• Course overview:

The Vietnamese Studies course at TAS is designed to provide students with extensive knowledge of the culture, history, geography, and customs of Vietnam. The course not only helps students understand the country and its people but also fosters a love for their homeland and pride in the nation’s cultural heritage. In an international environment, Vietnamese Studies aims to create a bridge between different cultures..

• Course Objectives:

The Vietnamese Studies course has the following specific objectives:

• Knowledge:

• Help students master the basic knowledge of Vietnamese history, culture, geography, and customs.
• Provide information about Vietnam’s tangible and intangible cultural heritage, as well as their role and significance in social life.
• For Elementary School (Grades 1-5): Students are introduced to Vietnamese culture, customs, and key historical events through hands-on learning activities. The goal is for students to recognize cultural symbols and communicate effectively in Vietnamese.

Aligned with the TAS curriculum, elementary students will also explore the following:

• Grade 1: Focuses on local surroundings, the school, classroom, public places, and the people around them. They will also learn about nearby plants and animals, their life cycles, and how to protect and care for them. Additionally, students will learn about national holidays and festivals. 
• Grade 2: Focuses on the school and family, learning to tell time and use calendars, and practice reading time, dates, and months. 
• Grade 3: Focuses on school activities and learning how to stay safe at school. 
• Grades 4-5: Focuses on more advanced topics, such as energy, light, sound, air, and metabolism in plants and animals. The curriculum also covers food chains in the wild.

1. Skills:

• Develop analytical, comparative, and evaluative skills regarding different cultural values, enhancing students’ awareness of Vietnam’s cultural identity.
• Students will be able to discuss and debate fluently in Vietnamese, especially at higher grade levels, enhancing their ability to integrate and interact within the Vietnamese student community and beyond.
• Encourage students to participate in practical experiences, such as cultural festivals and traditional art activities, to apply their learning.

• Attitude:

• Students will have an understanding of Vietnamese history and culture, showing patriotism and respect for cultural diversity.
• Encourage an appreciation for Vietnamese and other cultures, fostering responsibility in learning and preserving traditional values, and actively participating in extracurricular activities related to Vietnamese Studies.
• Promote independent and creative thinking in students’ exploration and research of culture.

• Teaching methods:

To achieve these objectives, Vietnamese Studies employs a range of modern teaching methods:

• Interactive Teaching:

• Encouraging students to engage in discussions, debates, and presentations to create a dynamic learning environment.

• Experiential Learning:

• Organizing field trips to cultural and historical sites or traditional art workshops to connect theory with real-life experiences.

• Group Projects:

• Encouraging teamwork through research projects on Vietnamese culture, developing group work and communication skills.

• Technology Integration:

• Utilizing tools such as videos, online learning software, and multimedia materials to enrich the content and make the course more engaging..

• Teaching Criteria:

The teaching criteria for the Vietnamese Studies course are clearly defined to ensure the quality of instruction:

• Learning content:

• Ensure the content is diverse, updated, and accurately reflects Vietnam’s culture, history, and geography..

• Assessment Methods:

• Use various forms of assessment, including written exams, group work evaluations, and projects, to ensure objectivity and fairness.

• Skill Development:

• Focus on developing students’ soft skills, such as communication, teamwork, and critical thinking..

• Encouraging Creativity:

• Motivate students to express creativity in their projects, from cultural presentations to the creation of artistic products.