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TRA VINH, 2.October.2014 – Diane Zorzi and Benoit Hamon, two master's degree holders in Art History and Philosophy from the Sorbonne have joined the School of Foreign Languages at the Tra Vinh University in October 2014.

Both scholars assume the positions of lecturers bringing years of experience and expertise to the School.
 

‘We are pleased to attract these two outstanding lecturers in language, literature and the arts from Paris,’ said Dr Nguyen Thi Phuong Nam, Dean of the School. ‘It reflects the commitment of the University to enriching the academic and cultural experiences of staff and students,’ added Dean Phuong Nam at an informal meeting with Diane and Benoit while they visited the American literature class she was teaching.

With a double master degree with honours, Diane Zorzi graduated from the Paris-Sorbonne University with a major of the Art History. She also holds a double degree from the Sorbonne in French Language, Literature and Art History.

Diane Zorzi was a teacher of French, then she became a guide at the Louvre Museum. She has years of experience in journalistic writing. Prior to arriving at the TVU School of Foreign Languages, she was a lecturer at the National Institute of Art History, Paris.

Benoit Hamon holds a master’s degree with honours in philosophy from the Sorbonne, where he also earns his first degree in Philosophy and Modern Literature with honours. Proficient in English and German, he has dedicated his career in the fields of publishing and journalism. Prior to joining the School, Benoit was a cultural columnist for La Revue Littéraire (The Literature Journal).

‘We are seeking and engaging academic members from top universities. Together we’re committed to creating an intellectual community that inspires students and staff,’ said Dr Ho-Dac Tuc, Deputy Dean of the TVU School of Foreign Languages.

The TVU School of Foreign Languages offers Bachelor of Arts in English. Minor program is available in Mandarin. The School also offers the English language as minor to approximately 8,000 students from around the Vietnam’s Mekong Delta.
 


From left: Benoit, Diane, and Phuong Nam all share the same view of French literature.

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TRA VINH, SEP 5, 2014 – In the morning of August 28, 67 school teachers of English attended the inaugural session of the CEFR-Level B1 course at the Department of Education in Tra Vinh. Faculty of the TVU school of Foreign Languages will train these local teachers who are required by law to reach the minimal level of B1 according to the CEFR.

Focused on the Level B1 of the CEFR, the course is resulted from an agreement between the provincial Department of Education (DOE) and Tra Vinh University, which calls for the training of public school teachers of English.

As part of the agreement with the DOE, the TVU School of Foreign Languages (SFL) will also provide training, ongoing follow-up and evaluation to assess students’ progress for all designated DOE teaching staff who are currently teaching English at primary and high schools in Tra Vinh province.

SFL faculty, front row, at the inaugural class of Level B1

The SFL assigned four instructors to provide training, including one American teacher, all are qualified from North America, Norway, and Australia universities.

Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Nam, Dean of the School of Foreign Languages, said: ‘The School has taken extra care in selecting highly qualified instructors to teach. We are pleased to be part of this collaborative project that can have a long-lasting impact on ways English is taught and learnt.’

Mr. Dung Nguyen, manager of the DOE’s Centre for Education, noted that the DOE is always concerned with upgrading English language skills for local teachers in public schools to the minimal levels as required by the Ministry of Education and Training.

This B1 course combines 200 hours of English language study. Upon completion, participants will take a Cambridge English language exam at B1-level administered and marked by Cambridge English Language Assessment.

Unlike other national universities, the TVU School of Foreign Languages provides English language training while the administration of all exams at B1-C2 levels is handled by Cambridge Assessment to ensure international standard quality control.

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On the sunny Saturday August 23, 2014, TVU conferred a total of 995 bachelor and advanced diploma degrees in the Campus One. Of these, TVU Foreign Languages School celebrated the English Classes of DA10AV & CA11AV of 2014, conferring 40 degrees.

Congratulations to all Foreign Languages School graduates, parents, families and friends, who came out to celebrate the Commencement!


Rector Pham Tiet Khanh with some students of Class ENGLISH DA10


Class CA10 with Dean and Deputy Dean

University Commencement 2014

Saturday, August 23, 2014, The University Commencement Ceremony will be held in the morning and afternoon of Saturday, August 23 in TVU Campus One Defense Hall. The morning procession of degree candidates will start to enter the hall at 7:00 in the morning. The afternoon procession will start at 13:00.

The ceremony includes a rector address, and the conferring of degrees and certificates by the rector of the University.

TVU Faculty of Foreign Languages welcomes the friends and families of the Classes DA10AV, CA11AV and extends heartfelt congratulations to our graduates.

Photo Studio at Ceremony

At the Commencement ceremony, the Faculty Administration will be present to take photos of the Faculty graduates and their families prior to and after the ceremony. Photo studio with the Faculty backdrops will be located outside the Defense Hall.