ASEAN and Southeast Asian Literature

What does ASEAN stand for?

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

What are the five essential works of Southeast Asian literature?

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

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

Who wrote The Tale of Kieu?

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

Match the following features of literature with their descriptions:

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.

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.