VNU Journal of Foreign Studies

VNU Journal of Foreign Studies https://jfs.ulis.vnu.edu.vn/index.php/fs <div class="description-journal"> <div class="description-journal"> The Journal of Science was established in 1985 for the publication of national and international research papers in all fields of natural sciences and technology, social sciences and humanities. Since then, the journal has grown in quality, size and scope and now comprises a dozen of serials spanning academic research. With the rapid expansion of the field of Economics, the VNU Journal of Science is delighted to announce the launch of the VNU Journal of Science: Foreign Studies (JS: FS) since 2002. This serial publication provides researchers with the opportunity to publish research covering aspects in these areas in the popular VNU Journal of Science series. As a fully open access publication, the journal will provide maximum exposure for published articles, making the research available to all to read and share. The journal will be published bimonthly in February, April, June, August, October and December. Scope JS: FS is an open access journal publishing double-blinded peer-reviewed research papers, discussions and reviews dealing with Linguistics, Foreign language education, International studies, Related social sciences and humanities. Peer Review Process Any manuscript followed the journal’s scope and author guideline will be assigned to the managing editors. All manuscripts have undergone editorial screening and anonymous double-blind peer-review by the at least one independent expert in the field. The managing editor makes an editorial decision, which is subject to endorsement by the Editor – in Chief. Abstracting and Indexing </div> </div> en-US tapchincnn@vnu.edu.vn (Tạp chí Nghiên cứu nước ngoài) tapchincnn@vnu.edu.vn (VNU Journal of Foreign Studies) Sat, 26 Apr 2025 10:31:29 +0000 OJS 3.2.1.1 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 CHINA’S CHALLENGES TO RUSSIA: A VIEW FROM CHINA’S IDENTITY https://jfs.ulis.vnu.edu.vn/index.php/fs/article/view/5189 On the basis of reference to the identity theory of Constructivism, the article first outlines the formation of China’s two hegemonic and expansionist identities. Next, the article points out challenges generated by China’s expansionist and hegemonic identity to Russia such as: Reclaiming or occupying parts of Russia’s territory; Invading parts of the territory of Russia’s strategic partner countries; Increasing influence over countries that are backyards or partners of Russia; and Increasing Russia’s dependence. Finally, the article makes assumptions about Russia’s choices as well as their consequences, including: (1) Against Chinese power. This choice will make Russia face the enemy on all sides; (2) Balancing with China. This choice is difficult in the short term, but in the long term, it will help Russia preserve its power and position as a great power; and (3) Reluctantly accepting China’s behavior. This option keeps Russia - China relations warm in the short term, but in the long term it will cause Russia to lose power, become small and dependent, and possibly even victimized by Chinese identity. Anh Nguyen Ngoc Copyright (c) 2025 VNU Journal of Foreign Studies https://jfs.ulis.vnu.edu.vn/index.php/fs/article/view/5189 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 CURRENT STATUS OF CONSUMPTION OF KOREAN FASHION PRODUCTS BY YOUTH IN SOME LARGE CITIES IN VIETNAM https://jfs.ulis.vnu.edu.vn/index.php/fs/article/view/5414 Using the survey method by questionnaire combined with the synthesis and analysis of documents from previous studies, this article investigates consumption of Korean fashion products among 1000 adolescents in several large cities in Vietnam (Hanoi, Danang, Ho Chi Minh city) from 2023 to 2024. Firstly, it can be affirmed that the level of interest in Korean fashion in Vietnam is relatively high. Secondly, movies are still the traditional but most effective channel for introducing Korean fashion products to Vietnamese consumers. Thirdly, in general, Vietnamese adolescents like buying products directly at fashion stores or ordering genuine products through Vietnamese store owners more than ordering on genuine Korean sales websites. The older the age group, the more likely they are to order and use high-end products than the other two age groups. Finally, the form or the design of products is considered the most important reason why Vietnamese adolescents consume Korean fashion products. The survey results make practical and important contribution towards providing updated data as well as relatively objective perspectives for policy makers to develop and distribute Korean fashion products in Vietnam. Thi Hai Bac Cao Copyright (c) 2025 VNU Journal of Foreign Studies https://jfs.ulis.vnu.edu.vn/index.php/fs/article/view/5414 Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 THE INFLUENCE OF HINDUISM TOWARDS INDIAN WOMEN’S LIFESTYLE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF RATIONAL CHOICE