Decision No. 52/2008/QD-BGDDT Issuing the Program for Political Theory Courses at University and College Level for Non-Major Students in Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh Thought

Decision No. 52/2008/QD-BGDDT of the Ministry of Education and Training issuing the Program for Political Theory Courses at University and College Level for Non-Major Students in Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh Thought. The program includes three subjects: Basic Principles of Marxism-Leninism, Ho Chi Minh Thought, and Revolutionary Line of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

Document No.52/2008/QĐ-BGDĐT
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Education and Training
Signed byBành Tiến Long — Thứ trưởng
Updated28/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date18/09/2008
Effective date27/10/2008
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 52/2008/QD-BGDDT of the Ministry of Education and Training issuing the Program for Political Theory Courses at University and College Level for Non-Major Students in Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh Thought. The program includes three subjects: Basic Principles of Marxism-Leninism, Ho Chi Minh Thought, and Revolutionary Line of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

Scope of application

University and college students in non-major programs in Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh Thought from the academic year 2008-2009 onwards.

Key points

  • University and college students in non-major programs in Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh Thought will study three subjects: Basic Principles of Marxism-Leninism (Article 1)
  • Ho Chi Minh Thought (Article 1)
  • Revolutionary Line of the Communist Party of Vietnam (Article 1)
  • This program shall take effect from the date of publication in the Official Gazette and apply to the academic year 2008-2009 and onwards (Article 2)

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Students will be exposed to the basic principles of Marxism-Leninism, Ho Chi Minh Thought, and the revolutionary line of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
  • Negative impact: It may cause inconvenience for students from the academic year before 2008-2009 who need to switch to the new curriculum (Article 2)

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who does this program apply to?

This program applies to university and college students in non-major programs in Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh Thought from the academic year 2008-2009 onwards (Article 2).

What subjects does the program include?

The program includes three subjects: Basic Principles of Marxism-Leninism, Ho Chi Minh Thought, and Revolutionary Line of the Communist Party of Vietnam (Article 1).

When does this program come into effect?

This program takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette and applies to the academic year 2008-2009 and onwards (Article 2).

Will students from the academic year before 2008-2009 be affected?

Yes, students from the academic year before 2008-2009 will follow the Decisions of the Minister of Education and Training (Article 2).

On what basis was this program issued?

This program was issued based on the Education Law, Decree No. 75/2006/NĐ-CP, and the Decisions of the Minister of Education and Training (content of Article 1).

Full text

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 52/2008/QD-BGDDT
Hanoi, September 18, 2008

Pursuant to …;

Issuing the Curriculum for Political Theory Courses at the Bachelor's and Associate Degree Levels for Non-Major Students

 Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh Thought

Issuing the Curriculum for Political Theory Courses at the Bachelor's and Associate Degree Levels for Non-Major Students in Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh Thought

 _________________

THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Pursuant to the Education Law dated June 14, 2005;

Pursuant to the Government Decree No. 75/2006/NĐ-CP dated August 2, 2006 detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Education Law;

Pursuant to the Government Decree No. 178/2007/NĐ-CP dated December 3, 2007 on the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of Ministries and Ministerial-Level Agencies;

Pursuant to the Government Decree No. 32/2008/NĐ-CP dated March 19, 2008 on the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Education and Training;

Pursuant to the minutes of the meeting held on August 11, 2008 of the National Council for Program Review of Political Theory Courses;

Pursuant to the opinion of the Central Propaganda Department at Circular No. 2450-CV/BTGTW dated August 25, 2008;

At the proposal of the Director of the Department of Higher Education,

DECISION:

Article 1. Attached hereto is the curriculum for Political Theory courses at the bachelor's and associate degree levels for non-major students in Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh Thought, including the following subjects:

1. Subject Basic Principles of Marxism-Leninism.

2. Subject Ho Chi Minh Thought.

3. Subject Revolutionary Line of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

Article 2. The Standard Measurement Quality Control Department shall be responsible for organizing and guiding the implementation of the Regulations adopted herein.

This Decision shall apply to non-major students in Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh Thought at the bachelor's and associate degree levels from the academic year 2008-2009 onwards.

For non-major students in Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh Thought at the bachelor's and associate degree levels from the academic year 2007 and earlier, the following Decisions of the Minister of Education and Training shall be applied: Decision No. 45/2002/QD-BGD&ĐT dated October 29, 2002 on issuing the curriculum for the subject Philosophy of Marxism-Leninism; Political Economy of Marxism-Leninism (for economic management and non-economic management majors) at the bachelor's level; Decision No. 34/2003/QD/BGD&ĐT dated July 31, 2003 on issuing the syllabus for the course Scientific Socialism at the bachelor's level; Decision No. 41/2003/QD-BGD&ĐT dated August 27, 2003 on issuing the detailed syllabus for the History of the Communist Party of Vietnam course at the bachelor's level; Decision No. 35/2003/QD/BGD&ĐT dated July 31, 2003 on issuing the detailed syllabus for the Ho Chi Minh Thought course at the bachelor's and associate degree levels; Decision No. 19/2003/QD/BGD&ĐT dated September 26, 2003 on issuing the curriculum for the subject Philosophy of Marxism-Leninism; Political Economy of Marxism-Leninism (for economic management and non-economic management majors) at the associate degree level; Decision No. 45/2003/QD/BGD&ĐT dated September 26, 2003 on issuing the syllabus for the Scientific Socialism course at the associate degree level; Decision No. 47/2003/QD/BGD&ĐT dated October 22, 2003 on issuing the syllabus for the History of the Communist Party of Vietnam course at the associate degree level.

Article 3. The Director of the Office, Heads of the Higher Education Department, Heads of relevant units of the Ministry of Education and Training, Directors of universities and academies, and Principals of colleges and universities are responsible for implementing this Decision./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Bành Tiến Long
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