Course Outline GE1101 2 2017

GE1101 Thai Civilization 2/2017Course : Assumption University Theodore Maria School of ArtsCredit : Department of General EducationStatus : Course Outline 2/2017Prerequisite : GE1101 Thai Civilization 3Lecturer : General Education Requirement None A. Charamainate RugsajCourse Description: Foundation and evolution of the Thai race from prehistoric, and historicalperiods in the Sukhothai, Ayudhaya, Thonburi, and Rattanakosin periods. Thai culture and societyduring the present period under King Rama IX. The implementation of the Self-sufficiencyEconomy and other royal projects.Course Objectives: The course aims to enable students to 1. understand the history, society, and culture of Thailand. 2. analyze the relationship between past and contemporary societies and events in Thailand . 3. appreciate and value Thai culture and heritage.Teaching - Learning Activities: 1. Lectures 2. Class discussions 3. Class work and assignments 4. Presentations 5. Reading assignments 6. Film showingCourse Components and Mark Allocation: 10% * Attendance 10% * Term paper (group work) 10% * Class presentation(s) (group work) 10% * Related Activities 25% * Midterm Exam 35% * Final Exam 100% TotalAttendance Requirement : At least 80% attendance is required. Maximum number of allowed absents = 6.Evaluation : 80% - 100% = A 78% - 79% = A– 73% - 77% = B+ 70% - 72% = B 68% - 69% = B– 63% - 67% = C+ 60% - 62% = C 58% - 59% = C– 50% - 57% = D below 50% = WP/FTextbook:Syamananda, R. A History of Thailand. 8th ed. Bangkok: Thai Watana Panich, 1995.Reference:Office of the Prime Minister, Royal Thai Government. Thailand into the 2000’s. The National Identity,Office of the Prime Minister, Thailand, 2000. 1

GE1101 Thai Civilization 2/2017Study Plan and Schedule:Week 1 Class I: General Introduction: ThailandWeek 2 - The geographyWeek 3 - The people - Facts about ThailandWeek 4Week 5 Class 2: Prehistoric ThailandWeek 6 - Old Stone AgeWeek 7 - Middle Stone Age - New Stone Age - Metal Age Class 1: Pre-Thai Civilization: Thai Race - Origin and migrations - Nanchao - Other possibilities Class 2: Next Migrations: Mainland Southeast Asia - Davaravati Kingdom - Lannathai Kingdom - Khmer Kingdom Class I: Sukhothai Period - The Founding of Sukhothai: Pra Ruang Dynasty - Culture and traditions - King Ramkamhaeng the Great - Paternalism - Religious interests - Relationship with China: trade and diplomatic relation - Invention of Thai alphabet Class 2: King Lithai and Latter Kings - Buddhism - Religious literature and Buddhist art - Decline of Sukhothai Class 1: Ayudhaya Period - The Founding of Ayudhaya - Adoption of Indian influences: Deva Raja perception, social structure, language, beliefs, etc. - Foreign relations: The first Europeans in Ayudhaya before the year 1569 - Wars and war heroes - Fall of Suphannaphum Dynasty: 1569 - Maha Thammaraja Dynasty - Declaration of independence: 1584 Class 1: King Naresuan the Great - Trade and foreign relations - King Songtam and the system of royal monopoly - King Narai the Great Class 2: Decline of Ayudhaya and Post Ayudhaya Period - Ban Plu Luang Dynasty - The Sack of Ayudhaya - King Tak Sin the Great and Thonburi Period - Social interests Class 1: Rattanakosin Period - The Founding of Bangkok and Chakri Dynasty - Administration - Social condition - Siam under King Rama I Class 2: Early Bangkok Period - King Rama II and King Rama III - Classical and popular literature - Foreign Relations: England, the USA Class 1: Modernization and Westernization - From Prince Mongkut to King Mongkut (Rama IV) 2

