PROGRAMME SPECIFICATIONS

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH LINGUISTICS & LITERATURE

CTC&CLC
SEP 2021

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Table of contents

I. BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF THE FACULTY OF ENGLISH LINGUISTICS

AND LITERATURE

II. EF PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS

III. EF CONTACT INFORMATION

IV. EF OFFICES

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I. BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF THE FACULTY OF ENGLISH LINGUISTICS
AND LITERATURE (EF)

1. EF Vision-Mission Statement

The EF academic and administrative staff are committed to directing all their teaching,
research and service efforts to the achievement of what has been stated in the faculty’s
Vision, Missions and Core Values.

EF Vision: A leading learner-centered and research faculty building up competent life-long

learners and global citizens.

EF Missions

• To provide learners with knowledge and professional competencies needed for

future employment, further studies and research into the areas of English language
teaching, translation and interpreting, literature, cultural studies and related fields.
• To provide learners with transferable skills and attitudes needed for professional
development and international integration.

EF Core values

• Excellence: Striving for the highest personal and

professional achievement in all aspects of schooling
and individual and community action, work and life-
long learning
• Flexibility: Being flexible in training students no
matter what career path they choose for themselves; a
flexible educational scheme can ensure that students
are capable of proceeding in their future career
• Aspiration: Being aspired to become one of the best
Faculties of English Linguistics and Literature in the
region which provides distinguished quality learning
and teaching
• Integrity: Being consistently fair, honest and
trustworthy
• Responsibility: Being accountable for individual and
community actions towards themselves, others and the
environment

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2. EF organizational structure

Assoc. Dean for

Assoc. Dean for Student Affairs, Assoc. Dean for
BOARD OF DEANS Dean Research & External Relations & Undergraduate
Graduate Studies Communications Studies

Chair, Dept. of Chair, Dept. of Chair, Dept. of Chair, Dept. of Chair, Dept. of
BOARD OF English English English American-British English
EXECUTIVES Linguistics Language Translation & Culture & Language Skills
Teaching Interpreting Literature

Academic Affairs Student Affairs

SUPPORT STAFF Secretary Assistants Assistant ERC Assistants

• Department of English Language Skills (DELS) offers courses in language skills

and other foundational courses, mostly for year 1 and year 2.
• Department of English Linguistics (DEL) offers courses in theories of English
linguistics and application of the acquired knowledge in teaching, translation and
interpretation, among others.
• Department of English Language Teaching (DELT) offers courses in the theory
and practice of teaching and learning, such as teaching methodology, teaching
practice, materials for language teaching, and approaches to language teaching.
• Department of English Translation and Interpreting (DETI) offers courses such
as theories of translation, translation and interpreting techniques and practice (from
English into Vietnamese, from Vietnamese into English).
• Department of American-British Culture and Literature (DABCAL) offers
courses in British Literature, American Literature, British culture, American studies
as well as supporting courses.

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II. EF PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS

1. Program title: Bachelor of Arts Program in English Linguistics and Literature

2. Program code: 7220201

3. Awarded degree: Bachelor of Arts in English Linguistics and Literature

(Vietnamese: ‘Cử nhân Ngữ văn Anh’ before 2015 & ‘Cử nhân Ngôn ngữ Anh’ since 2015)

4. Awarding institution: University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH), Vietnam

National University- Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM)

5. Teaching staff: Faculty of English Linguistics and Literature (EF), USSH, VNU-HCM

6. Acreditation: ASEAN University Network (AUN)

7. Date of review: January 2021

8. Language of instruction: English

9. Number of specialisations
• English Linguistics & Language Teaching
• English Translation & Interpreting
• American-British Culture & Literature
10. Program goals
The Program aims to provide students with
• GENERAL KNOWLEDGE of the Vietnamese language, history, culture and society
to make meaningful relations with those of the UK and US.
• ENGLISH LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS to achieve communicative
purposes in real life.
• PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES applicable to different fields in the future
career.
• TRANSFERABLE SKILLS AND ATTITUDES to become lifelong learners and
global citizens in order to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment and
contribute to the socio-economic development of Vietnam.
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 11. Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)
By the end of the Program, stutdents will be able to:

SPECS ENGLISH LINGUISTICS & ENGLISH TRANSLATION & BRITISH-AMERICAN

LANGUAGE TEACHING INTERPRETING CULTURE & LITERATURE
PLOs COGNITIVE COGNITIVE COGNITIVE
(Mental skills/ knowledge) (Mental skills/ knowledge) (Mental skills/ knowledge)
PLO1 1. develop proficiency in the 1. develop proficiency in the 1. develop proficiency in the
English language (up to the English language (up to the English language (up to the
CEFR’s C1 level). CEFR’s C1 level). CEFR’s C1 level).

