Opening ceremony of Reading Club – Department of Liberal Education

From 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 26, 2021Room 507, Hoa Sen University, No. 8 Nguyen Van Trang, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

The important role of books in a modern, civilized society cannot be denied. However, according to recent statistics, the number of books that each Vietnamese citizen reads on average is only approximately 1.2 books/year – a number that is too low compared to the vast treasure of knowledge of humanity. Recognizing that situation, the Department of Liberal Education under the Faculty of Social Sciences , Hoa Sen University established a Reading Club, hoping to provide students with an academic playground and an The school nurtures reading habits and culture among students, lecturers, and school staff.

The club’s bookshelf is selected and built in the spirit of openness: books are selected in many different fields, from education and environment to literature, history and culture. Through activities on the Facebook group, regular reading sessions every 2 weeks and quarterly activities, the Reading Club hopes that students will gradually get used to reading, forming a habit and attitude. Be positive about reading as well as accumulate more knowledge and valuable cultural capital for yourself. 

The purpose of establishing a reading club 

• Building an academic playground to nurture reading habits and culture among students, lecturers, and staff of Hoa Sen University;
• Help students have more motivation to read books, cultivate knowledge and develop themselves;
• Develop effective reading skills for students through online activities on the common group on Facebook, sharing and discussion in biweekly reading sessions and quarterly activities. ;
• Build a social network of students, lecturers, and staff who share a love for information and knowledge.

Reading Club launch program

Time: 13:30, Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Location: Room 507, Hoa Sen University, No. 8 Nguyen Van Trang, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Program content: 

• 13:30 – 14:00: Pick up guests
• 14:00 – 14:15: Warm-up
• 14:15 – 14:30: Opening ceremony
• 14:30 – 15:00: Introduction to how the Reading Club works
• 15:00 – 15:15: Q&A: Answering questions about how the Reading Club works
• 15:15 – 15:30: Tea Break
• 15:30 – 16:15: Talk show: Exchange – Sharing reading experiences with guests
• 16:15 – 16:30: Register for Reading Club membership
• 16:30 – 16:35: Summary & souvenir photo taking