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: 9229030
- Language of instruction: Vietnamese
- Standard training duration: 3 years for those with a master's degree, 4 years for those with a bachelor's degree.
- Name of diploma after graduation:
+ Vietnamese name: Doctor of Literature
+ English title: The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Literature
The research-oriented training program aims to cultivate a team of highly qualified doctoral-level experts in literature, developing students' independent research capabilities based on in-depth, up-to-date knowledge and advanced, interdisciplinary research methods related to Vietnamese literature, foreign literature, literary theory, and folklore. Graduates with a doctoral degree in Literature will be able to master and update scientific theories and research methods with a modern social science mindset, relevant to the practical development of literature both domestically and internationally; possess the capacity for independent research and the creation of new knowledge; and be capable of guiding scientific research and organizing research within their specialized field. They are capable of participating in domestic and international discussions in the field of literary research and meeting job requirements at high schools, colleges, universities, research institutes, publishing houses, press and media agencies, state management agencies, and organizations and projects in the fields of culture, literature, and art.
- Specific Objective 1 (O1): The training program helps learners systematize in-depth knowledge of Vietnamese literature and representative literatures around the world (including folk literature and scholarly literature) along with literary theories; access up-to-date, modern scientific issues related to literature and specific, advanced research methodologies that can be applied in the field of literary research.
- Specific Objective 2 (O2): The training program develops in learners the ability to master the methodological foundations and research methods that are both in-depth and specific at a high level, thereby enabling them to discover, analyze, and solve scientific problems in a creative and unique way; and to participate in professional discussions domestically and internationally in the field of literary research.
- Specific Objective 3 (O3): The training program aims to develop in learners the qualities of a professional such as academic autonomy, the ability to proactively establish and conduct independent research in interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary fields of literature; high professional ethics and social responsibility; the ability to lead and guide academic research, develop new research to participate in solving practical problems.
- Must have graduated with a Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree with a GPA of Excellent or higher in a relevant field, or have graduated with an equivalent qualification at level 7 of the Vietnamese National Qualifications Framework in certain specialized fields relevant to the doctoral program. If the candidate requires supplementary studies, these must be completed before the decision to recognize them as a doctoral candidate is made.
- Diplomas issued by foreign educational institutions must undergo recognition procedures in accordance with current regulations.
- Meet the entry requirements according to the training program standards issued by the Ministry of Education and Training and of the doctoral training program for which you are applying.
- Candidates must demonstrate research experience through a master's thesis from a research-oriented training program and published works as required by the training unit (if any). Specifically, candidates with an applied-oriented master's degree or a master's degree in a relevant field who have to complete supplementary courses, or candidates applying from a bachelor's degree, must be the author or co-author of at least one scientific publication. Scientific publications can be articles in specialized scientific journals or scientific reports published in the proceedings of national or international peer-reviewed scientific conferences or seminars, with an ISBN related to the field or research topic, and recognized by the professorship/associate professorship council of the discipline/interdisciplinary field.
- The research proposal should clearly state the proposed topic, research field; reasons for choosing the research field and topic; a brief overview of the research situation in that field domestically and internationally; research objectives; some key research contents; research methods and expected results; reasons for choosing the training institution; implementation plan during the training period; the candidate's experience, knowledge, understanding, and preparation for undertaking the doctoral dissertation. The proposal may also suggest a supervisor.
- A letter of recommendation from at least one scientist holding the title of professor, associate professor, or a doctorate in science or a PhD, who has collaborated professionally with the applicant and is knowledgeable in the field the applicant intends to research. The letter of recommendation must include comments and assessments of the applicant regarding:
+ Moral character, abilities and scientific research attitude, and professional qualifications of the applicant;
+ For scientists who meet the criteria for supervising doctoral students and agree to act as thesis supervisors, additional comments on the urgency and feasibility of the research topic and content should be included; and the ability to mobilize doctoral students for research topics and projects, as well as the available funding for the doctoral students' research activities (if any), should be clearly stated.
