Understanding Historical Narratives of Vietnam War

The speaker shares their personal connection to the Vietnam War through their father's stories, which led to their research on how Vietnamese American youth construct historical narratives. The study reveals that these youth draw from school, media, and family stories, often without questioning contradictions. The speaker reflects on the influence of their own biases and the guidance of their advisor, Dr. Sandra Schmidt, in shaping their research approach.

What was the speaker's father's background?

• A refugee from the Vietnam War

• A journalist during the war

• A teacher in Vietnam

• A soldier in the Vietnam War

What caused the speaker to question their beliefs?

• Stories from friends

• Discrepancies between school lessons and father's stories

• Books they read

• Movies about the Vietnam War

What is the main focus of the speaker's research?

• The impact of media on youth

• How Vietnamese American youth understand history

• The role of teachers in historical education

• The influence of movies on historical narratives

Which sources do Vietnamese American youth use to construct historical narratives?

• Social media, news, and family

• Internet, movies, and documentaries

• Books, friends, and teachers

• School, home, and media

How do participants describe events during the Vietnam War?

• From historical documentaries

• Using scenes from movies

• Through their parents' stories

• Based on school textbooks

What do participants rely on for understanding the aftermath of the Vietnam War?

• Historical novels

• Parents' and relatives' stories

• School lessons

• Media reports

What did the speaker find interesting about the participants' engagement with sources?

• They questioned all sources

• They didn't engage with contradictions

• They relied solely on media

• They preferred school information

Who is the speaker's advisor?

• Dr. Robert Lee

• Dr. John Smith

• Dr. Emily Nguyen

• Dr. Sandra Schmidt

What has the speaker's advisor inspired them to do?

• Be reflective about their research process

• Ignore personal biases

• Rely only on school information

• Focus solely on media sources

What does the speaker acknowledge about their research approach?

• It disregards media influence

• It is based only on historical facts

• It is influenced by their personal experiences

• It is completely unbiased