Curriculum Vitae

MRS NGUYEN THUY THIEN HUONG

Language Lecturer
  • Department of Asian and European Languages
    Faculty of Languages and Linguistics
  • huong
  • 03-7967 3063

BIOGRAPHY

I am Huong Nguyen, a Vietnamese literature teacher with more than 20 years experienced in teaching.

I also conduct Vietnamese classes for children at Vietnam Embassy from 2016 until now.

I am the treasurer cum secretary at Malaysia - Vietnam Friendship Association.

My objective is to popularize Vietnamese language and culture to more people. I also hope to be able to connect and exchange students between the Universiti Malaya and universities in Vietnam; promote Malaysian education to Vietnamese students to strengthen cooperation between Malaysia and Vietnam in the fields of culture and education.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • B.Sc(Philology), (Chinese Philosophy)
    University of Pedagogy, Ho Chi Minh City
  • M.Sc(EDUCATION METHODOLOGY IN LITERATURE), (Education)
    University of Pedagogy, Ho Chi Minh City

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Served as a committee member for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Department of Southeast Asian Studies, Universiti Malaya. Contributed to the planning and execution of cultural engagement activities, including the cooking competition and traditional games. Supported student involvement and logistics during the event held on 30 April 2025.
    30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 (Department)
  • 1. https://youtu.be/nOc2afyrW9s?si=_9aQO7BwM83vjJTL 2. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14huLdGmAq/?mibextid=WaXdOe 3. Bernama UM’s Contributions in Education and Research Drive ASEAN Progress - To Lam https://asean.bernama.com/news.php?id=2366370 4. RTM Hari kedua lawatan rasmi di Malaysia, To Lam kunjungi UM https://berita.rtm.gov.my/nasional/senarai-berita-nasional/senarai-artikel/hari-kedua-lawatan-rasmi-di-malaysia-to-lam-kunjungi-um 5. Viet Nam News Party chief delivers policy speech at University of Malaya https://vietnamnews.vn/politics-laws/1687594/party-chief-delivers-policy-speech-at-university-of-malaya.html 6. https://thesun.my/malaysia-news/um-s-contributions-in-education-and-research-drive-asean-progress-to-lam-MD13326903
    22 Nov 2024 - 22 Nov 2024 (University Malaya)
  • https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#search/Gan/WhctKLbMwJwBWhfVQdDqqnhqhFTZlflXxkqmXJfTzLnRVmqpSZbslvWJxPCgkgbMlnbhHdq
    18 Oct 2024 - 18 Oct 2024 (Department)
  • https://baotintuc.vn/nguoi-viet-4-phuong/dac-sac-dem-giao-luu-van-hoa-ket-noi-tinh-huu-nghi-viet-nam-malaysia-20240824101014932.htm
    23 Aug 2024 - 23 Aug 2024 (University Malaya)
  • https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnamese-language-among-optional-subjects-at-malaysian-university-post288567.vnp
    13 Jun 2024 - 13 Jun 2024 (Department of Asian and European Languages, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics)

PUBLICATIONS

Books
  1. Nguyen, H. (2025). Chapter 6: Linguistic and Cultural Depictions of The Evil Stepmother in Vietnamese Folktales The Story of T m Cám In T. Musaev & K. Azam (Eds.), Myths, tales, and words: Exploring folklore through language and culture (pp. 83–98). Universiti Malaya Press. https://doi.org/10.14425/978967488
Other Publications
  1. MS Nguyen Thuy Thien Huong (in press). Hanh trinh gieo chu Viet tren dat nuoc Malaysia, Kieu bao voi Que huong, https://online.fliphtml5.com/lefuv/laaq/#p=8, 2024.01.08 - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  2. MS Nguyen Thuy Thien Huong (in press). Truong Sa khong xa trong trai tim toi, Kieu bao voi Que huong, https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1014022060730049&set=pcb.1014022704063318, 2024.07.09 - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)

