Vietnamese Culture (VNC104)
Vietnamese title: Cơ sở văn hóa Việt Nam
Credits: 3

Description:
This course is designed to provide students with a understanding of the foundations and the dimensions of Vietnamese culture, origin, characteristic; pay particular attention to the relationship between Vietnamese culture and the present-day life of the Vietnamese people and to the different elements of the culture which are under the social structures, belief systems, literature, arts, customs, etc... Topics mainly include: (1) the foundations of Vietnamese civilization: its geography, language, and history; (2) the core concepts in Vietnamese thoughts and religions: Aninism, Taoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Catholicism, the new sects religion;...(3) Literature (4) Society and Life, including education, the role of women, Vietnamese food, festivals and leisure activities ; (5) Arts and Architecture (6) Vietnamese performing arts like Ca trù, Tuồng, Hát Bội...
-Teaching method: Presentation, Discussion, teamwork, critical thinking, field-trip.

Learning outcomes:
Understand the foundations and dimensions of Vietnamese culture. Interpret and absorb the essence of Vietnamese culture.
Explain Vietnam's history and the change of Vietnamese culture over the different historical periods.
Analyze cultural phenomena.
Evaluate the problem from the cultural perspective, aesthetic creation and thriving for success in the globalization context.
Developing essential skills in building or constructing a typical product reflecting cultural aspects.
Having a professional attitude, critical thinking and teamwork.

Student tasks:
- Students must attend at least 80% of contact slots in order to be accepted to the final examination.
- Student is responsible to do all exercises, assignments and labs given by instructor in class or at home and submit on time.
- Use laptop in class only for learning purpose.
- Promptly access to the FLM at https://flm.fpt.edu.vn for up-to-date course information.

Tools:

Materials:
description: Cơ sở văn hoá Việt Nam
author: Trần Quốc Vượng
publisher: NXB Giáo dục Hà Nội
published_date: 2006
edition: 8th
description: Cơ sở văn hoá Việt Nam.
author: Trần Ngọc Thêm
publisher: NXB Giáo dục Hà Nội
published_date: 2000
edition: 2rd
description: Vietnam - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
author: Geoffrey Murray
publisher: Kuperard
published_date: 2021
edition: 3rd
isbn: 9781857338348
description: Vietnam: Tradition and Change
author: Huu Ngoc
publisher: The Gioi
published_date: 2018
edition: 2nd
isbn: 9786047724314
note: Chọn 1 trong 2 Giáo trình. Ưu tiên chọn mã ISBN: 9786043657463 (do nhà xuất bản đề xuất mới)
description: Vietnam: Tradition and Change
author: Huu Ngoc
publisher: The Gioi
published_date: 2018
edition: 2nd
isbn: 9786043657463
note: Chọn 1 trong 2 Giáo trình. Ưu tiên chọn mã ISBN: 9786043657463 (do nhà xuất bản đề xuất mới)
description: Wandering through Vietnamese culture
author: Huu Ngoc
publisher: The Gioi
published_date: 2017
edition: 5th
isbn: 9786047701742

Assessments:
category: Group Project
type: on-going
weight: 20.0
duration: Week 5-8
question_type: LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6
no_question: Option 1: Research-based & Applied Assignment
Option 2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's
knowledge_and_skill: Option 1: 1; Option 2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
grading_guide: Option 1: Chapter 1-6; Option 2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
note: Each team needs to create a Timeline of Vietnamese Cultural History (following the timeline from the founding of the country to the present) –
Presentation: In-class presentation of 25–30 minutes, followed by 5–10 minutes Q&A.
AI usage: AI tools are allowed (for research, analysis, slide design, images, charts, etc.), but the final work must demonstrate critical thinking, creativity, and originality.
Submission format:
• 01 visual product: timeline infographic (can be presented using Canva, PowerPoint, Notion, Miro, etc.) - format file: JPEG/PNG/PDF
• 01 description: explaining the implementation process, reflecting on the role of AI support - format file: Word/PDF
category: Individual Assignment 1
type: on-going
weight: 10.0
duration: Option 1: Week 2-4;Option 2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
question_type: LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6
no_question: Option 1: Essay
Option 2: Research-based & Applied Assignment
Option 3: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's
knowledge_and_skill: Option 1: 1; Option 2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
grading_guide: Option 1: Chapter 1-2; Option 2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
note: Option 1: Class room/or outside;
Essay Exercise: Based on the content of the field trip, group students create an Essay introducing Vietnamese cultural characteristics...
Formal Requirements – Essay exercise:
1. Length & Format
Length: 1200–1500 words (excluding references).
Format: Word or PDF.
Font: Times New Roman or Arial, size 12, line spacing 1.5.
Margins: A4 paper, 2.5 cm on all sides.
Page numbers: Bottom right corner.

