On August 21st and 22nd, the scientific conference "Research and Teaching of Vietnamese Studies and the Vietnamese Language" took place in Dai Lai, Vinh Phuc. This annual conference was co-organized by two institutions specializing in Vietnamese studies: the Faculty of Vietnamese Studies and the Vietnamese Language (University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi) and the Faculty of Vietnamese Studies (University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City), aiming to collaborate and exchange fundamental issues in current research and teaching of Vietnamese studies.Attending the workshop were Prof. Dr. Hoang Trong Phien (the first Head of the Vietnamese Language Department, since 1968), Prof. Dr. Dinh Van Duc (former Head of the Vietnamese Language Department at Hanoi University), and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dinh Le Thu (former Head of the Oriental Studies Department - University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City), along with nearly 50 staff, lecturers, and scientists from the two departments specializing in Vietnamese Studies and Vietnamese Language at the two universities. The workshop received 51 reports covering various fields related to Vietnamese Studies and Vietnamese language teaching. The number of reports demonstrated the interest and capabilities of the staff and lecturers from the two Vietnamese Studies Departments. The workshop organizing committee selected 8 reports for presentation. These reports were all of great interest to the delegates and sparked lively discussions. The workshop was conducted seriously and productively with two sessions. Eight reports were presented at the conference, including: Some characteristics of Vietnamese tones in the Vietnamese community in Australia (applications for language teaching) – MSc. Dao Muc Dich; The worship of the Whale God in Ly Son – Quang Ngai (case study in Lan Dong Hai – An Hai commune – Ly Son district) – MSc. Nguyen Duy Doai; Research on world heritage sites from an anthropological approach – from a case study of the ancient town of Hoi An – MSc. Nguyen Thi Thanh Ha; Some suggestions for an effective essay – Dr. Tran Thi Minh Gioi (Ho Chi Minh City delegation); Designing content and teaching methods for Vietnamese culture to foreigners – Dr. Nguyen Thi Nguyet; The poetic language of Nguyen Duy through the trilogy of world affairs: Awakening Potential, Looking at the Homeland from Afar, and Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth – Lecturer Vu Thanh Tung; Transforming synonyms in Vietnamese sentences using the technique of substituting synonyms – applications in teaching Vietnamese to foreigners – MSc. Vu Lan Huong; Using PowerPoint to teach song lyrics and poems – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thien Nam.
The reports delve into interdisciplinary fields of Vietnamese studies such as literature, art, linguistics, cultural studies, language teaching, etc., with the aim of enhancing the capacity for teaching and research in Vietnamese studies in the context of current integration. Most authors sought new approaches to their research, for example, the anthropological approach in the report on Hoi An ancient town, and the application of technology in teaching in the report by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thien Nam… Speaking at the conference, Prof. Dr. Hoang Trong Phien recalled the development of Vietnamese studies and the Vietnamese language, while highly appreciating the quality of the reports and emphasizing the increasing demand for professionalism in teaching Vietnamese as a foreign language. Prof. Dr. Dinh Van Duc also affirmed: This year's reports are highly applicable and have fully addressed the most specific and necessary issues in teaching Vietnamese studies. It can be said that this is also a success in opening up new approaches in the research and teaching of Vietnamese studies.
Associate Professor Pham Quang Minh (Vice Rector of the university), despite his busy schedule in Hanoi, came to encourage the delegates attending the conference. On the sidelines of the conference, amidst the picturesque natural scenery and fresh air of Dai Lai Lake, faculty and staff from both departments had the opportunity to meet, interact, and exchange experiences in research and teaching Vietnamese studies and the Vietnamese language, highlighting the unique characteristics of each region. The two-day conference left a profound impression, providing valuable experiences and lessons for the participants; and contributing to improving their abilities and skills in teaching Vietnamese studies and the Vietnamese language for the future. Photo: Fugo Kunio
