ENGLISH LINGUISTICS

Program Name (Vietnamese): NGÔN NGỮ ANH

Program Name (English): English Linguistics

Level of Education: Undergraduate (Bachelor’s Degree)

Major Code: 7220201

Academic Field: VII- Humanities

Mode of Study: Full-time

 

Information on program accreditation:
The undergraduate English Linguistics program of the HCMC University of Industry and Trade has met MOET (Ministry of Education and Training) quality standards since 2022.

1. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

1.1. General Objectives

The program aims to train high-quality human resources with solid political character, ethics, and physical health. Graduates will possess comprehensive knowledge of the English language, professional linguistics skills, and high adaptability to meet the demands of the labor market in the context of international integration. HUIT students are expected to graduate with full capacity to work in fields of translation and interpretation, English teaching, business, and research.

 

1.2. Specific Objectives

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

a. Language Proficiency: Achieve a high level of communicative competence in English across all four skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing).

b. Professional Expertise: Apply foundational and specialized knowledge in English linguistics, culture, and literature to professional practice; Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication skills in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments.

c. Ethics and Attitude: Maintain a sense of social responsibility, professional ethics, and a spirit of lifelong learning.

2. Training Duration

 

Standard Duration: 3.5 years.

 

Maximum Duration: The maximum time allowed to complete the training program includes the standard duration and the permitted extension period as stipulated in the Regulations on Undergraduate Training under the Credit System (Issued under Decision No. 3020/QĐ-DCT dated October 19, 2023, by the Principal of Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade).

 

3. Graduation Degree

 

Bachelor’s Degree: Awarded upon completion of the undergraduate program, accumulation of the required number of credits, and fulfillment of all graduation requirements as prescribed by the University’s Regulations on Undergraduate Training under the Credit System.

 

4. Admission Requirements

 

Standard Entry: Applicants must hold a High School Diploma or equivalent and meet the University’s admission or entrance examination standards.

 

Transfer from Associate Degree (College): Applicants with an Associate Degree in the same or a closely related major may have their prior learning results, knowledge, and skills recognized for course exemptions within this program.

 

Double Major (Concurrent Enrollment): Students currently pursuing another undergraduate major at the University who meet the conditions specified in the University Regulations may have accumulated credits from their first major considered for exemption in this program.

 

Second Bachelor’s Degree: Applicants who already hold a first Bachelor’s degree in a different major may have their prior learning results recognized for course exemptions when pursuing this program as a second degree.

 

5. Assessment Methods

 

Assessment is conducted in accordance with:

 

The Regulations on Undergraduate Training under the Credit System (Issued under Decision No. 3020/QĐ-DCT dated October 19, 2023, by the Principal of Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade).

 

The Regulations on Testing, Examination, and Assessment of Learning Outcomes (Issued under Decision No. 2402/QĐ-DCT dated August 22, 2023, by the Principal of Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade).

 

 

 

6. Training Regulations and Graduation Requirements

 

Graduation Review and Recognition: Conducted according to the Regulations on Undergraduate Training under the Credit System (Decision No. 3020/QĐ-DCT).

 

Foreign Language Proficiency Standard: Complies with the Regulations on Foreign Language Exit Standards (Issued under Decision No. 1281/QĐ-DCT dated April 26, 2024).

 

Information Technology (IT) Standard: Complies with the Regulations on IT Proficiency Standards (Issued under Decision No. 3297/QĐ-DCT dated November 07, 2023).

 

 

 

7. Career Opportunities after Graduation

 

Graduates of the Bachelor’s program in English Linguistics can undertake various professional roles, including but not limited to:

 

No	Career Positions
1	Translators at translation companies, news agencies, and publishing houses.
2	Interpreters at international organizations, corporations, and conferences.
3	English Teachers at academic institutions and language centers.
4	International Relations/External Affairs Officers at enterprises and organizations.
5	Study Abroad Consultants working at educational consultancy firms.
6	Administrative/Office Staff at multinational corporations.
7	Market Research/Sales Executives at international trading companies.
8	Reporters/Editors for media and press agencies.
9	Content Specialists at media and advertising agencies.
10	Project Development Officers at Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).

