2. INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER PROFILEINTERNATIONAL SPEAKER PROFILE
Tam Hoang Minh Ngo ( May )
– Topics:
– Studying in Akron university
– My major is Nursing
– I was born in Ho Chi Minh city
– I want to be a nurse to help kids in the future
4. VIETNAM QUICK FACTSVIETNAM QUICK FACTS
• Full name: Socialist Republic of Vietnam
• Population: 89.7 million (UN, 2012)
• Capital: Hanoi
• Largest city: Ho Chi Minh city
• Area: 329,247 sq km (127,123 sq miles)
• Major language: Vietnamese
• Major religion: Buddhism
• Life expectancy: 73 years (men), 77 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: 1 dong = 100 xu
• Main exports: Petroleum, rice, coffee, clothing, fish
• GNI per capita: US $1,270 (World Bank, 2011)
9. ECONOMICSECONOMICS
Known for: Rice, coffee, seafood, coal
Imports: machinery and equipment, petroleum
products, steel products, electronics, plastics, auto
mobiles
Exports: clothes, shoes, marine products, crude
oil, electronics, wooden products, rice
Economy status: the economic growth
accelerated in the second quarter after the central
bank cut interest rates to revive lending to
businesses and rising foreign investment boosted
the nation’s exports.
10. EVERYDAY-ECONOMICSEVERYDAY-ECONOMICS
• Currency: Vietnam dong (VND) - 1.00 USD =
21,000 VND
• Jobs : People start to work most at the age 18, but
it depends on family and resume to be chosen.
There is some cases that children or teenagers go
to work because of their poor family.
• Students and money: Student in elementary or
high school can usually have allowance. About the
amount, it’s based on each family’s economy.
14. GENDER- ROLE OF GIRLS / BOYS –GENDER- ROLE OF GIRLS / BOYS –
MEN/WOMENMEN/WOMEN
• Roles in society: Most emphasize on men’s role in
family and outside the society. Also, people obtain
with education and age.
• Dress : Uniform in school, casual clothes to go
outside.
• Work: Men’s responsibilities are to work
• Home: Women were responsible for domestic
duties such as homemaking and raising children
22. EVERYDAY LIVINGEVERYDAY LIVING
• Typical Day- schedule:
+Breakfast (7am-8am); Lunch (12pm-1pm); Dinner
(7am-8am)
+Go to work at 7am
+Vietnamese have a short nap after having lunch
(about 30-45mins)
+Going back home from work at 4pm-5pm
• A School Day/Week of 11-12yrs old kids: Go to school
at 6:30am, have a small break at 9:00am(for
20mins),go home at 11:45am, have lunch and take a
nap for 45mins.
Go to school again for extra school class in the
afternoon(3-4 days/week)
25. EVERYDAY LIVINGEVERYDAY LIVING
• Study-Homework: Focus most on Science course
(Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics) and Literature
-Study with a tutor in the evening.
• Extracurriculars: Have many soccer/basketball
competitions in the break times between classes.
• Family Life: we live as a collectivism, help each
others to do the household chores, eat together for
the main meals, watch TV or discuss something
together
26. EVERYDAY LIVINGEVERYDAY LIVING
• Pets: cats, dogs, fish, turtles/tortoises, etc.
• Wildlife: It may be hard to see wildlife animals
here. There are not many “real” parks in the urban
areas of Vietnam because of deforestation and
population growth. Parks in Vietnam are like the
playground for kids or the big garden with flowers
and some trees. Therefore, most wild animals can
be seen the zoo only.
On this slide include Country Name, Flag, country emblem/ seal/ coats of arms
Resources: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/country_profiles/default.stm
http://www.national-anthems.net/ ( can also upload MP3 version of your countries national anthem from this site)
http://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/world.htm
Personalized for each speaker from country.
Select your country’s map from:
http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/map/?ar_a=1&map_types=55
On this slide- country map- Note for teacher & Presenters- Possible Map Skills Opportunity- Where country is in relation to Akron, Ohio – Use google earth free upload.
Statistics
¨ BBC News Country Profile at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/country_profiles/default.stm (best for gathering statistics for presenters)
Area
Capitol
Population
Major Religions
Major Languages- Sample of language in native script- Country name -
Other resources- ¨ State Department country information at
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/index.htm ( more in depth information)
¨ The CIA World Factbook country information at https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html ( more in depth information)
¨ BBC News Country Profile at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/country_profiles/default.stm (best for gathering statistics for presenters)
¨ The Economist Country Briefing
http://www.economist.com/topics (search by country name)
¨ Embassy of Country in U.S. website:
http://www.embassy.org/embassies/
US Embassies and Consulates
http://www.usembassy.gov/
http://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/world.htm
History or Geography- Highlights of important historical events for country-regions / Early Civilizations and/ or defining historical events that created country and culture social structures
Or Landforms and Geography
National geographic Xpeditions: http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/?xpop=1&ar_a=1 (current events, religions, economy, landmarks, etc.)
Language(s) Spoken- how to say basic conversational words- vocabulary list - in english- pronunciation – native language- sample of script in native language
National geographic Xpeditions: http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/?xpop=1&ar_a=1 (current events, religions, economy, landmarks, etc.)
Include on this slide any significant current events, upcoming elections, headline news…
National geographic Xpeditions: http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/?xpop=1&ar_a=1 (current events, religions, economy, landmarks, etc.)
National geographic Xpeditions: http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/?xpop=1&ar_a=1 (current events, religions, economy, landmarks, etc.)
http://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/world.htm
Good website to find photos of currency
National geographic Xpeditions: http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/?xpop=1&ar_a=1 (current events, religions, economy, landmarks, etc.)
National geographic Xpeditions: http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/?xpop=1&ar_a=1 (current events, religions, economy, landmarks, etc.)
Include significant National Festivals, events, heritage – historic customs and traditions that still exist
Unusual Celebrations
Everyday food, Purchasing food- grocery store, outdoor market, grow their own, time allotted for eating- primary meal of the day- typical school lunch experience- do they cook-Treats- What is special to your country-culture- candy, fruits, meats,
National geographic Xpeditions: http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/?xpop=1&ar_a=1 (current events, religions, economy, landmarks, etc.)
Contemporary Customs and Traditions- Pop Culture (Arts-Music- what makes your country famous and who makes your country famous)- Games, Sports, Music, Hrs day-week of TV / Facebook-Computer-Video Games-texting (do they have cell phone? Wii? Facebook
Birthday celebrations- National Day- Typical Vacations- National Popular Sports- Rites of Passage- Growing Up
A Day in the Life- Around the world http://www.timeforkids.com/
http://.timeforkids.com/around-the-world
Go to the Around the World section- select your country and select “ a day in the life”
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/country_profiles/default.stm
(Has media section listing news sources)
