Course specifications for Knowledge Courses and Concentrations (English Language Teaching and Translation Studies) can be found here.

A. General Courses: Philosophy (4 credits)

B. Core Courses: (7 courses # 21 credits)

Compulsory courses (4 courses # 12 credits):

1.    Research Methodology in Applied Linguistics (3 credits)

2.    Language Awareness (3 credits)

3.    Computational Linguistics (3 credits)

4.    Intercultural Communication (3 credits)

Selective Courses (3 / 6 courses # 9 credits):

1.    Discourses in Interaction (3 credits)

2.    Sociolinguistics (3 credits)

3.    Meanings in the Globalized World (3 credits)

4.    Language Variation and Change (3 credits)

5.    Language, Culture and Society (3 credits)

6.    Contrastive Syntax (3 credits)

C. Professional Courses

C. 1 Translation Studies (7 courses # 21 credits)

Compulsory courses (4 courses # 12 credits):

1.    Theory and Practice of Translation (3 credits)

2.    Research in Translation Studies (3 credits)

3.    Specialized Translation (3 credits)

4.    Translation between Globalization and Localization (3 credits)

Selective Courses (3 / 4 courses # 9 credits):

1.    Ethics and Ideologies in Translation and Interpreting (3 credits)

2.    Translation in the Digital Age (3 credits)

3.    Conference Interpreting (3 credits)

4.    Translator-Interpreter Training (3 credits)

Graduation Thesis (14 credits)                                                       

C.2 English Language Teaching (7 courses # 21 credits)

Compulsory courses (4 courses # 12 credits):

1.    Theory and Practice of Language Teaching (3 credits)

2.    Second Language Acquisition (3 credits)

3.    Classroom-based Evaluation (3 credits)

4.    Syllabus Design and Materials Development (3 credits)

Selective Courses (3 / 4 courses # 9 credits):

1.    Teaching Receptive Skills (Listening – Reading) (3 credits)

2.    Teaching Productive Skills (Speaking – Writing) (3 credits)

3.    Information and Communication Technology in Language Teaching and Learning (3 credits)

4.    Language Center Management (3 credits)

Graduation Thesis (14 credits)

Curriculum map of the M.A. Program including details about General knowledge and Professional knowledge (Foundation courses, and Concentrations) for English Language Teaching, and Translation Studies.

Program Introduction

The Master of English Language Training program focuses on improving knowledge regarding the nature and structure of the English language and its applications in teaching and learning contexts, social interactions, and intercultural communication.

The MA program includes 15 courses and a thesis (60 credits):

�?nbsp;   General course: Philosophy (4 credits)

�?nbsp;   Core courses (7 courses # 21credits): Students access compulsory knowledge of issues in using the English Language and research methods. At the same time, students will come to the elective knowledge they are interested in relating to linguistic structure, language in interaction (such as discourse or pragmatics), and language in cross-culture.

�?nbsp;  Professional courses (7 courses # 21credits): The program meets the students’ in-depth study needs for either of the two concentrations: English Language Teaching or Translation Studies.

�?nbsp;  Thesis: 14 credits.

Duration of the program: 24 months, depending on personal conditions, the time to study until the successful protection of the thesis can be up to 48 months.

Program certified by: Ministry of Education and Training

English for International Intergration.

2. Program Objective

The English Language Teaching Program (ELT) Program aims to equip non-English major students at Hoa Sen University (HSU) with a solid foundation of English skills, which assist them in advancing their specialized knowledge as well as general awareness and in communication within both domestic and international working environments.

3. Career Opportunities

Along with the specialized knowledge and skills, the English competencies, the perception of intercultural communication, and the professional manner of HSU non-English major students will become their significant advantages, aiding them in getting internships and working opportunities in leading enterprises of various industries. Therefore, students possess the precious conditions to develop and perfect themselves swiftly and comprehensively.

4. Program Details

The ELT Program is divided into 05 levels called English for International Communication (EII) 1 to 5. Additionally, the program offers well-designed, attractive, and practical extracurricular activities which correspond to each level in order to enhance students�?English speaking, listening, reading, writing skills as well as other crucial interpersonal skills.

5. Training Unit

The English for International Intergration Program is designed, instructed, and administered by the General English Program, Faculty of Languages – International Culture, Hoa Sen University.

6. Admission Requirements

To be eligible to apply for this program, students need to meet the requirements to pass the Vietnam National High School Graduation Examination and satisfy the requirements to be accepted into majors at HSU according to the university admission policies. 

7. Form of Training

Lectures and assignments for 04 skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, including pair-group activities, role-playing activities, public speaking activities, and homework are 100% delivered in English.

8. Assessment and Evaluation

The grades of 05 EII levels in the General English Program are based on the scale of 10. From the academic year of 2020-2021, the common assessment rate for all levels is 40% coursework, 20% midterm grade, and 40% final grade.

9. Program Outcomes

Students who complete the EII levels 01 to 05 are expected to achieve level A1+ to B1+ of The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).