PAPER PRESENTED

PLENARY SPEAKER
  1. Ph t huy tinh th n i th ng m a Xu n 1975 trong s nghi p x y d ng v b o v T qu c Vi t Nam (Promoting the Spirit of the Great Spring Victory of 1975 in the Cause of Building and Defending the Socialist Republic of Vietnam), The National Scientific Conference The Great Spring Victory of 1975 and the New Era of Development for the Vietnamese Nation , Ministry of National Defence; Central Commission for Propaganda and Education; Ministry of Public Security; Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics; Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee (co-organisers) (International) (20 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2025)
INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Language as a Cultural Bridge Among Southeast Asian Nations in the Era of Integration, Southeast Asia Cultural and Economic Exchange in Malaysia, Malaysia Vietnam Friendship Association (MVFA), Institute for Conservation and Development of Southeast Asian Culture, Center for Research on Vietnamese Folk Belief Practices (International) (14 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2025)
  2. G n gi ti ng Vi t G n gi h n Vi t: Kinh nghi m gi ng d y ti ng Vi t v v n h a Vi t Nam t i Ma-lai-xi-a (Preserving the Vietnamese Language Preserving the Vietnamese Soul: Experiences in Teaching Vietnamese Language and Culture in Malaysia), International Conference The Importance of Teaching and Preserving Vietnamese Language and Culture for Overseas Vietnamese Communities , Consulate General of Vietnam in Fukuoka and Association of Vietnamese in Fukuoka (AVF) (International) (31 May 2025 - 31 May 2025)

