Issued pursuant to Decision No. 1493/QD-XHNV dated March 19, 2026, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities
PART I: GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO THE TRAINING PROGRAM
1. Some information about the training program
- Program name:
+ Vietnamese name: Literature
+ English title: Literature
- Name of the training program:
+ Vietnamese name: Literature
+ English title: Literature
- Training program code:8229030
- Language of instruction:Vietnamese
- Standard training duration:2 years
- Name of the degree awarded after graduation:
+ Vietnamese: Master's degree in Literature
+ English: The Degree of Master in Literature
2. Objectives of the training program:
2.1. General Objectives
The research-oriented training program aims to cultivate highly qualified master's degree holders with in-depth knowledge of literary research, focusing on Vietnamese literature, foreign literature, folklore, and literary theory. They will possess advanced skills in disseminating research-based knowledge, discussing professional and scientific issues, and organizing professional activities related to literary studies. This will enable them to pursue doctoral studies in literature and meet job requirements at high schools, colleges, universities, research institutes, publishing houses, media organizations, government agencies, and organizations and projects in the fields of culture, literature, and art.
2.2. Specific Objectives
- Specific Objective 1(O 01): To complete in learners in-depth knowledge of literary research with research directions in Vietnamese literature, foreign literature, folk literature, and literary theory;
- Specific Objective 2(O 02): Develop in learners in-depth skills in research and professional practice such as communication, discussion, mastery of professional knowledge and organization of professional activities related to literary specialization;
- Specific Objective 3(O 03): To cultivate in learners an attitude of respect for the value of national and human literary and artistic heritage; a spirit of responsible, scientific, and cooperative work; an awareness of complying with professional ethical requirements, academic integrity, and respect for intellectual property rights in scientific research.
3. Admission Information
3.1. Admission method:Admission is based on the regulations of Hanoi National University.
3.2. Eligibility Criteria
3.2.1. Educational requirements
- Must have graduated from university (or have an equivalent qualification or higher), with a GPA of at least "Good" or higher, or have published scientific papers (books, textbooks, articles published in specialized scientific journals, or reports published in the proceedings of specialized scientific conferences or seminars) related to their field of study and research.
- If a candidate needs to take supplementary courses, they must complete those courses before registering for admission.
- University degrees awarded by foreign educational institutions must undergo the degree recognition procedure in accordance with current regulations.
3.2.2. Foreign language requirements
- Possess foreign language proficiency (in one of the following languages: English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, and Russian) meeting the requirements of the training program at level 3 or higher according to the 6-level Foreign Language Proficiency Framework for Vietnam. Foreign language proficiency can be demonstrated by one of the following diplomas or certificates:
+ A university degree or higher in a foreign language; or a university degree or higher where the program is primarily conducted in a foreign language;
+ A university degree or higher awarded by Hanoi National University within the last two years, where the program's output meets the requirements of Level 3 or higher according to the 6-level Foreign Language Proficiency Framework for Vietnam;
+ A foreign language certificate equivalent to level 3 or higher according to the 6-level Foreign Language Proficiency Framework for Vietnam; or an equivalent certificate issued within 2 years from the date of the foreign language exam to the date of registration for the master's program, issued by institutions recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training and Hanoi National University.
- Applicants who are foreign citizens and register for master's degree programs taught in Vietnamese must have a Vietnamese language proficiency level of 4 or higher according to the Vietnamese Language Proficiency Framework for Foreigners, or have graduated from a university (or equivalent qualification or higher) where the training program was taught in Vietnamese.
3.2.3. Other requirements
- Must have a clean personal record, not currently under disciplinary action at the level of a warning or higher, and not currently serving a criminal sentence, as confirmed by the human resources department of the current workplace or the local government where the individual resides.
- I am healthy enough to study.
- Meet other requirements of Hanoi National University.
3.3. List of suitable industries
- Literature, Language and Literature Education;
- The field of study is defined in the training program standards issued by the Ministry of Education and Training;
- For cases where there are no established training program standards for the corresponding field or group of disciplines, the specialized unit must have a scientific and practical basis, determined by the Scientific and Training Council of the specialized unit and the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, to identify the discipline with the closest professional foundation to the training program and determine the corresponding supplementary courses (if needed); report to Hanoi National University before enrollment and be responsible for this professional evaluation.
3.4. Projected enrollment size
- According to the quotas granted annually by Hanoi National University (expected to be 25-30 students/year).
