TRAINING PROGRAM

Program Title (Vietnamese): NGÔN NGỮ TRUNG QUỐC

Program Title (English):  Chinese Linguistics

Level of Education: Undergraduate (Bachelor’s Degree)

        Program Title: Chinese Linguistics

        Program Code: 7220204

Academic Field: VII – Humanities

        Mode of Study: Full-time

Information on Program Quality Accreditation

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), since 2019.

1. Educational Objectives

1.1. General Objectives

The Chinese Linguistics program provides students with an educational environment and activities to form and develop personality, ethics, knowledge, and essential skills for success in professional fields related to Chinese Linguistics, meeting social needs and international integration.

1.2. Specific Objectives

        Graduates possess knowledge, skills, personal qualities, interpersonal skills, and professional competencies.

a. Knowledge

Apply knowledge of social sciences and natural sciences, particularly specialized knowledge in Chinese Language Studies, to professional work and advanced learning.

b. Personal Skills and Attributes

Develop essential skills through linguistic and business knowledge to solve problems and adapt to changes in the workplace.
Demonstrate personal qualities, ethics, and professional responsibility (honesty, integrity, and discipline) across various professional contexts.

c. Interpersonal Skills

Independently plan work, coordinate, manage, supervise, and evaluate resources to achieve defined objectives in multicultural and international working environments.

d. Professional Competencies

Accurately apply acquired knowledge and skills to management, goal setting, and task planning in order to achieve objectives in study, research, and professional work related to Chinese language fields.

2. Training Duration

Designed training duration: 3.5 years.

Maximum completion time: Includes the designed training duration and the permitted extension period as specified in the Regulations on Undergraduate Training under the Credit System (Issued under Decision No. 3020/QD-DCT dated October 19, 2023, by the President of Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade).

3. Degree Awarded

A Bachelor’s degree shall be conferred upon students who have completed the undergraduate program, fulfilled the required credit accumulation, and satisfied all graduation requirements in accordance with the University’s credit-based academic regulations.

4. Entry Requirements

          Applicants holding a high school diploma or equivalent must meet the University’s admission criteria or pass the entrance examination as required.

          Applicants holding a college (associate) degree in the same or a related field:
Their prior learning outcomes and accumulated knowledge and skills may be recognized for credit transfer and course exemptions in this program.

          Students currently enrolled in another undergraduate program at the University who meet the requirements of the University’s credit-based academic regulations:
Previously completed courses in the first program may be recognized for credit transfer and considered for exemption when pursuing a second major under this program.

          Applicants holding a first bachelor’s degree in another field:
Their prior learning outcomes and accumulated knowledge and skills may be recognized for credit transfer and course exemptions when pursuing a second bachelor’s degree under this program.

5. Assessment Methods

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

6. Academic Regulations and Graduation Requirements

          Graduation consideration and recognition: 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 President of Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade).

          Foreign language proficiency requirement: In accordance with the Regulations on Foreign Language Output Standards (issued under Decision No. 1281/QĐ-DCT dated April 26, 2024, by the President of Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade).

          Information technology requirement: In accordance with the Regulations on IT Skills Standards (issued under Decision No. 3297/QĐ-DCT dated November 7, 2023, by the President of Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade).

7. Career Opportunities after Graduation

Graduates of the Bachelor’s program in Chinese Language may take up the following positions:

No.	Job Positions
1	Translator at translation companies, press agencies, and publishing houses
2	Interpreter at organizations, enterprises, and international conferences
3	Teacher at schools and language centers
4	International Relations/External Affairs Officer at enterprises and organizations
5	Study Abroad Consultant at educational consulting companies
6	Administrative/Office Staff at Chinese enterprises
7	Market Research and Business Staff at trading companies
8	Journalist/Editor working for media agencies

8. Further Study Opportunities

After graduation, students majoring in Chinese Linguistics may pursue further study and advance their qualifications at the following levels and in related fields:

No.	Level of Education	Field of Study
1	Master’s Degree	Linguistics, Chinese Linguistics, Translation Studies
2	Doctoral Degree (PhD)	Linguistics, Chinese Linguistics, Chinese Cultural Studies
3	Advanced Courses	Professional Translation; Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language
4	Professional Certifications	Business Administration; International Marketing; Cultural Management

9. Training Plan

The program is designed to be completed over a period of 3.5 years, comprising 7 semesters.

