During the last three years, I have been working as coordinator for GreenZoom community development organisation. This opportunity had provided me with the practice in the field of social development, which I decided to pursue as a lifelong career. After three years working in Vietnam, I realized that now I am in need of developing my understanding of both theoretical and practical issues relating to this field. Thus, I would like to take a Master course in the US in social development in order to be equipped with advanced knowledge and analytical tools that make me qualified for my future success.The very first objective of my academic endeavor in the United States is to master innovative research and pedagogical methods in social development. Taking a course in this field will get me solid and multidisciplinary understanding of development and its functional dimensions. Through the core curriculum, I aim at deepening my understanding of social and community development theory and practice, social policy in development, program management and evaluation and specialised studies in international as well as community development. This may include brief history of community development; the changing nature of community work, the concepts of culture in relation to community work in developing societies, and the dynamics of communication, including cross cultural communication, working with interpreters, human rights documentation and advocacy?In which I plan to specialize deeply in Communication for Development; to understand and critically assess the role of communication for and in development projects. By the end of the course, my expected outcomes are to master different ideological approaches to community work; explore analysis of the impacts and outcomes that these approaches might have on communities and examine alternative models of research, consultation and needs analysis, planning and sustainable service delivery in order to address changing and emerging needs in the field. Specifically, regarding communication for development as the focus of my master study, I expect to get broad knowledge of different theories and current research in communication and development, and in-depth understanding of the integration of both tra***ions and their practical application. Considering the fact that community development is still in early stage of development in Vietnam and lack of national professionals often means more difficulties for development projects in the country, it is obvious that the combined skills and knowledge the course offers will give me valuable resources to take home and contribute for my own organization growth. Secondly, within the course?Ts duration, I target to make a penetrative study of examples of successes and challenges in community development being faced today in Asia, Africa, Europe, and America. I hope to develop my professional skills, experience and contacts through practical training, field projects, internship applying and evaluating methods and models of development. During my sencond year in the US, I plan to enrich my experience by taking an internship in an American development agency if possible. These critical academic and practical skills will enable me and other Vietnamese colleagues with whom I will share my knowledge upon return home to gain renewed strength and insight in understanding the nature of community development in both international and national context.Thirdly, I would like to go to the US to experience learning with well-known scholars and excellent students and at the same time, gaining precious experience with other perspectives and cultural practices. I also appreciate the chance to broaden my network, meeting and exchanging views with professors and peers from around the world. Being familiar with living and working in a multicultural international surroundings, I am eager to quickly adapt to new environment, to accept and appreciate differences, to learn from others and easily get connected in a network. I personally think that these kinds of connection serve as a very helpful channel for the exchange of viewpoints, knowledge and experience sharing, consultancy and cooperation in large-scale projects. On completion of my study, I am going to continue my career in community development, to combine theory and practice and apply international experiences in the field. The knowledge and skills that I gain from the course are essential for field practitioner in developing country like me in order to provide more effective assistance to local counterparts and communities in planning, implementing and evaluating development programs.
I know that there is a long road to travel before achieving my goal and there are so many things out there for me to learn as entering the field of Development. Therefore, I strongly believe a Master course in the US will affirm me for better contributions to my organisation particularly and my country generally.
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