Program Title : Bachelor of Arts Program in Thai

Degree Offered : Bachelor of Arts (Thai) (B.A. (Thai))

Total Credits Required : 128 count unit

Duration of study : 4 year program

Program Designated Lecturers :

Name-Surname Qualifications
KANRAPEE SOMCHIT *
Karnrawee Elabyad *
CHITTAPA SARAPADNUKE CHAIPUNYA *
CHANIKANT KUKEATI *
SARINYA KHWANTHONG *
KHAJITA SRIPOOM
CHUTHAMAT SRIRASA
NATTHA KHAMCHOO
APIRAK CHAIPANHA
Note : *the Lecturers Responsible for the Program

2.1.1 วิชาเอกบังคับ

Course codes : 22811169
Credit : 3(2-2-5)
Speaking and Presentation Skill Development

Speaking for success; development of content, language, personality, and speaking strategies for various purposes and occasions; presentation skills and the use of media for project or work presentations

Course codes : 22813169
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Characteristics of the Thai Language

Distinctive characteristics of the Thai language in terms of phonetics, syllables, words, word formation, lexical categorization, and types and structures of phrases and sentences

Course codes : 22813269
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Introduction to Linguistics

Fundamental linguistic knowledge; linguistic theories for studying Thai phonological, lexical, semantic, and syntactic systems

Course codes : 22815169
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Fundamentals of Literature for Aesthetic Appreciation

Meaning, forms, genres, elements, and literary aesthetics in Thai literature

Course codes : 22821169
Credit : 3(2-2-5)
Listening and Reading for Summarization

Listening and reading principles for summarization; listening to and reading different types of discourse and presenting the information from the summary through speaking or writing

Course codes : 22821269
Credit : 3(2-2-5)
Reading for Analysis and Interpretation

Meaning and principles of analytical reading and interpretation; analyzing and interpreting texts of various genres

Course codes : 22825169
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Evolution of Thai Literature

The evolution of Thai literature (from Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, Thonburi, and early Rattanakosin eras) in terms of forms, themes, concepts, literary values, and the relationship between literature and societal changes

Course codes : 22825269
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Masterpieces of Thai Literature

Forms, content, concepts, literary techniques, social relevance, and the values of Thai literature and selected literary masterpieces

Course codes : 22826169
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Contemporary Literature

Meaning, genres, characteristics, and elements of contemporary Thai literature (content, concepts, forms, and composition techniques); literature-society relation; the development of modern Thai literature (from the reign of King Rama V to the present); and selected literary works

Course codes : 22831169
Credit : 3(2-2-5)
Writing Skill Development

Writing principles (word choice, sentence construction, and stylistics); summary writing; expository writing; project proposal writing; and academic and research article writing

Course codes : 22833169
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Language in Social and Cultural Contexts

Language variation influenced by social factors; the use of language to reflect culture, thought, and beliefs; the interrelationship between language, society, and culture

Course codes : 22836169
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Literary Criticism

Meaning, value, and development of literary criticism; concepts and theories of criticism; selected literary works and critical analyses

Course codes : 22836269
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Comparative Literature

The evolution and principles of comparative literature; the relation between Thai literature and foreign literature, other artistic fields and disciplines, and intertextuality; selected works in comparative literature

Course codes : 22836369
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Literature of Eastern Thailand

Types, content, concepts, distinctive characteristics, and common features of literature from different locales; selected Eastern Thai literature

Course codes : 22838169
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Folklore, Language, and Thai Literature

Meaning, types, inheritance, roles, and functions of folklore; folklore data collections; theories and methodology for studying Thai language and literature

Course codes : 22839169
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Research Methodology in Linguistics, Literature, and Folklore

Research methodology in language, literature, and folklore; case studies of Thai language research; information search from document and human beings; presentation of research proposals on selected topics of interest

Course codes : 22839269
Credit : 2(1-2-3)
Preparation for Cooperative and Work Integrated Education

Principles, concepts, and processes of cooperative education; fundamental knowledge and techniques for job application and work: communication, planning, analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, cross-cultural communication, teamwork, personality and professional etiquette, emotional and stress management, workplace ethics; application of knowledge about language, literature, and folklore into professional settings

Course codes : 22849169
Credit : 3(1-4-4)
Research in the Thai Language and Literature

Making use of research methodology into creation of works in language, linguistics, literature, or folklore; presentation of research findings in the form of academic articles

2.1.2 วิชาเอกเลือก

Course codes : 22821369
Credit : 3(2-2-5)
Speaking for Effectiveness

Principles and relevant psychological theories for effective speaking; leadership enhancement through speaking; speech preparation; public speaking for various special occasions; principles of speech evaluation

