Friday, August 1, 2008

Grouping for Pre-Trip Investigation

If your group is unsure of which topic you are assigned to, please look at the following.

1. Geography of Vietnam (Group B1)
Find out about the size of Vietnam’s population, size of the country, major cities, type of government, number of ethnic minorities and other geographical information on the country of Vietnam.

2. History of Vietnam (Group C2)
Find out briefly about the governments which ruled Vietnam from 1800s to the present day. You may present your information in the form of a timeline.

3. Religions in Vietnam (Group D2)
Find out about the main religions in Vietnam.

4. Festivals in Vietnam (Group C1)
Find out about the main festivals celebrated in Vietnam.

5. Etiquette in Vietnamese Homes (Group A1)
Find out about what are considered as good manners when visiting a Vietnamese home

6. Superstitions in Vietnam (Group D1)
Find out what are considered to be ‘good luck’ and ‘bad luck’ in Vietnam.

7. Vietnamese Cuisine (Group B2)
Find out what are the different kinds of food and drinks taken by people in Vietnam.

8. Vietnamese Greeting (Group A2)
Find out what are the things you should and should not say when meeting a Vietnamese for the first time. Also find out how you should address people of different ages and status (eg. a teacher, uncle/aunty, and your peer).