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES

Contribution to event
  1. (2025) Served as Committee Member for Iconsea 11, Supporting Event Organization and Coordination During The Conference, University, (Event Coordinator)
  2. (2025) Served as Committee Member for Hall of Fame and Moderator for The Gallery Walk Session During Fll Research Day 2025, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2025) Designed and Managed The Vietnam Booth, Provided Vietnamese Food and Drinks, Organized Vietnamese-themed Games for Visitors and Students During UM Iweek 2025., University, (Event Coordinator)
  4. (2025) Served as Event Manager and Co-organiser for The International Cultural Exchange Event “honoring Heritage”, Fostering Cross-cultural Understanding Between Malaysia and Vietnam., International, (Event Organiser)
  5. (2025) Community Engagement – Master of Ceremony (mc), National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  6. (2025) Assisted in Coordinating The Cooking Competition and Traditional Games Segment During The 50th Anniversary Celebration of The Department of Southeast Asian Studies, Universiti Malaya, On 30 April 2025., University, (Event Coordinator)
  7. (2024) Dac Sac Dem Giao Luu Van Hoa Ket Noi Tinh Huu Nghi Viet Nam - Malaysia, University, (Event Organiser)
Media appearance
  1. (2025) Cô Giáo VI T a Ti Ng M I Kh P Asean, International, (Interview)
  2. (2025) Ngôn Ng VI T T I Ngôi Tr Ng Danh Ti Ng C a Malaysia, International, (Interview)
  3. (2025) Lan T a Ngôn Ng VI T T I Ngôi Tr Ng Danh Ti Ng C a Malaysia, International, (Interview)
  4. (2025) Lan T a Ngôn Ng VI T T I Ngôi Tr Ng Danh Ti Ng C a Malaysia, International, (Interview)
  5. (2025) Spreading Vietnamese Language At a Prestigious School in Malaysia, International, (Interview)
  6. (2025) "thành Ph H Chí Minh – Thành Ph Mang Tên Bác, Thành Ph C a T Ng Lai" (ho Chi Minh City – a City Bearing Uncle H ’s Name, a City of The Future), (may 2025 Issue) - Https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yecsov3-5ojczgvazzjpuonbdcvdcsmb/view, International, (Discourse)
  7. (2025) Co-authored An Article Titled “promoting The Spirit of The Great Spring Victory of 1975 in The Development of Ho Chi Minh City”, Published in The April 2025 Issue (page 10) of “b N Tin Ki U Bào V I Quê H Ng” (state Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs, Hcmc)., International, (Discourse)
  8. (2025) "phát Huy Tinh Th N I Th Ng Mùa Xuân 1975 Trong Xây D Ng Và Phát Tri N Thành Ph H Chí Minh" (promoting The Spirit of The Great Spring Victory of 1975 in The Development of Ho Chi Minh City), (april 2025 Issue) - Https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fu6rwbz-mrizijautlhwoxbooj0d6fx0/view, International, (Discourse)
  9. (2025) Contributed An Article Titled “the Fascination in The Vietnamese Language” to The March 2025 Issue (page 21) of “b N Tin Ki U Bào V I Quê H Ng”, a Monthly Publication by The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (ho Chi Minh City)., International, (Discourse)
  10. (2025) “s Thú V Trong Ngôn Ng Ti Ng VI T” (the Fascination in The Vietnamese Language) - Published in Xuan Que Huong Magazine, Issued by The Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs, Ho Chi Minh City, March 2025 Issue. Https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i5cib9edel4wro7ixakvfag6hy0ymywy/view, International, (Discourse)
  11. (2024) Ngay Ton Vinh Tieng Viet 8/9: Tinh Yeu Voi Ngon Ngu Viet Tai Malaysia (https://baotintuc.vn/nguoi-viet-4-phuong/ngay-ton-vinh-tieng-viet-89-tinh-yeu-voi-ngon-ngu-viet-tai-malaysia-20240908104454964.htm), International, (Interview)
  12. (2024) Cultural Exchange Connects Vietnam-malaysia Friendship (https://en.vietnamplus.vn/cultural-exchange-connects-vietnam-malaysia-friendship-post292466.vnp), International, (Interview)
  13. (2024) Dac Sac Dem Giao Luu Van Hoa Ket Noi Tinh Huu Nghi Viet Nam - Malaysia (https://baotintuc.vn/nguoi-viet-4-phuong/dac-sac-dem-giao-luu-van-hoa-ket-noi-tinh-huu-nghi-viet-nam-malaysia-20240824101014932.htm), International, (Interview)
  14. (2024) Truong Sa Khong Xa Trong Trai Tim Toi, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  15. (2024) (https://zh.vietnamplus.vn/post-219368.vnp), International, (Interview)
  16. (2024) (https://zh.vietnamplus.vn/%e5%8a%aa%e5%8a%9b%e4%b8%ba%e6%b5%b7%e5%a4%96%e8%b6%8a%e5%8d%97%e4%ba%ba%e7%82%b9%e7%87%83%e8%b6%8a%e5%8d%97%e8%af%ad%e4%b9%8b%e7%88%b1%e6%b5%b7%e5%a4%96%e8%b6%8a%e5%8d%97%e4%ba%ba%e7%9a%84%e5%8a%aa%e5%8a%9b%e7%ac%ac%e4%ba%8c%e7%af%87-post219368.vnp), National, (Interview)
  17. (2024) I H C Malaysia Tôn Vinh Ngôn Ng Và V N Hóa VI T Nam (https://avpmedia.vn/dai-hoc-malaysia-ton-vinh-ngon-ngu-va-van-hoa-viet-nam/), International, (Interview)
  18. (2024) I H C Malaysia Tôn Vinh Ngôn Ng Và V N Hóa VI T (https://vnews.gov.vn/video/dai-hoc-malaysia-ton-vinh-ngon-ngu-va-van-hoa-viet-124742.htm), International, (Interview)
  19. (2024) Bahasa Vietnam Antara Subjek Pilihan Di Universiti Malaya (https://www.astroawani.com/berita-malaysia/bahasa-vietnam-antara-subjek-pilihan-di-universiti-malaya-474751), National, (Interview)
  20. (2024) I H C Malaysia Tôn Vinh Ngôn Ng Và V N Hóa VI T Nam (https://baotintuc.vn/van-hoa/dai-hoc-malaysia-ton-vinh-ngon-ngu-va-van-hoa-viet-nam-20240613182246693.htm), International, (Interview)
  21. (2024) Vietnamese Language Among Optional Subjects At Malaysian University (https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnamese-language-among-optional-subjects-at-malaysian-university-post288567.vnp), International, (Interview)
  22. (2024) Hãy N Tr Ng Sa M T L N Thêm Yêu T Qu C V N L N Trong Tim! (https://bienvietnam.vn/hay-den-truong-sa-mot-lan-de-them-yeu-to-quoc-van-lan-trong-tim/), International, (Interview)
  23. (2024) Tr Ng Sa Không Xa Trong Trái Tim Tôi (https://truyenthongvaphattrien.com.vn/truong-sa-khong-xa-trong-trai-tim-toi/), International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  24. (2024) Tr Ng Sa Không Xa Trong Trái Tim Tôi (https://vietnameuropa.eu/truong-sa-khong-xa-trong-trai-tim-toi/), International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  25. (2024) Hành Trình Gieo Ch VI T Trên T N C Malaysia, International, (Panelist/Moderator)

