Theoretical Perspectives on Cultural Representations in Vietnamese Children’s Picturebooks

Ngoc Tai Huynh · Vinh To · Angela Thomas

2023年7月 · Cambridge Scholars Publishing

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This book evaluates the implicit and nuanced meanings embedded in Vietnamese picturebooks and explores the intricate cultural aspects they portray. Through meticulous research, the contributors of this pioneering book unveil the values of contemporary Western analytical frameworks while identifying their limitations. By combining East Asian philosophies with captivating visual texts, this groundbreaking work offers reliable theoretical and practical resources, enabling a profound exploration of Vietnamese culture.

This book is more than just a contribution to academia, it’s also a tool for Asia Literacy, enabling intercultural understanding. It also serves as a vital connection to the cultural heritage of Vietnamese children, both at home and abroad. By cultivating positive perceptions of Vietnamese culture among non-Vietnamese children, it aspires to create a society built on harmony, equality, and love.

作者简介

Ngoc Tai Huynh is a lecturer at School of Foreign Languages, Tra Vinh University, Vietnam. His research interests include multimodal semiotics, applied linguistics, English and cultural education. He has published various articles in IGI Global, Multilingual Matters, Springer Nature, Social Semiotics, and the Australian Journal of Teacher Education.

Vinh To is Senior Lecturer of English Education at the University of Tasmania, Australia. Her research interests include educational linguistics, English and literacy education, and Asian literature. She has published 30 peer-reviewed papers and one co-edited book titled Systemic Functional Linguistics Theory and Application in Global Contexts.

Angela Thomas is a senior lecturer in English education at the University of Tasmania. Her research interests include children’s literature, multimodal discourse analysis and the fusion of literature and new media. She has co-edited English Teaching and New Literacies Pedagogy (2014) and Teaching and Learning Primary English (2022).