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Dec 14, 2017. Coming back for its 14th year at Tra Vinh University, the School of Foreign Languages presented its annual music live show on Thursday night in the Campus One with a variety of genres devised and played by students, faculty and alumni.

This year’s Get-Together centered around the theme ‘We Are The World”, which was inspired from the magnificent lyrics and excitement that Michael Jackson brought to the world in his 1985 masterpiece We Are The World.

TVU students and international lecturers calling for better together through Michael Jackson's We Are The World

The show opened with a drum break, setting the stage for the ‘Blood Sweat and Tears’ played by a group of year 3 English majors. Next, the dancers rocked the campus with marching renditions of popular hits, such as ‘Despacito’, and ‘Oh Holy Night’ and ‘Last Christmas’ by the Filipino interns.

A group of 10 staff and students from America, France, Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam stormed the stage with the soundtracks and theme from the most favorite Michael Jackson’s We Are The World.

From there, the signature for the show was marked when French lecturer Dorothee Dejardin and American ex-staff Ben David Kahn stole the show into the realm of classical rock ‘Hotel California’ with the reverbed sound of the guitar, the Eagles' best-known song.

French lecturer Dorothe and American ex-staff Ben Kahn rock 'Hotel California'

With the aid of the breathy and backing vocal of senior Lam Quang Phuc Binh, students were exploring the commonality of storytelling in Vietnamese culture by transforming the story of Cinderella into a happy ending.

Also making an appearance was the French, Korean, and Mandarin duos by local students and international teachers. They displayed lyrical skill by freestyling along with dancing.

In the spirit of the show’s diverse talent, the students even ventured into fashion territory by displaying colorful clothings designed and catwalked by themselves.

Before the show, Professor Pham Tiet Khanh, the Rector, thanked the performers with his best wishes for the coming Year.

News: by Aloki Nodi

Photos: Son Nguyen

TVU School of Foreign Languages (SFL) welcomes five international lecturers from the U.S, South Korea and Taiwan to undertake their teaching duties in academic year 2017 - 2018. This is a part of international co-operation projects initiated by Tra Vinh University, School of Foreign Languages and  globally recognized education institutions. 

Annually, SFL hosts qualified language teachers from the United States, France, Taiwan and Korea to engage English majors in culturally diverse learning environment at the School. 

Dean of the School, Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Nam, said: “These organizations have a long-term cooperation with TVU as well as SFL. We would like to express appreciation to these lecturers for being willing to take part in our training missions at TVU. They all possess energetic styles and practical experience in teaching languages. Therefore, we firmly believe that TVU English majors will develop their language as well as intercultural communication skills while working with our newly appointed staff.” 

Indeed, this is the third year that American lecturers from Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) and Teachers for Vietnam (TfV) has joined and involved in academic activities at TVU SFL.  

In this academic year, Ms. Jessica Obi and Ms. Sachi Watase from America will be primarily responsible for English Listening and Speaking skills for English majors. Ms. Jessica Obi obtained her master’s degree from the University of Washington. She has worked for the Asian University for Women in the position of a teacher of English. Ms. Sachi Watase earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of California and has experience in teaching  language and literacy skills for pre-school children in California.

For Korean courses, Mr. Chung Woong Hee from Inha University is on his second teaching experience in Vietnam as part of bilateral cooperation project on visiting scholars between Inha University and SFL. Mr. Chung Woong Hee graduated from Inha University in History. He will  be in charge of  Korean courses.  

As for Chinese language courses, Ms. Lu Min-jung and Ms. Wu Meng-Ying from  the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office will engage in teaching Chinese language as an additional  language for the English majors. Additionally, they directly instruct Chinese short courses at  elementary level  in extracurricular programs offered by SFL.

TVU, 15.6.2017 – Diane Michele Millar, U.S. Embassy Regional English Language Officer, visited Tra Vinh University today to see the success of the Access English Microscholarship Program implemented through the TVU School of Foreign Languages and funded by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Embassy.

Dr Nguyen Tien Dung, Vice Rector of TVU, acknowledged the significance of the Access Program to the local population, and expressed his gratitude to the delegates for their visit.

Afterwards Mr Khau Hoang Anh of the School briefed about the program’s implementations and its successful impact on the teenage students. He said the students learned about the English language, American culture, and participated in field trips which provided a foundation of English language skills to 13-16 year-olds from Tra Vinh’s economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

In her remarks, Ms Diane warmly thanked Tra Vinh University on behalf of the U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City for the friendship and cooperation in this program implemented over the past one and a half years. She also talked about how the U.S. Consulate and TVU could work in the future and other opportunities for English language teachers to work with the U.S. government.

Ms Diane then visited the Access classroom and conducted a one hour teaching activity. She asked the students about their studies, and posed questions about US culture and history.

The U.S. government has funded the Access Program all over the world. TVU is honoured to be part of this program that enables participants developing English language skills.

News by Ly Minh Thu, CA15NNA