TEACHING

Bachelor
  1. (2025) TIX3022 - An Insight Into Vietnamese Language and Culture
  2. (2025) GLT1047 - Basic Vietnamese Language I
  3. (2025) TIX1048 - Introduction to Communication in Vietnamese Language Level I
  4. (2025) TIX2042 - Introduction to Communication in Vietnamese Language Level Ii
  5. (2025) AIF1010 - Vietnamese Language Ib
  6. (2025) AIF2015 - Vietnamese Language Iib
  7. (2024) TIX3022 - An Insight Into Vietnamese Language and Culture
  8. (2024) GLT1047 - Basic Vietnamese Language I
  9. (2024) TIX1048 - Introduction to Communication in Vietnamese Language Level I
  10. (2024) TIX2042 - Introduction to Communication in Vietnamese Language Level Ii
  11. (2024) AIF1005 - Vietnamese Language Ia
  12. (2024) AIF1010 - Vietnamese Language Ib
  13. (2024) AIF2007 - Vietnamese Language Iia
  14. (2023) TIX3022 - An Insight Into Vietnamese Language and Culture
  15. (2023) GLT1047 - Basic Vietnamese Language I
  16. (2023) TIX1048 - Introduction to Communication in Vietnamese Language Level I
  17. (2023) AIF1005 - Vietnamese Language Ia
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)
  1. (2026) AIF1005 - Vietnamese Language Ia
  2. (2025) AIF1010 - Vietnamese Language Ib
  3. (2026) AIF2007 - Vietnamese Language Iia
  4. (2025) AIF2015 - Vietnamese Language Iib
  5. (2025) GLT1047 - Basic Vietnamese Language I
  6. (2026) GLT1047 - Basic Vietnamese Language I
  7. (2026) GQT0039 - Communication Skills for Employment Purposes
  8. (2025) TIX1048 - Introduction to Communication in Vietnamese Language Level I
  9. (2026) TIX1048 - Introduction to Communication in Vietnamese Language Level I
  10. (2025) TIX2042 - Introduction to Communication in Vietnamese Language Level Ii
  11. (2025) TIX3022 - An Insight Into Vietnamese Language and Culture
  12. (2026) TIX3022 - An Insight Into Vietnamese Language and Culture

