Oriental Studies

Overview

Oriental Studies is the field of study focused on regions and nations. Pursuing this discipline is a journey into exploring the fascinating and mysterious world of the culture, society, economy, and people of Eastern countries – the cradle of ancient human civilization. Graduating in Oriental Studies opens doors to new achievements of modern Asian cultures, societies, and economies, including prominent nations like Japan and South Korea.

Major code

7310608

Enrollment combination

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

Academic years

4 years

Degree

Bachelor

Oriental Studies

Highlights of the training program

Multidisciplinary and Multi-dimensional

The program combines various fields such as history, literature, religion, philosophy, and language to help students gain a deeper understanding of the culture and society of Japan and South Korea. This combination provides a comprehensive view of these two countries, from their long-standing traditions to modern changes.

Multi-faceted and Multi-method

Research methods in Japanese Studies and Korean Studies use a variety of approaches, including historical research, literary analysis, religious studies, and contemporary studies through social media. This helps students not only understand the past but also the contemporary factors that influence the culture and society of Japan and South Korea.

Comprehensive

The program does not focus solely on one country or a specific aspect of culture but emphasizes the interaction and mutual influence between Japan, South Korea, and other countries in the region. Students will explore these relationships to gain a better understanding of the development of each country in the broader East Asian context.

Respecting Diversity and Richness

The program encourages students to approach research with diverse perspectives and methodologies, fostering a deeper understanding of the richness and diversity of Japan and South Korea’s cultures and societies. Students will learn to respect and understand the differences within these two cultures.

Practical Application

In addition to providing theoretical knowledge about Japan and South Korea, the program also emphasizes practical applications in fields such as education, diplomacy, international business, and cultural tourism. This prepares students with real-world skills to work effectively in an international environment, particularly in relations between Vietnam and these two countries.

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)

DP70001 - Introduction to Oriental Studies (1)

DP70004 - Practical Vietnamese (1)

DP70003 - Linguistics Introduction (2)

CB70303 - Public Speaking Skills (1)

DP71101 - Japanese Grammar 1 (2)

DP71107 - Listening - Speaking Japanese 1 (3)

DP71113 - Reading - Writing Japanese 1 (3)

DP71119 - Geography and Population of Japan (2)

DP71201 - Korean Grammar 1 (2)

DP71207 - Listening - Speaking Korean 1 (3)

DP71213 - Reading - Writing Korean 1 (3)

DP71219 - Geography and Population of Korea (2)

Semester 2

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

CB70301 - Computer Science 1 (2)

CB71401 - Physical Education 1 - Swimming (*) (1)

CB70304 - Emotional Management Skills (1)

CB70101 - Marxist-Leninist Philosophy (3)

CB70204 - Logic (2)

DP70005 - History of Eastern Thought (2)

DP70002 - Vietnamese Cultural Foundations (2)

DP71102 - Japanese Grammar 2 (2)

DP71108 - Listening - Speaking Japanese 2 (3)

DP71114 - Reading - Writing Japanese 2 (3)

DP71202 - Korean Grammar 2 (2)

DP71208 - Listening - Speaking Korean 2 (3)

DP71214 - Reading - Writing Korean 2 (3)

Semester 3

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

TA70309 - English 1 (3)

CB70302 - Informatics 2 (2)

CB70305 - Communication Skills & Relationship Building (2)

CB70106 - General Law (2)

CB70102 - Marxist-Leninist Political Economy (2)

CB71403 - Physical Education 2 * (1)

CB71101 - Environment and PTBV (2)

CB71102 - Behavioral Psychology (2)

CB71103 - Medical Ethics Psychology (2)

Semester 4

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

DP71103 - Japanese Grammar 3 (2)

DP71109 - Japanese Listening and Speaking 3 (3)

DP71115 - Japanese Reading and Writing 3 (3)

DP71203 - Korean Grammar 3 (2)

DP71209 - Korean Listening and Speaking 3 (3)

DP71215 - Korean Reading and Writing 3 (3)

TA70310 - English 2 (3)

CB70306 - Negotiation and Bargaining Skills (2)

CB70103 - Scientific Socialism (2)

DP70006 - Sociology (2)

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

CB71104 - Green Economy and Sustainable Development (2)

CB71105 - Vietnamese Folk Culture and Music (2)

CB71106 - History of World Civilization (2)

DD70039 - First Aid Practice (2)

DP71104 - Japanese Grammar 4 (2)

DP71110 - Listening - Speaking Japanese 4 (3)

DP71116 - Reading - Writing Japanese 4 (3)

DP71121 - Japanese People and Culture (2)

DP71204 - Korean Grammar 4 (2)

DP71210 - Listening - Speaking Korean 4 (3)

DP71216 - Reading - Writing Korean 4 (3)

DP71221 - Korean People and Culture (2)

Semester 5

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

TA70311 - English 3 (3)

CB70104 - Ho Chi Minh Thought (2)

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

CB70206 - Scientific Research Methods (2)

DP71105 - Japanese Grammar 5 (2)

DP71111 - Listening - Speaking Japanese 5 (3)

DP71117 - Reading - Writing Japanese 5 (3)

DP71122 - Japanese Economy (2)

DP71205 - Korean Grammar 5 (2)

DP71211 - Listening - Speaking Korean 5 (3)

DP71217 - Reading - Writing Korean 5 (3)

DP71222 - Korean Economy (2)

DP71120 - Japanese History (2)

DP71220 - Korean History (2)

Semester 6

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

DP70008 - Foreign Language Teaching Methods (3)

DP70007 - International Relations (2)

DP71106 - Japanese Grammar 6 (2)

DP71112 - Japanese Listening and Speaking 6 (2)

DP71118 - Japanese Reading and Writing 6 (2)

DP71123 - Japanese Foreign Policy (2)

DP71124 - Japanese Literature (2)

DP71206 - Korean Grammar 6 (2)

DP71212 - Korean Listening and Speaking 6 (2)

DP71218 - Korean Reading and Writing 6 (2)

DP71223 - Korean Foreign Policy (2)

DP71224 - Korean Literature (2)

TA71312 - English 4 (2)

DP71125 - Proficiency Test JLPT (2)

DP71225 - TOPIKz Proficiency Test (2)

Semester 7

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

DP70009 - Graduation Internship (4)

Semester 8

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

Students choose 1 of 2 options:

(1) DP71001 - Graduation Thesis (6)

(2) Elective: (choose 2/4 subjects)

DP71126 - Vietnamese - Japanese Translation (3)

DP71127 - Business Japanese (3)

DP71226 - Vietnamese - Korean Translation (3)

DP71227 - Business Korean (3)

Career opportunities

After graduation, students can take on the following positions:

Marketing and public relations staff at FDI enterprises using Korean or Japanese;
Receptionists, restaurant staff, travel staff at tourism management agencies, hotels, international travel companies.
Staff at representative offices of international organizations, companies, corporations where Korean or Japanese is the official working language;
Foreign affairs and international cooperation specialists at state agencies, political and social organizations.
Korean or Japanese teachers at colleges, vocational schools, foreign language centers, vocational training centers.

Other Major

Bachelor of English Language

Bachelor of Chinese Language

Master of English Language