- The detailed admission plan is implemented according to the Admission Regulations, the annual postgraduate admission guidelines of Hanoi National University, and the admission scheme of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities approved by Hanoi National University (if any).
PART II: LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM
1. Knowledge Output Standards
- PLO 1:Analyze theoretical and practical issues in your professional field based on knowledge of philosophical worldview and methodology.
- PLO 2:The systematization of fundamental knowledge in literary research is based on the cultural approach to Vietnamese literature and the history of the development of literary criticism theories worldwide.
- PLO 3:The system connects knowledge across specialized fields in literary research, including aesthetic aspects and contemporary issues of Vietnamese literature, aesthetic characteristics, genre poetics in some world literatures, basic and comparative research methods in literature, modern and contemporary issues of folklore, and the relationship of folklore with literature.
- PLO 4:The systematization of research content belonging to specialized research areas includes:
+ In-depth study of Vietnamese literature: Identifying research content belonging to the in-depth study of Vietnamese literature, such as analyzing phenomena of Vietnamese literature from the medieval, modern to contemporary periods, including in-depth issues of genres, author types, poetics, aesthetic characteristics of Vietnamese literature… according to the laws of development in each stage of literary history; systematizing research methods with specific characteristics in the study of Vietnamese literature;
+ Specialized focus on foreign literature: Identifying research content belonging to the specialized focus on foreign literature, such as analyzing phenomena in world literature (including authors, groups of authors, trends, movements, schools, issues related to the artistic world of the works...) in the past and present; surveying and explaining phenomena and issues in different foreign literatures; comparing the literatures of countries and nations around the world with Vietnamese literature according to the theoretical criteria of the laws of literary development;
+ In-depth study of literary theory: Identifying research content belonging to the in-depth study of literary theory, such as updating and applying modern knowledge, methods, approaches, and theories to examine literary works and phenomena; pointing out the specific laws of literary development within textual, genre, cultural, and interdisciplinary frameworks;
+ Specialized Research in Folklore: Identify research content belonging to the specialized research direction of folklore, such as analyzing the basic issues of Vietnamese folklore, including in-depth issues of genre, poetics, interdisciplinary research directions, and their applicability in life; surveying and explaining the genres, phenomena, and issues of Vietnamese folklore in comparison with folklore of other literatures in the world; systematizing the specific research methods in the study of Vietnamese folklore.
- PLO 5:To be able to apply the meaning and value of basic research approaches, theories, and methods in social sciences and humanities; to identify the content that forms the overview of the research problem; to identify methods for constructing a research proposal; and to implement and deploy methods for presenting the research problem.
- PLO 6:Evaluate a research problem in the field of literature from a personal perspective based on a system of specialized and interdisciplinary research theories and methods; identify research problems that are novel, creative, and contribute to science and practice; present, discuss, and defend one's personal research viewpoint.
2. Skill Output Standards
- PLO 7:To evaluate and offer solutions to problems in Vietnamese and world literature in an objective and scientific manner.
- PLO 8:To impart knowledge based on research, discuss professional and scientific issues related to literature (teaching, presentations, research reports, conducting scientific projects, etc.).
- PLO 9:Organize activities related to literary expertise at the level of independent individual work or group work.
- PLO 10:Able to utilize information technology in professional and occupational activities.
- PLO 11:Achieve a foreign language proficiency level equivalent to level 4/6 according to the Vietnamese Foreign Language Proficiency Framework.
3. Output standards regarding autonomy and responsibility.
- PLO 12To be able to draw expert conclusions and guide others in carrying out professional activities related to literature.
- PLO 13:Improving professional practices in the field of literature demonstrates a spirit of responsible, scientific, and collaborative work; meeting ethical requirements, integrity, and respect for intellectual property rights in scientific research.
4. Job positions that students can take on after graduation.
- Research and teaching of literature in high schools, colleges, and universities.
- Specialists and researchers at research institutes and centers related to literature and culture in general.
- Officials and specialists in agencies managing and operating in literature, culture, and arts.
- Editors in publishing houses.
- Reporters, editors, and commentators at central and local newspapers, magazines, and radio and television stations.
- Project staff in projects operating in the fields of culture, literature, and art.
5. Opportunities for further learning and professional development after graduation.
After graduating with a Master's degree in Literature, students are capable of directly participating in research and teaching activities, engaging in professional fields related to literature, culture, and art; or they can continue their studies at the doctoral level in specialized fields such as Vietnamese Literature, Foreign Literature, Literary Theory, and Folklore.