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Served as Event Manager, Collaborating With Kuala Lumpur City Hall (dbkl) for The Asean Halal Food Fiesta 2025, Featuring Vietnamese Halal Restaurant Participation, Live Cooking Demonstration, and Cultural Performances Celebrating Deepavali and Vietnamese Women’s Day (20 October)., (17 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2025) (International)
  • Assisted in Coordinating The Participation of The Vietnam Traditional Art Troupe At The Kl Genta 2025 Festival Organized by Dbkl At Titiwangsa Lake Garden, Kuala Lumpur., (14 Oct 2025 - 20 Oct 2025) (International)
  • Committee Members: Organized The Mid-autumn Festival for Vietnamese Children in Malaysia At The Embassy of Vietnam in Kuala Lumpur., (05 Oct 2025 - 05 Oct 2025) (International)
  • Served as Master of Ceremony (mc) At The Community Meeting of Vietnamese in Malaysia Hosted by The Embassy of Vietnam in Malaysia, in Honor of The Official Visit of National Assembly Chairman H.e. Tran Thanh Man and Madam Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga., (16 Sep 2025 - 16 Sep 2025) (International)
  • Served as Master of Ceremony (mc) At The Community Meeting of Vietnamese in Malaysia Hosted by The Embassy of Vietnam in Malaysia, in Honor of The Official Visit of National Assembly Chairman H.e. Tran Thanh Man and Madam Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga., (16 Sep 2025 - 16 Sep 2025) (International)
  • Served as The Master of Ceremonies (mc) At The Meeting With H.e. Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and The Vietnamese Community in Malaysia, Held On 25 May 2025 as Part of His Official Visit to Malaysia and Participation in The 46th Asean Summit., (25 May 2025 - 25 May 2025) (National)
  • Served as The Master of Ceremonies (mc) At The Meeting With H.e. Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and The Vietnamese Community in Malaysia, Held On 25 May 2025 as Part of His Official Visit to Malaysia and Participation in The 46th Asean Summit., (25 May 2025 - 25 May 2025) (International)
  • Committee Members: Le Gio to Hung Vuong - The Hung Kings' Commemoration Ceremony - 06.04.2025, (06 Apr 2025 - 06 Apr 2025) (International)
  • Committee Members: Le Gio to Hung Vuong - The Hung Kings' Commemoration Ceremony - 06.04.2025, (06 Apr 2025 - 06 Apr 2025) (International)
  • Supported The Malaysia–vietnam Friendship Association (mvfa) in Contributing a Cultural Performance to The Kuala Lumpur New Year Festival 2025, Organised by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (dbkl) On 15 February 2025 At Merdeka Square., (15 Feb 2025 - 15 Feb 2025) (National)
  • Supported The Malaysia–vietnam Friendship Association (mvfa) in Contributing a Cultural Performance to The Kuala Lumpur New Year Festival 2025, Organised by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (dbkl) On 15 February 2025 At Merdeka Square., (15 Feb 2025 - 15 Feb 2025) (National)
  • Organised The Vietnamese Language Club Students At The Embassy of Vietnam in Malaysia to Welcome and Extend Lunar New Year Greetings to H.e. Lê Thị Thu Hằng, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairwoman of The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs, During Her Visit to The Vietnamese Community in Malaysia On 8 February 2025., (08 Feb 2025 - 08 Feb 2025) (National)
  • Organised The Vietnamese Language Club Students At The Embassy of Vietnam in Malaysia to Welcome and Extend Lunar New Year Greetings to H.e. Lê Thị Thu Hằng, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairwoman of The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs, During Her Visit to The Vietnamese Community in Malaysia On 8 February 2025., (08 Feb 2025 - 08 Feb 2025) (International)
  • Committee Members: Le Hoi Tet Viet 2025 - Vietnamese Tet Festival 2025, (10 Jan 2025 - 12 Jan 2025) (International)
  • Committee Members: Le Hoi Tet Viet 2025 - Vietnamese Tet Festival 2025, (10 Jan 2025 - 12 Jan 2025) (International)
  • Committee Members: Asean Festival, (14 Nov 2024 - 17 Nov 2024) (National)
  • Committee Members: Le Hoi Trung Thu 2024 - Vietnamese Mid-autumn Festival 2024, (13 Sep 2024 - 15 Sep 2024) (National)
  • Committee Members: Ikita Festival, (30 Aug 2024 - 01 Sep 2024) (National)
  • Committee Members: Le Gio to Hung Vuong - The Hung Kings' Commemoration Ceremony, (13 Apr 2024 - 13 Apr 2024) (National)
  • Committee Members: Le Hoi Tet Viet 2024 - Vietnamese Tet Festival 2024, (27 Jan 2024 - 28 Jan 2024) (National)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal/ External Course
  1. EMERALD TEACHING AND LEARNING 1/2024, UNIVERSITI MALAYA (19 Feb 2024 - 23 Feb 2024)
  2. SPECTRUM: ALTERNATIVE VIEWS SETUP GUIDE TO YOUR COURSE NAVIGATION, TEAMS (19 Jan 2024 - 19 Jan 2024)
  3. ASSESSING WRITING , DEWAN PERSIDANGAN FBL (02 Nov 2023 - 02 Nov 2023)