No.	Course Code	Internal code	Course Title	Credits		Note
Semester 1: 19 accumulated credits  + 0 non-cumulative credit
Compulsory courses				19
1	0101100651	11200001	Marxist and Leninist Philosophy	3 (3,0)
2	0101000669	07200602	Introduction to Vietnamese Culture	2 (2,0)
3	0101003671	11200006	Introduction to Law	2 (2,0)
4	0101006004	07200443	Practical Vietnamese	2 (2,0)
5	0101100810	07200442	University Study Skills	2 (2,0)
6	0101101944	14201156	Integrated Chinese 1	2 (0,2)
7	0101101945	14201158	Chinese Speaking 1	2 (0,2)
8	0101101946	14201159	Chinese Reading 1	2 (0,2)
9	0101101947	14201160	Chinese Listening 1	2 (0,2)
Semester 2: 12 accumulated credits  + 10 non-cumulative credits
Compulsory courses				12
1	0101001657	17200004	National Defense and Security Education 1	3 (3,0)		Non-cumulative
2	0101001662	17300004	National Defense and Security Education 2	2 (2,0)		Non-cumulative
3	0101001669	17301005	National Defense and Security Education 3	1 (0,1)		Non-cumulative
4	0101001677	17221002	National Defense and Security Education 4	2 (0,2)		Non-cumulative
5	0101001703 0101001704 0101001705 0101001706 0101001707 0101001697	16201001	Physical Education 1	2 (0,2)		Non-cumulative
6	0101100826	14202101	Integrated Chinese 2	3 (2,1)
7	0101100827	14202105	Chinese Speaking 2	3 (2,1)
8	0101100828	14202109	Chinese Reading 2	3 (2,1)
9	0101100829	14202113	Chinese Listening 2	3 (2,1)
Semester 3: 20 accumulated credits  + 0 non-cumulative credit
Compulsory courses				20
1	0101000476	11200003	Scientific Socialism	2 (2,0)
2	0101002298	11200002	Political Economics of Marxism and Leninism	2 (2,0)
3	0101102246	14202001	English 1	2 (1,1)
4	0101100946	14202102	Integrated Chinese 3	3 (2,1)
5	0101100948	14202106	Chinese Speaking 3 (*)	3 (2,1)
6	0101100950	14202110	Chinese Reading 3 (*)	3 (2,1)
7	0101100954	14202116	Chinese Writing 1	3 (2,1)
8	0101102089	14201161	Chinese Listening 3	2 (0,2)
Semester 4: 20 accumulated credits  + 2 non-cumulative credits
Compulsory courses				12
1	0101102247	14202002	English 2	2 (1,1)
2	0101006322	11200005	Ho Chi Minh Ideology	2 (2,0)
3	0101100956	14202118	Chinese Grammar (*)	3 (2,1)
4	0101100982	14202117	Chinese Writing 2(*)	3 (2,1)
5	0101102126	14201104	Integrated Chinese 4	2 (0,2)
6	0101001693 0101001694 0101101334 0101001695 0101001696 0101001701	16201002	Physical Education 2	2 (0,2)		Non-cumulative
Elective courses (Choose at least 1 course from group A and 3 courses from group B)				8
Group A (Choose at least 1 course)				2
1	0101002400	07200444	Communication Skills	2 (2,0)
2	0101002996	07200606	History of World Civilization	2 (2,0)
3	0101003015	15200022	General Logics	2 (2,0)
4	0101006608	11200007	Sociology	2 (2,0)
5	0101003731	15200023	Research Methodology	2 (2,0)
Group B  (Choose at least 3 courses)				6
1	0101102797	14200217	Basic Chinese Translation	2 (2,0)
2	0101103053	14200218	Chinese Newspaper Reading	2 (2,0)
3	0101102052	14200156	Advanced Chinese Speaking	2 (2,0)
4	0101102053	14200157	Advanced Chinese Reading	2 (2,0)
5	0101102054	14200158	Advanced Chinese Listening	2 (2,0)
Semester 5: 20 accumulated credits  + 1 non-cumulative credit
Học phần bắt buộc				20
1	0101102248	14202003	English 3	2 (1,1)
2	0101001718 0101001702 0101100929 0101001719 0101100930 0101100931	16201003	Physical Education 3	1 (0,1)		Không tích lũy
3	0101001625	11200004	History of the Communist Party of Vietnam	2 (2,0)
4	0101103056	14202222	Business Writing 1	3 (2,1)
5	0101102796	14201223	Introduction to Chinese Linguistic Studies	3 (3,0)
6	0101103060	14201224	Business Communication 1	2 (0,2)
7	0101103054	14201225	Business Reading 1	2 (0,2)
8	0101102802	14202226	Business Translation (*)	3 (2,1)
9	0101102800	14200237	Internship (*)	3 (3,0)
Semester 6: 20 accumulated credits  + 0 non-cumulative credit
Compulsory courses				14
1	0101103055	14202227	Business Communication 2 (*)	3 (2,1)
2	0101103057	14202228	Business Writing 2	3 (2,1)
3	0101102801	14202229	Business Reading 2	3 (2,1)
4	0101102803	14202230	Business Interpreting (*)	3 (2,1)
5	0101102798	14200240	Academic Writing	2 (2,0)
Elective courses (Choose at least 3 courses)				6
1	0101100966	14200130	Chinese Area Studies	2 (2,0)
2	0101100970	14200127	An overview of Chinese History	2 (2,0)
3	0101103058	14200233	Chinese Literature	2 (2,0)
4	0101100975	14200136	Chinese Economy	2 (2,0)
5	0101100978	14200144	Chinese for Tourism	2 (2,0)
6	0101103059	14200236	Modern Chinese Characters	2 (2,0)
7	0101102799	14200241	Chinese Language Teaching Skills	2 (2,0)
Semester 7: 10 accumulated credits  + 0 non-cumulative credit
Compulsory courses				10
1	0101100962	14200238	Internship (*)	4 (4,0)
2	0101100961	14200239	Graduation Thesis (*)	6 (6,0)