+ Other comments and levels of support and recommendations for the candidate to pursue doctoral studies.
3.2.3. Foreign language requirements
- Applicants who are Vietnamese citizens must meet the foreign language proficiency requirements (in one of the following languages: English, Russian, German, French, Chinese, Japanese, Korean) that align with the foreign language output standards of the training program, as evidenced by one of the following diplomas or certificates:
+ A university degree or higher awarded by a foreign educational institution, a branch of a foreign educational institution in Vietnam, or a Vietnamese educational institution to a full-time student in a foreign language;
+ A university degree in a foreign language or foreign language pedagogy awarded by a Vietnamese educational institution;
+ Possess a foreign language certificate equivalent to level 4 according to the 6-level Foreign Language Proficiency Framework for Vietnam, valid for 2 years from the date of the foreign language exam to the date of application, issued by institutions accepted by the Ministry of Education and Training and Vietnam National University, Hanoi;
- Applicants who are foreign citizens and register for doctoral programs taught in Vietnamese must have a Vietnamese language certificate of at least level 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.
3.2.4. Other requirements
- A clean personal record, not currently serving a criminal sentence or subject to disciplinary action at the level of a warning or higher.
- I am healthy enough to study.
- I commit to fulfilling my financial obligations during the training period as stipulated by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.
- Literature, Vietnamese Literature, Folk Literature, Foreign Literature, Literary Theory, Comparative Literature;
- 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 VNU before enrollment and be responsible for this professional evaluation.
- According to the quotas granted annually by Vietnam National University, Hanoi (expected to be 3-5 doctoral candidates per year);
- The detailed admission plan is implemented according to the Admission Regulations, the annual postgraduate admission guidelines of VNU, and the admission scheme of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities approved by VNU (if any).
PART II: LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM
- A dissertation is an independent, systematic, and in-depth scientific research work by a doctoral candidate, containing new contributions to the theory and practice of literature, valuable in developing and increasing scientific knowledge, and comprehensively addressing the issues within the dissertation's research objectives, arguments, and research results that need to be defended.
- The research results in the dissertation must be the author's own research, primarily obtained during their studies, and must not have been published in any other research works by others, ensuring academic integrity and compliance with current intellectual property laws. If using the results or materials of others, clear citations must be provided. If the dissertation is a scientific work or part of a scientific work of a group in which the author made a major contribution, documents showing the consensus of the group members allowing the author to use the collective results to write the dissertation must be submitted.
- The dissertation must be written in Vietnamese, using Unicode characters, Times New Roman font, size 13, and no more than 300 A4 pages in length, excluding appendices. It must include a declaration by the doctoral candidate regarding the content of the dissertation, with at least 50% of the pages dedicated to the candidate's own research results and arguments. The dissertation abstract must accurately reflect the structure, layout, and content of the dissertation and must include the full text of the dissertation's conclusions. The dissertation information sheet, approximately 3 to 5 pages (300 to 500 words) in both Vietnamese and English, should summarize the basic content, new findings, and the most important research results and contributions of the dissertation.
- Doctoral candidates must publish the research results of their dissertation in a specialized scientific journal as the main author (first name/corresponding author), achieving a total score of 2.0 or higher based on the maximum score stipulated by the State Council of Professors for each type of work (no scoring is allowed for co-authors). International publications must be written in a foreign language; articles published in domestic specialized scientific journals included in the list of journals with a minimum evaluation score of 0.75 points stipulated by the State Council of Professors must meet one of the following criteria:
+ Have at least one article published in a scientific journal listed in the Web of Science or Scopus database (hereinafter referred to as WoS/Scopus database);
+ Possess one granted patent/utility model and at least one international article/report in one of the following publications: (i) a reference book chapter published by a reputable international publisher, or (ii) a monograph published by a reputable international publisher, or (iii) a report in the proceedings of a peer-reviewed international conference with an ISBN, or (iv) an article published in a peer-reviewed, reputable foreign scientific journal with an ISSN;
+ Have at least two international articles/reports in one of the following publications: (i) reference book chapters published by reputable international publishers, or (ii) monographs published by reputable international publishers, or (iii) reports in peer-reviewed international conference proceedings with ISBN, or (iv) articles published in peer-reviewed foreign professional scientific journals with ISSN.
