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Chuyên đề trực tuyến 4 Giới thiệu chương trình học Anh văn

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Main ideas / lessons conveyed

The University of Natural Sciences’ Foreign Language Center and Department of Cultural Enrichment welcome new full-time students and explain:

  • The center’s mission and core activities in foreign language training
  • Graduation foreign language proficiency standards and how certificate equivalency works
  • When and how students submit proof of proficiency
  • How students are placed into English classes via an introductory placement test
  • Curriculum structure, prerequisites, and alignment with external certification exams
  • Assessment/grading rules for English modules and final exams
  • Required learning resources (copyrighted textbooks + e-learning account)
  • FAQ-style clarifications about exemptions, prerequisites, documents, and course materials

Methodology / process and rules

1) Center mission & main activities

  • Foreign language training for learners who need it
  • Cultural enrichment activities for students
  • Key activities include:
    • Teaching English to full-time undergraduate university students
    • Providing customized foreign-language training and enrichment programs based on learner needs
    • Coordinating with partner organizations to conduct international certification exams
    • Testing and assessing students’ foreign language proficiency

2) Center locations / contact channels (as described)

  • Office 1: 227 Nguyen Van Cu Street, Cho Quan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City (near the university bus stop)
  • Office 2: National University urban area, Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
  • Contact information (email / Zalo / Facebook) is shown on screen

3) Graduation foreign language proficiency requirements (equivalency framework)

Common output standard

  • B1 level per the national foreign language proficiency framework

Acceptable equivalents (as stated)

  1. VISP certificate level 3/6

    • Equivalent to B1
    • Issued by licensed exam-organizing units under the Ministry of Education and Training

  2. IS certificate with score ≥ 4.5

    • Issued by the British Council or IDP Australia

  3. TO four-skills certificate (ETS)

    • Total split requirement:
      • Listening + Reading: 450 points
      • Speaking + Writing: 181 points

  4. TFEL certificates (ETS) with equivalent scores:

    • IBT: score 45
    • ITP: score 450
    • TF CBT: score 133

Other languages / degrees

  • For other foreign languages or language-related university degrees:
    • Use the conversion formula under the foreign language proficiency regulations of Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM)

Certificate validity rules

  • If the certificate has an expiration date:
    • It must still be valid when submitting the application for proficiency assessment.
  • If the certificate has no expiration date:
    • It is treated as valid for 2 years, counted from issuance date to submission date.

4) When students must submit documents (one submission, specific deadlines)

Students submit their foreign language proficiency certificate once only, at these times:

  • At least 3 working days before the introductory English placement test
    • Purpose: exemption from the placement test and from English modules
  • At least 2 weeks before the start of each semester
    • Purpose: exemption from remaining English courses
  • At least 2 weeks before the start of the 7th semester
    • Purpose: eligible to register for specialized courses
  • Before submitting the graduation application
    • Purpose: considered for graduation eligibility

Required documents for assessment

  • Application form for assessing achievement of the required foreign language level
  • Photocopies of the certificate:
    • Either notarized copies, or originals for verification
  • Original citizen identification card for verification

Verification & consequences

  • The school will send certificates to the issuing authority for verification.
  • If a fake certificate is found:
    • Student will be expelled.
  • If there are multi-level training certificates:
    • They will be revoked/canceled if discovered invalid.

5) English mass program rules: placement, exemptions, curriculum, prerequisites

Placement test & class assignment (for students not meeting requirements)

  • Students who have not met the required English proficiency standards must take the university’s initial English proficiency test.
  • Based on score:
    • Below 5 → Supplementary English class
    • From 5 to under 8 → English Class 1
    • 8 or higher → English Class 2
  • Students who submit a certificate proving they meet requirements:
    • Are exempt from all English courses.

Curriculum structure and prerequisites

  • Each English module:
    • 3 credits
    • 60 class hours
  • Prerequisite rule:
    • Students can only register for a module after passing the previous one
    • Example: must pass English 1 to take English 2, and so on.
  • Program alignment:
    • Designed to match VEP and TH certification exams
    • Completing four English modules (English 1–4) provides knowledge/skills to take those exams.

Prerequisites for registering specialized courses (3 conditions)

Students are eligible if they meet one of the following:

  1. Foreign language proficiency requirement is met (via approved certificates)
  2. Completion of all four English modules (English 1–4)
  3. Score ≥ 5 in the school’s internal English proficiency assessment

6) Assessment and grading rules for English modules

Course grading (general)

  • Continuous assessment: 40%
    • Attendance + in-class activities: 20%
      • If missing more than 3 classes, this portion won’t be recognized
    • Online assignment evaluation: 20%
      • Conducted on the Richmond Learning Platform
  • Final exam: 60%
    • In supplementary English:
      • Assesses reading and writing (two skills)
    • For English modules 1–4:
      • Final exam covers all four skills:
        • Listening: 10%
        • Speaking: 15%
        • Reading: 20%
        • Writing: 15%
      • Students must take all four skill sections to receive a grade

Final course grade & passing

  • Final course grade = continuous assessment grade + final exam grade
  • Passing condition:
    • Overall GPA ≥ 5

7) Learning resources policy

  • Official textbook series:
    • Personal Best (Richment)
    • Includes a copyrighted e-learning account
  • Rules:
    • Students must use original copyrighted textbooks
    • Not allowed: photocopies or used books
  • Where/how to obtain textbooks:
    • Students register to purchase and receive textbooks at the Foreign Language and Cultural Enrichment Center office
    • This happens at the beginning of each semester on both campuses

8) FAQ points (student concerns addressed)

  • Exemption question
    • If students submit a certificate proving they meet learning objectives → exempt from all remaining English courses.
  • Timing question
    • Students may submit certificates anytime during their studies, as long as the certificate is valid at the time of submission.
  • Prerequisite failure question
    • If a student fails English 1 → cannot register for English 2 (prerequisite-based).
  • Old documents / photocopies question
    • Each document/account has its own validity; accounts are required for online assignments.
  • Not buying books / not doing online assignments
    • Online assignments (20% of grade) are crucial; you need the book/account to complete them.
  • Registering late to buy books
    • Textbooks are released in batches; registration must be completed by the deadline.
    • Late registration may prevent access to textbooks → can harm final exam results.
  • Exam preparation courses question
    • The center regularly offers preparation courses for Vstep, TOX, and IS exams (online/offline) at both campus 1 and campus 2, with promotions.

Speakers / sources featured (as stated in the subtitles)

  • University of Natural Sciences (Foreign Language Center and Cultural Enrichment Department)
  • Richmond Learning Platform (used for online assignments)
  • Richment / Personal Best textbook series
  • Ministry of Education and Training (licensing authority for VISP exam units)
  • British Council (IS certificates)
  • IDP Australia (IS certificates)
  • ETS (TO and TFEL certificates)
  • VNU-HCM (Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City) (conversion formula for other languages/degrees)
  • External exam frameworks mentioned:
    • VEP and TH certification exams
  • Exam types mentioned:
    • Vstep, TOX, IS exam preparation courses
  • No specific individual names of speakers are provided in the subtitles.

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