The B.A program in English Language Studies, with two majors: English Language Teaching and English for Business Communication – Corporate Communication, is designed based on references to the curriculum of advanced universities abroad. To ensure quality in today’s globalization trend, (i) all lecturers involved in teaching the program hold a Master’s degree or higher and have graduated from domestic or foreign universities; (ii) the program is also evaluated and updated every 4 years through surveys of opinions from businesses, alumni, and students.
“Teaching English” workshop series focuses on teaching methods and classroom assessment in foreign language teaching programs with the guest speaker Ms. Camille Williams, an English teacher from the English Language Office of the U.S. Consulate General Office.
Throughout this program, students also have the opportunity to learn from native-speaking instructors, interact with international students, and even participate in exchange programs with partner universities abroad affiliated with Hoa Sen University.
Students majoring in English Language at Hoa Sen University went on a “Field trip to Taiwan 2023” to enhance their language skills and explore the local culture.
The B.A program in English Language Studies at Hoa Sen University focus on practical training and application in real-world environments, requiring students to undergo two internships, each lasting from 2 to 4 months at domestic facilities, joint venture companies, or foreign companies. This helps students gain confidence and experience in dynamic work environments. The top companies that English Language Studies students underwent internships include:
Sony Vietnam Company;
International academic affiliate company;
HAT study abroad consulting company;
SEAMEO Regional Training Center;
EF International Education Organization.
The B.A program in English Language Studies helps students:
Develop practical communication skills
Enhance the abilities of self-learning, information processing, and critical thinking
Increase students’ initiative through the development of soft skills such as teamwork, report writing, discussions, presentations, etc.
Foster creativity and dynamism throughout the learning process, especially through two mandatory project assignments, providing students with opportunities for gaining real-world experience.
The “Culture Day” project was implemented by students majoring in English at Hoa Sen University
Graduating from this program, students have the opportunity to pursue the M.A. program in English Language Studies with two specializations: Translation and English Language Teaching, which began in the 2017-2018 academic year and is also organized by the English Language Studies program.
M.A. program in English Language Studies aims to help students:
Apply linguistic and cultural theories to translation and teaching successfully;
Analyze and justify from various perspectives the problems that arise in modern society related to language and communication;
Present and criticize research results independently and confidently;
Effectively and creatively apply information technology to teaching, translation, and research.
Sean Trace M.A., an expert in English Literature from Southern New Hampshire University (USA), shared insights into the teaching and application trends of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in language learning and teaching at Hoa Sen University.
Job opportunities
B.A program in English Language Studies
In recent years, the employment rate of English Language Studies fresh graduate from Hoa Sen University has consistently been above 80%.
Graduating with a specialization in English Language Teaching, students can participate in teaching at language centers.
Graduating with a specialization in English for Business Communication – Corporate Communication, students can work as assistants, employees in business departments, marketing, customer care, etc., in domestic and international agencies, companies, and enterprises.
M.A. program in English Language Studies
Graduating with a specialization in Translation, M.A. graduates can work as senior translators while also participating in research projects related to translation at research institutions, universities, and domestic and international training centers
Graduating with a specialization in English Language Teaching, M.A graduates can engage in teaching, research, and/or management of English language training programs at language centers, universities, colleges, educational institutions, and domestic and international training centers.