2. Structure of the Essay
Title Page: Include the student’s full name, class, instructor’s name, course title, and submission date.
Introduction (≈10–15% of essay)
Body (≈70–75% of essay)
Conclusion (≈10–15% of essay)
References: Use APA 7th edition citation style (minimum of 3 scholarly sources, including books, journal articles, or reliable academic resources).

3. Academic Requirements
Proper in-text citations are used whenever ideas, data, or information are used.
No plagiarism (similarity < 20%).

AI usage: AI tools are allowed (for research, analysis, slide design, images, charts, etc.), but the final work must demonstrate critical thinking, creativity, and originality.
Submission format:
Essay - Format Files: Word/PDF
A.i. Usage log: Format Files: .docx/PDF

Option 2: Based on the content of the field trip, students in the group create a product (e.g., video, artwork) that introduces Vietnamese cultural characteristics...
Submission format:
Option 1: Artwork - Format Files: JPG/ JPEG/ GIF/ PNG - Video: MP4
A.i. Usage log: Format Files: .docx/PDF
category: Individual Assignment 2
type: on-going
weight: 10.0
duration: Week 7-9; Option 2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
question_type: LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6
no_question: Option 1: Essay
Option 2: Research-based & Applied Assignment
Option 3: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's
knowledge_and_skill: Option 1:1; Option 2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
grading_guide: Option 1: Chapter 7-8; Option 2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
note: Option 1: Class room/or outside;
Essay Exercise: Based on the content of the field trip, group students create an Essay introducing Vietnamese cultural characteristics...
Formal Requirements – Essay exercise:
1. Length & Format
Length: 1200–1500 words (excluding references).
Format: Word or PDF.
Font: Times New Roman or Arial, size 12, line spacing 1.5.
Margins: A4 paper, 2.5 cm on all sides.
Page numbers: Bottom right corner.

2. Structure of the Essay
Title Page: Include the student’s full name, class, instructor’s name, course title, and submission date.
Introduction (≈10–15% of essay)
Body (≈70–75% of essay)
Conclusion (≈10–15% of essay)
References: Use APA 7th edition citation style (minimum of 3 scholarly sources, including books, journal articles, or reliable academic resources).

3. Academic Requirements
Proper in-text citations are used whenever ideas, data, or information are used.
No plagiarism (similarity < 20%).

AI usage: AI tools are allowed (for research, analysis, slide design, images, charts, etc.), but the final work must demonstrate critical thinking, creativity, and originality.
Submission format:
Essay - Format Files: Word/PDF
A.i. Usage log: Format Files: .docx/PDF