PLO2 2. build knowledge and skills 2. build knowledge and skills 2. build knowledge and skills
in English linguistics and in translation and in British- American culture
English language teaching. interpreting. and literature.

PSYCHOMOTOR PSYCHOMOTOR PSYCHOMOTOR

(Manual skills) (Manual skills) (Manual skills)
PLO3 3. build technology, 3. build technology, 3. build technology,
communication and communication and communication and
collaboration skills. collaboration skills. collaboration skills.

PLO4 4. develop creativity, 4. develop creativity, 4. develop creativity,

problem solving and critical problem solving and critical problem solving and critical
thinking skills. thinking skills. thinking skills.

AFFECTIVE AFFECTIVE AFFECTIVE

(Attitudes) (Attitudes) (Attitudes)
PLO5 5. Generalize standards of 5. Generalize standards of 5. Generalize standards of
professional conduct. professional conduct. professional conduct.

PLO6 6. demonstrate positive 6. demonstrate positive 6. demonstrate positive

attitudes to the field of study. attitudes to the field of study. attitudes to the field of study.

12. Modes of instruction

• Offline sessions in physical classrooms (lectures, group work, discussion, etc.)
• Online sessions in virtual classrooms (lectures, group work, discussion, etc.)
• Extracurricular activities (internship, practicum, etc.)
13. Assessment
• Summative assessment (mid-term tests, final exams, etc.)
• Formative assessment (quizzes, presentation, projects, portfolios, etc.)

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 14. Program structure (Last issued on January 4, 2021)

