40TH Anniversary CULI Book

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FOREWORD On the auspicious occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Chulalongkorn University Language Institute (CULI), I would like to applaud my colleagues and staff for their great efforts and contributions to the success of CULI in fostering Chulalongkorn University students and other members of the community to be effective users of English. Looking ahead, due to technological developments and innovations, English as a living language also keeps changing subtly and perceptibly depending on the context of use which poses new challenges for CULI. In spite of such challenges, I am confident that CULI will be able to face them with ingenuity and unrelenting ambition to achieve excellence as a pedagogical institute dedicated to language services and education. It is with great satisfaction and pride that I wish CULI a brighter future in the next decade. Assistant Professor Kulaporn Hiranburana, Ph.D. CULI Director (2014-2017)



CONTENTSFOREWORDPart One: Congratulatory Messages 1 2 Chairperson of the Chulalongkorn University Council 3 President of Chulalongkorn University 4 5 CULI’s Former Directors 6 7 Professor Emeritus Toemsakdi Krishnamra 8 10 Professor Emeritus Dr. Khun Kanda Thammongkol 11 12 Associate Professor Malinee Chandavimol 15 Associate Professor Chaniga Silpa-Anan 16 21 Professor Emeritus Dr. Kanchana Prapphal 25 32 Professor Emeritus Dr. Achara Wongsothorn 37 41 Associate Professor Dr. Boonsiri Anantasate 42 54 Assistant Professor Saowapa Chayaburakul 59Part Two: CULI Administration and Planning 83 Academic Affairs International Affairs Academic Services Research CULI Organization Chart Faculty Members Support Staff Part Three: Personal Perspectives on CULI’s 40th Anniversary Part Four: CULI Staff Portraits

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Part One:CongratulatoryMessages

2 CULI’s 40th Anniversary Congratulatory Message from the Chaiperson of the Chulalongkorn University Council On the auspicious occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Chulalongkorn University Language Institute (CULI), I would like to commend and congratulate CULI for its academic endeavours and achievements as one of the leading language institutes of the country and for its untiring efforts in improving the English language proficiency of Chulalongkorn University students. As part of the University’s commitments towards Thailand’s Education 4.0, CULI has risen to the challenge of not only enhancing CU students’ English abilities but also developing their skills so that they can function effectively as educated members of the community at both the local and international levels in the ever-changing environment facing us all. The years ahead is a real challenge to the University and, likewise, to CULI. Nevertheless, I do believe in the competency of CULI staff and their wills in providing the timely best for our students and also leading the course of English language institutes of the country. Again, congratulations and best wishes for continued success in coping with this challenge and leading to greater academic achievements in the years to come. Professor Emeritus Khunying Suchada Kiranandana, Ph.D.

Congratulatory Message from the President CULI’s 40th Anniversary 3of Chulalongkorn UniversityThe Chulalongkorn University Language Institute (CULI) wasfounded in 1977 to serve our students in instruction in the Englishlanguage, at basic, advanced, and professional levels, as well asproviding other services including translation, Master’s and PhDprograms. This conforms to one of the CU strategies for 2017-2020,i.e. to develop graduates that have academic ability, latestskills, public consciousness, and leadership qualities to make adifference in society. In addition, the institute also organizesnational seminars annually in addition to international conferencesevery four years. Furthermore, CULI transfers knowledge to thepublic via various activities, such as the English program called“English in Style”, which is broadcast via CU Radio (FM 101.5MHz), and “English Today”, which is a newspaper column ofKomchadluek.Over the past 40 years, I have been delighted that CULI hasadapted to the needs of the future. It is clear to me that Englishproficiency is a necessary skill for our students to continue theirlives after graduation. CULI has also played an important role insupporting the accomplishment of other CU strategies of socialoutreach and global engagement both locally in Thailand as wellas globally.I would like to thank the executive team, faculty staff, and supportstaff of CULI for their continual support. I hope that CULI willcontinue in its role to develop the English language skills of ourundergraduates and postgraduates and provide all of their otherservices for the next 100 years. Professor Bundhit Eua-arporn, Ph.D.

