Vietnam: What does strange tale mean? What are the duties of 9th-grade students in school?

What does strange tale mean?

"Strange tale" means a genre of folklore literature, particularly flourishing in Chinese literature, but it also has influence and existence in Vietnamese literature. Strange tales often recount strange, mystical stories related to supernatural, mythical elements or phenomena that cannot be explained by ordinary reason. These stories can combine both realistic and magical elements, featuring special characters such as deities, ghosts, goblins, or extraordinary adventures.

In strange tales, fantastic and mythical elements are often used to explain mysterious phenomena, while also carrying educational messages or reflecting moral values in society. Notably, strange tales often include elements of social criticism or uphold noble qualities like courage, intelligence, and the righteousness of humans.

In Vietnamese literature, strange tales are short stories, often with mysterious and fantastical qualities, associated with prominent historical figures or individuals with special powers. These stories generally reflect views on human life, morality, and perspectives on the supernatural world. A notable example of this genre in Vietnamese literature is the works of Nguyen Du, such as "Truyen Ky Man Luc," a collection of mystical stories rich in folklore and deeply humanistic.

The concept of strange tale is taught in the 9th-grade Literature curriculum download

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What are the duties of 9th-grade students in Vietnam?

Under Article 34 Circular 32/2020/TT-BGDDT, the duties of students in Vietnam are regulated as follows:

- Learn and train according to curricula and education plans of their schools.

- Respect their parents, officials, teachers and staff of their schools, and those older than them; maintain solidarity and mutual support in learning and training; conform to the charter and rules of their schools; and abide by the law.

- Take exercises and maintain personal hygiene.

- Participate in group activities of their schools and classes, Ho Chi Minh Young Pioneer Organization and Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union; help their families, join physical and social activities and environmental protection activities, and maintain traffic order and safety.

- Protect school and public property; contribute to fostering, preservation and enhancement of school traditions.

What learning outcomes are required for speaking and listening content in the 9th-grade Literature curriculum in Vietnam?

Under the General Education Program for Literature issued with Circular 32/2018/TT-BGDDT,  learning outcomes required for speaking and listening content in the 9th-grade Literature curriculum in Vietnam include:

(1) Speaking

- Present opinions on a social issue; clearly state opinions and arguments; use persuasive reasoning and evidence (information technology can be employed to enhance presentation effectiveness).

- Be capable of giving a brief introduction to a book (chosen individually): providing readers with the most crucial information; stating the subject or theme of the book and some distinctive features in artistic form.

(2) Listening

- Listen and summarize the content of someone else's presentation.

- Grasp the main content discussed by the group and be able to present that content.