I. General introduction
In the context of internationalization of higher education, along with the relationship between Vietnam and Korea becoming a strategic cooperative partnership, opportunities for developing teaching and research on languages and cultures of each country are opening up. In Vietnam, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities under the Vietnam National University, Hanoi has been training Korean language and Korean studies since 1993. In addition to the Faculty of Oriental Studies, which carries out the task of training undergraduate and postgraduate students in the field of study, including Korean studies, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities also establishedSejong Korean Language Center Hanoion the basis ofCenter for Korean Language and Korean Studiesto carry out the tasks of organizing short-term training courses, exams and granting international Korean language certificates (KPL), other courses related to Korean language and culture for Vietnamese people;Sejong Korean Language Center Hanoiis a unit under the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi), established under Decision No. 1816/QD/XHNV-TC dated September 21, 2011, on the basis of developmentCenter for Korean Language and Korean Studiesand the cooperation agreement between the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and Busan University of Foreign Studies. With the combined strength of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities - a training institution with a long tradition and leading in Vietnam in creating and disseminating knowledge in the fields of social sciences and humanities, Busan University of Foreign Studies - one of the most prestigious universities in Korea in the field of Korean language teaching,Sejong Korean Language Center Hanoiis aiming for international standards in the field of Korean language and culture training. The diversity and modernity of training programs, the high level of expertise of Korean lecturers, the professionalism in organization and management with a streamlined organizational structure - these are the advantages thatSejong Korean Language Center Hanoiused to conduct training courses, exams and grant certificates of Korean language and Korean culture that meet Korean national quality standards. At the same time,Sejong Korean Language Center Hanoialso implements study abroad and employment support programs in Korea and Vietnam.
II. Organizational structure
1. Director(
concurrent):
Assoc.Prof.Dr. Pham Gia Lam
- Office staff: BachelorNghiem Huyen Dieu
- Lecturer:At least 3 lecturers/year, sent by Busan University of Foreign Studies.
III. Training program
1. Structure of the training programThrough the cooperation program between the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi) and Busan University of Foreign Studies,
Sejong Korean Language Center HanoiIntroduce to students the Korean language training program according to Korean national standards. The training program includes 6 levels: Elementary
Level I, Elementary II, Intermediate I, Intermediate II, Advanced I and Advanced IIAfter attending all levels of study at the center, students can use Korean fluently and are confident enough to work in organizations and units related to Korea or continue studying at famous universities in Korea.
2. Characteristics of the Korean language training program at the CenterStudents will learn Korean quickly and effectively with the modern curriculum of Busan University of Foreign Studies. Accordingly, Korean courses are all aimed at practical purposes, with special emphasis on communication skills.
- Closely combine theory and practice in class and self-study at home in a systematic and methodical manner; focus on fun and engaging activities in class such as language games, drama, music, watching movies, etc.
- The entire program, curriculum, exam questions, grading and certificates after each level for students at Sejong Korean Language Center Hanoi are all undertaken by Busan University of Foreign Studies.
- The lecturers appointed to teach at the center are Korean language experts from Busan University of Foreign Studies. Along with good Korean language experts, modern learning facilities will create the best environment for practicing Korean.
- After each level, students will receive a Certificate issued by the President of Busan University of Foreign Studies.
- Students who achieve excellent academic results after each level will be awarded a scholarship of 50% of the tuition fee of the next course. If they graduate with excellent results, they will be awarded a scholarship by Busan University of Foreign Studies to continue studying at Busan University of Foreign Studies. With the course graduation certificate, students can work in Korean companies in Vietnam or study abroad at universities in Korea.
3. Training courses
3.1. Korean Concentration
- Target:Korean language training course for studying abroad is for all high school graduates who plan to study abroad in Korea after learning Korean.
- CourseThere are 6 levels, each level lasts 8 weeks (120 hours), 5 sessions per week, 3 hours per session.
- Class:Students can choose from morning, afternoon or evening classes. Morning classes are from 8:00 to 11:00, afternoon classes from 14:00 to 17:00, evening classes from 17:50 to 20:30.
- Tuition:3,500,000 VND
- File:Application for admission (available at the Center)
3.2. Semi-intensive Korean
- Target:Korean communication training course is for all high school graduates who want to learn Korean communication to use in real life in Korea.
- CourseThere are 12 levels, each level lasts 8 weeks (72 hours), 3 sessions per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday), each session is 3 hours.
- Class:Students can choose from morning, afternoon or evening classes. Morning classes are from 8:00 to 10:00, afternoon classes from 14:00 to 16:00, evening classes from 17:50 to 20:30.
- Tuition:2,200,000 VND
- File:Application for admission (available at the Center).
3.3. Korean entrustment
Delegation trainingaccording to the schedule and level of study, meeting the needs of Vietnamese government agencies, high schools, businesses..., in areas such as Korean language and culture. The subjects of study are officers, employees, and students of the above agencies and units. Units and individuals wishing to contact the Center's Office.
- Address: Room 103, Building I, 336 Nguyen Trai Street, Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi
- Phone: (84-4) 35578363; Fax: (84-4) 355783630988960042 (Ms. Dieu - office staff)
- E-mail:koreancenter@ussh.edu.vn
6. Training plan for the 2012 school year
| Semester |
Time |
Note |
| I |
From 14/01/2013 to 23/03/2013 |
Lunar New Year holiday from 02/02 to 16/02/2013 |
| II |
From 01/04/2013 to 01/06/2012 |
Closed from April 28 to May 5, 2013 |
| III |
From 10/06/2013 to 17/08/2013 |
Closed from 01/07 to 13/07/2013 |