PART III: TRAINING PROGRAM CONTENT
No. | Course code | Course module | Number of credits | Number of study hours | Code number course prerequisite | ||
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I | General knowledge block | 9 |
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1 | PHI5002 | Philosophy Philosophy | 4 | 40 | 40 | 120 | |
2 | Foreign language B2(Choose one of the following foreign languages): | 5 |
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ENG5001 | English B2 (Postgraduate level) English B2 | 5 | 75 | 0 | 175 | ||
CHI5001 | Chinese B2 (Postgraduate) Chinese B2 | 5 | 75 | 0 | 175 | ||
OLC5001 | Japanese B2 (Postgraduate) Japanese B2 | 5 | 75 | 0 | 175 | ||
| KOR5001 | Korean B2 (Postgraduate) Korean B2 | 5 | 75 | 0 | 175 | |
FRE5001 | French B2 (Postgraduate) French B2 | 5 | 75 | 0 | 175 | ||
WES5001 | German B2 (Postgraduate) German B2 | 5 | 75 | 0 | 175 | ||
RUS5001 | Russian B2 (Postgraduate) Russian B2 | 5 | 75 | 0 | 175 | ||
II | Foundation and specialized knowledge blocks | 33 |
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II.1 | Required courses | 12 |
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3 | LIT6205 | Vietnamese Literature - An Approach from a Cultural Perspective Cultural Approach to Vietnamese Literature | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
4 | LIT6206 | Studying folklore from a cultural perspective. Researching Folk Literature from Cultural Perspectives | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
5 | LIT6207 | History of Western Literary Criticism History of Western Literary Criticism | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
6 | LIT6208 | Some theoretical issues of modern and postmodern literature. Theoretical Issues of Modern and Postmodern Literature | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
II.2 | Elective courses | 21/156 |
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II.2.1 | General elective courses | 12/27 |
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7 | LIT6209 | Aesthetic aspects of medieval Vietnamese literature Aesthetic Aspects of Medieval Literature | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
8 | LIT6210 | Contemporary issues in Vietnamese literature Contemporary Issues of Vietnamese Literature | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
9 | LIT6211 | Chinese novels during the reform period Chinese Novels in the Reform Era | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
10 | LIT6212 | Classical Indian aesthetics and its influence on Vietnamese literature. Classical Indian Aesthetics and Its Influence on Vietnamese Literature | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
11 | LIT6213 | Classical Russian novels - issues of genre poetics Russian Classical Novel - A Study in the Poetics of Genre | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
12 | LIT6214 | Methodology of literary research Methodology of Literary Studies | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
13 | LIT6215 | Comparative literary theory Comparative Literary Theory | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
14 | LIT6216 | The relationship between folklore and literature The Relationship between Folklore and Literature | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
15 | LIT6217 | Modern and contemporary issues of folklore Modern and Contemporary Issues in Folklore | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
II.2.2 | Elective courses focusing on specialization (Choose one of the specialization options) | 9 |
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II.2.2.1 | Specialized focus on Vietnamese Literature | 9/27 |
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16 | LIT6218 | The typology of literary authors in medieval Vietnamese literature Typology of Writer in Vietnamese Medieval Literature | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
17 | LIT6219 | The evolution of Vietnamese narrative prose in the medieval period. The Evolution of Narrative Prose in Vietnamese Medieval Literature | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
18 | LIT6220 | The paradigm shift in Vietnamese literature at the beginning of the 20th century. Literary Paradigm Shift in Early 20th-Century Vietnamese Literature | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
19 | LIT6221 | Aesthetic trends in modern Vietnamese poetry Aesthetic Tendencies in Modern Vietnamese Poetry | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
20 | LIT6222 | Modern and Contemporary Vietnamese Narrative Modern and Contemporary Vietnamese Narratives | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
21 | LIT6223 | Modern Vietnamese Drama Modern Vietnamese Drama | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
22 | LIT6225 | The genre of literary criticism in modern Vietnamese literature. Genre of Literary Criticism in the Modern Vietnamese Literature | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
23 | LIT6226 | Interdisciplinary approach in Vietnamese literary studies - theory and application Interdisciplinary Approaches in Vietnamese Literary Studies - Theory and Application | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
24 | LIT6227 | Vietnamese identity through literary exchange. Vietnamese Identity through Literary Exchange | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
II.2.2.2 | Specialization in Foreign Literature | 9/27 |
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25 | LIT6228 | Chinese women's literature from the 20th century to the present Female Writers' Literature from the 20th Century to the Present | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
26 | LIT6229 | Reception of Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature in Vietnam Reception of Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature in Vietnam | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