GE1101 Thai Civilization 2/2017Week 8 - King Chulalongkorn the Great (Rama V) : Changes and Social Development - King Rama VI Class 2: Democracy in Thailand - Political Revolution - Role of King Rama VII - Adoption of constitutional monarchy with a democratic government Class 1: Kingship and Modern Monarchy - The role of Kings since the political change in 1932 till present Class 2: King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) - General Background Revision: students must prepare questions from home for the midterm review ----------MIDTERM EXAMINATION--------- March 7, 2018 12:00-14:00 hrs. (2 hours)Week 9 Class 1: Royal Duties,Week 10 Royal Development ProjectsWeek 11 - ObjectivesWeek 12 - ApplicationsWeek 13 Class 2: King Vajiralongkorn (Rama X)Week 14 Class 1: Thai CultureWeek 15 - Classical culture and characteristics - Popular culture and characteristics Class 2: Thai Art - Nature and characteristic - Themes, styles, and techniques - Painting - Sculpture Class 1: Thai Art - Painting - Sculpture - Architecture - Literature - Drama Class 2: Buddhism - The founding of Buddhism - Lord Buddha - Buddhist philosophy - Major practices Class 1: Role of Buddhism in Thai Society Class 2: Village lifestyle - Traditions and beliefs - Festivals - Urban lifestyle - Modern lifestyle Class I: Lecture and class presentations Date: _____________________ Class 2: Lecture and Class Presentations Date ______________________ Group 1 Group 2 Class 1: Lecture and Class Presentations Date ______________________ Group 3 Group 4 Class 2: Lecture and Class presentations Class 1: Lecture and Class Presentations Date ______________________ Group 5 3

GE1101 Thai Civilization 2/2017Group 6Class 2:Final Revision (Students must prepare questions from home to be asked. If there are noquestions asked, the review is not possible.) ----------FINAL EXAMINATION----------- May 17, 2018 13:00-16:00 hrs. (3 hours)May 3, 2018: Last day to withdraw with “W”Paper and Class Presentation: Write a term paper on a chosen topic. Also, prepare a classpresentation. Group members might be graded individually, depending on the quality of teamwork andcontribution. Submit a CD of your PowerPoint presentation, with section number, group number,members’ names and ID numbers on the CD’s case, on the presentation day. The CD must be glued tothe back cover of the report paper. The paper is to be submitted on the same day. Do not plagiarize anysources of information. Originality is needed in every piece of work.Approximate length of project presentation: 30 minutes per group. (6-10 persons per group)Date of presentation: TBA 4

GE1101 Thai Civilization 2/2017 VISIONAssumption University of Thailand envisions itself as :• an international community of scholars,• enlivened by Christian inspiration,• engaged in the pursuit of Truth and Knowledge,• serving human society, especially through the creative use of interdisciplinary approaches and cyber- technology. VISION 2000 FOR ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY GRADUATESAssumption University of Thailand envisions its graduates as :• healthy and open-minded persons, characterized by personal integrity, an independent mind, and positive thinking,• professionally competent, willing to exercise responsible leadership for economic progress in a just society,• able to communicate effectively with people from other nations and to participate in globalization. Faculty of Arts Vision & MissionVisionFaculty of Arts, Assumption University of Thailand, envisions itself as :A faculty of high academic standing known for its excellence in language education for business, culture andresearch with:• qualified and dedicated lecturers• capable and determined students• state-of-the-art courses and technologies• international teaching environmentwhich envisions its graduates to be:• professionally competent, able to communicate effectively with people from other nations and to participate in globalization through their facility as bilinguals and their deep knowledge of other cultures,• responsible leaders for economic progress in a just society, both in their exercise of citizenship and in their business activities,• flexible and compassionate persons who clearly live by their personal values, dare to think for themselves, and respond to new situations innovatively.MissionEnabling students:1. To acquire language business skills, Thai and foreign, for reading, writing and communicating2. To learn how to mutually appreciate and share cultural values with people of other nations3. To be professionally competent business men and women capable of responsible business leadership for economic progress and prosperity of the country Faculty of Arts Arts Academic Advising 2/2017All Arts students must meet with their advisors before they pre-register for the 1/2018 semester.Students who fail to come for their academic advising session will only be allowed to register for 1/2018after the semester has begun and their course load will be limited as follows: Non-probation students: only 4 subjects Probation students: only 3 subjectsNames of academic advisors will be posted on the university website (www.au.edu), faculty website(www.arts.au.edu), at CL 11, SR Bldg. and on the Department Board at SM Bldg. Arts students arerequired to check their advisors’ names every semester and meet with them before the pre-registration. 5

GE1101 Thai Civilization 2/2017 General Education Department Faculty of Arts Semester 2/2017GE1101: Thai CivilizationSection: ______________________Instructor: ____________________Group No. ____________________Paper and Presentation Topic: ____________________________Class Presentation Date _________________ Group Members Student I.D. Phone/E-Mail/Line Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9101112 6