4 CULI’s 40th Anniversary Congratulatory Messages from CULI’s Former Directors on CULI’s 40th Anniversary November 7, 2017 I am very pleased to offer my heartiest congratulations to CULI on its 40th anniversary for pioneering work teaching English at the tertiary level. Many educational institutions have seen the results of your efforts and many others strive to emulate your fine example. Of course language is not as static as many people tend to believe. We are dealing with a living language which transforms over time. The fact is that English is now the most frequently used language in the world as either a first but mostly as a second. Strange as it may seem, English is now used by more people for whom it is not a first language. There are in fact many varieties of English used in the world. For example, in Southeast Asia, English is prescribed as the language of international treaties. Thus, we have to learn also the other forms of English as well, e.g. Indian English as used in India. So these challenges of meeting the needs of an international language face CULI at present. I am very pleased and proud that CULI is facing them squarely. I most sincerely wish everyone at CULI luck and success for the next forty years and beyond. Professor Emeritus Toemsakdi Krishnamra (1978-1982)

Congratulatory Messages from CULI’s Former CULI’s 40th Anniversary 5Directors on CULI’s 40th AnniversaryNovember 7, 2017I would like to congratulate the Chulalongkorn UniversityLanguage Institute on its achievements in ELT development overthe past four decades and wish it even greater success in meetingthe challenges it faces ahead. Professor Emeritus Khun Kanda Thammongkol, Ph.D. (1984-1988)

6 CULI’s 40th Anniversary Congratulatory Messages from CULI’s Former Directors on CULI’s 40th Anniversary November 7, 2017 As one of the founders of CULI, I have always taken pride in observing its continued growth and admired the innovative projects it has successfully implemented. As CULI celebrates its 4th decade on November 7, 2017, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all staff and students whose dedication and determination have made our CULI highly renowned both within the country and abroad, through its expanding networks and affiliations. This has helped enhance Chulalongkorn’s national competitiveness and global connectivity. In its next decade, I hope to see our instructors well-prepared to cope with the ever-evolving modern language teaching technology to meet the new challenges of the globalized world. This will ensure that our students will be versatile and obtain English language skills that will be useful for their daily lives and future careers. Lastly, I would like to wish all CULI staff and students great success in making our institution a reliable resource where teach- ers as well as other institutions can seek advice and further knowledge in the field of English language teaching. Associate Professor Malinee Chandavimol (1988-1992)

CULI Passing from the Fourth Decade and CULI’s 40th Anniversary 7Moving on to the FifthFounded in 1977, CULI has had a long and interesting historyand is an important institute providing teaching services to allChulalongkorn University undergraduates (except the Faculty ofArts). Its mission is to develop teaching materials of differentcontent for different proficiency levels depending on the subjectmatter of each faculty.CULI has also provided English teaching services to many otherinstitutes, schools and people outside the university. These includeteaching courses, writing CU-TEP tests, organizing conferencesand seminars, publishing journals and providing consultancyservices regarding English teaching in addition to editing andtranslation services.I was first appointed Secretary to the English Language Projectin 1975 and then became first secretary at CULI from 1978-1982and finally Director from 1992-1996. I feel very proud of mycontribution to and participation in CULI since the very beginningand I feel satisfaction at seeing it become an internationallyrecognized institute.With Thailand’s 4.0 government policy, the need to communicatein English with the rest of the world is essential for futureeconomic growth. CULI’s objective is to develop and improveundergraduates’ and postgraduates’ proficiency in English, as theywill be the leaders of Thailand’s future generation.It is my pleasure that CULI has played such a big part indeveloping English proficiency for the student population inChulalongkorn University and the community beyond. I hopethat CULI will be successful in its mission to support Thailand 4.0for a brighter future for Thailand. Associate Professor Chaniga Silpa-Anan (1992-1996)

8 CULI’s 40th Anniversary Celebrating the End of the Fourth Decade of the Chulalongkorn University Language Institute (CULI) It is a great pleasure to have been asked to write a congratulatory message on the 40th anniversary of CULI. Over the past forty years, CULI has accomplished many activities in teaching English to Chulalongkorn University students and to personnel in various sectors of the country. I would like to highlight some of these achievements. Regarding English teaching, many courses in General English, English for Academic Purposes and English for Specific Purposes have been offered to thousands of Chulalongkorn University students, both undergraduate and graduate. The CULI English Club was set up to encourage students to do extra-curricular activities using English and many students have illustrated their outstanding performance in debate competitions. In addition, CULI’s Self-Access Learning Center was also developed to give students more opportunity to use English outside the classroom. As for academic services, CULI provides a variety of English training courses for both private and government sectors. Another distinguished activity of CULI is its national seminars and inter- national conferences. In addition, the first journal in EFL in Thailand, PASAA, has published many academic and research papers in EFL and related fields to share ideas and research findings with colleagues in English education.

