PROJECT POWER IN THE STUDY OF THE ENGLISH WRITTEN LANGUAGE USED BY THE SECOND-YEAR ENGLISH MAJORS AT THAI NGUYEN UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION

Abstract

This paper aims at (1) studying the nature of the project-based learning method and the way to achieve it, (2) applying the method to the study of other subjects, (3) finding out some common difficulties in studying and applying the method; and (4) offering some practical suggestions to help learners of English at University of Education, Thai Nguyen University (TUE) overcome these difficulties. The researchers worked with 62 second-year English majors at TUE. Theoretical method and Empirical method are the main methods used in this study. We have stressed some issues concentrating on the project-based learning and its power in the study of written language. Based on that discussion, we can draw some conclusion as follows: Firstly, there are some interesting projects related to written language which can help students improve their writing skill. Secondly, the students’ evaluation of the program and PBL in learning written language and difficulties they faced when doing project is presented. In fact, PBL is a brand-new method in learning language in general and written language in particular, and PBL helps students promote their interest in learning and understand the importance of written language in our modern society nowadays.