Course codes : 22821469
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Thai for the Tourism Industry

Communication skills and language use related to service provision, tourist facilitation, description and information about tourist attractions

Course codes : 22823169
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Thai for Thinking and Reasoning

Basic knowledge and theories about thinking and reasoning, relationship between language and thought; idea conveyance; development of language skills for rational communication

Course codes : 22823269
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Dynamics of Thai Idioms

Origin, meaning, structure, and meaning conveyance of Thai idioms; Thai idioms dynamics and adaptation in the modern communication context

Course codes : 22823369
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Discourse

Language and text message; cross-discipline interrelations; categories and types of text messages; approaches and principles for analyzing text, manuscript, context, text structure, and text management; linguistic strategies within texts

Course codes : 22825369
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Literature in Thai Textbooks for Secondary Education

Forms, content, concepts, literary and social values of Thai textbooks for secondary level; relation between literature in the textbooks and culture and society; selected literary works in the textbooks

Course codes : 22825469
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Dramatic Literature

Meaning, characteristics, genres, and values of Thai dramatic literature; development of Thai dramatic literature from the beginning to the present; influential factors; study and criticism approaches; selected dramatic literary works

Course codes : 22825569
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
The Niras Poem

Meaning, characteristics, conventions, composition, and the development of Niras literature; interpretation and analysis; value of selected Niras works; Niras poetry composition practice

Course codes : 22826269
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Literature, Society, and Culture

The components and relation of society, culture, and literature; roles and functions of Thai literature in contemporary society; and selected literary works from various periods

Course codes : 22828169
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Toponym and Tourism

Concepts and principles regarding toponyms; meanings, types, and roles of place names in reflecting historical, cultural, and local identities; relation between toponym and tourism; impacts of place name changes on economy, society, and tourism industry

Course codes : 22828269
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Folktale and Thai Way of Life

Characteristics, types, content, concepts, composition strategies and values of folktales; relation of folktales with society and other media; the methodology used to analyze folktales; selected folktales

Course codes : 22831269
Credit : 3(2-2-5)
Media Content Creation

Principles of content creation for media; searching for conceptual ideas; the art of language use; strategies for social media content presentation

Course codes : 22831369
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Thai in Digital Workplace

Principles, forms, language use, and methods for writing Thai documents in various workplace scenarios

Course codes : 22831469
Credit : 3(2-2-5)
Business Thai and Application of Artificial Intelligence

Meaning, concepts, characteristics, and strategies and application of artificial intelligence for using Thai language in different business contexts

Course codes : 22831569
Credit : 3(2-2-5)
Teaching Thai as a Foreign Language

Principles and concepts for teaching Thai as a foreign language; learning activity design; techniques for teaching Thai language skills; teaching materials; assessment; analysis and solution for issues in teaching foreign learners

Course codes : 22833269
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Semantics in the Thai Language

Meaning system; word-level meaning; theories of meaning; word categorization by meaning; components of word meaning; sentence-level meaning; meaning change

Course codes : 22833369
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Pali and Sanskrit in Thai Society Context

Background and main characteristics of Pali and Sanskrit; Pali and Sanskrit loanwords in contemporary society; influence of Pali and Sanskrit on Thai society

Course codes : 22833469
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Pragmatics

Meaning and scope of pragmatics; concepts of pragmatics and other concepts related to pragmatics; study of Thai language through the lens of pragmatics

Course codes : 22835169
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
The Jataka Literature

Characteristics, types, concepts, and relation between Jataka literature and other literary works, society, culture, other media; selected Jataka literary work

Course codes : 22835269
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Dynamism in Sunthorn Phu's Literature

Forms, content, concepts, composition strategies, relation between Sunthorn Phu’s works and society; values of Sunthorn Phu’s works; examination of Sunthorn Phu’s worldview in his works by linking to social change; selected Sunthorn Phu’s works

Course codes : 22836469
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Poetry and Selected Poems

Content, style of composition, values, biography and works of important poets/writers in relation to social and cultural contexts; selected poems

Course codes : 22836569
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Children's Literature

Characteristics, forms, components, roles, importance, background, and development of children's literature; basic child psychology; analysis and evaluation of selected works of children's literature

Course codes : 22836669
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Translated Literature

Components and concepts of translated literature; analysis and interpretation of translated works of different social and cultural contexts

Course codes : 22836769
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Literature and Film

Types, content, concepts, analysis, and interpretation of literature and film adaptations; meaning communication; value creation of Thai literature and film industry