THEORY https://jfs.ulis.vnu.edu.vn/index.php/fs/article/view/5307 Hinduism and its cultural values are the key bases that determine longstanding lifestyles of Indian women. Through the rational choice theory, using interdisciplinary methods and systemic-structural methods, this article summarise and analyse the secondary qualitative data from the national and international journal articles that relate to Indian women’s styles of studying, working, mental living, and behaviors in family, thereby, this article highlights the imprints of Hinduism towards Indian women’s lifestyle, as well as the movement and adjustment of Hinduism itself to meet the demands of Indian women in particular, and the whole India in general. Minh Giang Nguyen Copyright (c) 2025 VNU Journal of Foreign Studies https://jfs.ulis.vnu.edu.vn/index.php/fs/article/view/5307 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 CONCEPTUAL METAPHOR “COMMERCE IS SPORT” IN VIETNAMESE AND ENGLISH COMMERCIAL NEWS DISCOURSE: A CONTRASTIVE STUDY https://jfs.ulis.vnu.edu.vn/index.php/fs/article/view/5401 Conceptual metaphor is a common approach in linguistics and cognition, reflecting how humans use language and imagery to convey meaning in various fields. Metaphor is widely employed in commercial news discourse as a powerful strategy to create impressions, vividly convey information, and enhance persuasiveness. This study utilizes the metaphor identification method of the Pragglejaz Group, descriptive method, and two-way comparative method to identify five sub-metaphors, number and frequency of metaphorical expressions of conceptual metaphor "COMMERCE IS SPORT" in Vietnamese and English commercial news discourse. This aims to reveal similarities and differences in the two languages based on three criteria: quantity, frequency of metaphorical expressions, mapping mechanism, and cultural cognitive patterns. The novelty of this research compared to previous studies lies in its in-depth analysis of sub-metaphors and, to some extent, identification of differences in cultural thinking between Vietnamese and American communities in the use of metaphors. Thuy Giang Pham Copyright (c) 2025 VNU Journal of Foreign Studies https://jfs.ulis.vnu.edu.vn/index.php/fs/article/view/5401 Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 BUSINESS TERMINOLOGICAL VARIANTS IN ENGLISH https://jfs.ulis.vnu.edu.vn/index.php/fs/article/view/5391 One of the criteria for assessing English language skills is the ability to use synonyms in spoken and written communication. This study explores synonymy or term variations in English business terminology, analyzing a corpus of 286 synonyms collected from business dictionaries, textbooks, and reference materials. The research findings reveal that business concepts with two synonymous terms predominate. The study identifies seven categories of term variations: morpho-syntactic, short-form, diatopic, diaphasic, dimensional, complementary-synonym, and head-term variants. Additionally, it analyzes semantic features of selected synonymous chains in business contexts, offering insights into their linguistic properties. Thi Thuy Hanh Nguyen Copyright (c) 2025 VNU Journal of Foreign Studies https://jfs.ulis.vnu.edu.vn/index.php/fs/article/view/5391 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 A STUDY ON THE RECEPTION OF KOREAN FILM REMAKES AMONG VIETNAMESE YOUTH https://jfs.ulis.vnu.edu.vn/index.php/fs/article/view/5384 This study employs data collection, statistical analysis, and result evaluation through online questionnaires for Vietnamese youth to understand their reception and evaluation of Vietnamese film remakes from Korean originals. The findings indicate that Vietnamese youth show a moderate level of interest in these remakes. They typically watch the original Korean films before viewing the Vietnamese remakes, and the time they spend on remakes is comparable to the originals. The assessment of quality and interest levels among young audiences towards the remakes is also moderate. There are both positive and negative feedbacks regarding the quality, plot, acting, and setting of the remakes. Young audiences appreciate the localization efforts, especially elements that resonate with Vietnamese culture, the actors' passionate performances, and improvements in plot and dialogue. However, some opinions highlight a lack of creativity and originality in the remake ones, while others commend the ability to create novelty and a sense of familiarity to domestic viewers. The study also offers several recommendations to enhance the quality of film remakes in the Vietnamese market. Thuy Hang Do Copyright (c) 2025 VNU Journal of Foreign Studies https://jfs.ulis.vnu.edu.vn/index.php/fs/article/view/5384 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 DIFFICULTIES IN DEALING WITH “UNTRANSLATABLE” CASES OF KOREAN LANGUAGE MAJORS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LANGUAGES AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, HANOI https://jfs.ulis.vnu.edu.vn/index.php/fs/article/view/5333 