The 9th symposium on L2 interaction

To further establish a solid reputation as a global hub for knowledge exchange, the School of Languages and Tourism at Hanoi University of Industry successfully partnered with VietCA to host the International Academic Symposium Series on Conversation Analysis. The event brought together distinguished scholars from the United States, Japan, and Vietnam to explore the latest trends in linguistic interaction and modern pedagogy.

The 9th symposium on L2 interaction

Delivering the opening remarks, Prof. Nguyen Van Hiep, Chair of the Science and Training Council at the School of Languages and Tourism, highlighted the increasing significance of conversation analysis in behavioral science. He explained that this approach moves beyond basic grammatical structures by analyzing naturally occurring data to understand how individuals create meaning and establish social connections, adding that the event serves as an invaluable platform for domestic scholars to adopt cutting edge global methodologies.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Hiep, Chairman of the Science and Training Council at the School of Languages and Tourism of Hanoi University of Industry, delivered the opening remarks

Throughout the symposium, the academic sessions provided multidimensional perspectives on interactional competence within multicultural and digital environments. Prominent discourses included:

- Professor Tim Greer (Kobe University, Japan) delivered a comprehensive analysis of multilingual reference practices within applied skill environments.

- Associate Professor Eric Hauser (University of Electro Communications, Japan) investigated the mechanisms through which bilingual children utilize their second language resources to articulate individual perspectives.

- Professor Hanh Thi Nguyen (Hawaii Pacific University, USA) presented empirical research detailing the transition of language learners from fundamental error correction to the strategic deployment of humor to facilitate workplace communication.

- Dr. Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc (Hanoi University of Industry) offered a meticulous examination of adjustment and repair strategies in English Vietnamese consecutive interpretation.

Distinguished speakers shared their expert insights at the symposium

A defining hallmark of the symposium was its profound practical orientation, actualized through two intensive specialized workshops:

- Analyzing Vietnamese Data: Led by Professor Hanh Thi Nguyen and Dr. Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc, this academic session meticulously deconstructed the unique interactional dynamics of spoken Vietnamese within authentic communicative scenarios.

- Analyzing Multimodal Data: Directed by Professor Tim Greer and Associate Professor Eric Hauser, this workshop introduced comprehensive multimodal analysis frameworks, elucidating the seamless integration of speech, gestures, gaze, and nonverbal components to synthesize a cohesive communicative message.

Speakers and researchers actively exchanged profound academic insights during the symposium

By successfully hosting this three day academic symposium, Hanoi University of Industry continues to foster a rigorous research environment for its academic community while forging enduring international alliances. This triumph serves as a profound testament to the Technology, Aspiration, and Creation spirit of the university, perfectly aligning with its mission to integrate forward thinking practices into modern pedagogy and research.