CULI’s 40th Anniversary 9In terms of collaborations, CULI has joined the Faculty of Artsand the Faculty of Education of Chulalongkorn University tooffer M.A. and Ph.D. programs in English as an InternationalLanguage (EIL). These interdisciplinary programs are conductedunder the Graduate School and have produced manyqualified English language professionals to serve the countryin various sectors. Moreover, due to the expertise of CULIfaculty, the Academic Testing Center of the University requestsstandardized English testing papers from CULI each year.These achievements have been possible because of the effortand dedication of CULI teaching staff. I congratulate CULI onits success and expect a continued prosperous and successfulfuture. Professor Emeritus Kanchana Prapphal, Ph.D. (1996-2000)

10 CULI’s 40th Anniversary Celebrating the End of the Fourth Decade of the Chulalongkorn University Language Institute (CULI) March 26, 2017 marks the Centennial Celebration of Chulalongkorn University and the 40th anniversary of the Chulalongkorn University Language Institute, which was founded on 7th November 1977. Established in the cradle of Thailand’s oldest, most revered university with the mission to be the Pillar of the Kingdom while adhering to the principle of “knowledge and morality” in teaching, research, service, and culture, CULI has served as the center of English language education, language learning research, English language services, and culture on both national and international levels. CULI is dedicated to the development of the university’s students’ language skills as well as promoting English beyond the university for public officials, teachers, and the general public with an interest in improving their English. Combining the human and material resources to accomplish the goals and fulfil its role as a center of excellence in English language education, research and evaluation, materials development, and translation, CULI has done magnificently well for Chulalongkorn University, the nation, and the international English education community. I am very proud to be a member of CULI as well as having served as the seventh director of the Institute. In celebrating the fortieth anniversary of CULI, I would like to express my sincerest wish for CULI’s fulfillment of its vision and the continued success of its mission. Professor Emeritus Achara Wongsothorn, Ph.D. (2000-2003)

A congratulatory note as CULI has completed CULI’s 40th Anniversary 11its fourth decade as the language service ofChulalongkorn UniversityAs a former staff member and former director of CULI, seeingthis institute entering into its forty-first year has invoked in mefeelings of great pride, joy and faith in its potential to make furtherpositive contributions to the field of language education inThailand. All through the years, we have celebrated successesand learned from our failures. With knowledge and learningexperience accruing over time, I believe that CULI will continueto take important steps to develop the English communicationproficiency of our students. The task at hand, to me, requires notonly determination but also creativity on CULI’s part due to thepressing and considerable demands placed on new graduates bythe highly competitive job market as well as the rapid advancesin technology, the unprecedented changes in the way business isconducted and the increasing interconnected global economy. Toaddress these challenges, more practitioner research needs to beconducted into alternative teaching and learning practices thatincreasingly engage our students, gradually empowering them tobecome more responsible and autonomous learners. May theCULI team be bursting with boundless energy, enthusiasm, andoptimism so that it may thrive confidently in the coming decades. With best wishes, Associate Professor Boonsiri Anantasate, Ph.D. (2003-2007)

12 CULI’s 40th Anniversary Celebrating the End of the Fourth Decade of the Chulalongkorn University Language Institute (CULI) Over the past four decades, the Chulalongkorn University Language Institute (CULI) has made considerable contributions to language teaching in Thailand. The main purposes for CULI’s establishment were twofold. The first was to take on the role of being an English language center for the country, advancing language education development through various means: teacher training, organizing seminars, conducting research, disseminating and publishing information as regards new trends in language teaching and pedagogy as well as providing academic services for language development for the public. The second purpose was to provide different levels of language courses to Chulalongkorn University’s various faculties. CULI has to date notably fulfilled all of its missions, being well trusted for its quality in terms of efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery, collaborative skills, unrelenting effort in accomplishing the tasks undertaken, and expertise in language teaching and assessment. It should also be noted that what CULI represents today has been the result of a combined effort and perseverance of all staff since its foundation. Their hard work, dedication and commitment to achieving CULI’s goals should be highly valued and appreciated. Thus, while we are celebrating the 40th anniversary of CULI, we are actually celebrating and saluting the effort, hard work, cooperation and devotion of our past and present colleagues. I would like, therefore, to thank them for their wonderful contributions and congratulate them on their accomplishments.