Course No. of Credits No. of

No. Course title Notes
code Total Theory Practice Periods
29 465 CTC
1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
30 480 CLC
1.1 POLITICS COURSES 11 165
1 DAI047 Marxist-Leninist philosophy 3 3 0 45
2 DAI048 Marxist-Leninist Political Economy 2 2 0 30
3 DAI049 Scientific Socialism 2 2 0 30
History of the Vietnamese Communist
4 DAI050 2 2 0 30
Party
5 DAI051 Ideologies of Ho Chi Minh 2 2 0 30
14 240 CTC
1.2 SOCIAL SCIENCES COURSES
15 255 CLC
10 180 CTC
1.2.1 Core courses
11 195 CLC
1 DAI012 Introduction to Vietnamese Culture 2 2 0 30
2 DAI013 Introduction to Linguistics 2 2 0 30
3 DAI015 Vietnamese Writing Practice 2 2 0 30
4 DAI024 Introduction to Law 2 1 1 45
5 DAI033 Phương pháp nghiên cứu khoa học 2 1 1 45 CTC
5 NVA115.2 Introduction to Research Methods 3 2 1 60 CLC
Elective courses
1.2.2 4 60
(Select 2 courses)
1 DAI014 Comparative Linguistics 2 2 0 30
2 DAI016 History of World Civilization 3 3 0 45
3 DAI017 Stages of Vietnamese History 3 3 0 45
4 DAI020 Introduction to Logic 2 1 1 45
5 DAI021 Introduction to Sociology 2 2 0 30
6 DAI022 Introduction to Psychology 2 2 0 30
7 DAI023 Introduction to Anthropology 2 2 0 30
8 DAI028 Introdiction to Political Science 2 2 0 30
9 DAI029 Introduction to Religious Studies 2 2 0 30
1.3 NATURAL SCIENCES COURSES 4 60
1 DAI005 Statistics in Social Sciences 2 2 0 30
2 DAI006 Environment and Development 2 2 0 30
2. PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE 92 2010
2.1 BASIC COURSES (Core courses) 35 795
1 NVA197 Major Orientation 1 1 0 15
2 NVA187 Listening-Speaking B1 3 2 1 60
3 NVA186 Reading-Writing B1 3 2 1 60
4 NVA063.1 Grammar 1 - B2 3 2 1 60
5 NVA108 Pronunciation 3 2 1 60
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 Course No. of Credits No. of
No. Course title Notes
code Total Theory Practice Periods
6 NVA189 Listening-Speaking B2 3 2 1 60
7 NVA188 Reading-Writing B2 3 2 1 60
8 NVA064.1 Grammar 2 - B2 3 2 1 60
9 NVA106 Presentation Skills 3 2 1 60
10 NVA183.3 Advanced Listening-Speaking C1 2 0 2 60
11 NVA009.1 Advanced Reading C1 2 0 2 60
12 NVA001.4 Academic Writing C1 2 0 2 60
13 NVA003.5 Advanced Grammar C1 2 0 2 60
14 NVA081.4 Language Proficiency C1 2 0 2 60
2.2 INTERMEDIATE COURSES 23 450
2.2.1 Core courses 15 300
1 NVA029 Basic Translation 3 2 1 60
2 NVA077 Introduction to English Linguistics 3 2 1 60
3 NVA079 Introduction to Literature 3 2 1 60
4 NVA136 Teaching Methodology 3 2 1 60
5 NVA177.1 Introduction to Culture and Society 3 2 1 60
Elective courses
2.2.2 8 150
(Select 2 NVA courses & 1 DAI course)
1 NVA045 Business English 3 2 1 60
2 NVA055 English for Tourism 3 2 1 60
3 NVA156 English for Business Correspondence 3 2 1 60
4 NVA160 English for Banking and Finance 3 2 1 60
5 NVA115.2 Introduction to Research Methods 3 2 1 60 CTC
6 DAI026 Introduction to Economics 2 2 0 30
7 DAI038 Vietnamese Traditions & Customs 2 2 0 30
8 DAI039 Vietnamese Folk Culture 2 2 0 30
9 DAI041 Introduction to Public Relations 2 2 0 30
10 DAI042 Event Organization 2 2 0 30
11 DAI043 International Relations Skills 2 1 1 45
12 DAI044 Administrative Skills 2 2 0 30
2.3 SPECIALIZED COURSES
19 405
(Select 1 of the 3 specializations)
2.3.1 Core courses for 3 specializations 7 150
1 NVA199.1 Intercultural Communication 2 1 1 45
2 NVA200.1 Translation Practice 3 2 1 60
3 NVA059.2 English Phonetics & Phonology 2 1 1 45
2.3.2 Courses for specific specializations 12 255
2.3.2.1 English Linguistics & Language Teaching 12 255
Core courses 7 150