Course codes : 22836869
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Literature, Nature, and the Environment

Roles and relation between nature, environment, and Thai literature; selected Thai literary works related to nature and environment; integration of Thai literature knowledge with concepts of sustainable conservation of nature and environment

Course codes : 22838269
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Folklore, Food, and Beliefs

Characteristics, types, folklore related to food and beliefs of different ethnic groups and regions; roles and dynamics of food and beliefs

Course codes : 22841169
Credit : 3(2-2-5)
Integration of the Thai Language Knowledge for Profession

Integration of Thai language knowledge with professions in society based on students' interests; creation of media for various professions; preparation for careers through simulation

Course codes : 22841269
Credit : 3(2-2-5)
Scriptwriting for the Entertainment Industry

Meaning, roles, and importance of scripts and films; structure of scripts and films; story examination; summary writing; treatment; character and situation creation; relationship between characters, theme and main plot; narration techniques; writing scripts adapted from literature or creating at least a literary plot

Course codes : 22841369
Credit : 3(2-2-5)
Poem Writing and Reading

Principles and values of poetry reading and writing; reading poetry with rhythm and style according to forms of poetry; writing poems of different prosodies

Course codes : 22841469
Credit : 3(2-2-5)
Documentary and Entertainment Literature Writing

Principles, forms, types, and components of documentary and entertainment literature; language use for creating documentary and entertainment literature

Course codes : 22841569
Credit : 3(2-2-5)
Meeting Report and Official Document Writing

Principles and methods of meeting report writing; forms and components of meeting reports and official documents; formal and informal languages; writing practice of meeting reports and official letters

Course codes : 22843169
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Foreign Languages in the Context of Thai Society and Culture

Key characteristics of foreign languages in Thai; vocabulary from foreign languages in Thai language; the relation between foreign words and Thai society and culture; influence of foreign languages on the Thai language

Course codes : 22843269
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Linguistic Phenomena and Issues in Thai Usage

Phenomena in the Thai language in social and cultural contexts; impacts of the phenomena on Thai language usage in daily life; issues related to Thai language usage and their effects on communication and conservation of the Thai language

Course codes : 22843369
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Language and Discourse in Mass Media

Types and forms of mass media; discourse in the media; analysis of language in discourse

Course codes : 22845169
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Historical Literature

Characteristics, forms, content, concepts, values, and the relation between Thai literature and history; selected historical literature

Course codes : 22846169
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Gender and Thai Literature

Knowledge of gender and sexuality in relation to Thai literature; selected sexuality-related literature; integration of Thai literature knowledge with gender and sexuality for understanding the diversity and equality in society

Course codes : 22846269
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Popular Literature

Content, concepts, genres of literature; analysis of prevalent and popular literature; relation between popular literature and society

Course codes : 22846369
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Digital Technology and Literary Work

Forms, content, concepts, and the relation between digital technology and literary works; the use of digital technology for creating and presenting literary works

Course codes : 22846469
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Online Game Literature

Forms, content, concepts, and strategies for presenting content of online game literature; integrating Thai literature knowledge with problem-solving processes through the rules and mechanisms of online games; selected works of online game literature

Course codes : 22848169
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Creative Folklore

Meaning, principles, and theoretical concepts of folklore; creation of folklore as a cultural asset in the context of the creative economy; reproduction and re-creation of folklore to inherit the folklore in new contexts

2.2 การบูรณาการการเรียนรู้กับการทำงาน

Course codes : 22849269
Credit : 6(0-18-9)
Cooperative and Work Integrated Education

At a workplace, working as a full-time temporary employee in a position suitable for the knowledge of language, literature, literary studies, or folklore by connecting theoretical knowledge with the work; creating and presenting a project serving the needs of the organization

3 หมวดวิชาเลือกเสรี

Course codes : 22810169
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Thai for Communication

Relation between language, thought, and reasoning; integration of Thai language skills for effective communication in both daily life and academic contexts

Course codes : 22810269
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Thai for Profession in Contemporary Society

Skills in using the Thai language for professional purposes including listening and note taking, business conversation and interview, filling online job application forms, email correspondence, writing project proposals, and principle-based documents, designing questionnaires, and presenting business projects

Course codes : 22820169
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Language, Cultural, and Social Dimensions through Entertainment Media

Characteristics and genres of entertainment media; analysis and interpretation of language strategies, culture, and society presented in various entertainment media

Course codes : 22820269
Credit : 3(3-0-6)
Song Literature and Its Connection to Life and Society

Characteristics and genres of song literature; analysis, interpretation of language and literary art in different genre of song related to culture and society; selected songs