Solutions to Improve the Quality of Professional Internship (Central Area Tour) for Vietnamese Studies (Tourism Specialized) Students, Department of Linguistics and Literature, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education

Abstract

This article utilizes the outcome-based approach and development orientation to explore solutions for improving the quality of internship programs for Vietnamese Studies students majoring in Tourism at the Department of Linguistics and Literature (DLL), Ho Chi Minh City University of Education (HCMUE). The research employs a combination of document synthesis and practical survey methods. The research findings indicate that three factors significantly influence the quality of student internships: (1) organizational planning, (2) supervision and support, and (3) partner organizations. Additionally, the study highlights the unique characteristics of HCMUE and the Department of Linguistics and Literature, which contribute to the distinctiveness of the internship program. The research outcomes can be applied to clarify the PDCA cycle in organizing internships for Vietnamese Studies students, enhance the current quality of organization, and be utilized to improve the training quality at the Faculty of Linguistics and Literature, HCMUE.