What do you get when you are a student of Chinese Language at Dai Nam University?

1. Vision - Mission of the department

Vision

The Chinese language major with highly applicable training programs is implemented in two directions: Translation and interpretation; Chinese for business and tourism. By combining theoretical knowledge teaching of Chinese language and culture and soft skills training, the Faculty of Chinese Language and Culture aims to become a leading unit in training high-quality Chinese human resources, meeting the country's human resource needs.

Mission

Provide learners with a solid foundation of professional knowledge, proficient Chinese language skills, as well as skills to work in a multicultural environment and essential soft skills to serve work and life. At the same time, equip learners with critical thinking skills, self-study skills, and lifelong learning in the digital age. After completing the program, learners will have the full mindset and capacity to develop and advance in society.

In addition, the Faculty encourages scientific research activities, compilation of textbooks, monographs, and knowledge transfer by lecturers, actively contributing to the process of building a learning society and promoting the development of Vietnamese higher education.

2. Training fields

- Major name: Chinese language.

- Industry code: 7220204

- Majors:

+ Translation

+ Chinese for business and tourism.

- Admission group:

+ Literature, History, Geography (C00)

+ Math, Literature, English (D01)

+ Math, History, English (D09)

+ Literature, Civics, English (D66)

3. Degree value

After graduation, students will be awarded a Bachelor's degree in Chinese Language by Dai Nam University according to the diploma template of the Ministry of Education and Training.

4. Training time

Starting from the 2023-2024 academic year, the Department of Chinese Language and Culture will organize training courses in 3 semesters/year, shortening the training period to only 3.5 years. The shorter study period helps students graduate early, save costs, and have more job opportunities.

5. Special features of the training program

The Chinese Language training program is built on the basis of the framework program issued by the Ministry of Education and Training and the regulations and guidelines of Dai Nam University, and at the same time refers to the training programs of prestigious universities at home and abroad. With the orientation of application and international integration, the Chinese Language major is divided into 2 majors: Translation and Interpretation and Commercial Chinese - Tourism.

In terms of knowledge, students are fully equipped with basic knowledge of the Chinese language such as phonetics, grammar, vocabulary, Chinese characters... as well as knowledge of Chinese culture and society. Students are trained in-depth knowledge to be able to apply Chinese in the fields of translation, commerce, and tourism.

In terms of skills, students are fully trained in Chinese language skills such as listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translation to meet job requirements. In addition, students are also trained in critical thinking, communication skills in a multicultural environment, independent work skills and teamwork skills... These skills will help students develop comprehensively and keep up with the high demands of the labor market.

Graduates with a bachelor's degree in Chinese Language from Dai Nam University can take on the following jobs:

• Translation and interpretation: Professional translation and interpretation for translation companies, businesses, media agencies, publishing houses, foreign affairs agencies...
• General administration: Working as an assistant, secretary, office specialist, in charge of tasks related to foreign affairs, human resource management, business, import and export, project coordination and management... in agencies, organizations, and businesses that use Chinese.
• Tour guide, tourism business manager: Working as a tour guide, customer care staff, management, coordination, tour exploitation... at travel companies.
• Research and teaching: Teaching Chinese (need to study additional pedagogical training program), research on Chinese language and country.

After graduation, students are able to self-study, improve their qualifications and abilities to meet job requirements or continue studying and researching at higher levels in Chinese Language or other related fields according to regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training.

6. A team of highly qualified and dedicated teachers

Head of Department: Dr. Vo Thi Minh Ha

- Valedictorian of Chinese Language, Faculty of Chinese Language and Culture, University of Languages and International Studies - Vietnam National University, Hanoi in 2002.

- Graduated with a Master's degree in Chinese from the University of Languages and International Studies - Vietnam National University, Hanoi in 2006.

- Graduated with a PhD in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics from East China Normal University (China) in 2012.

- Studied and researched at National Taiwan Normal University, East China Normal University (China).

- Has more than 20 years of teaching experience at the Faculty of Chinese Language and Culture, University of Languages and International Studies - Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

Deputy Head of Department: Dr. Dang Quynh Dung

- Graduated from Chinese Language Department, Faculty of Chinese Language and Culture, University of Languages and International Studies - Vietnam National University, Hanoi in 2010.

- Graduated with a Master's degree in International Chinese Language Teaching from Southwest University (China) in 2012.

- Graduated with a PhD in International Chinese Language Teaching from Shanghai Foreign Studies University (China) in 2018.

- Taught at Wuzhou Academy and Guangxi Technical Education University (China).

Professional team:

Currently, the Faculty of Chinese Language and Culture has 4 specialized groups: Chinese Language Practice 1; Chinese Language Practice 2; Translation; Theory of Chinese language, culture and literature.

Full-time faculty:

The faculty of the Faculty includes 01 Professor, 04 Associate Professors, 07 Doctors and 32 Masters graduated in Chinese Language and Chinese Language Teaching at home and abroad. The faculty of the Faculty of Chinese Language and Culture has high professional qualifications, good teaching skills and research ability, responsibility in work, enthusiasm for students, and willingness to participate in knowledge transfer activities to serve the community.

7. Training facilities

Dai Nam University always cares for and looks after students both physically and mentally, providing optimal facilities and information technology for students' teaching, learning and research activities. Among them, the following are outstanding:

- Modern library, high-speed Internet connection, providing diverse and rich learning resources and reference materials.

- Spacious, modern classrooms, fully equipped with projectors, air conditioners, cameras, sound systems, boards; ventilation systems, clear windows, ensuring electrical safety and fire prevention.

- Dormitory located on campus, fully equipped with air conditioning, fans, water heater and internet connection.

