General objectives

The objective of the Bachelor program of Japanese Language is to train globally-minded citizens proficient in Japanese, with deep knowledge of Japanese culture and language. The program also focuses on developing professional skills in two key directions: Japanese Language for Information Technology and Japanese Language Education. The program incorporates courses on AI applications in teaching and preparatory English courses, helping students achieve a foreign language proficiency level equivalent to IELTS 6.0, enabling them to confidently study and work in an international environment.

In addition to providing knowledge, the program emphasizes the development of soft skills such as communication, critical thinking, and entrepreneurship. Students also nurture a sense of national pride through subjects like Traditional Musical Instruments and Vovinam, which help them stand out in multicultural work environments. With this comprehensive foundation, graduates will become high-quality human resources, ready to adapt and thrive in modern society

Specific objectives

The general objectives are shown more clearly in the following specific objectives:

PO1: Equip learners with general knowledge and professional education, creating a solid foundation to develop professional skills and creative thinking in real-world work environments.
PO2: Provide basic theoretical knowledge in linguistics and Japanese culture, helping students achieve a proficiency level of Japanese at level 5 and English at level 4 on the Vietnamese 6-level foreign language proficiency framework, while developing the ability to work effectively in multicultural environments and apply modern technologies in their work.
PO3: Develop communication skills, independence, teamwork, and creative thinking, while providing clear career orientation to help students adapt to personal and societal development needs in the era of globalization.
PO4: Form professional ethics, a sense of responsibility, and the ability to self-learn, self-research, and engage in critical thinking, laying the groundwork for further study and research at higher levels.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Japanese Language program can work at research agencies, diplomatic organizations, international organizations, representative offices, trade offices, and foreign-invested enterprises that use Japanese. Possible positions include office secretary, foreign affairs assistant, administrative assistant, executive assistant, etc.

In addition, students who choose the Japanese Language for Information Technology track, if they further study IT knowledge during their career, can participate in projects as project specialists, bridge engineers (ブリッジエンジニア/comtor), software engineers for software approval, or liaise with Japanese clients.

Students who choose the Japanese Language Education track can take on roles in research and education fields such as Japanese language teaching, research and development of educational materials, educational consulting, etc.

Program Learning Outcomes

	PLO Name	PLO Description
1	PLO1	Understanding and applying fundamental knowledge in social sciences, politics, law, national defense, and security, contributes to the formation of a worldview and scientific methodology.
2	PLO2	Proficiently using Japanese equivalent to level 5 and English equivalent to level 4 on the Vietnamese 6-level foreign language proficiency framework.
3	PLO3	Mastering linguistics and Japanese cultural theory; analyzing Japanese in terms of phonetics, vocabulary, and grammar; effectively apply this knowledge in teaching and related fields.
4	PLO4	Understanding industry-specific terminology and expressions related to Japanese language in Information Technology (IT); having in-depth knowledge of Japanese language teaching theory and methods; being able to apply this knowledge in practical work or research at higher levels of the field.
5	PLO5	Having knowledge of planning, organizing, supervising, and managing professional tasks.
6	PLO6	Proficient communication skills in Japanese for both social and professional situations; effectively using technology and critical thinking skills to research, analyze, and solve problems.
7	PLO7	Developing entrepreneurial thinking and planning skills; applying interdisciplinary knowledge and skills to implement startup projects.
8	PLO8	Applying learned knowledge to solve practical issues at internship organizations, completing a research project, graduation project, or startup project under the guidance of faculty. Being able to synthesize, analyze, and evaluate the results after completion, drawing lessons learned and improving work processes.
9	PLO9	Developing the ability to work independently and in teams effectively; self-directing, planning, managing, and evaluating work; Fostering a spirit of self-learning and lifelong learning in the context of a constantly changing society and technology.
10	PLO10	Demonstrates a professional attitude, work ethics, responsibility in both work and social life, a sense of community service, and being mentally and physically strong, with a clear national identity, and confident in international integration.