3.1. Supplementary course knowledge (for doctoral candidates without a master's degree)
- PLO1: Analyze theoretical and practical issues in the professional field based on knowledge of philosophical worldview and methodology.
- PLO2: Systematize fundamental knowledge in literary research according to the issues of cultural approaches to Vietnamese literature and the history of the development of literary criticism theory systems in the world.
- PLO3: Connecting the knowledge system between specialized directions 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, as well as the relationship of folklore with literature.
- PLO4: Systematizing research content belonging to specialized research directions, including:
+ 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.
3.2. Knowledge of doctoral coursework, doctoral dissertations, and review essays.
- PLO5: This section summarizes fundamental professional issues related to the knowledge system of genres and the genre system existing in the history of Vietnamese literature; the overall picture of modern Western literary criticism theory; the system of major trends and tendencies in the contemporary theoretical landscape and their application to literary research; and theoretical and practical issues of folklore studies, folk literature in the world and in Vietnam.
- PLO6: Develop specialized viewpoints on in-depth issues in the following areas:
+ In-depth research direction on Vietnamese literature: Synthesizing in-depth knowledge of the theoretical and critical thought of medieval Vietnamese literature; identifying the development of literary theory and doctrine in Vietnam in relation to interaction and adaptation with major literary theory and doctrine systems worldwide; synthesizing systematic knowledge about the three religions (Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism), especially evaluating the theoretical aspects of these three religions that strongly influenced the literary history of East Asia in general and Vietnamese literature in particular; assessing the important role of the Self-Reliance Literary Group in the modernization of Vietnamese literature; identifying the characteristics of Eastern and Western literary criticism and evaluating their impact on Vietnamese literary criticism.
+ Specialized focus on Foreign Literature: Synthesize in-depth knowledge of the main characteristics of the poetics of several classical Russian literary authors associated with orthodox Christian conceptions of the world and humanity; assess the relationship between Western and Chinese literature from the perspectives of historical cultural exchange, the impacts and influences in the development process, and the origins of literary innovations; evaluate the role of religion in Eastern literature as manifested in the creation of ideological foundations, the influence on the formation of genres, as well as the development process and literary achievements; synthesize core knowledge about the history of development and in-depth knowledge about the genre characteristics and poetic characteristics of Chinese poetry.
+ In-depth focus on Literary Theory: Synthesizes in-depth knowledge of literary criticism trends; evaluates innovations in literary theory research and the practical application of literary theory in Vietnam today; synthesizes theoretical knowledge about genres and their presence and transformation in the history of Vietnamese literature; assesses the changes in the multimedia cultural environment and the current position of literature and art, as well as provides predictions about the relationship and impact of media on various artistic fields; and discusses the relationship between literature and culture, as well as approaching literary phenomena from a cultural perspective.
+ Specialized focus on Folklore: Synthesizing in-depth knowledge on theoretical and practical issues concerning the genre of folklore, the existence of folklore in contemporary society, and the contemporary human interaction with folk culture; theoretical issues regarding methods of collecting, compiling, and editing folklore to apply to the collection, compilation, and editing of folklore in a specific locality; providing a comprehensive and systematic assessment of the folk culture of ethnic minorities in Vietnam based on ethnic folklore materials; synthesizing a theoretical framework on the study of festivals in contemporary society; developing approaches and experiments on specific topics to create a solid and scientifically grounded direction in the study of folk festivals.
- PLO7: Develop research products that express personal viewpoints surrounding the arguments, relationships, and structural principles of the research problem; propose new and creative ideas related to theoretical and practical issues in literature, linked to specialized areas of Vietnamese literature, foreign literature, literary theory, and folklore.
