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2-17Course : Assumption University Theodore Marie School of ArtsCredit : Department of General EducationStatus : Course Outline 2/2017Prerequisite : GE 2206 Personality Development 3Lecturers : Free Elective None A. Siriporn P. ([email protected]) Dr. Archaree P. ([email protected])Course DescriptionImprovement of one’s self-confidence and self-esteem, think positively towards themselves, how tomake friends, international table manners, dressing up oneself to match one’s personality, keepinghealthy, applying makeup, public speaking, interpersonal relationship skillsCourse Objectives 1. To help improve students’ personality so they become charming, good-looking persons 2. To provide students with knowledge of how to behave themselves and deal with different social situations effectively 3. To provide chances for students to practice some social behaviors which are useful for them in the futureTeaching - Learning Activities: 1. Lectures 2. Class activities: role play, simulation and etc. 3. Presentations 4. Film showingCourse Components and Mark Allocation: 10% * Attendance 40% * Class activities 10% * Presentation 15% * Midterm Exam 25% * Final Exam 100% TotalAttendance Requirement :*At least 80% attendance is required. Maximum number of allowed absents = 6. *Students are required to attend at least Two workshops from the course.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% = F 1

2-17Textbook:Complied handoutsReference:Littauer, F. (2001). Personality Plus. Revised and expanded ed. London: Monarch Book.Plotnik, R. (2006). Introduction to psychology. 7th ed. CA: Wadsworth Publishing Company.Johnson, D. and Tyler, L. (2013). Modern Manners. NY: A Penguin Random House Company.Garcia, N. (2008). The One Hundred. NY: HarperCollins Publishers.Alfano, J. (2009. The New Secret of Style. NY: Time Inc.Study Plan and Schedule:Week 1 Introduction - Definition of personality - The importance of personality in life - What personality type you are: doing personality test and discuss the resultWeek 2 Who Am I? - Understanding of one’s self-image and self-esteem - Building self-image and self-esteem - How to improve one’s self-image and self-esteemWeek 3 Keeping HealthyWeek 4 - How to take care of oneself from head to toe Personality and appearance - Study how to sit, stand, walk and control one’s postureWeek 5 Building first impression & body language - Understand what impression is and how it helps one to become a charming personWeek 6 Good Manners & Table Manners - How to respond or behave in different social settings, how to deal with unexpectedWeek 7 problems when appearing in public, as well as table mannersWeek8 Presentation RevisionWeek 9 ----------MIDTERM EXAMINATION----------- Date: 13/03/2018 (15:00-17:00)Week 10Week 11 *Check and confirm with the registrar’s notice. Getting dress - Understand what kind of dress suits one’s personality and body, and how to dress oneself in different social settings Fashion Trend presentation Make-up - How to put on make-up to make one looks goodWeek 12 How to win friends and others - How to make friends - Establishing relationships - Maintaining relationships 2

2-17Week 13 -\"The art of communication\" - Improving social skills and gaining confidence in our ability to communicate effectivelyWeek 14 preparation for Job Interview - How to prepare the students to interview - How to speak in the public and influence othersWeek15 Fashion Show (final project) ----------FINAL EXAMINATION----------- Date: 28/05/2018 (09:00-12:00) *Check and confirm with the registrar’s notice. Last day to withdraw with “W” (students withdrawing after this date will be given “WF”). 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 and research 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 communicating 3

2-172. 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 4