Hong - a talented teacher
In 1993, the Department of Chinese Studies was established. The first Head of the Department was Associate Professor Nguyen Van Hong. With many years of experience in teaching and extensive international relationships, he was the one who contributed to laying the first foundations for the construction and development of the Department. From building the staff, the system of lectures, learning materials, laying the foundation for scientific research directions to the major development directions of the Department... all have the mark and efforts of Associate Professor Nguyen Van Hong.
His main research direction is World History, especially in Chinese history and culture. With a passion for science, sharp thinking, and extensive knowledge, his research leaves many impressions on readers. His typical books are: “Modern world history” (Hanoi National University, 1973), “Modern Chinese History" (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, 1979), "Modern world history"Volume 1 (University-Technical and Professional Publishing House, 1986), "Modern world history"Volume 3 (University and Professional College Publishing House, 1987), "Vietnam - ASEAN” (National Political Publishing House 1996), “Meiji - Duy Tan Education (Japan)” (Education Publishing House, 1996), “Some issues on Asian - Vietnamese history: a perspective"(Theoretical Information Publishing House, 2001), “China's reform and opening up - lessons learned” (The World Publishing House, 2003), “Nguyen Truong To and the country's renewal” (Ho Chi Minh Institute of Social Sciences 1993), “August Revolution 1945 in Southeast Asia - challenges and changes” (Journal of Historical Research No. 7,8 1990)…
Prof. Phan Huy Le gave a congratulatory speech to Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Van Hong and Prof. Luong Ninh (Photo: Thanh Long)
Associate Professor Nguyen Van Hong's tireless work ethic and seriousness in science are remembered by many students. Dr. Nguyen Tho Duc - Head of the Department of Chinese Studies - secretly compared his teacher to the image of a "silkworm" in the poem "Untitled" by Ly Tuong An. He was extremely impressed and admired Associate Professor Nguyen Van Hong's philosophy of life: "The life of a scholar is like a silkworm in spring, it must work hard until death. Research and teaching must be like a silkworm spinning golden threads for the world.”.
Associate Professor Dr. Vu Van Quan (Head of the History Department) shared his deep impressions of Associate Professor Nguyen Van Hong: “Talking about Mr. Hong is talking about his erudition in knowledge and his profoundness in his personal interpretations..His fascinating lectures on the history of Japan, Indonesia and Southeast Asian countries… were unforgettable impressions on us students at that time.What is special about Mr. Hong's teaching style is "History teacher is very soulful”. He also loved poetry and enjoyed writing Chinese poems, and his love of poetry helped make his history teaching career more interesting.
As a classmate, Professor Phan Huy Le has many memories attached to Associate Professor Nguyen Van Hong during the time they worked together at the Faculty of History and the Faculty of Oriental Studies.My deepest impression of Mr. Hong is that he is a very talented Sinologist. In addition to his profound research on Chinese history and culture, Mr. Hong is also very fond of poetry and composed many poems in Chinese characters. And until now, he is still a leading expert on Sinology." - Professor Phan Huy Le said.
From a human perspective, Professor Phan Huy Le said he most appreciated his peer's calmness and generosity towards those around him. Even during the most heated professional disputes, Professor Hong was always gentle and never raised his voice or used harsh words towards anyone.
Before the sharing and congratulations of colleagues and students, Associate Professor Nguyen Van Hong was moved to confide: “Teaching and research are hard and even bitter.". But "tAll social positions change over time, only the title of teacher remains unchanged. It is a noble profession!”. Committing himself to the research and teaching profession, experiencing all the sweetness and bitterness of the profession, he contemplated: the more he researched, the more deeply he realized that life and this world are so vast, there are so many unknown things and human understanding is limited. Therefore, “Always seek and never be satisfied, never let the compliments and applause around you stop you from trying.”.
Professor Luong Ninh - a scholarly scholar in both World History and Ancient Vietnamese History
Associate Professor Nguyen Van Hong and Professor Luong Ninh received congratulations from their student, Associate Professor Dr. Tong Trung Tin (Institute of Archaeology) (Photo: Thanh Long)
In 2002, the Department of India was established and Prof. Luong Ninh was the first head. Although the Department was established later than other departments in the Faculty, it has rapidly developed in terms of research, training and international relations. In particular, from an early age, the Department's staff and students received many scholarships to study abroad from the Indian government, thereby improving the quality of the staff. To achieve this result, we must mention the contributions of the first Head of the Department - an example of dedicated and enthusiastic work.
Professor Luong Ninh wrote many textbooks, monographs, and reference books with in-depth expertise that left many impressions such as: "History of the Kingdom of Champa” (VNU Publishing House 2004), “Kingdom of Funan" (Culture and Information Publishing House, 2005), "Brief History of Vietnam” (National Political Publishing House, 2005), “History of Southeast Asia" (Education Publishing House, 2005)... He is a leading expert on ancient history with the scientific purpose of "dismantle ancient historical events of unique civilizations and cultures of Vietnam and the region”.
As a close student, Associate Professor Dr. Do Thu Ha - Head of the Department of Indology - shared about her great teacher: “What we remember most about him is that he is simple, modest and approachable. It seems that no matter what difficulties we encounter, he always has an optimistic view and can easily resolve them. To me, he will always be an exemplary teacher, a respected and dedicated leader, a colleague with an example of continuous work and dedication. He will always be a giant of our country's history and a spiritual support for generations of staff, students and trainees of the Department.”.
Professor Phan Huy Le expressed that he was particularly impressed by Professor Luong Ninh's professional change, from studying the ancient and medieval history of the world to studying Vietnamese history with two very basic and new specialties: studying the Oc Eo culture in terms of archaeology, thereby clarifying the history and culture of the kingdom of Phu Nam; studying the Sa Huynh culture to clarify the history and culture of the kingdom of Champa. Taking archaeology as the basic foundation, combined with many sources of historical data and knowledge of historical science, Professor Luong Ninh researched to create new historical perceptions. It is in this specialty that Professor Luong Ninh has affirmed his own position in the scientific community, not only as an expert in world history but also an expert in Vietnamese ancient history.
At the age of 80, after many efforts in scientific research and life experiences, Professor Luong Ninh shared: “I really love my time working at the Faculty and School and always want to stay here forever. Because this is where I have the best memories, the most lasting feelings and relationships with my colleagues, friends, students and especially with the teaching profession.”.
Associate Professor Nguyen Van Hong, Professor Luong Ninh and generations of staff and students of the Faculty of Oriental Studies (Photo: Thanh Long)
Author:Thanh Ha
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