10. Quality Assurance and Control

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

11. Implementation Guidelines

11.1. For Faculties and Departments

- Be responsible for ensuring the proper implementation of the program content and for advising and guiding students in course registration.

- Assign lecturers in charge of each course and provide course syllabi to lecturers for the preparation and implementation of teaching plans.

- Ensure the availability of textbooks, reference materials, and adequate facilities to support effective implementation of the training program.

- Pay attention to the logical sequencing of knowledge delivery and acquisition, specify prerequisite courses, premiminary courses, and prepare qualified lecturers to meet teaching requirements for elective courses.

- Monitor and supervise lecturers’ teaching activities in accordance with the current regulations on teaching, and ensure continuous innovation in teaching methods as well as assessment and evaluation practices.

11.2. For lecturers

- Lecturers must carefully study the course syllabus in order to prepare lesson content, select appropriate teaching methods, and use suitable teaching aids.

- Lecturers are required to prepare sufficient textbooks and learning materials and provide them to students to facilitate pre-class preparation.

- Employ a variety of teaching and learning methods in accordance with the educational philosophy of “active learning and creative practice”, and strictly implement the assessment and evaluation methods specified in the course syllabus.

-  Reflect on their own teaching activities and actively participate in innovation in teaching methods in compliance with the current regulations on teaching.

11.3. For Students

- Consult academic advisors or lecturers to select courses appropriate to their individual study progress.

- Ensure full attendance in class or participation in practical sessions in accordance with established regulations.

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

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

- Strictly comply with examination, assessment, and evaluation regulations.