 

 

8. Postgraduate Academic Progression and Career Development

 

Upon graduation, English Linguistics alumni can pursue further studies and professional advancement in the following levels and fields:

 

 

 

 

No	Educational level	Field of study
1	Master	Linguistics, English Linguistics, Translation & Interpretation, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
2	Doctoral Degree (PhD)	Linguistics, English Linguistics, British and American Cultural & Literary Studies.
3	Advanced Professional Courses	Professional Translation/Interpretation, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Educational Management.
4	Professional Certificates	Business Administration, International Marketing, Communication & Journalism, Project Management.

 

CURRICULUM AND TRAINING SCHEDULE FOR ENGLISH LINGUISTICS

BACHELOR OF ART

No	Course title	Credits	HK1 Semester 1	HK2 Semester 2	HK3 Semester 3	HK4 Semester 4	HK5 Semester 5	HK6 Semester 6	HK7 Semester 7
	GENERAL EDUCATION	31
	Compulsory General education	27
1	Philosophy of Marxism and Leninism	3	3
2	Political Economics of Marxism and Leninism	2			2
3	Scientific Socialism	2					2
4	History of the Communist Party of Vietnam	2						2
5	Ho Chi Minh Ideology	2				2
6	Mandarin Chinese 1	2			2
7	Mandarin Chinese 2	2				2
8	Mandarin Chinese 3	2					2
9	Physical Education 1	0		x
10	Physical Education 2	0				x
11	Physical Education 3	0					x
12	National defense and security lines of the Communist Party of Vietnam 1	0		x
13	National Defense and security work 2	0		x
14	Defense and security education 3	0		x
15	Defense and security education 4	0		x
16	University study skills	2	2
17	Introduction to Vietnamese Culture	2			2
18	General laws	2				2
19	Innovation and Entrepreneurship	2					2
20	Scientific research methodology	2			2
	Optional General Education knowledge (Select at least 2 courses)	4		4
21	Introduction to Logic	2		x
22	Sociology	2		x
23	History of World Civilizations	2		x
24	Communication Skills	2		x
25	Statistics for the Social Sciences	2		x
	Disciplinary Foundations Knowledge	37
	Compulsory Disciplinary Foundations Knowledge	33
26	Listening1	2	2
27	Listening 2	2		2
28	Listening 3	2			2
29	Speaking 1	2	2
30	Speaking 2	2		2
31	Speaking 3	2			2
32	Reading 1	2	2
33	Reading 2	2		2
34	Reading 3	2			2
35	Writing 1	2	2
36	Writing 2	2		2
37	Writing 3	2			2
38	Grammar	3	3
39	Pronunciation	2	2
40	Integrated skills 1	2				2
41	Integrated skills 2(*)	2					2
	Optional Disciplinary Foundations Knowledge (Select at least 1 course in group A and at least 1 course in group B)	4			4
42	British Culture	2			x
43	British Literature	2			x
44	American Culture	2			x
45	American Literature	2			x
46	ICT in Language Teaching	2			x
	MAJOR COURSES (including enterprise semester courses)	53
	Compulsory Major Courses	45
47	Commercial English 1	3			3
48	Commercial English 2 (*)	3				3
49	Commercial Correspondence (*)	3					3
50	Theory of Translation Studies	2				2
51	Translation (*)	3					3
52	Interpretation (*)	3						3
53	Introduction to Language Study	2				2
54	English Phonetics and phonology	2					2
55	Morphology and Syntax (*)	2					2
56	Semantics (*)	2						2
57	English teaching Methodology	3						3
58	Research Methodology	2				2
59	Field Practicum	2						2
60	Academic writing	3							3
61	Graduation Internship (*)	4							4
62	Graduation Thesis (*)	6							6
	Optional Major courses	8						8
63	Basic Maketing	2						x
64	Human Resource Management	2						x
65	Introduction to Economics	2						x
66	English for Accounting	2						x
67	English for tourism	2						x
68	English for restaurant and hotel	2						x
69	English for Finance and Banking	2						x
70	English Language teaching Materials Design and Development	2						x
	Total number of credits for Bachelor of Art program	121	18	12	23	17	18	20	13