This research uses a synthesis and analysis method, in combination with practical surveys to investigate common difficulties encountered in translation, particularly when dealing with “untranslatable” cases, by students of the Faculty of Korean Language and Culture at the University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. It identifies typical difficulties such as: not knowing how to convey the original text's contents, being unable to check vocabulary with dictionaries, lacking understanding of cultural differences, and not knowing how to research materials. The research points out that the primary cause of these difficulties stems from linguistic and cultural differences between the two languages, highlighting the importance of enhancing language proficiency and understanding various cultural aspects instead of just learning the foreign language. Therefore, the research proposes several solutions to address these difficulties and improve skills in dealing with “untranslatable” cases, with a focus on improving students’ cognition and strategic use of language for both source and target languages besides language learning. Ngoc Huyen Nguyen Copyright (c) 2025 VNU Journal of Foreign Studies https://jfs.ulis.vnu.edu.vn/index.php/fs/article/view/5333 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 VIETNAMESE AS A HERITAGE LANGUAGE IN TAIWAN (CHINA): OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES https://jfs.ulis.vnu.edu.vn/index.php/fs/article/view/5386 The rapid development of trade and investment relations between Vietnam and Taiwan (China) has encouraged migration flows from Vietnam to Taiwan (China), and vice versa. According to statistics from Taiwan’s Immigration Agency in June 2024, the number of Vietnamese new resident families in Taiwan (China) is rapidly increasing, leading to a rise in second-generation children with either a Vietnamese father or mother. Through in-depth interviews with 10 Vietnamese new immigrants and 17 students who are second-generation children of Vietnamese new immigrants, this study explores the use, maintenance, and development of the Vietnamese heritage language in Vietnamese-Taiwanese multicultural families. Recommendations will be made to support the development and preservation of the Vietnamese heritage language in Taiwan (China). Le Toan Khoa Vu Copyright (c) 2025 VNU Journal of Foreign Studies https://jfs.ulis.vnu.edu.vn/index.php/fs/article/view/5386 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 AN ANALYTICAL REVIEW OF THE INTEGRATION OF THE COMMON EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK OF REFERENCE FOR LANGUAGES (CEFR) IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION IN AN ASIAN CONTEXT: BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES https://jfs.ulis.vnu.edu.vn/index.php/fs/article/view/5392 This analytical review explores the benefits and challenges associated with integrating the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) into English language education systems across six Asian countries, namely Japan, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, based on existing research. The study employs a systematic review of the data collected from 37 available relevant studies. The findings reveal eight key benefits, including: adaptability to local contexts, comprehensive language assessment, promotion of language proficiency improvement, enhanced consistency in assessment, improved teaching and curriculum design, enhancement of educational quality, encouragement of professional development, and alignment with international standards. The study identifies nine prominent challenges: the need for more specific adaptations, significant gaps between current proficiency levels and expected learning outcomes, misconceptions about assessment, disparities in teachers’ English proficiency, lack of understanding and awareness of CEFR, insufficient training and support for teachers, limited stakeholder support, difficulties in designing classroom activities, and shortages of teaching resources. Consequently, the research results emphasize the optimization of the benefits of CEFR integration for Asian learners and propose recommendations for the identified challenges. Thi Nhu Ngoc Nguyen, Huynh Phuong Nhung Phan Copyright (c) 2025 VNU Journal of Foreign Studies https://jfs.ulis.vnu.edu.vn/index.php/fs/article/view/5392 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 THE CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN CONDITIONAL AND HYPOTHETICAL SENTENCES WITH IF IN ENGLISH AND SI IN FRENCH: A COMPARATIVE STUDY https://jfs.ulis.vnu.edu.vn/index.php/fs/article/view/5388 This study analyzes the similarities and differences in the use of conditional and hypothetical sentences with if in English and si in French. The primary objective is to determine the degree of correspondence between sentence structures in these two languages. The research first reviews the methods of expressing conditions and hypotheses in both