Methodology

The course will be conducted over three-days on a full-time, intensive basis. Participants should plan on taking time off from other activities.

Lectures will be combined with case studies developed from research on Vietnam, discussion of the solutions for specific issues raised during the course. The contribution of experienced participants from diversed places and divesed backgrounds will ensure the high quality of class discussion. Depending on the topics, discussion will be conducted in class or in groups.

Participants are required to read materials before the class meeting. They will be strongly encouraged raise new issues for discussion..

The course will be conducted in Vietnamese, with consecutive translation when necessary. All reading materials will be provided in English and Vietnamese.