4. Skill Output Standards
- PLO8: Mastering scientific theories and applied research methods in literary studies, focusing on specialized areas such as Vietnamese literature, foreign literature, literary theory, and folklore, in order to enrich and supplement literary knowledge.
- PLO9: Proposing personal viewpoints that contribute to the creative and unique resolution of scientific issues in literature, linked to specialized areas such as Vietnamese literature, foreign literature, literary theory, and folklore.
- PLO10: Managing and overseeing professional activities in the field of literary research; discussing professional topics at domestic and international forums to exchange, enrich knowledge, and disseminate new ideas and discoveries in literary research related to specialized areas of Vietnamese literature, foreign literature, literary theory, and folklore.
5. Output standards regarding the level of autonomy and responsibility
- PLO11: Organize professional exchange activities and literary research related to in-depth study of Vietnamese literature, foreign literature, literary theory, and folklore at the level of independent individual work or group work.
- PLO12: Making expert judgments and decisions and leading others.
- PLO13: Managing professional research activities to meet ethical requirements, academic integrity, and respect for intellectual property rights in scientific research.
After graduating with a PhD in Literature, graduates possess the ability and qualifications for independent scientific research, can conduct research at research institutes, become lecturers at universities and colleges; teachers at specialized high schools; and work in the fields of journalism and media, publishing, cultural management, literature, arts, and other areas of social sciences and humanities.
With the knowledge, skills, and qualities acquired, graduates can further develop their foreign language and professional skills to independently undertake larger research projects or apply for postdoctoral research programs domestically and internationally; they can also improve their research skills and capabilities in their current work or manage, lead, and carry out other research projects on literature or related fields.
PART III: TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT METHODS
1. Teaching methods:
The main teaching methods are lectures; organized discussions, group work, presentations, and guided self-study.
2. Evaluation method:
The main evaluation method is:
- Attendance assessment: Roll call, discussion, presentation, assignments
- Midterm assessment: Individual/group presentation; midterm exam or midterm essay
- Final assessment: Final exam or Final essay
PART IV: TRAINING PROGRAM CONTENT
1.1. For PhD candidates with a master's degree
Total number of credits to be accumulated: 120 credits, including:
| Knowledge blocks | Number of credits | CDR (Cognitive Development Goal) |
| - Doctoral course modules | 16 credits | PLO 05, PLO 06, PLO 07, PLO 08, PLO 09, PLO 10, PLO 11, PLO 12, PLO 13 |
| + Required | 8 credits | PLO 05, PLO 08, PLO 09, PLO 10, PLO 11, PLO 12, PLO 13 |
| + Choose | 8 credits | PLO 06, PLO 08, PLO 09, PLO 10, PLO 11, PLO 12, PLO 13 |
| - Doctoral dissertations, review essays, and research papers. | 8 credits | PLO 07, PLO 08, PLO 09, PLO 10, PLO 11, PLO 12, PLO 13 |
| - Professional activities, teaching assistant, training support | Credit hours are not counted. | PLO 08, PLO 09, PLO 10, PLO 11, PLO 12, PLO 13 |
| - Doctoral dissertation | 96 credits | PLO 07, PLO 08, PLO 09, PLO 10, PLO 11, PLO 12, PLO 13 |
