Course Overview
This course explores the historical, cultural, political, and social forces that have shaped contemporary Vietnam. Through lectures, site visits, cultural activities, and interactions with local communities and university students, students will examine how Vietnam's history, values, and national identity continue to influence everyday life, society, and the country's evolving business environment. Using an experiential learning approach, students will develop intercultural awareness and gain a deeper understanding of Vietnam's transformation into one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing economies. The course complements the field school's focus on trade and manufacturing by providing the cultural, historical, and societal context necessary to understand contemporary Vietnam.
Prerequisite(s)
- Acceptance to the SoBM field school program or permission from the Inclusive Learning and Enrichment Program (ILEP) department.
Credits
3.0
- Not offered this term
- This course is not offered this term. Notify me to receive email notifications when the course opens for registration next term.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Analyze the historical, cultural, political, and social influences that have shaped contemporary Vietnam and its national identity.
- Apply cultural frameworks and demonstrate intercultural awareness through engagement with Vietnamese communities, organizations, institutions, and cultural experiences.
- Evaluate how history, culture, and societal values influence everyday life, leadership, governance, and contemporary business practices in Vietnam.
- Critically reflect on their own cultural assumptions, perspectives, and experiences through experiential learning in a Vietnamese context.
- Assess the relationship between Vietnam's historical development, social transformation, and emergence as a significant participant in the global economy.
Effective as of Fall 2026
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice. Find out more about BCIT course cancellations.