Events are open to the public free of charge. Please visit our Eventbrite or Facebook page to view event schedules. If you would like to attend, please arrive on time. For events that require registration in advance, a registration link will be provided in the announcement.
Note: ID card is required for entry.
December 2016
Facebook Business Hackathon
Time: Friday, December 2, 8:00- 8:00pm
Following Vietnam’s Facebook Hackathon series, the Facebook Biz Hackathon provides an opportunity for local entrepreneurs to meet up and design cross-border business models by leveraging local human resources, manufacturing power, and cross-border services.
YSEALI Younified Day
Time: Saturday, December 3, 8:00 – 9:00pm
MOOC: English for Business and Entrepreneurship
Time: Monday, December 5, 5:30 – 7:00pm
Instructor: Christopher McDonnell, English Language Fellow
Offered by the University of Pennsylvania, and funded by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs. This course covers the topics and language necessary to succeed in the international workplace. Participants will explore business English through readings while learning about business vocabulary, concepts, and issues.
http://www. Coursera.org/learn/business
- Week 1: Becoming an Entrepreneur
- Week 2: Identifying an Opportunity
- Week 3: Creating a Business Plan (part 1)
- Week 4: Creating a Business Plan (part 2)
- Week 5: Attracting Investors and Obtaining Financial Support
Debate Club
Time: Thursday, December 8, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Instructor: Vivian Minh Le, Boren Scholar
During this debate club session, we will take a deeper dive into learning the art of impromptu speaking, or speaking on your feet. In particular, we will focus on how to organize and structure an impromptu speech. We will also build on and review what we learned in our previous session about how to build a debate argument. As always, the session will be highly interactive, so come prepared to participate!
Introducing American Literature to Vietnamese Readers
Time: Monday, December 9, 2:00 – 4:00pm
Instructor: Don Adams, English Language Fellow, Professor of English, Florida Atlantic University
The session will discuss the process of writing and preparing the “Introduction to American Literature” anthology for Vietnamese educators and students, published by the HCMC University of Education this past summer (2016). The speaker will read excerpts from the introductions he wrote to guide
Vietnamese students through this material and share some samples of the works anthologized. The session also will discuss the process of choosing the authors and excerpts for the anthology with Vietnamese coeditors and preparing the book for publication.
MOOCS: English for Business and Entrepreneurship
Time: Monday, December 12, 5:30 – 7:00pm
Instructor: Christopher McDonnell, English Language Fellow
Offered by the University of Pennsylvania, and funded by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs. This course provides the topics and language necessary to succeed in the international workplace. Participants will explore business English through readings while learning about business vocabulary, concepts, and issues.
http://www. Coursera.org/learn/business
- Week 1: Becoming an Entrepreneur
- Week 2: Identifying an Opportunity
- Week 3: Creating a Business Plan (part 1)
- Week 4: Creating a Business Plan (part 2)
- Week 5: Attracting Investors and Obtaining Financial Support
English Teaching Workshop Series: Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
Time: Wednesday, December 14, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Instructor: Christopher McDonnell, English Language Fellow
The current philosophy of CALL places a strong emphasis on student-centered materials that allow learners to work on their own. Such materials may be structured or unstructured, but they normally embody two important features: interactive learning and individualized learning. CALL is essentially a tool that helps teachers to facilitate the language learning process. It can be used to reinforce what has already been learned in the classroom or as a remedial tool to help learners who require additional support. This workshop will highlight the current best tools to help teachers facilitate the language learning process to their students.
How to Land a Job or Internship: A Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
Time: Wednesday, December 14, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Instructor: Vivian Minh Le, Boren Scholar and Stephen Au
Writing a resume and cover letter is an essential part to landing your dream job or interview. However, recruiters from different industries may be looking for different things. This event features two speakers, one with a science and engineering background and another with a liberal arts and humanities background, to help you adapt your resume to your specific industry. Come to this event to learn special tricks and tips to crafting the perfect resume and cover letter!
Debate Club
Time: Friday, December 15, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Instructor: Vivian Minh Le, Boren Scholar
Debate is one of the best ways to improve your critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills. It will also help you think on your feet, learn about new topics, and discuss important issues in a meaningful and organized way. The next session will help you to continue to hone your public speaking talents while teaching you about basic argumenting skills and ways of appealing to your audience. This club is meant to be interactive and engaging, so you will have plenty of opportunities to practice what you learn. What are you waiting for? Join us now!
Bolinao 52” Film Screening + Discussion Panel
Time: Monday, December 19th, 5:30-7PM
Please join the American Center for a film screening and discussion in recognition of the United Nation’s International Migration Day. We will watch the film “Bolinao 52,” about refugees who left Vietnam by boat in 1975. An interesting panel discussion will follow. We hope you can join us for this informative conversation.
English Club
Time: Tuesday, December 20, 5:30 – 7:00pm
Instructor: Kenya Jordana James, U.S. Consulate Officer
This month, you and your friends will have the chance to practice giving a two minute speech on American culture. Good times!
Celebrating Winter Holidays in the U.S
Time: Wednesday, December 21 , 5:30 – 7:00p.m
Panelist: U.S. Consulate Officers
Everyone knows that Americans love celebrating Christmas – but did you know that many families in the U.S. celebrate other holidays during the winter, like Hanukkah and Kwanzaa? Join us for an interesting and festive discussion about the diversity of American families and their unique cultural celebrations.
Short Story Club: Xmas theme
Time: Thursday, December 22, 5:30 – 7:00p.m
Instructor: Cody Titensor, U.S. Consulate Officer
Holiday Film Screening: Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Time: Friday, December 23, 5:00 – 7:00p.m
Join us at the American Center to watch a fun holiday movie, Santa Claus is Coming to Town. This classic animated musical film is a heartwarming holiday story with loveable characters and great songs. Bring your friends and enjoy an evening of U.S. culture and Christmas fun!
