Chinese Language

Overview

The Chinese Language program focuses on studying the use of the Chinese language across various fields such as economics, trade, tourism, and diplomacy. This program provides specialized training, equipping students with essential skills to quickly adapt to new environments and work settings.

Major code

7220204

Enrollment combination

C00: Literature, History, Geography
C20: Literature, Geography, Civic Education
D01: Mathematics, Literature, English
D15: Literature, Geography, English

Academic years

4 years

Degree

Bachelor

Chinese Language

Highlights of the training program

Developing basic and applied skills

Students are trained in basic Chinese grammar, vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and are encouraged to apply this knowledge in practical situations such as daily communication, work, and travel.

Diverse teaching methods

The program typically combines traditional teaching methods such as lectures, class discussions, and practical activities like role-playing, internships, and cultural experiences to enhance students' language skills and communication abilities.

Opportunities for Study and Experience in China

Some programs offer opportunities for students to participate in courses or cultural experiences in China, allowing them to engage directly with the language and culture of the country.

Flexibility and personalization

The program may offer elective courses and minors, allowing students to personalize their studies according to their interests and personal goals.

Learning, Teaching & Assessment Methods

Learning Methods

Classroom learning, lectures, self-study, group work, presentations, project implementation, essay writing, etc.

Teaching Methods

Lecturing, role-playing, educational games, group activities, case studies and problem-solving, project-based learning.

Assessment Methods

A variety of assessment methods are applied, including assignments, oral exams, essays, tests, graduation project, and more.

Program structure

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4

Semester 1

Note: [Course code] - [Course name] (credits)

TQ70001 - Introduction to Chinese Language (1 credit)

TQ70020 - Phonetics and Characters (2 credits)

DP70004 - Vietnamese Practice (2 credits)

DP70003 - Introduction to Linguistics (2 credits)

TQ70002 - Comprehensive Chinese 1 (2 credits)

TQ70008 - Reading and Writing Chinese 1 (3 credits)

TQ70014 - Listening and Speaking Chinese 1 (3 credits)

CB70303 - Public Speaking Skills (1 credit)

Semester 2

Note: [Course code] - [Course name] (credits)

CB70301 - Computer Science 1 (2 credits)

CB71401 - Physical Education 1 - Swimming (*)

CB70304 - Emotional Management Skills (1 credit)

CB70101 - Marxist-Leninist Philosophy (3 credits)

TQ70003 - Comprehensive Chinese 2 (2 credits)

TQ70009 - Reading and Writing Chinese 2 (3 credits)

TQ70015 - Listening and Speaking Chinese 2 (3 credits)

DP70002 - Basics of Vietnamese Culture (2 credits)

CB70204 – Logic (2 credits)

DP70005 - History of Eastern Thought (2 credits)

TQ71001 - China's Foreign Policy (2 credits)

TQ71002 - Geography of Chinese Population (2 credits)

TQ71003 - Chinese Ethnic Groups and Culture 4 (2 credits)

Semester 3

Note: [Course code] - [Course name] (credits)

TA70309 - English 1 (3 credits)

CB70302 - Computer Science 2 (2 credits)

CB70305 - Communication Skills & Relationship Building (2 credits)

CB70106 - General Law (2 credits)

CB70102 - Marxist Political Economy (2 credits)

TQ70004 - Comprehensive Chinese 3 (2 credits)

TQ70010 - Reading and Writing Chinese 3 (3 credits)

TQ70016 - Listening and Speaking Chinese 3 (3 credits)

CB71402 - Physical Education 2 (*1 credit)

CB71101 - Environment and Sustainable Development (2 credits)

CB71102 - Behavioral Psychology (2 credits)

CB71103 - Medical Ethics (2 credits)

Semester 4

Note: [Course code] - [Course name] (credits)

TA70310 - English 2 (3 credits)

CB70306 - Negotiation and Mediation Skills (2 credits)

CB70103 - Scientific Socialism (2 credits)

TQ70005 - Comprehensive Chinese 4 (2 credits)

TQ70011 - Reading and Writing Chinese 4 (3 credits)

TQ70017 - Listening and Speaking Chinese 4 (3 credits)

CB71408 - Physical Education 3 (choose 1/4 subjects) (*1 credit)

CB71104 - Green Economy and Sustainable Development (2 credits)

CB71105 - Vietnamese Folk Culture and Music (2 credits)

CB71106 - History of World Civilizations (2 credits)

TQ71004 - Methodology of Teaching Chinese 1 (3 credits)

TQ71007 - Translation Theory (3 credits)

TQ71010 - Business Chinese (3 credits)

Semester 5

Note: [Course code] - [Course name] (credits)

TA70311 - English 3 (3 credits)

CB70104 - Ho Chi Minh Thought (2 credits)

CB70105 - History of the Communist Party of Vietnam (2 credits)

TQ70006 - Comprehensive Chinese 5 (2 credits)

TQ70012 - Reading and Writing Chinese 5 (3 credits)

TQ70018 - Listening and Speaking Chinese 5 (3 credits)

TQ70021 - Modern Chinese Grammar 1 (2 credits)

TQ71005 - Methodology of Teaching Chinese 2 (3 credits)

TQ71008 - Translation (3 credits)

TQ71011 - Chinese for Tourism (3 credits)

Semester 6

Note: [Course code] - [Course name] (credits)

TQ70007 - Comprehensive Chinese 6 (2 credits)

TQ70013 - Reading and Writing Chinese 6 (3 credits)

TQ70019 - Listening and Speaking Chinese 6 (3 credits)

TQ70022 - Modern Chinese Grammar 2 (2 credits)

CB70206 - Research Methodology (2 credits)

TA70312 - English 4 (2 credits)

TQ71006 - Designing Teaching Plans and Developing Teaching Materials (3 credits)

TQ71009 - Interpretation (3 credits)

TQ71012 - Chinese for Hotels and Restaurants (3 credits)

Semester 7

Note: [Course code] - [Course name] (credits)

TQ70023 - Advanced Chinese (2 credits)

TQ70024 - Graduation Internship (4 credits)

Semester 8

Note: [Course code] - [Course name] (credits)

Students choose 1 of 2 options:

(1) TQ71013 - Graduation Thesis (6 credits)

(2) Students choose one of the following

TQ71014 - HSK Chinese Proficiency Exam (3 credits)

TQ71015 - Cultural Exchange Between China and Vietnam (3 credits)

TQ71016 - Assessment Skills in Language Teaching (3 credits)

TQ71017 - Journalism Translation (3 credits)

TQ71018 - Office Chinese (3 credits)

Career opportunities

After graduation, students can take on the following positions:

Work at tourism management agencies, hotels, travel companies, and tour offices in positions such as receptionist, restaurant staff, or travel agent.
Work at representative offices of international organizations, companies, or corporations where Chinese is the main working language, or where there are frequent interactions with countries or regions that use Chinese.
Work in foreign relations or international cooperation at government agencies, political and social organizations; marketing, public relations staff at tourism enterprises, production and business establishments, and event-conference organizing companies.
Work at research institutions or teach Chinese at colleges, vocational schools, language centers, and vocational training centers (after completing additional courses in teaching methods and pedagogical skills).

Other Major

Bachelor of English Language

Bachelor of Oriental Studies

Master of English Language