SPECIALIZED ENGLISH

Course Introduction
General Information
- Course name: Specialized English
- Course ID: 4168060
- No. of credit: 04 (60 periods)
- Prerequisite courses: B1 courses
- Course type: Required
- Time: Semester 1 - AY2425

Lecturer Information
- Full name: VÕ THỊ GIANG
- Phone No.: 0967.708.769
- Email: [email protected]/ [email protected]

Course summary
The course includes reading and listening comprehension exercises at intermediate and
advanced levels, focusing on issues related to international relations, area studies, and
international development. Each lesson is designed with comprehensive sections on
grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, listening, speaking, reading, and writing,
aimed at both providing specialized knowledge and practicing English language skills.
Additionally, students participate in field trips (under the guidance and supervision of the
course instructor) to museums, historical sites, and cultural landmarks within the city of
Da Nang to study and gather information for individual and group assignments.
Course Learning Outcome (CLO)
CLO Content
Analyze English reading comprehension texts at intermediate and advanced
CLO1 levels on topics related to international relations, area studies, and
international development.
Analyze English listening comprehension exercises at the intermediate level
CLO2 on topics related to international relations, area studies, and international
development.
Systematize specialized English vocabulary knowledge in the fields of
CLO3 history, economics, politics, society, law, and business at an intermediate
level.
Present personal opinions (in both written and spoken forms) on topics
CLO4 related to international relations, history, economics, politics, society, law,
and international development.
Develop effective individual and group working skills through well-prepared
CLO5
group presentations/discussions about a specific content.

Evaluation methods
Component Type Details Duration Weig Total CLO
ht Weight
(%) (%)
Component Attendanc Attend all class 15 Weeks 10% 20% 1,
 e sessions (students who
are absent for more
than 20% of the classes
are not allowed to take
the final exam).
In-class Participate actively in 15 Weeks 2,
1
participati class learning activities. 5% 3, 4
on
Exercise Complete all 15 Weeks
LMS3 assignments on the
5%
(Google LMS platform.
Form)
Fieldtrip Answer 2 questions, Week 6-8
report each with a maximum
length of 150 words.
Submit a hard copy of 10%
the essay (see the list
of questions at the end
of the file).
Perosnal 14 Units 14 Weeks
writing 10%
Portfolio
Group Present the group's Week 8-10
Component presentati viewpoint on the given 1,2,
30%
2 on topic related to the 4,5
museum visit. Each
group has a total of 15
minutes for the
presentation and 5
10%
minutes for answering
questions (if any).
Submit both a hard
copy and a digital copy
of the presentation file.
(See the list of topics at
the end of the file)
End of Computer-based EoT
term multiple-choice Examinati 1,
Component
examinati Examination on 50% 50% 2,
3
on Listening & Reading: 80 3, 4
minutes

Course materials
Year of
No
Authors publicati Materials Publisher
.
on
Required material
1 Lưu Quý Khương (ed), Lê 2020 Advanced English for Da Nang
Thị Phương Loan, Nguyễn International Studies Publishing House
 Thị Quỳnh Hoa
References
1 Special News, Special
English

Websites

TT Fields Website Date of access

Tentative schedule
We Pre-class In-class activity
Unit
ek preparation
1 UNIT 1: GENDER EQUITY AND - Complete Google - Warm up: Games,
EQUALITY forms according to groupworks, etc.
2 UNIT 2: WORLD EDUCATION the Units for - Reading: Unit
3 UNIT 3: TOURISM upcoming classes exercises
4 UNIT 4: RACES AND RACISM (LMS3) - Listening: Unit
5 UNIT 5: POVERTY AND exercises
CHARITY - Speaking:
6 UNIT 6: ANIMAL RIGHTS Discussions/Debates,
Students pick one of the provide etc…
questions below for the group - Writing: Students
project personal essays discuss ideas for the
7 UNIT 7: EUROPE AND THE EU written section in
8 MID-TERM PROJECT groups (develop an
Groupwork outline in the form of
Personal essays a mind map)
9 UNIT 8: TRADE
10 UNIT 9: GLOBAL WARMING
AND THE ENVIRONMENT
11 UNIT 10: ASIA PACIFIC
12 UNIT 11: HEALTH AND
MEDICAL CARE
13 UNIT 12: WORLD POLITICS
14 UNIT 13: WORLD CULTURES
15 UNIT 14: LAW

