Chinese Language

The Chinese Language program at Phu Xuan University boasts the highest ratio of native Chinese/Taiwanese teachers, increasing from 25% in the first year to 75% in the final year. This ensures that students are proficient in communication, understand the culture, and adapt to the business practices of Chinese-speaking countries. The class size for language courses is limited to 25 students, ensuring the quality of skill development in specialized subjects.

Furthermore, the new curriculum framework for the Chinese Language program has been improved in terms of application, utilizing standards from the HSK certification as the initial language foundation.

What can Bachelor of Chinese Language graduates do? Where can they work?

Graduates in Chinese Language can engage in various roles such as translation/interpretation, language research, tourism, language teaching, or in cultural, commercial, import/export agencies, or language support roles.

Who can study Chinese Language?

Chinese Language is a field that does not require aptitude in natural or technical sciences. Besides having an interest in the field, the following characteristics/personalities will be advantageous for students: diligence, patience, communication skills, and no pronunciation deficiencies.

Program Overview:
PHASESDescriptionDurationNOTE
0Military semester – Education – National security and defense3–4 weeks 
1Introduction to the profession and specialized foundation16 weeks 
2Basic knowledge and professional skills48 weeksHave enough skills to work
3Advanced training and specialization48 weeks 
4On-the-Job Training (OJT) in a business environment16 weeks 
5Graduation project/thesis16 weeks 
Total training duration3 years9 semesters,
3 semesters/year

 

The main admission periods for regular undergraduate programs at Phu Xuan University begin after the annual September 2 holiday. New students start their academic journey and participate in the "orientation week" to get acquainted with the new learning environment, professors, the university, peers, and senior students.

Next, freshmen will engage in a "Military Training Semester" lasting three weeks. This crucial time allows new students to familiarize themselves with collective life, develop teamwork habits and camaraderie, and obtain the required Military Education and National Defense certificates, mandatory for bachelor's degrees.

During the "Introduction to the Profession" semester, students will learn and familiarize themselves with the methods and tools of professional learning at Phu Xuan University and the foundational knowledge of the Information Technology field, preparing them for the next stage.

NoCOURSESCREDITSNOTE
1Introduction to the Profession3 
2PXU - Training Method and Tools3 
3Phonetics – Chinese Pronunciation3 
4Communication (1): Basic situational communication3 
5Reading (1): Reading Chinese sentences and short paragraphs3 

 

NoCOURSESCREDITSNOTE
1Communication (2): Advanced communication3 
2Writing (1): Writing various types of Chinese sentences3 
3Reading (2): Reading short passages3 
4Writing (2): Writing short paragraphs3 
5Second Foreign Language: English 13 

 

NoCOURSESCREDITSNOTE
1Basic Chinese Grammar3 
2Communication (3): Group communication3 
3Reading (3): Reading Chinese newspapers3 
4Writing (3): Essay writing3 
5English 23 

 

NoCOURSESCREDITSNOTE
1Advanced Chinese Grammar3 
2Communication (4): Business communication 3 
3Specialized Topic (1)3 
4Specialized Topic (2)3 
5Second Foreign Language (2): English 33 

 

NoCOURSESCREDITSNOTE
1Language Argumentation3 
2Chinese in the Office3 
3Trend (1)3 
4Specialized Topic (3)3 
5Specialized Topic (3)3 

 

NoCOURSESCREDITSNOTE
1Basic Principles of Marxism-Leninism (1)2 
2Basic Principles of Marxism-Leninism (2)3 
3Cultural Exchange3 
4Trend (2)3 
5Trend (3)3 

 

NoCOURSESCREDITSNOTE
1Ho Chi Minh's Ideology2 
2Revolutionary Path of the Vietnamese Communist Party3 
3Interviewing Skills, Job Searching3 
4Specialized Topic (5)3 

 

During the "Internship Semester," students will be immersed in the practical environment of the business. In addition to accumulating 15 specialized credits, students will become familiar with the practical job requirements and be guided by working experts.

The OJT (On-the-Job Training) semester is the time for students to choose and prepare for the graduation thesis with topics derived from practical activities in businesses that accept OJT.

Starting from 2019, all Phu Xuan University students will conduct their graduation thesis and defense before the university's thesis board. With the graduation thesis, students accumulate 10 specialized credits.

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