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 Course No. of Credits No. of
No. Course title Notes
code Total Theory Practice Periods
Materials Development for Language
1 NVA101.1 2 1 1 45
Teaching
2 NVA138.4 Teaching Practice 1 2 1 1 45
3 NVA057.1 English Morpho-Syntax 3 2 1 60
Elective courses
5 105
(Select 2 courses)
1 NVA157.2 Using Technology in Language Teaching* 3 2 1 60
2 NVA158.1 Teaching English to Young Learners* 3 2 1 60
4 NVA019.1 British-American Identity & Lifestyle 3 2 1 60
5 NVA127 Sociolinguistics 2 1 1 45
6 NVA128.1 Stylistics 2 2 0 45
7 NVA122 Social Issues in the UK 2 1 1 45
8 NVA124.2 Social Issues in the US 2 1 1 45
9 NVA159.4 Business Translation 2 1 1 45
2.3.2.2 American-British Culture and Literature 12 255
Core courses 7 150
1 NVA021.2 American Poems & Short Stories 2 1 1 45
2 NVA031.1 British and American History 3 2 1 60
3 NVA037.2 British Poems & Short Stories 2 1 1 45
Elective courses
5 105
(Select 2 courses)
1 NVA019.1 British-American Identity & Lifestyle 3 2 1 60
2 NVA154.2 Writing about Literature 2 1 1 45
3 NVA025 American Politics 2 1 1 45
4 NVA041 British Politics 2 1 1 45
5 NVA062.1 English Semantics 3 2 1 60
6 NVA122 Social Issues in the UK 2 1 1 45
7 NVA124.2 Social Issues in the US 2 1 1 45
8 NVA099 Literary Translation in Practice 3 2 1 60
9 NVA159.4 Business Translation 2 1 1 45
2.3.2.3 English Translation & Interpreting 12 255
Core courses 7 150
1 NVA070.1 Interpreting 1 3 2 1 60
2 NVA141.3 Translation Theory 2 1 1 45
3 NVA011.2 Advanced Translation 1 2 1 1 45
Elective courses
5 105
(Select 2 courses)
1 NVA159.4 Business Translation* 2 1 1 45
2 NVA206 Using Technology in Translation* 3 2 1 60
3 NVA062.1 English Semantics* 3 2 1 60
4 NVA099 Literary Translation in Practice 3 2 1 60
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 Course No. of Credits No. of
No. Course title Notes
code Total Theory Practice Periods
5 NVA127 Sociolinguistics 2 1 1 45
6 NVA051.1 Discourse Analysis 2 1 1 45
7 NVA134.1 Systemic Functional Grammar 2 1 1 45
2.4 GRADUATION COURSES** 10 210
2.4.1 English Linguistics-Language Teaching 10 210
NVA051.1 Discourse Analysis 2 1 1 45 Select
1 of
1 the 2
NVA134.1 Systemic Functional Grammar 2 1 1 45 cours
es
2 NVA139 Teaching Practice 2 2 1 1 45
3 NVA062.1 English Semantics 3 2 1 60
4 NVA203.1 Classroom-based Assessment 3 2 1 60
2.4.2 American-British Culture and Literature 10 210
1 NVA023.2 American Novels & Plays 2 1 1 45
2 NVA039.2 British Novels & Plays 2 1 1 45
3 NVA044 Business Culture 3 2 1 60
4 NVA105.2 Popular Culture in the UK & US 3 2 1 60
2.4.3 Translation-Interpreting 10 210
Advanced Translation 2
1 NVA201 2 1 1 45
(English-Vietnamese)
Advanced Translation 3
2 NVA202 2 1 1 45
(Vietnamese-English)
3 NVA071 Interpreting 2 3 2 1 60
4 NVA205.1 Interpreting 3 3 2 1 60
2.4.4 NVA142 Thesis (Khóa luận)** 10 150
2.5 INTERNSHIP 5 150
1 NVA193 Internship 1 1 0 1 30
2 NVA194.2 Internship 2 4 0 4 120
TOTAL (1+2) 121 2475 CTC
TOTAL (1+2) 122 2490 CLC
3. ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE FOR GRADUATION (Not offered by EF)
3.1 Basic Computing 3
Second Foreign Language (French, German, Chinese, CEFR
3.2 10
Russian, Japanese, Korean, Italian & Spanish) B1
3.3 Physical Education 6
3.4 National Defense Education 8
3.5 University Orientation 2
* Suggested courses
** Students have 2 options:
(1) Taking the Graduation Courses
(2) Writing a Graduation Thesis (GPA>=8.0)
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 III. EF CONTACT INFORMATION

CONTACT ADDRESS
EF website https://hcmussh.edu.vn/nva
EF facebook Faculty of English Linguistics and Literature
EFlearning online platform https://eflearning.hcmussh.edu.vn/
Secretary nguvananh@hcmussh.edu.vn
Academic affairs giaovunva_cq@hcmussh.edu.vn
Student affairs nva.qlsv@hcmussh.edu.vn
EF events efair@hcmussh.edu.vn
ERC erc@hcmussh.edu.vn
Dept. of English Language Skills nguvananh_knnn@hcmussh.edu.vn
Dept. of English Linguistics nguvananh_nh@hcmussh.edu.vn
Dept. of English Language Teaching nguvananh_gdta@hcmussh.edu.vn
Dept. of English Translation & Interpreting nguvananh_bpd@hcmussh.edu.vn
Dept. of American-British Culture & Literature nguvananh_vhvh@hcmussh.edu.vn

IV. EF OFFICES
Dinh Tien Hoang campus – Block A
Room A104: Academic affairs
Room A102: English Resources Center (ERC)
Room A112: EF Boards of Deans
Thu Duc campus - Headquarter Building
Room 611: EF Boards of Deans & Academic Affairs
Room 612: English Resources Center (ERC)

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