1.2. For PhD candidates who do not yet have a master's degree.
Total number of credits to be accumulated: 157 credits, including:
| Knowledge blocks | Number of credits | CDR (Cognitive Development Goal) |
| - Supplementary course | 37 credits | PLO 01, PLO 02, PLO 03, PLO 04 |
| + Required | 16 credits | PLO 01, PLO 02 |
| + General Options | 12 credits | PLO 03 |
| + Choose your own specialization | 9 credits | PLO 04 |
| - Doctoral course modules | 16 credits | PLO 05, PLO 06, PLO 07, PLO 08, PLO 09, PLO 10, PLO 11, PLO 12, PLO 13 |
| + Required | 8 credits | PLO 05, PLO 08, PLO 09, PLO 10, PLO 11, PLO 12, PLO 13 |
| + Choose | 8 credits | PLO 06, PLO 08, PLO 09, PLO 10, PLO 11, PLO 12, PLO 13 |
| - Doctoral dissertations, review essays, and research papers. | 8 credits | PLO 07, PLO 08, PLO 09, PLO 10, PLO 11, PLO 12, PLO 13 |
| - Professional activities, teaching assistant, training support | Credit hours are not counted. | PLO 08, PLO 09, PLO 10, PLO 11, PLO 12, PLO 13 |
| - Doctoral dissertation | 96 credits | PLO 07, PLO 08, PLO 09, PLO 10, PLO 11, PLO 12, PLO 13 |
| No. | Course code | Course module | Number of credits | Number of study hours | Prerequisite course code | ||
| Theory 1 | Practice 2 | Self-study 3 | |||||
| I | Doctoral modules | 16 | |||||
| I.1 | Required courses | 8 | |||||
| LIT8062 | The system of genres in Vietnamese literature Genre System in Vietnamese Literature | 2 | 30 | 0 | 70 | |
| LIT8083 | Modern Western literary criticism - theory and application Western Literary Criticism - Theory and Practice | 2 | 30 | 0 | 70 | |
| LIT8084 | Contemporary theories in literary studies Contemporary Literary Theories | 2 | 30 | 0 | 70 | |
| LIT8077 | The current problem facing folklore studies. Current Issues in Folklore Studies | 2 | 30 | 0 | 70 | |
| I.2 | Elective courses (choose one of the following specializations) | 8 | |||||
| I.2.1 | Specialized focus on Vietnamese Literature | 8/20 | |||||
| LIT8085 | Eastern philosophy and medieval Vietnamese literature Oriental Philosophy and Vietnamese Medieval Literature | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | ||
| LIT8086 | Theoretical and critical thought on medieval Vietnamese literature Medival Vietnamese Literary Theory and Criticism | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | |
| LIT8087 | Theoretical systems in the study of modern Vietnamese literature The Theoretical Systems in Vietnamese Modern Literary Studies | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | |
| LIT8088 | The Self-Reliance Literary Group in the Development of Vietnamese Literature Self-Reliant Literary Group in the History of Vietnamese Literature | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | |
| LIT8103 | Eastern and Western literary criticism and Vietnamese literature Eastern and Western Literary Theories and Vietnamese Literature | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | ||
| I.2.2 | Specialization in Foreign Literature | 8/16 | |||||
| LIT8089 | Christian motifs in classical Russian literature Christian Motifs in Classical Russian Literature | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | |
| LIT8090 | Western literature and contemporary Chinese literature: history, influence, and literary innovation. Western Literature and Contemporary Chinese Literature: History, Influence, and Literary Innovation | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | |
| LIT8091 | The role of religion in Eastern literature The Role of Religion in Oriental Literature | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | |
| LIT8092 | Chinese Poetry - History and Theory Chinese Poem - History and Theory | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | |
| I.2.3 | Specialization in Literary Theory | 8/20 | |||||
| LIT8093 | Literary theory - research and application Literary Theory - Research and Applications | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | |
| LIT8094 | Trends in literary criticism Literary Criticism Trends | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | ||
| LIT8095 | Theories of literary genres and the study of Vietnamese literature. Genre Theory and Vietnamese Literary Studies | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | ||
| LIT8096 | Art communication in a multimedia cultural environment Art Communication Multimedia Culture | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | ||
| LIT8097 | Approaching the cultural phenomenon of literature Cultural Approaches to Literary Phenomenon | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | ||
| I.2.4 | Specialization in Folklore Literature | 8/20 | |||||
| LIT8098 | Issues related to the genre of folk literature Genre Issues in Folk Literature | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | ||
| LIT8099 | Folklore in contemporary society Folklore in Contemporary Society | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | ||
| LIT8100 | Folklore fieldwork method Fieldwork in Folklore | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | ||
| LIT8101 | Folklore of ethnic groups in Vietnam Folklore of Ethnic Groups in Vietnam | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | ||
