Bachelor Program of English Language

General objective

The Bachelor program of English Language aims to train high-quality graduates:

• Possessing qualities and skills that meet the actual needs of society.

• Being proficient in English, with a minimum level equivalent to level 5 on the 6-level foreign language proficiency framework for Vietnam or C1 level on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), and having basic proficiency in a second foreign language, Mandarin Chinese.

• Having a high level of self-learning ability, being able to self-train and accumulate knowledge, qualities, and professional skills to pursue further study and research at higher levels or become an expert in their specialized field, while being flexible in both domestic and international work environments.
  After completing the program, graduates will be able to apply their professional knowledge of languages and cultures, as well as the necessary knowledge and skills, in jobs related to their field of study. Graduates will have the ability to engage in advanced learning, entrepreneurship, and leadership in the industry.

Specific objectives

• PO1: To help learners develop physically, emotionally, mentally, intellectually, with a sense of national pride, through general knowledge in areas such as culture, political theory, law, society, physical education, music, and national defense education.
• PO2: To provide learners with foundational and advanced knowledge of the English language field and related professions, as well as basic knowledge about different countries, people, and cultures.
• PO3: To train learners in skills such as language proficiency, communication, leadership, and personal and team management, effective learning, research, and working in various environments. It also aims to develop critical thinking, entrepreneurial abilities, and the ability to lead and train others in the profession.
• PO4: To help learners develop a serious attitude, professionalism, and ethical standards to address issues related to English-language jobs and industries. It also aims to effectively integrate foundational knowledge and specialized skills to promote lifelong learning.
  PO5: To help learners achieve proficiency in English and basic proficiency in Mandarin Chinese as a second foreign language.

Career prospects

Graduates of the English Language major can work for domestic enterprises, foreign-invested enterprises, representative offices, international organizations, domestic, international and regional organizations on the economy, finance and technology related to some fields such as education, business, import and export, media, aviation, banking, audit, management, and research. Graduates can also do the following jobs:

• English lecturer, English teacher;
• Translator and interpreter;
• R&D specialist;
• Sales and business development staff;
• Assistant to (general) director, project director;
• Project specialist;
• Publishing and communication specialist;
• International news reporter;
• Jobs related to language and the use of the English language.

Program Learning Outcomes

	PLO Name	PLO Description
1	PLO1	Mastering fundamental knowledge in politics, law, national defense, security, social sciences, culture, and ethics. Knowledge about worldviews, scientific methodology, and interdisciplinary knowledge to apply in professional practice, research, and learning.
2	PLO2	Applying knowledge in information technology (IT), ethics, and responsibility in using IT in learning, research, and professional practice
3	PLO3	Mastering and applying foundational and advanced knowledge, including both theoretical and practical knowledge of the English language in general, and specific industry focuses (teaching English, translation and interpretation, jobs involving English, knowledge of language, culture, and interdisciplinary fields, etc.) in learning, research, and professional practice
4	PLO4	Demonstrating basic knowledge in planning and managing, implementing, and supervising the execution of plans for specialized tasks and fields related to the English Language major in particular, and in learning (advanced or at the same level), research, and professional practice in general
5	PLO5	Using research skills, synthesizing, analyzing, evaluating, critiquing, and solving problems in written/spoken forms, planning, organizing, and supervising activities in both academic and practical environments
6	PLO6	Applying flexible and appropriate communication skills. Collaborating with others and assessing the quality of personal and team work. Developing creative entrepreneurial ideas in both academic and practical environments
7	PLO7	Proficiently using English equivalent to level 5 in the Vietnamese 6-level foreign language proficiency framework or equivalent to C1 level in the European CEFR framework. Proficiently using a second foreign language—Mandarin Chinese, equivalent to level 2 in the Vietnamese 6-level foreign language proficiency framework or equivalent to HSK2 level in the Chinese language proficiency test
8	PLO8	Demonstrating and practicing professional skills in fields related to the English Language major (English teaching, translation and interpretation, and interdisciplinary work involving English, etc.), conducting related research activities, and demonstrating cultural, intercultural competencies, as well as leadership and entrepreneurship skills to create job opportunities for oneself and others.
9	PLO9	Displaying creativity, professionalism (adhering to ethical, professional regulations, and responsibility), adaptability in both group or individual work, the ability to guide, coordinate, delegate tasks, and evaluate work effectiveness in academic and practical environments.
10	PLO10	Being self-directed, self-researching to improve personal expertise and skills, fostering a spirit of lifelong learning. Demonstrating strength both mentally and physically, and embodying national identity, confidently integrating internationally