Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade

Faculty of Foreign Languages

TRAINING PROGRAM - ENGLISH LINGUISTICS 2024

MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE

HO CHI MINH CITY UNIVERSITY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE

 

TRAINING PROGRAM

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.

 9. Training program

No

Course code

Internal code

Course title

Credits

Note

Semester 1: 18 accumulated credits + 0 non-accumulated credits

Compulsory courses

18

 

1

0101100810

7200442

University study skills

2 (2,0)

 

2

0101100651

11200001

Philosophy of Marxism and Leninism

3 (3,0)

 

3

0101102866

14202101

Grammar

3 (2,1)

 

4

0101102867

14202102

Pronunciation

2 (1,1)

 

5

0101102854

14202103

Listening 1

2 (1,1)

 

6

0101102857

14202104

Speaking 1

2 (1,1)

 

7

0101102860

14202105

Reading 1

2 (1,1)

 

8

0101102863

14202106

Writing 1

2 (1,1)

 

Semester 2: 12 accumulated credits + 10 non-accumulated credits

Compulsory courses

8

 

1

0101001657

17200004

National defense and security lines of the Communist Party of Vietnam 1

3 (3,0)

Non-accummulated

2

0101001662

17300004

National Defense and security work 2

2 (2,0)

Non-accummulated

3

0101001669

17300005

Defense and security education 3

1 (0,1)

Non-accummulated

4

0101001677

17221002

Defense and security education 4

2 (0,2)

Non-accummulated

5

0101102855

14202107

Listening 2

2 (1,1)

 

6

0101102858

14202108

Speaking 2

2 (1,1)

 

7

0101102861

14202109

Reading 2

2 (1,1)

 

8

0101102864

14202110

Writing 2

2 (1,1)

 

9

0101001703
0101001704
0101001705
0101001706
0101001707
0101001697

16201001

 

 

Physical education 1

2 (0,2)

Non-accummulated

Optional courses (Select at least 2 courses)

04

 

1

0101003015

15200022

Introduction to Logic

2 (2,0)

 

2

0101006608

11200007

Sociology

2 (2,0)

 

3

0101002996

7200606

History of World Civilizations

2 (2,0)

 

4

0101002400

7200444

Communication skills

2 (2,0)

 

5

0101102870

15202037

Statistics for the Social Sciences

2 (1,1)

 

Semester 3: 23 accumulated credits + 0 non-accumulated credits

Compulsory courses

19

 

1

101101334

7200602

Introduction to Vietnamese Culture

2 (2,0)

 

2

0101002298

11200002

Political Economics of Marxism and Leninism

2 (2,0)

 

3

101001701

17200001

Scientific research methodology

2 (2,0)

 

4

0101103049

14202004

Mandarin Chinese 1

2 (1,1)

 

5

0101007823

27200009

Commercial English 1

3 (3, 0)

 

6

0101102859

14202113

Speaking 3

2 (1,1)

 

7

0101102862

14202114

Reading 3

2 (1,1)

 

8

0101102865

14202115

Writing 3

2 (1,1)

 

9

0101102856

14202112

Listening 3

2 (1,1)

 

Optional courses (select at least 2 courses)

4

 

1

0101007827

14201027

British culture

2 (2,0)

 

2

0101007828

14201028

British Literature

2 (2,0)

 

3

0101007834

14201038

American Culture

2 (2,0)

 

4

0101007835

14201039

American Literature

2 (2,0)

 

5

0101102871

14203025

ICT in Language Teaching

 

2 (2,0)

 

Semester 4: 17 accumulated credits + 2 non-accumulated credits

Compulsory courses

17

 

1

0101006322

11200005

Ho Chi Minh Ideology

2 (2,0)

 

2

101003671

11200006

General Law

2 (2,0)

 

3

0101102868

14202116

Integrated skills 1

2 (1,1)

 

4

0101103050

14202005

Mandarin Chinese 2

2 (1,1)

 

5

0101007825

14201020

Theory of Translation Studies

2 (2,0)

 

6

0101007829

14201021

Commercial English 2 (*)

3 (3, 0)

 

7

0101007842

14201026

Research Methodology

2 (2,0)

 

8

0101100817

14202007

Introduction to Language Study

2 (2,0)

 

