Majoring in World History: Study to understand Vietnam better, confidently integrate globally

In the world, each country and nation always has its own development path, with its own characteristics. The development path of countries and nations is influenced by both internal factors and the regional and international context. Understanding the development history of nations in the world, especially those with relations with Vietnam, will provide a useful frame of reference to illuminate and clarify Vietnamese history and culture, as well as explain contemporary international issues. Moreover, in the context of globalization and international integration taking place strongly as it is today, having extensive knowledge of world history and culture will be a competitive advantage to be able to integrate and work effectively in a multicultural international environment.

Solid traditional foundation
World History is one of the first majors of the Faculty of History, University of General Sciences, now the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH&NH), Vietnam National University, Hanoi. Opened by scientists of the enlightened generation such as Professor, Academician Pham Huy Thong, Professor, People's Teacher, Hero of Labor Tran Van Giau, the major of World History was continued and developed by lecturers who were graduates of the first courses of the Faculty of History, such as: Vu Duong Ninh, Tran Cu Khu, Ta Dinh Dong, Ta Van Thanh, Dang Xuan Huy, Hoang Ba Sach, Tran Xuan Cau, Nguyen Thi Bich, Pham Viet Trung, Do Van Nhung, Hoang Diep....
After that, the teaching staff of World History major was continuously supplemented from lecturers who returned from overseas training, such as: Nguyen Van Hong, Nguyen Gia Phu, Nguyen Huy Quy, Nguyen Cong Su, Ho Gia Huong, Ca Le Hien (Le Anh Xuan), Le Xuan Tung, Nguyen Quoc Hung, Vo Mai Bach Tuyet, Le Khac Thanh, Nguyen Ngoc Dao.... and from prestigious domestic training sources, such as: Do Dinh Hang, Nguyen Van Anh, Dang Xuan Khang, Chu Tien Duc, Dinh Trung Kien, Tran Van La...
Currently, the team of permanent staff teaching the major of World History includes 06 lecturers: Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Kim, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Thuy, Dr. Ly Tuong Van, Dr. Tran Xuan Thanh, Dr. Nguyen Nhat Linh, MSc. Postgraduate Tran Van Manh. The lecturers are all well-trained, most of whom have studied, taught, and exchanged science... at major academic centers around the world. In addition to the permanent staff, the major always receives active and effective cooperation from many teachers and scientists working at the faculties of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, universities, training and research centers on history and international relations at home and abroad.
The World History major is currently trained at all three levels: Bachelor (specialized), Master and Doctor (specialized). Over the course of nearly 70 years of formation and development, the World History major has trained nearly 1,000 history bachelors, more than 100 masters and more than 50 doctors, including a number of foreign students and trainees. Many lecturers and trainees in the World History major have played a key role in building and developing new majors and specialties at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, as well as building and developing the majors of World History, International Studies, International Relations, Oriental Studies, Japanese Studies, Southeast Asian Studies... for many training and research units across the country. Originating from the major of World History, Faculty of History, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU, many lecturers, students and trainees have developed into leading and prestigious teachers and scientists, or good leaders, managers, and beloved politicians of the country.

In addition to a team of highly qualified and dedicated lecturers, students studying world history major also have access to a large and diverse source of textbooks, lectures, and scientific works, which are the results of the efforts of many generations of lecturers and staff teaching the major. Many textbooks and lectures have become official learning materials, widely used by many universities, training and research institutions across the country. Many scientific works taught by lecturers in the major have received awards for outstanding scientific and technological works from Hanoi National University, outstanding historical works from the Vietnam Historical Science Association, and many other prestigious awards. Every year, lecturers teaching the major participate in organizing and presenting papers at many domestic and international scientific seminars and conferences. With the motto of combining training and scientific research, students majoring in World History are always given the opportunity to participate in scientific activities, topics, projects and publications with lecturers teaching in the major.

Teaching and research focus:
With the motto of teaching and researching world history associated with Vietnam, in connection with and for the benefit of Vietnam, in recent years, the World History major has constantly innovated and improved the quality of training and scientific research. Many new contents have been introduced into teaching at all three levels: Bachelor, Master and Doctor. Currently, lecturers of the major are focusing on developing three main training and research directions:
- Maritime trade and Asia-Europe relations with the initial result of the establishment of the Asian Trade Research Group - one of 21 strong research groups of Hanoi National University. In addition to a number of key members of the History Department, the Group has gathered a large team of prestigious researchers, scholars and experts on the history of Vietnamese and Asian trade currently working at academic centers across the country. In addition to regular professional exchange activities, the Group has organized many national and international conferences and published many highly appreciated publications. The Group's membership is constantly expanding, most of whom are students and graduates from the major of World History.
- Development models and paths of Asian countries: This training and research direction focuses on analyzing and modeling the historical development paths of Asian countries (Japan, China, India, Korea, Southeast Asian countries, etc.); comparing and explaining the similarities and differences of those models with the historical development path of Vietnam.
- History of science and technology: is a fairly new but promising research direction. The rapid development of science and technology in today's intellectual civilization and especially the recent development of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 requires in-depth research on the historical aspects of science and technology in Vietnamese and world history. In recent years, there have been a number of students, graduate students and postgraduates who have successfully defended their Thesis, Dissertations and Thesis in this new research direction.
In addition to the three main research directions above, the World History major always welcomes and facilitates new research directions and also supports traditional research to serve the training and research needs of students, trainees, and graduate students. With a long tradition and constantly innovative thinking, the World History major of the Faculty of History is a reliable address for those who are passionate about exploring new aspects of national history and world history, developing their expertise, qualifications, and scientific career.

Career Development Prospects
Students who graduate with a major in World History can confidently shape their careers in a variety of environments:
- Education & research: Become a lecturer, researcher, historian at universities, colleges, high schools, research institutes, centers, research agencies, scientific management...
- Media & publishing: Editor, journalist, reporter, historical documentary filmmaker, presenter on history, culture, international politics...
- Culture & Heritage: Museum specialist, heritage manager, cultural event organizer, historical consultant at cultural and tourism organizations, domestic and international tour guide...
- International Relations & Diplomacy: Political analyst, international relations researcher, diplomat, expert working for non-governmental organizations, international organizations...
- Library & Archives: Information specialist, document management, restoration of historical documents at museums, libraries, archives centers...
- Analysis & Consulting: Work in policy consulting organizations, risk analysis, or companies that need experts with deep understanding of historical and cultural context to make strategic decisions.
- Study Abroad & Postgraduate: Graduates majoring in world history are introduced to scholarships and supported with procedures to study abroad and develop expertise at the domestic postgraduate level.

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