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: Humanities

Mode of Study: Full-time, part-time

 

The training program is designed with the objective of undergoing external evaluation at the program level, in accordance with the Educational Quality Standards promulgated by the Minister of Education and Training (MOET).

 

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.

1.2. Specific Objectives

Graduates will possess comprehensive knowledge, skills, autonomy, and responsibility to:

a. Knowledge

Apply foundational knowledge of social and natural sciences, and particularly specialized expertise in English Linguistics, to professional practice and advanced academic pursuits.

b. Skills

Develop essential professional skills - integrated with linguistic and business expertise - to effectively solve workplace problems and adapt to dynamic shifts in the professional environment.

c. Autonomy and Responsibility

 Independently plan, coordinate, manage, supervise, and evaluate resources to achieve established objectives within international or foreign-invested working environments.

 

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. 1846/QĐ-DCT dated September 01, 2021, by the Principal of Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade).

3. Graduation Degree

Bachelor’s degree is awarded upon completion of undergraduate program

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. 1846/QĐ-DCT dated September 01, 2021, 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. 1846/QĐ-DCT).

Foreign Language Proficiency Standard: Complies with the Regulations on Foreign Language Exit Standards (Issued under Decision No. 2212/QĐ-DCT dated October 19, 2021).

Information Technology (IT) Standard: Complies with the Regulations on IT Proficiency Standards (Issued under Decision No. 1201/QĐ-DCT dated May 17, 2022).

 

7. Career Opportunities after Graduation

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

Public Sector & Research: Working in government agencies and research institutes within the Commerce and Services sectors that utilize English, serving as office officers, administrative staff, import-export officers, or diplomatic attaches.

Administration & Management: Serving as administrative staff, specialists, secretaries, or assistants within corporate offices, enterprises, educational institutions, and domestic or international social organizations.

Translation & Interpretation: Working as professional translators or interpreters specializing in Business and Commerce for domestic and international enterprises and organizations.

Service & Finance Industries: Engaging in professional fields that require advanced English proficiency as per employer demands, such as tourism and travel services, hospitality (restaurants/hotels), and the banking and finance sector.

Education: Teaching English at primary, lower-secondary, and upper-secondary schools, language centers, or other educational institutions providing English training.

8. Postgraduate Academic Progression and Career Development

 

 

English Linguistics students can pursue advanced studies in TESOL, English Linguistics, and closely related fields such as Vietnamese-English Contrastive Linguistics, Business Administration, and Journalism & Communications.

CURRICULUM AND TRAINING SCHEDULE FOR ENGLISH LINGUISTICS

BACHELOR OF ART

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