Students’ responsibility
- Proactively organize and carry out self-study sessions.
- Attend all class sessions, presentations, and field trips for mid-term assignments
(students are allowed to be absent for a maximum of 20% of the class time for the
course).
- Read and practice the mandatory and supplementary reference materials
introduced by the instructor.
- Complete all individual and group assignments both in class and weekly on the
LMS.
- Participate in the final exam (be honest and serious; do not cheat, use
unauthorized materials, or search Google or other tools during the exam).
 FIELDTRIP SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE)
1. Time: Week 8 (Sunday)
2. Venue: Da Nang Museum (24 Thach Thang street, Hai Chau Dict., Da Nang)
3. Purpose:
- Create opportunities for students to become familiar with using English outside the
classroom.
- Provide students with specialized knowledge in English related to topics on the
culture and fine arts of the Indochina Peninsula.
- Help students develop teamwork skills, as well as skills in synthesizing, selecting,
and analyzing information to effectively complete essays and group presentations.
4. Requirements:
- Students must gather in front of the museum gate exactly 15 minutes before the
tour starts.
- The minimum duration for the museum visit is 60 minutes.
- Students are responsible for their own transportation and entrance fees.
- The department will contact the museums to inquire about English-speaking
guides.
- Two weeks after the museum visit, students must submit individual essays and
present their group presentations.
5. Personal Essays:
a. Format: Personal essay
b. Skills: Writing
c. Length: 50-100 words/question
d. Grading scale: 10
e. Weight: 50%
f. Submission due: 2 weeks after the trip (Week 10)
6. Presentation:
a. Format: Group project (4-5 students/group)
b. Skills: Speaking
c. Length: 20 minutes
d. Grading scale: 10
e. Weight: 40%
f. Time: Week 10
7. Questions
Groupwork. Each group consists of 3-4 students. Make a presentation about
ONE of the following topics:
a. Study the current marketing plan of Da Nang Museum. Propose TWO marketing
strategies to assist Da Nang Museum to increase attendance.
b. Should museums turn to crowdfunding instead of getting publicly-funded? What are
the major sources of finance for Da Nang Museum? Give solutions to raise funds for
Da Nang Museum.
c. How can we educate the youths about values of museums? How can schools make
museums closer and friendlier to students? Develop a plan for an educational event
of Da Nang Museum in the University of Foreign Language Studies – The University
of Danang to increase students’ attendance to the museum.
d. Why do wars and conflicts still exist in today society? Describe one war/conflict
displayed at Da Nang Museum that impressed you the most. Give reasons.
 e. Should developing countries receive international aids from richer countries to buy
artefacts? Do you think international aids threaten a country’s sovereignty and
independence? Give reasons.
f. Could museums become a cultural tourism motivator? What is the profile of a
cultural tourist? Could cultural tourism become a business opportunity for Da Nang
Museum? Give suggestions.
g. “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” (George
Santayana, 1905). Do you agree with this statement? Why/Why not? Why is studying
history important? How can we make history lessons interesting and interactive for
children/students?
Individual work. WRITE your answers on TWO of the following topics. Your
answer should not exceed the given number of words.
a. What are the three things that impressed you the most on your visit to the Da Nang
Museum? (about 50 WORDS)
b. Do you think museums should be free to enter? Why/Why not? (about 100 WORDS)
c. What are the benefits of a society having lots of museums? (about 100 WORDS)
d. How have artefacts been collected, preserved and displayed in Da Nang Museum?
(about 100 WORDS)