My presentation for intercultural communications class

1. Vietnam
What have you heard about Vietnam?
Please share with your mics or write in shared notes

2. Pre-Assessment Activity

3. Fun Facts about Vietnam
Did you know…
1. Vietnam is home to the largest cave in the
world.
3. There are 45 million motorbikes registered in
the country (2 million cars). Highest ownership
rate worldwide.
2. Vietnam is the second largest
producer of coffee in the world.
(Son Doong)

4. Geography
● Indochinese peninsula
● Covers an area of 330 000 km2
● 40% tropical forest, 40% mountains and 20%
level land
● 2 seasons, Dry season (Nov-Apr) and monsoon
season (May - October)

8. Quiz (T/F)
1. Vietnam borders China, Cambodia and Laos on the
indochinese peninsula
2. Vietnam has the highest ownership rate for cars and
trucks worldwide
3. Vietnam’s landscape consists mainly of tropical forest
and mountains
T F
T F
T F

9. History
938-1500 CE

10. History (1500’s - 1945)

11. History
(1945-1954)

12. History
(1955-1975)

14. Put These Events in the Correct Order
1
2
3
4
● The French Colonize Vietnam through military conquests
● Vietnam defeats the Southern Han Dynasty to regain independence
● A buddhist monk burns himself alive to protest war crimes
● Ho Chi Minh defeats the french leading directly to “The Vietnam War”

15. Vietnam Today
Religion

16. Food
Phở
Gỏi cuốn
Bánh Khọt
Bánh mì

17. World View
1. Group Orientation
2. Cooperation
3. Hierarchy
4. Risk Tolerance
5. Cultural assumptions

18. hofstede cultural dimensions

19. Education
● 12 years of basic education
● Net enrollment since 1990 has increased
over 95%
● Highly competitive - emphasis on tests over
skills
● Teacher centered - classroom debate is
uncommon
● EFL teachers in high demand ( Saigon/hanoi
)
● Strict visa requirements (degrees and
certifications must be verified)

20. Exit Ticket
Please share one aspect of
vietnamese culture you enjoyed
learning about :)
Questions, comments and constructive criticism are appreciated!

21. Reference page
- Vietnamese world view
- Hofstede cultural dimensions