9

0101001693

0101001694

0101101334

0101001695

0101001696

0101001701

16201002

Physical Education 2

2 (0,2)

Non-accummulated

Semester 5: 18 accumulated credits + 1 non-accumulated credits

Compulsory courses

18

 

1

0101103051

14202006

Mandarin Chinese 3

2 (1,1)

 

2

0101000476

11200003

Scientific Socialism

2 (2,0)

 

3

0101100936

17200001

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

2 (2,0)

 

4

0101102869

14202123

Integrated skills 2 (*)

2 (1,1)

 

5

0101007830

14201025

Translation (*)

3 (3, 0)

 

6

0101007832

14201033

 

English Phonetics and phonology (*)

2 (2,0)

 

7

0101007836

14201034

Morphology and Syntax (*)

2 (2,0)

 

8

0101007838

14201023

Commercial Correspondence (*)

3 (3, 0)

 

9

0101001718

0101001702

0101100929

0101001719

0101100930

0101100931

16201003

 

 

 

Physical Education 3

1 (0,1)

Non-accummulated

Semester 6: 20 accumulated credits + 0 non-accumulated credits

Compulsory courses

12

 

1

0101001625

11200004

History of the Communist Party of Vietnam

2 (2,0)

 

2

0101007837

14200136

Interpretating (*)

3 (3,0)

 

3

0101007841

14201035

Semantics (*)

2 (2,0)

 

4

0101102116

14200037

English teaching methodology

3 (3,0)

 

5

0101102873

14203038

Field Practicum

2 (0,2)

 

Optional courses (Select at least 4 courses)

8

 

1

0101102101

14200040

Basic Maketing

 

2 (2,0)

 

2

0101102102

14200041

Human Resource Management

2 (2,0)

 

3

0101102103

14200042

Introduction     to     Economics

2 (2,0)

 

4

0101102117

14200047

English for Accounting

2 (2,0)

 

5

0101102118

14200048

English for tourism

2 (2,0)

 

6

0101102119

14200049

English for restaurant and hotel

2 (2,0)

 

7

0101102120

14200050

English for Finance and Banking

2 (2,0)

 

8

0101102872

14203048

English Language teaching Materials Design and Development

2 (2,0)

 

Semester 7: 13 accumulated credits + 0 non-accumulated credits

Compulsory courses

13

 

1

0101102874

14203039

Academic writing

3 (0,3)

 

2

0101007393

14201043

Graduation Internship (*)

4 (4,0)

 

3

0101101233

14201044

Graduation Thesis (*)

6 (6,0)

 

 

10. Quality Control and Assurance in Education

Units are responsible for developing and implementing plans for quality control and assurance in accordance with the approved training program and current teaching regulations.

 

11. Implementation Guidelines

11.1. For Faculties and Departments

- Be responsible for organizing the implementation of the program in compliance with its content requirements, and for advising and guiding students in course registration.

- Assign lecturers to each course and provide them with course syllabi to implement the teaching plan.

- Prepare sufficient textbooks, reference materials, and facilities to ensure effective program delivery.

- Pay attention to the logical sequencing of knowledge delivery and acquisition; specify prerequisite and prior courses; and prepare lecturers to meet the requirements of elective courses.

- Inspect and monitor teaching activities in accordance with current teaching regulations, and ensure the implementation of innovative teaching methods and assessment practices.

 

11.2. For Lecturers

- Lecturers must carefully review the course syllabus to prepare lesson content, appropriate teaching methods, and instructional materials.

- Lecturers are required to prepare sufficient textbooks and learning materials and provide them to students so that they can prepare before class.

- Apply a variety of teaching and learning methods in line with the educational philosophy of “Active learning and creative engagement,” and implement assessment methods as specified in the course syllabus.

- Reflect on their own teaching practices and actively participate in innovating teaching methods in accordance with current teaching regulations.

11.3. For Students

- Seek advice from academic advisors/homeroom teachers when selecting courses to ensure alignment with their study orientation and learning capacity.

- Comply with required class attendance and participation in practical sessions as stipulated.

- Promote autonomy, self-study, and self-research, while actively engaging in group work and fully participating in discussions, seminars, and practical activities.

- Actively utilize online resources and the university library to support self-study, research, and the completion of the graduation thesis.

- Strictly comply with regulations on examinations, testing, and assessment of learning outcomes.