English and French, then conducts a contrastive analysis based on a corpus comprising the original English text and its French translation. The findings reveal that while there are structural similarities and consistent verb tense usage between the two languages, this correspondence is not always absolute. Additionally, the subjective perspective of the translator about conditions and hypotheses plays a significant role in determining the approach to translation. Thuc Thanh Tin Nguyen Copyright (c) 2025 VNU Journal of Foreign Studies https://jfs.ulis.vnu.edu.vn/index.php/fs/article/view/5388 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 TEACHING THE INFLECTION OF ADJECTIVES IN GERMAN AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LANGUAGES AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, HANOI https://jfs.ulis.vnu.edu.vn/index.php/fs/article/view/5373 The inflection of German adjectives, with its numerous rules and exceptions, poses a significant challenge for many Vietnamese learners of German, including students at the Faculty of German Language and Culture, University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (ULIS - VNU). Based on this reality, this study aims to explore the factors related to teaching the inflection of adjectives in German at ULIS - VNU, specifically focusing on textbooks, teaching methods, and approaches of instructors. Through criteria-based analysis of textbooks, particularly focusing on grammar and exercises, we found that the textbook series Netzwerk neu had several strengths. After observing, filming, analyzing, and evaluating seven practical language lessons in the first and second years, the research team obtained the following results: The lecturers involved in this study adhered quite strictly to the steps in teaching grammar, facilitating a learning environment that encouraged students to explore, actively participate, and take initiative during lessons. However, the allocation of time for activities and the types of exercises still occasionally lacked appropriateness. These research findings help German language lecturers recognize the strengths and weaknesses of the textbooks Netzwerk neu (related to the inflection of adjectives) and thereby adopt suitable approaches and apply effective teaching methods for this grammatical phenomenon, helping learners encounter fewer difficulties in usage. Thi Bich Thuy Le, Thi Thu Ha Tran, Nguyễn Hà Linh Copyright (c) 2025 VNU Journal of Foreign Studies https://jfs.ulis.vnu.edu.vn/index.php/fs/article/view/5373 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 A STUDY ON SHINTO POEMS IN SHIN KOKIN WAKASHU https://jfs.ulis.vnu.edu.vn/index.php/fs/article/view/5308 Shinto, as Japan's indigenous religion, has an undeniable influence on waka - this country's traditional poetic form. For Shin Kokin Wakashu - one of the three most important poetry anthologies of Japanese waka, that influence is shown through the appearance of 64 Shinto poems. Through studying these 64 poems, this article has pointed out some of their characteristics in both topic content and poetic form, thereby providing an overview of Shinto poetry in Shin Kokin Wakashu. Anh Tuan Nguyen Copyright (c) 2025 VNU Journal of Foreign Studies https://jfs.ulis.vnu.edu.vn/index.php/fs/article/view/5308 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN SOME COUNTRIES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA https://jfs.ulis.vnu.edu.vn/index.php/fs/article/view/5387 Illegal transportation of people across borders (also known briefly as human trafficking) is considered one of the hottest social security issues in the Southeast Asia, negatively affecting Vietnam and some neighboring countries. Over the past decade (2013-2023), Vietnam has made efforts to upgrade and progress in international cooperation with relevant countries in the region on combating human trafficking. Using mainly document research methods, along with synthesizing and analyzing data taken from reports or articles on the same topic in previous articles and primary data from related government agencies, this article examines the current situation, causes, and efforts in international cooperation to prevent human trafficking in certain countries in the Southeast Asia, especially the ones around Vietnam. From the conclusions drawn from the practice and preliminary results of research on these collaborative efforts, the author makes some recommendations for current and future collaborative projects in this field in the region, hoping that the further projects of the same type can bring more positive results, contributing to ensuring social security within Vietnam and in neighboring countries, and at the same time, promoting the effectiveness and expansion of Vietnam's international cooperation with the region in other non-traditional security issues. Thanh Van Chu Copyright (c) 2025 VNU Journal of Foreign Studies https://jfs.ulis.vnu.edu.vn/index.php/fs/article/view/5387 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000