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The course is to provide English major sophomores with comprehensive knowledge about information technology in terms of computer, operating system, hard ware, soft ware, data transmission, computer network, multi-media, network safety and data security. In addition, this course aims at enhancing students’ English communication ability in technical contexts and offering students opportunities to develop translation and interpretation skills which are of neccessity for their future career.

This course is designed for English majored students to achieve high upper-intermediate level (equivalent to B2+ – CEFR) in writing. This course provides students with a practical and efficient approach to acquire critical writing skills. For students involved in the academic world, the ability to write critically is crucial as it enables students to raise their voice and shapes their critical thinking. This in turn has a profound effect on their ability to conduct secondary research and write academic papers, which is one of the most essential skills that university students need to develop. The course, therefore, aims to develop students’ language competences required at advanced level. Lastly, the course equips students with soft skills namely presentation skill, interpersonal skill, teamwork skill and ability to work independently.

This course is designed for second-year English-majored students in order to provide them with fundamental knowledge of cultures in general and Vietnamese culture in particular, especially the unique features t