Course outline GE1405 22017

GE 1405 Thai Language and CultureCourse outline 2/2017

Assumption University Theodore Maria School of ArtsDepartment of General Education Course Outline 2/2017Course : GE 1405 Thai Language and Culture (For international students)Credit : 3Status : General Education Requirement and/or free elective course for internationalPrerequisite : students (non-Thai students only) NoneLecturer : Dr. Jaruwan PuangmaleeCourse Description : Thai language for basic communication,basic knowledge in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Thaicultural and traditional patterns, ways of life, festivals and localculture in different parts of Thailand.Objectives : By the end of the course student should be able to 1. communicate in basic Thai in daily life; 2. understand Thai culture and tradition; 3. apply the knowledge of Thai language culture and tradition in real-life Thai setting; 4. respect mutually of different culture, languages and religions.

Teaching-Learning Activities &Mark allocation1. Lectures2. Discussions3. Presentations4. WorkshopMark Allocation : 10 % Attendance 10 % Presentation 10 % Workshop 20 % Oral test 20 % Mid-term examination 30 % Final examinationTotal 100 %

Course requirement andevaluationCourse Requirements :A minimum of 80 % class attendance is required.Failure to comply with this rule will result inexclusion from the final examination. (Maximumnumber of absence allowed = 6 periods)Evaluation : =A80 % - 100 % = A-78 % - 79 % = B+73 % - 77 % =B70 % - 72 % = B-68 % - 69 % = C+63 % - 67 % =C60 % - 62 % = C-58 % - 59 % =D50 % - 57 %

ReferencesReferences :Chaixanien, N. trans, (2007). Healthy& Easy Thai Cooking. 2nd ed. Bangkok: Health &Cuisine Publishing.Cornwel-Smith, P. (2005). Very Thai : everyday popular culture. Bangkok : River Books.Diskul, M.C.S. (1986). Art in Thailand : a brief history. 6th ed. Bangkok : Amrin Pr.Ruangkritya, K. (1984). Adventure in Thai food & culture. Bangkok : Sirivatana Printing.Syamananda, R. (1986). A history of Thailand. 5th ed. Bangkok: Thai Watana Panich.Segaller, D. (1995). More Thai ways. 2nd ed. Bangkok : Post Books.Welty, R. (2005). The Thai and I : Thai culture and society. 2nd ed. Bangkok : Asia Books.Wyatt, D. K. (1994). Studies in Thai history. Chiang Mai : Silkworm Books,

Study plan and scheduleWeek 1 Course Introduction Class 1 : Basic Knowledge of Thai Language Class 2 : Basic knowledge of Thai LanguageWeek 2 AThpaoilolagnyg, uTahgaen:kSyeolfu-introducing, Greeting, Class 1 : Class 2 : Thai culture: Fundamental of Thai culture Thai culture: Fundamental of Thai cultureWeek 3 Class 1 : Thai culture: Thai historical background Class 2 : Thai culture: Thai historical backgroundWeek 4 TTrhavaei lliannggiunaTghea: iAlasnkidng for direction - Class 1 : Tclhoatihliannggaunadgec:oGloor for shopping – number, Class 2 : Tsohcaiiectuylture: Buddhist influence in ThaiWeek 5 Thai culture: Buddhist ceremony Class 1 : Thai language: Visit a temple Class 2 : Thai culture: Thai ways of lifeWeek 6 Oral test Class 1 : Review Class 2 :Week 7 Class 1 : Class 2 :Week 8 Class 1: Class 2:

Study plan and scheduleWeek 9 Class 1: Thai culture: Social ceremonies Class 2: Thai language: Telling the time – Daily routineWeek 10 Class 1: Thai culture: Thai family Class 2: Thai language: Family tree and family visitWeek 11 Class 1: Thai culture: Thai cuisine and eating habits Class 2: Thai language: At the restuarantWeek 12 Class 1: Thai culture: Arts in Thailand Class 2: Thai culture: Arts in ThailandWeek 13 Class 1: Thai language: Part of body and go to see a doctor Class 2: Thai language: Recreation – at the beachWeek 14 Class 1: Presentation Class 2: PresentationWeek 15 Class 1: Oral test Class 2: Workshop

Examination schedule----------------MIDTERM EXAMINATION------------------ Date : 9 March 2018 Time : 09:00 – 11:00 hrs. (2 Hours)-------------------FINAL EXAMINATION---------------------- Date : 22 May 2018 Time : 09:00 – 12:00 hrs. (3 Hours)*Check and confirm with the registrar’s noticebefore examination period*

Vision and MissionVISIONAssumption University of Thailand envisions itselfas :•an international community of scholars,•enlivened by Christian inspiration,•engaged in the pursuit of Truth and Knowledge,•serving human society, especially through thecreative use of interdisciplinary approaches andcybertechnology.VISION 2000 FOR ASSUMPTIONUNIVERSITY GRADUATESAssumption University of Thailand envisions itsgraduates as :•healthy and open-minded persons, characterizedby personal integrity, an independent mind, andpositive thinking,•professionally competent, willing to exerciseresponsible leadership for economic progress in ajust society,•able to communicate effectively with people fromother nations and to participate in globalization.

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