| LIT8102 | Festivals in contemporary social life Festivals in Contemporary Society | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | ||
| II | Doctoral dissertation, review essay, and research paper. | 8 | |||||
| II.1 | Doctoral dissertation | 6 | |||||
| LIT8044 | Topic 1 Special Topic 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 95 | ||
| LIT8045 | Topic 2 Special Topic 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 95 | ||
| LIT8046 | Topic 3 Special Topic 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 95 | ||
| II.2 | Overview Essay | 2 | |||||
| LIT8036 | Overview Essay Overview of Literature | 2 | 5 | 0 | 95 | ||
| II.3 | scientific research The doctoral candidate will develop a research plan, organize its implementation, and publish research works related to the dissertation in specialized journals as prescribed by VNU under the guidance of their supervisor. | ||||||
| III | Professional activities, teaching assistantship, and training support. PhD candidates must fully participate in professional activities, conferences, seminars, and scientific events organized by the specialized unit. They should participate in the following activities: assisting in teaching at the undergraduate and master's levels; supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in practical work or internships; supervising at least one undergraduate thesis; or participating in teaching or assisting in teaching short-term training courses organized by the unit. | ||||||
| son-in-law | Dissertation | 96 | |||||
| LIT9009 | Doctoral dissertation PhD Thesis | 96 | 0 | 0 | 4800 | ||
| Total | 120 | ||||||
| No. | Course code | Course module | Number of credits | Number of credit hours | Prerequisite course code | ||
| Theory 1 | Practice 2 | Self-study 3 | |||||
| I | Supplementary course | 37 | |||||
| I.1 | Required courses | 16 | |||||
| PHI5002 | Philosophy Philosophy | 4 | 55 | 10 | 135 | ||
| LIT6205 | Vietnamese Literature - An Approach from a Cultural Perspective Cultural Approach to Vietnamese Literature | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6206 | Studying folklore from a cultural perspective. Researching Folk Literature from Cultural Perspectives | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6207 | History of Western Literary Criticism History of Western Literary Criticism | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6208 | Some theoretical issues of modern and postmodern literature. Theoretical Issues of Modern and Postmodern Literature | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| I.2 | Elective courses | 21 | |||||
| I.2.1 | General elective courses | 12/27 | |||||
| LIT6209 | Aesthetic aspects of medieval Vietnamese literature Aesthetic Aspects of Medieval Literature | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | |
| LIT6210 | Contemporary issues in Vietnamese literature Contemporary Issues in Vietnamese Literature | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6211 | Chinese novels during the reform period Chinese Novels in the Reform Era | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6212 | Classical Indian aesthetics and its influence on Vietnamese literature. Classical Indian Aesthetics and Influence to Vietnamese Literature | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6213 | Classical Russian novels - problems of genre poetics Russian Classical Novel - A Study in the Poetics of Genre | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6214 | Methodology of literary research Methodology of Literary Studies | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6215 | Comparative Literary Theory | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6216 | The relationship between folklore and literature The Relationship between Folklore and Literature | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6217 | Modern and contemporary issues of folklore Modern and Contemporary Issues in Folklore | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| I.2.2 | Elective courses with a focus on specialization. (Choose one of the areas of specialization) | 9/27 | |||||
| I.2.2.1 | Specialized focus on Vietnamese Literature | 9/27 | |||||
| LIT6218 | The typology of literary authors in medieval Vietnamese literature Typology of Writer in Vietnamese Medieval Literature | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6219 | The evolution of Vietnamese narrative prose in the medieval period. The Evolution of Narrative Prose in Vietnamese Medieval Literature | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| 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 | ||
