Attending the opening ceremony were Ms. Courtney Beale, Deputy Chief of Mission of the US Mission in Vietnam, representatives from the US Embassy; leaders of several higher education institutions and a large number of lecturers and students from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi), Diplomatic Academy, Hanoi University, and the Academy of Journalism and Communication.
In her opening speech, Vice Principal of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities Dang Thi Thu Huong said that with 80 years of tradition and being one of Vietnam's leading training institutions in the field of social sciences and humanities, the school has trained generations of students in fields such as history, international relations, political science, literature, cultural studies, journalism - communication and regional studies, including American studies.
With the support of the US Embassy and the Asia Foundation, the American Studies program was established at the school in 2003 and officially became the Department of American Studies in 2004. Over the past two decades, the program has made important contributions to the development of American Studies in Vietnam, supporting training and research at many universities across the country, from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City to Hue, Da Nang and many other localities.
Associate Professor, Dr. Dang Thi Thu Huong shared that the school is not only a training and research center, but also an important policy advisory body of the Party and State. To carry out that mission, a deep and balanced understanding of major partners, especially the United States, is of key importance.
“For us, American Studies is not just a field of study, it is also a gateway for Vietnamese youth to understand one of the most influential countries in the world; thereby participating in constructive dialogues on global issues. Therefore, the long-term cooperative relationship with the US Embassy plays a very important role in enriching the training program, promoting research and expanding opportunities for students and lecturers” - Associate Professor, Dr. Dang Thi Thu Huong emphasized.
Within the framework of the series of events, right after the opening session, the contest "Learning about the United States" took place to further spread the interest and understanding of the country and people of the United States among Vietnamese youth, especially university students, as well as to enhance understanding, pioneering spirit, readiness to contribute, and strengthen the bilateral relationship between Vietnam and the United States.
The competition had the participation of 4 teams from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi), Academy of Journalism and Communication, Diplomatic Academy, Hanoi University. The competition consisted of 3 rounds: General knowledge; in-depth knowledge of the United States; English speaking contest on Vietnam - United States relations. Through the knowledge rounds, group discussion, presentation and debate, students not only gained a deeper understanding of important events and figures but also trained their critical thinking on how history shapes modern society.
Following this activity, from December 5-6, 2025, a training course will be held for lecturers and students from universities in Hanoi, Thai Nguyen, Hue, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City... to update knowledge on American studies. Lectures and practice designing content for some topics will be guided in detail by professors from the United States with extensive international teaching experience.
The course will provide an updated, multi-dimensional view of contemporary American society from culture, politics, economics to social issues. The course also contributes to improving academic capacity, encouraging critical thinking and creating a space for meaningful interaction between students and domestic and foreign experts; at the same time, strengthening the network of training institutions and scientists in the field of American studies, aiming to build unified learning materials on American studies at related training institutions.
Source: https://baotintuc.vn/giao-duc/khoi-dong-chuoi-su-kien-ve-nghien-cuu-hoa-ky-20251125201358868.htm
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