This Field Study Report has come to fruition as the combination of
knowledge drawn from all the lectures, reading, anddiscussion with friends
during my M.A. course (TESOL) at the Postgraduate Department at the
College of Foreign Languages, Vietnam National University. Therefore, I
would like, first of all, to express my gratitude to all my lecturers at the
College.
I wish to acknowledge the support and encouragementof the Postgraduate
Department, especially Mr. Le Hung Tien, the Director of the Department
I would like to emphasize the fact that I am indebted to Mr. Bui Duc Thuoc,
my supervisor for his valuable guidance, criticism, comments, correction
and for his kind encouragement during the development of this study. His
suggestions and recommendations, genuine interest, endurance, patience in
editing this thesis are highly appreciated.
I am grateful to the leaders of Hanoi Water Resources University, especially
Professor Le Kim Truyen, our Rector for granting me the scholarship and
time for the thesis. Without their support and assistance this study could not
have been completed.
My thanks also go to my colleges at Hanoi Water University, especially Mr
Le Van Khang, Dean of Department, for their encouragment and
understanding.
Finally, this thesis is dedicated to 210 students at Hanoi Water University for
their time, patience and cheerful acceptance of the task of completing the
questionnaires and those who have kindly advised and helped me towards
the completion of my research.