| LIT6221 | Aesthetic trends in modern Vietnamese poetry Aesthetic Tendencies in Modern Vietnamese Poetry | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6222 | Modern and Contemporary Vietnamese Narrative Modern and Contemporary Vietnamese Narratives | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6223 | Modern Vietnamese Drama Modern Vietnamese Drama | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6225 | The genre of literary criticism in modern Vietnamese literature. Genre of Literary Criticism in the Modern Vietnamese Literature | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6226 | Interdisciplinary approach in Vietnamese literary studies - theory and application Interdisciplinary Approaches in Vietnamese Literary Studies - Theory and Application | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6227 | Vietnamese identity through literary exchange. Vietnamese Identity through Literary Exchanges | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| I.2.2.2 | Specialization in Foreign Literature | 9/27 | |||||
| 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 | ||
| LIT6229 | Reception of Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature in Vietnam Reception of Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature in Vietnam | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6230 | Russian literature and the Eastern issue Russian Literature on the Eastern Question | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6231 | Eastern Drama - Some Theoretical and Practical Issues of the Genre Oriental Drama - Some Theoretical and Practical Issues of the Genre | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6232 | Western Drama - Some Theoretical and Practical Issues of the Genre Western Drama: Theoretical and Practical Issues in the Genre | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6233 | Existential and absurdist tendencies in Western literature Existentialist and Absurdist Tendencies in Western Literature | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6234 | Classical Chinese Literary Criticism Premodern Chinese Literary Theories and Criticism | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6235 | Localization of classical Chinese literature in Vietnam Localization of Classical Chinese Literature in Vietnam | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6236 | Migrant literature by Asian-American writers Diasporic Literature by Asian American and European Writers | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| I.2.2.3 | Specialization in Literary Theory | 9/27 | |||||
| LIT6237 | Characteristics of the poetics of the mythological novel genre. Genre Poetics of the Mythical Novel | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6238 | Problems in poetics Issues in Poetics | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6239 | Narrative theory Narrative and Narratology | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6240 | Anthropological theory in literary studies Anthropology in Literary Studies | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6241 | Intertextual theory Intertextuality Theory | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6242 | Semiotic theory Semiotics Theory | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6243 | Geocultural theory in literary studies Geocritical Theory in Literary Studies | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6244 | Urban spaces in literature Urban Space in Literature | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6245 | Ecological theory in literary studies Ecocriticism in Literary Studies | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| I.2.2.4 | Specialization in Folklore | 9/27 | |||||
| LIT6246 | Theories of Folklore Studies Folklore Theories | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6247 | Studying folklore by typology Typological Studies of Folk Literature | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6248 | Comparative study of folklore Comparative Studies of Folk Literature | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6249 | Studying Vietnamese Folklore in its Historical Development Historical Studies of Folklore | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6250 | Ethnic diversity and Vietnamese folklore Ethnic Diversity and Vietnamese Folklore | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6251 | Folklore and religious issues Folklore and Religion Issues | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6252 | Research on folk performance: theory and practice Studies of Folk Performances: Theory and Practice | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6253 | The application of folklore in contemporary cultural and artistic life. Applying Folklore in Contemporary Culture and Art | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| LIT6254 | Some issues concerning the genre of folk literature Some Issues of Folk Literature Genres | 3 | 45 | 0 | 105 | ||
| II | Doctoral modules | 16 | |||||
| II.1 | Required courses | 8 | |||||
| LIT8062 | The system of genres in Vietnamese literature Genre System in Vietnamese Literature | 2 | 30 | 0 | 70 | ||
| LIT8083 | Modern Western literary criticism - theory and application Western Literary Criticism - Theory and Practice | 2 | 30 | 0 | 70 | ||
| LIT8084 | Contemporary theories in literary studies Contemporary Literary Theories | 2 | 30 | 0 | 70 | ||
| LIT8077 | The current problem facing folklore studies. Current Issues in Folklore Studies | 2 | 30 | 0 | 70 | ||
