Students will be able to describe the cultural, linguistic, and geographical differences of present-day Vietnam by exploring various sources and creating a collage.
Students will trace the origin of Hmong Romanized Popular Alphabet (written language script) to the Catholic Church in Laos and Father Yves Bertrais and its influences. By practicing the Hmong alphabet and common words/phrases, students will be able to create a Personal Dictionary and share their understanding with the class.
The purpose of this lesson is to highlight culture, specifically the language, that is not commonly known within the Cambodian diaspora. Students will learn more and understand what Khmer language is, where it comes from, its evolution to what it is today.