- The canteen system, gym, soccer field, volleyball court, basketball court best serve the needs of students for studying, resting, and entertainment.

The School strives to create a safe and modern educational environment for students to study and practice with peace of mind. In the future, the School's facilities will continue to be invested in and upgraded to bring the best experience to students.

Green - clean - beautiful learning environment surrounded by 4 seasons of flowers and fruits.

8. Where do students practice and intern?

Students majoring in Chinese Language are interned for at least 2 months at large companies and corporations in many different fields. In recent years, the Faculty of Chinese Language and Culture has connected hundreds of students to intern at Hoa Loi Dat Garment Company Limited, Best Pacific Vietnam Company Limited, Jinko Solar Vietnam Industrial Company Limited, Risuntek Vietnam Company Limited, Mansa Vietnam Construction and Trading Company Limited... and many Chinese language training institutions, news agencies, media, press, tourism... in Vietnam. In addition, from the 2024-2025 school year, the Faculty of Chinese Language and Culture will implement a number of programs for students to have the opportunity to intern at internship units abroad.

9. Scholarship Policy

In the 2024-2025 school year, Dai Nam University (school code DDN) has set aside a scholarship fund of 55 billion VND for new students of K18. The expanded scholarship policy with 07 new scholarship programs opens up many learning opportunities for new students, especially those with good academic performance and difficult family circumstances; contributing to creating motivation for learning, improving the quality of training high-quality human resources for society.

Specifically:

- Talent Scholarship 50-100% tuition fee for the entire course (worth from 60.5 - 576 million VND, depending on tuition fee of each major)

- 100% Incentive Scholarship for the first semester of the 2024-2025 school year (worth from 11 - 32 million VND, depending on the tuition fee of each major)

- Education - Health Scholarship from 10 - 30 million VND

- Scholarships covering 20-30% of tuition fees for the first semester of the 2024-2025 school year

- Scholarship for Talent Promotion from 50 - 100% of tuition fee for semester 1, school year 2024 - 2025

- "Dai Nam People" scholarship from 10-30% of the entire course tuition fee (worth from 12.1 - 172.8 million VND, depending on the tuition fee of each major)

- "Proud of Ha Dong" scholarship 10% tuition fee for semester 1, school year 2024-2025.

In addition to the 07 scholarship programs, DNU students also receive other valuable scholarships, such as: Annual scholarships, corporate scholarships, full scholarships to study abroad in Taiwan for students majoring in Information Technology, Semiconductor Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Economics, Architecture, etc.

Note: Each new student of K18 will only receive one highest scholarship upon entering the school, and scholarship levels cannot be combined.

10. Comprehensive human development experience activities

The program "Banh Nghia Tinh" - Training skills and community responsibility for students.

Traditional camp with environmental protection theme.

Eco Fashion Show: Affirming the talent, creativity and awareness of protecting the green planet of DNU students.

Exercise with DNU Cup football tournament.

Enhance the spirit of lifelong sports training with a different physical training program with optional sports: Yoga, Self-defense, Dance, soccer...

Upgrade your skills with soft skills training and development programs - a "specialty" only available at DNU.

Practice discipline and order with a military semester of 28 days and nights of military service right at school.

In addition, the Faculty always encourages students to actively participate in the Faculty's clubs such as: Chinese Academic Club and Dance Club, and at the same time creates conditions for students to participate in school clubs such as Football Club, Basketball Club, DNU Crew Dance Club... With a large number of students, the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Culture always enthusiastically participates and often wins high prizes in extracurricular activities and competitions organized by the School.

11. Commitment: 100% of graduates have jobs

Dai Nam University commits to 100% of graduates having jobs and to achieve this goal, the University has established the Student Employment and Entrepreneurship Center with the mission of connecting students and alumni with domestic and foreign enterprises. Immediately after its establishment, the Center organized many business exchange programs, organized Job Fairs, launched CV writing and interview skills training courses for final year students... helping students quickly find jobs in their majors, with high salaries and good benefits after graduation.

Businesses come to the school to interview and recruit DNU students through the "Job Fair" program organized by the "Student Employment and Entrepreneurship" Center.

12. Faculty strategic partners

Currently, the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Culture has been cooperating with many domestic and international universities, opening up opportunities for exchange, study, and professional development for lecturers and students of the Faculty, including Hebei Foreign Language Academy - China, Changchun Academy of Electronic Science and Technology - China, Changchun University - China...

In addition, Khoa has also established strategic partnerships with many enterprises in Vietnam such as Hoa Loi Dat Garment Co., Ltd., Best Pacific Vietnam Co., Ltd., Jinko Solar Vietnam Industrial Co., Ltd., Risuteck Vietnam Co., Ltd., Mansa Vietnam Construction and Trading Co., Ltd.

In the future, the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Culture will continue to expand cooperation with domestic and international universities and enterprises, creating opportunities for students to study, exchange and intern at prestigious units nationwide and abroad.

13. Admission method – Contact

Method 1: Admission based on the results of the National High School Graduation Exam according to the combination of exams/subjects (admission subject combination): The admission score is the total score of the exams/subjects according to the registered subject combination.

Method 2: Admission based on High School Transcript/Transcript according to the subject combination for admission. The admission score is the average score of the 3 subjects of grade 12 recorded in the High School Transcript/Transcript according to the subject combination for admission.

Method 3: Direct admission according to regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training and the School.

- Contact:

Admissions Office - Dai Nam University.

Address: No. 1 Pho Xom, Phu Lam, Ha Dong, Hanoi.

Hotlines/Zalo: 0961.595599 / 0931.595599 / 0971.595599
Web: https://dainam.edu.vn ; Fanpage: Dai Nam University or Dai Nam University Admissions.