27 | LIT6230 | Russian literature and the Eastern issue Russian Literature on Eastern Question | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
28 | LIT6231 | Eastern Drama - Some Theoretical and Practical Issues of the Genre Oriental Drama: Theory and Practice | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
29 | LIT6232 | Western Drama - Some Theoretical and Practical Issues of the Genre Western Drama: Theoretical and Practical Issues in the Genre | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
30 | LIT6233 | Existential and absurdist tendencies in Western literature Existentialist and Absurdist Tendencies in Western Literature | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
31 | LIT6234 | Classical Chinese Literary Criticism Premodern Chinesse Literary Theories and Criticism | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
32 | LIT6235 | Localization of classical Chinese literature in Vietnam Localization of Classical Chinese Literature in Vietnam | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
33 | LIT6236 | Migrant literature by Asian-American writers Diasporic Literature by Asian American and European Writers | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
II.2.2.3 | Specialization in Literary Theory | 9/27 |
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34 | LIT6237 | Characteristics of the poetics of the mythological novel genre. Genre Poetics of the Mythical Novel | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
35 | LIT6238 | Problems in poetics Issues in Poetics | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
36 | LIT6239 | Narrative theory Narrative and Narratology | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
37 | LIT6240 | Anthropological theory in literary studies Anthropology in Literary Studies | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
38 | LIT6241 | Intertextual theory Intertextuality Theory | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
39 | LIT6242 | Semiotic theory Semiotics Theory | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
40 | LIT6243 | Geocultural theory in literary studies Geocritical Theory in Literary Studies | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
41 | LIT6244 | Urban space in literature Urban Space in Literature | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
42 | LIT6245 | Ecological theory in literary studies Ecocriticism in Literary Studies | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
II.2.2.4 | Specialization in Folklore Literature | 9/27 |
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43 | LIT6246 | Theories of Folklore Studies Folklore Theories | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
44 | LIT6247 | Studying folklore by typology Typological Studies of Folk Literature | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
45 | LIT6248 | Comparative study of folklore Comparative Studies of Folk Literature | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
46 | LIT6249 | Studying Vietnamese Folklore in its Historical Development Historical Studies of Vietnamese Folklore | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
47 | LIT6250 | Ethnic diversity and Vietnamese folklore Ethnic Diversity and Vietnamese Folklore | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
48 | LIT6251 | Folklore and religious issuesFolklore and Religion Issues | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
49 | LIT6252 | Research on folk performance: theory and practice Studies of Folk Performances: Theory and Practice | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
50 | LIT6253 | The application of folklore in contemporary cultural and artistic life. Applying Folklore in Contemporary Culture and Art | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
51 | LIT6254 | Some issues concerning the genre of folk literature Some Issues of Folk Literature Genres | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
III | scientific research | 25 |
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III.1 | Research topic | 12 |
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III.1.1 | Required subjects | 6 |
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52 | SSH6003 | Research approaches and methods in the social sciences and humanities. The Approaches and Research Methods of Social Sciences and Humanities | 3 | 20 | 10 | 120 | |
53 | SSH6004 | Schools of thought in the social sciences and humanities The Schools in Social Sciences and Humanities | 3 | 36 | 0 | 114 | |
III.1.2 | Elective Topic (Choose a topic from one of the following areas of specialization) | 6 |
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54 | LIT6255 | Methods for constructing an overview of the research problem (focusing on Vietnamese literature, foreign literature, literary theory, and folklore). Conducting a Literature Review | 3 | 9 | 0 | 141 | |
55 | LIT6256 | Methods for developing research outlines (specializing in Vietnamese literature, foreign literature, literary theory, and folklore) Research Proposal Writing | 3 | 9 | 0 | 141 | |
III.2 | Master's thesis | 13 |
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56 | LIT7207 | Master's thesis Master's Thesis | 13 | 0 | 0 | 650 | |
Total | 67 |
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Note:One credit is equivalent to 50 hours of student-standard learning, including time spent observing lectures, guided learning, self-study, research, experiences, and participating in tests and assessments; for classroom teaching activities, one credit requires a minimum of 15 hours of lectures or 30 hours of practical work, experiments, and discussions, with one classroom hour counted as 50 minutes.
(1): Theory
(2): Practice, Experiment, Discussion
(3): Internship, Research, Self-study with assessment
Author:Department of Training and Student Affairs
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