| II.2 | Elective courses (Choose one of the following specializations) | 8 | |||||
| II.2.1 | Specialized focus on Vietnamese Literature | 8/20 | |||||
| LIT8085 | Eastern philosophy and medieval Vietnamese literature Oriental Philosophy and Vietnamese Medieval Literature | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | ||
| LIT8086 | Theoretical and critical thought on medieval Vietnamese literature Medival Vietnamese Literary Theory and Criticism | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | ||
| LIT8087 | Theoretical systems in the study of modern Vietnamese literature The Theoretical Systems in Vietnamese Modern Literary Studies | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | ||
| LIT8088 | The Self-Reliance Literary Group in the Development of Vietnamese Literature Self-Reliant Literary Group in the History of Vietnamese Literature | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | ||
| LIT8103 | Eastern and Western literary criticism and Vietnamese literature Eastern and Western Literary Theories and Vietnamese Literature | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | ||
| II.2.2 | Specialization in Foreign Literature | 8/16 | |||||
| LIT8089 | Christian motifs in classical Russian literature Christian Motifs in Classical Russian Literature | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | ||
| LIT8090 | Western literature and contemporary Chinese literature: history, influence, and literary innovation. Western Literature and Contemporary Chinese Literature: History, Influence, and Literary Innovation | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | ||
| LIT8091 | The role of religion in Eastern literature The Role of Religion in Oriental Literature | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | ||
| LIT8092 | Chinese Poetry - History and Theory Chinese Poem - History and Theory | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | ||
| II.2.3 | Specialization in Literary Theory | 8/20 | |||||
| LIT8093 | Literary theory - research and application Literary Theory - Research and Applications | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | ||
| LIT8094 | Trends in literary criticism Literary Criticism Trends | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | ||
| LIT8095 | Theories of literary genres and the study of Vietnamese literature. Genre Theory and Vietnamese Literary Studies | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | ||
| LIT8096 | Art communication in a multimedia cultural environment Art Communication Multimedia Culture | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | ||
| LIT8097 | Approaching the cultural phenomenon of literature Cultural Approaches to Literary Phenomenon | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | ||
| II.2.4 | Specialization in Folklore | 8/20 | |||||
| LIT8098 | Issues related to the genre of folk literature Genre Issues in Folk Literature | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | ||
| LIT8099 | Folklore in contemporary society Folklore in Contemporary Society | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | ||
| LIT8100 | Folklore fieldwork method Fieldwork in Folklore | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | ||
| LIT8101 | Folklore of ethnic groups in Vietnam Folklore of Ethnic Groups in Vietnam | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | ||
| LIT8102 | Festivals in contemporary social life Festivals in Contemporary Society | 4 | 60 | 0 | 140 | ||
| III | Doctoral dissertation, review essay, and research paper. | 8 | |||||
| III.1 | Doctoral dissertation | 6 | |||||
| LIT8044 | Topic 1 Special Topic 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 95 | ||
| LIT8045 | Topic 2 Special Topic 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 95 | ||
| LIT8046 | Topic 3 Special Topic 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 95 | ||
| III.2 | Overview Essay | 2 | |||||
| LIT8036 | Overview Essay Overview of Literature | 2 | 5 | 0 | 95 | ||
| vegetable 3 | scientific research The doctoral candidate will develop a research plan, organize its implementation, and publish research works related to the dissertation in specialized journals as prescribed by VNU under the guidance of their supervisor. | ||||||
| son-in-law | Professional activities, teaching assistantship, and training support. PhD candidates must fully participate in professional activities, conferences, seminars, and scientific events organized by their respective departments. They should participate in the following activities: assisting in teaching at the undergraduate and master's levels; supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in practical work or internships; supervising at least one undergraduate thesis; or participating in teaching or assisting in teaching short-term training courses organized by the department. | ||||||
| V | Dissertation | 96 | |||||
| LIT9009 | Doctoral dissertation PhD Thesis | 96 | 0 | 0 | 4800 | ||
| Total | 157 | ||||||
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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