International Relations
Core subjects, course materials, research support, and student learning resources in International Relations.
Foundations of International Relations ▾
An introductory course covering the origins, evolution, scope, and major traditions of International Relations as an academic discipline.
Key Concepts of International Relations ▾
Core textbook: Griffiths, M., O'Callaghan, T. & Roach, S.C. International Relations: The Key Concepts. Routledge, 2014.
Global Governance & International Law ▾
This subject examines international organizations, global governance structures, legal norms, treaties, sovereignty, and compliance in world politics.
International Security Studies ▾
Focuses on war, peace, conflict, deterrence, strategic studies, human security, terrorism, and emerging threats in contemporary global politics.
International Political Economy ▾
Covers the interaction of politics and economics at the global level, including trade, investment, development, institutions, and power relations.
Southeast Asia Studies ▾
Examines the historical, political, economic, and socio-cultural dynamics of Southeast Asia, including ASEAN and regional integration.
Foreign Policy ▾
Explores how states formulate and implement foreign policy, with attention to leadership, institutions, strategic culture, and external pressures.
Special Module: The Case of China
Specialized sub-module analyzing China's rise, foreign policy, and security impact, with particular focus on ASEAN perspectives.
- Great Power Relations (US–China Trade War)
- Belt and Road Initiative in Africa & Central Asia
- Security: Taiwan, South China Sea, China–India Border
- Xi Jinping Leadership & CFR Policy History
- Review of teaching and research on China's foreign policy (2020)
- China's foreign policy from ASEAN perspectives (2022)
Section 02
Vietnamese Studies
Language, politics, culture, literature, migration, and interdisciplinary perspectives in Vietnamese Studies.
Vietnamese Language ▾
This subject introduces Vietnamese language foundations, including pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary development, communication skills, and academic writing.
Vietnamese Politics and International Relations ▾
Explores the political system of Vietnam, its foreign policy, regional diplomacy, international integration, and evolving position in Southeast Asia and beyond.
Vietnamese Literature Studies ▾
Focuses on major Vietnamese literary traditions, genres, authors, and interpretive approaches from classical to modern and contemporary literature.
Vietnamese Culture and Society ▾
Examines Vietnamese cultural practices, social institutions, identity formation, religion, modernity, and social transformation across regions and communities.
Vietnamese Translation and Interpretation Studies ▾
Introduces translation and interpretation theory, bilingual communication strategies, terminology management, and professional language mediation practices.
Vietnamese Anthropology and Ethnic Studies ▾
Studies ethnic diversity in Vietnam, indigenous and minority communities, social organization, cultural identity, and anthropological approaches to fieldwork.
Vietnamese Diaspora and Migration Studies ▾
Explores migration patterns, diaspora communities, identity, remittances, transnational networks, and the global experiences of Vietnamese communities abroad.
Section 03Public Policies
Governance, policy analysis, research methods, economic policy, and development-oriented learning resources.
Governance and Development ▾
Examines governance structures, public institutions, accountability, and the role of the state in social and economic development.
Policy Studies and Analysis ▾
Introduces major frameworks for policy formulation, analysis, agenda setting, stakeholder mapping, and evidence-informed public decision-making.
Organization Theory ▾
Focuses on organizational behavior, institutional structures, bureaucratic systems, leadership, and the functioning of public and nonprofit organizations.
Foundations of Social Science Research ▾
Covers the foundations of social inquiry, including epistemology, conceptualization, research questions, methodology, and study design.
Quantitative Research ▾
Introduces quantitative methods in social science, including statistical reasoning, data collection, measurement, and basic analytical techniques.
Qualitative Research ▾
Explores qualitative methods such as interviews, observation, textual analysis, coding, interpretation, and comparative case study research.
Policy Implementation and Evaluation ▾
Examines how public policies are implemented, monitored, assessed, and revised through evaluation tools and performance frameworks.
Fiscal and Monetary Policy ▾
Covers the tools and objectives of fiscal and monetary policy, including taxation, budgeting, inflation control, and macroeconomic stabilization.
Development Policy ▾
Focuses on development strategies, poverty reduction, inequality, sustainability, and the role of policy in inclusive and long-term development.
Section 04Teaching Pedagogy
Curriculum, classroom practice, assessment, teacher development, educational psychology, and intercultural approaches to pedagogy.
Curriculum and Instruction ▾
Introduces curriculum design, instructional planning, learning objectives, and the alignment of content, teaching activities, and student outcomes.
Classroom Management ▾
Focuses on building effective learning environments through classroom routines, student engagement, behavior support, and inclusive management strategies.
Teaching Methodology ▾
Explores instructional methods, learner-centered teaching, active learning strategies, and practical techniques for effective classroom delivery.
Assessment and Evaluation ▾
Examines formative and summative assessment, grading systems, feedback practices, rubric design, and evaluation of student learning.
Language Pedagogy ▾
Introduces approaches to language teaching, communicative practice, skills integration, and pedagogical strategies for language development.
Teacher Development ▾
Focuses on professional learning, reflective teaching, mentoring, classroom improvement, and long-term development as an educator.
Educational Psychology ▾
Examines how students learn through cognitive, emotional, developmental, and motivational perspectives relevant to teaching and learning.
Instructional Design and Educational Technology ▾
Covers lesson design, digital learning tools, multimedia integration, educational innovation, and technology-enhanced instruction.
Intercultural and Cross-Cultural Pedagogy ▾
Explores culturally responsive teaching, intercultural communication, diversity in the classroom, and cross-cultural approaches to education.
Applied Pedagogy
My teaching pedagogy emphasizes structured learning, active participation, contextual understanding, critical reflection, and student-centered engagement. The classroom is designed as a space where theory, discussion, and practical application reinforce each other across lectures, workshops, presentations, and collaborative activities.
Student-Centered Learning Discussion-Based Teaching Applied Critical Thinking Structured Lesson DesignTeaching Philosophy and Applied Pedagogy
Teaching is approached as a process of guiding students to understand concepts clearly, connect theory with lived realities, and develop confidence in analysis, expression, and independent learning.
Core Principles- Clear learning outcomes and structured weekly progression
- Interactive explanation of theories, concepts, and cases
- Student participation through dialogue and guided discussion
- Integration of reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking
- Feedback-oriented learning and reflective development
Applied Methods- Mini-lectures with visual and contextual explanation
- Case discussion and issue-based classroom engagement
- Small group collaboration and peer learning
- Student presentation practice and response sessions
- Use of media, articles, and current affairs in teaching
Classroom Practice and Learning Environment
A supportive learning environment encourages students to ask questions, participate actively, and gradually build intellectual independence through guided academic practice.
Student EngagementQuestion-Based Learning Collaborative Activities Presentation Practice Peer Discussion Reflective Feedback Case Interpretation Critical Reading Writing SupportLearning Outcomes Fostered- Confidence in academic communication
- Ability to explain concepts in one's own words
- Improved analytical and comparative thinking
- Connection between theory and contemporary issues
- Growth in responsible and independent learning habits
Teaching Gallery
This gallery can be used to showcase classroom teaching, student presentations, workshops, seminar participation, field-based learning, and academic events.