Option 2: Based on the content of the field trip, students in the group create a product (e.g., video, artwork) that introduces Vietnamese cultural characteristics...
Submission format:
Option 1: Artwork - Format Files: JPG/ JPEG/ GIF/ PNG - Video: MP4
A.i. Usage log: Format Files: .docx/PDF
category: Participation
type: on-going
weight: 10.0
duration: Week 1- 10
question_type: LO1-L06
category: Progress test 1
type: on-going
weight: 10.0
duration: Option 1: Week 5; Option 2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
question_type: LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6
no_question: Option 1: Research-based & Applied Assignment
Option 2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's
knowledge_and_skill: Option 1: 10; Option 2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
grading_guide: Option 1: Chapter 1-4; Option 2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
note: Option 1: Create a set of graphic or communication products (e.g., 4-6 illustrations or game characters/ 1 set of packaging/infographic/video...) to introduce Vietnamese cultural characteristics.
- Use of AI-assisted tools is allowed: You may use AI to assist your creative process (e.g., creating references, visualizing concepts, experimenting with composition), but the final work must reflect your originality and critical judgment.
- Presentation: In-class presentation of 15–20 minutes, followed by 5 minutes Q&A.
Submission format:
- Slides/ Poster - Format Files: PPT/PDF; Video - Format: MP4
A.i. Usage log: Format Files: .docx/PDF
Option 2: Multiple choice (< 20 questions) or essay (1-2 questions)
Individual: 45-60';
Option 3: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
category: Progress test 2
type: on-going
weight: 10.0
duration: Option 1: Week 9; Option 2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
question_type: LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6
no_question: Option 1: Test is based on the main content of the chapter; Option 2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
knowledge_and_skill: Option 1: 10; Option 2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
grading_guide: Option 1: Chapter 5-8; Option 2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
note: Option 1: Multiple choice (< 20 questions) or essay (1-2 questions)
Individual: 45-60';
Option 2: (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal
category: Final exam
type: Final exam
weight: 30.0
duration: 60'
question_type: LO1-L06
no_question: Multiple choice
knowledge_and_skill: 50
grading_guide: The question will cover the lectures, class discussions, activities, exercises, and textbook.
note: Exam room

Schedule:
session: Chapter 1. The Vietnamese Identify
Land, people and language
learning_outcomes: IT
materials: VNC104
session: Chapter 1. The Vietnamese Identify
Land, people and language
learning_outcomes: I
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materials: VNC104
session: Chapter 1. The Vietnamese Identify
Land, people and language
learning_outcomes: IT
session: Chapter 1. The Vietnamese Identify
Land, people and language
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session: Chapter 2. A brief History of Vietnam
learning_outcomes: I
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session: Chapter 2. A brief History of Vietnam
learning_outcomes: I
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session: Chapter 2. A brief History of Vietnam
learning_outcomes: I
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session: Chapter 2. A brief History of Vietnam
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session: Chapter 2. A brief History of Vietnam
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session: Chapter 3. Religion and Rituals
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Chapter 3. Religion and Rituals
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Chapter 3. Religion and Rituals
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Field-trip
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Field-trip
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Field-trip
learning_outcomes: TU
session: Field-trip
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session: Field-trip
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session: Field-trip
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session: Chapter 3. Religion and Rituals
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session: Chapter 3. Religion and Rituals
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session: Chapter 3. Religion and Rituals
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session: Chapter 4. Vietnamese Literarture
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session: Chapter 4. Vietnamese Literarture
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session: Chapter 4. Vietnamese Literarture
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session: Chapter 4. Vietnamese Literarture
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session: Chapter 4. Vietnamese Literarture
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Review Chapter 1-4
Progress test 1
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session: Progress test 1
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session: Chapter 5. Art and Architecture
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Chapter 5. Art and Architecture
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session: Chapter 5. Art and Architecture
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session: Chapter 5. Art and Architecture
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session: Chapter 5. Art and Architecture
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session: Chapter 5. Art and Architecture
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session: Group Project: Guide students to do Group project.
Student divided into 5 - 7 group size.
Prepare the project ideas and plan.
learning_outcomes: I
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session: Chapter 6. Food and drink
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Chapter 6. Food and drink
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session: Chapter 6. Food and drink
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session: Chapter 7. Values & Attitudes
Family, Gender and Youth Culture
learning_outcomes: I
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session: Chapter 7. Values & Attitudes
Family, Gender and Youth Culture
learning_outcomes: I
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session: Chapter 7. Values & Attitudes
Family, Gender and Youth Culture
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Chapter 7. Values & Attitudes
Family, Gender and Youth Culture
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Chapter 8. Festivals and Leisure Activities
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session: Chapter 8. Festivals and Leisure Activities
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session: Chapter 8. Festivals and Leisure Activities
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session: Chapter 8. Festivals and Leisure Activities
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Review Chapter 5-8
Progress test 2
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session: Progress test 2
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session: Field-trip
session: Field-trip
session: Field-trip
session: Field-trip
session: Field-trip
session: Field-trip
session: Chapter 9. Culture and the Arts
learning_outcomes: I
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session: Chapter 9. Culture and the Arts
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session: Chapter 9. Culture and the Arts
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Chapter 9. Culture and the Arts
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session: COURSE REVIEW
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session: COURSE REVIEW
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