The program "Staging of Vietnamese Medieval Literature" performed by students from the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, took place in a lively, creative, and emotionally engaging atmosphere on April 26, 2025. Behind these artistically rich performances lies a new educational orientation of the university: integrating theory with practice, transforming academic knowledge into real-life experience for students.
The students participated in staging scenes from classical Vietnamese literature, vividly recreating folk imagery through costumes and acting.
This program is part of the Vietnamese Medieval Literature course, conducted under the guidance of Ms. Truong Thi Thuy Hang, M.A. It serves as a practical final assessment, replacing traditional theoretical exams or written essays. With its creative and diverse theatrical formats, the program has sparked student enthusiasm in approaching literary works, breaking down the barriers between book-based content and actual understanding. Each performance helps students absorb and reinforce acquired knowledge more easily, fostering a more positive outlook on a major often perceived as overly theoretical and impractical
From Theory to Application: A Breakthrough in Education
In the context of higher education facing the need for comprehensive innovation, Van Hien University has adopted a practice-oriented training approach as a core direction for development. This program is not only a regular activity of the subject but also serves as a typical experimental model, reflecting a shift in the approach to teaching, learning, and assessment of learning outcomes.
Rather than passively absorbing knowledge through books and lectures, students immerse themselves in medieval literature by transforming classic works into imaginative theatrical performances. Iconic excerpts from The Tale of Kieu, Pham Tai – Ngoc Hoa, Luc Van Tien, and others are reinterpreted as plays, dramatizations, or musical theatre pieces—each showcasing the unique creativity and personal expression of the student groups.
A reenactment of a royal court scene, featuring the king, officials, and servants in impressive traditional costumes.
Through the process of self-writing, directing, dressing up, and performing, students are comprehensively trained in research skills, analytical thinking, content creation, organizational skills, teamwork, and public speaking - skills that are indispensable for their future careers.
Diversifying learning methods: The inevitable direction
The event "Staging of Vietnamese Medieval Literature" also represents a clear step forward in diversifying teaching methods at Van Hien University. The university proactively implements active learning strategies, places students at the center of the teaching and learning process, and creates diverse and flexible learning environments, moving away from the traditional "teacher reads – student copies" approach.
Students perform an excerpt from medieval literature, dressed in traditional costumes
Learning through dramatization exemplifies the principle of learning not only through reason, but also through emotion - not merely absorbing knowledge, but also creating and transforming it into living values.
Modern educational trends emphasize practical competence and adaptability as key indicators of training quality, surpassing traditional theory-based assessment methods
Affirming a Training Identity: Learning Through Practice, Growing Through Creativit
Van Hien University is continuously shaping a distinctive educational identity - one that moves away from rigid templates, instead focusing on practical application and nurturing each student’s creative spirit.
The scene depicts a courtroom with officials presiding over the trial.
This innovative approach is not limited to isolated courses or extracurricular activities; it is being applied comprehensively across the entire curriculum — from course design to assessment methods. Academic events such as the “Staging of Vietnamese Medieval Literature” represent concrete steps in the university’s applied education strategy.
The event has significantly contributed to the solid development of knowledge, skills, and self-reliance among Van Hien students – the future custodians of Vietnam's modern intellectual landscape.