ASEAN and Southeast Asian Literature
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What does ASEAN stand for?

  • Axis of Southeast Asian Nations
  • Association of Southeast Asian Nations (correct)
  • Alliance of Southeast Asian Nations
  • Allied States of East Asia

Which countries are members of ASEAN? (Select all that apply)

  • India
  • Thailand (correct)
  • Malaysia (correct)
  • China

What are the five essential works of Southeast Asian literature?

The Ramayana, The Tale of Khun Chang Khun Phaen, The Malay Annals, The Tale of Lady Kieu, This Earth of Mankind

The themes in Vietnamese literature include being filial and marriage culture.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The system of writing in early Vietnamese literature influenced by Chinese is called ______.

<p>Chu Nom</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote The Tale of Kieu?

<p>Nguyen Du</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the objectives of the course, what should students be able to do upon completion?

<p>Critique ASEAN literature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following features of literature with their descriptions:

<p>Oral literature = Passed down through storytelling and performance Written literature = Derived from various scripts such as Chu Nom and Quoc-ngu Themes = Exploration of cultural and societal issues Influences = Impact from other cultures, including Chinese and Indian</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Association of Southeast Asian Nations

  • ASEAN is an inter-governmental organization with 10 member countries.
  • The goal of ASEAN is to promote economic growth and social progress.
  • Member countries:
    • Brunei Darussalam
    • The Kingdom of Cambodia
    • The Republic of Indonesia
    • The Lao People’s Democratic Republic
    • Malaysia
    • The Union of Myanmar
    • The Republic of the Philippines
    • The Republic of Singapore
    • The Kingdom of Thailand
    • The Socialist Republic of Vietnam

ASEAN Literature

  • Southeast Asian literature is influenced by various cultural and religious traditions.
  • It can be divided into classical and vernacular periods.
  • Classical literature was influenced by Sanskrit, Chinese, and Indian culture
  • Vernacular literature was developed through oral traditions using local languages.
  • Key themes focus on nationalistic pride, struggles for power, religion, and beliefs.

Vietnamese Literature

  • Early Vietnamese literature was heavily influenced by Chinese culture.
  • There are three main writing systems used in Vietnamese culture:
    • Chu Nom - "Southern script"
    • Han-Viet, Chinese-Vietnamese
    • Quoc-ngu, "national script"
  • Oral poetry is typically lyrical and written in the first person.
  • Key themes include filial piety, marriage culture, and traditions.

Notable Works

  • The Tale of Kieu (Truyện Kiều) by Nguyen Du is one of Vietnam’s most treasured literary works.
  • A School Boy’s Apology by Le Thanh Huan is a poem exploring the impact of war on a child's life.

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Explore the rich cultural landscape of Southeast Asia through this quiz on ASEAN and its literary traditions. Learn about the member countries of ASEAN, as well as the influences and themes in Southeast Asian literature, including classical and vernacular works. Test your knowledge on topics ranging from economic growth to national identity.

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