CULI’s 40th Anniversary 13Yet, in the face of such a dynamic world, CULI needs to keepabreast of the rapid changes and multi-dimensional reforms atthe national, regional and global levels. Although CULI’s pastglory should be remembered and admired, the institution mustbe well-equipped and prepared to move forward into the futurewith confidence to meet rising expectations, new demands andnew challenges, to keep its goodwill and to stay ahead in thefast-moving and competitive world.With CULI heading into its fifth decade, I would like to take thisopportunity to wish CULI and all its staff prosperity and successin all their undertakings and endeavours. With all its strength andcapacity, I am certain that CULI will gracefully proceed into thenext decade and will not only remain an ever-growing educationalorganization but also maintain its role as a flagship institute inlanguage education for the years ahead. On a final note, the 40thanniversary of the foundation of CULI, in conjunction with the100th anniversary of Chulalongkorn University, should mark afurther phase of development which can be looked at with pride,admiration and satisfaction by all concerned for years to come. Assistant Professor Saowapa Chayaburakul (2007-2013)



Part Two: CULI

16 CULI’s 40th Anniversary Administration and Planning CULI’s Administration and Planning Department is responsible for matters relating to daily administration of CULI. The department is organized into 2 divisions: 1) General Administration Division, and 2) Planning, Finance and Procurement Division. These two divisions cover 11 units. 1. General Administration Division Correspondence Unit This unit is responsible for processing documents and written correspon- dence of the Director and Deputy Directors in accordance with the ‘Less Paper’ program, which aims to reduce the amount of paper used at the university. The unit maintains and updates electronic and manual filing systems, and has developed a program for tracking document photocopy- ing. It also serves as the secretarial team to the CULI Executive Board. Personnel Unit The main responsibility of the Personnel Unit is to maintain personnel records and files of CULI staff. It handles pre-employment processing and tracking, prepares contracts for new and current staff, and processes promotions and bonus procedures in accordance with the Management’s supervision. It also arranges group insurance for CULI staff. A Special Talk by Professor Emeritus Khun Kanda Thammongkol, Ph.D. (January 27, 2017)

Public Relations Unit CULI’s 40th Anniversary 17 The main responsibilities of the Public Relations Unit are to develop and implement both external and internal public relations communications. For external communications, the unit works with other faculties’ public relations units to implement communication plans. This unit also assists management in promoting CULI events and taking care of its electronic media. Building, Grounds and Vehicles Unit The Building, Grounds, and Vehicles Unit is responsible for maintaining physical facilities such as the air conditioning, electricity, plumbing, structural systems of the building, maintaining vehicles, and transporting instructors and staff as needed. It conforms to all safety regulations and energy saving procedures and practices adopted by the university. To support CULI operations, it maintains teaching facilities as well as the systems for booking rooms and repairing equipment. Information Technology Unit The Information Technology Unit is responsible for providing comput- er-related services for Chulalongkorn University students, CULI facultyCULI Staff Annual Seminar (2017) in Bangkok and Loei Province (January 13 and 15-18, 2017)

18 CULI’s 40th Anniversary and administrative staff. It also keeps up to date on new technologies and oversees the purchase of hardware and software to support teaching as well as the administration of the institute. Moreover, it organizes training and workshops to equip CULI staff with the IT knowledge and skills necessary for their work. It produces and develops multimedia instructional materials and tools, maintains the CULI website, and provides equipment and services relating to audio-visual equipment, computer equipment, recording studios, multimedia rooms, and language laboratories. 2. Planning, Finance and Procurement Division Planning Unit The Planning Unit works in accordance with CULI planning and budget policies. It is responsible for budget preparation, financial and resource planning, and annual reports. The unit records budget entries for both the institute’s current and permanent operating budgets. It also provides periodic status reports on budget expenditures. CULI’s 39th Anniversary Retirement Ceremony (September 27, 2016) Coral Planting in Sattahip, Chonburi (September 24, 2016)

CULI’s 40th Anniversary 19Quality Assurance Inspection (September 22, 2016) Quality Assurance Unit The Quality Assurance Unit is responsible for coordinating quality assurance functions with the university and ensuring that the institutes’ quality assurance policies are in line with those of the university. Under the supervision of a university Quality Management Representative (QMR), it is also in charge of the Quality Assurance annual report and the risk management report. Finance Unit The Finance Unit is a central administrative unit which provides financial services to CULI. This unit manages approved budgets and maintains an orderly filing system of all financial documents. It assists in preparing and making payment for all CULI activities including research projects, seminars, and academic affairs and services. Accounting Unit The Accounting Unit prepares data for monthly cash flow purposes, balance sheets, and quarterly and annual financial reports. It also makes Common Data Set (CDS), provides accounting data and coordinates with other related organizations both inside and outside the institute. Moreover, it provides consultation to the Executive Board and related sections regarding accounting data.

20 CULI’s 40th Anniversary To Experience an Experience Project Merit Making and Candle Offering for Buddhist Lent (July 14, 2016) Merit Making on Songkran (April 8, 2016) Procurement Unit The Procurement Unit is responsible for the institute’s purchasing activities in order to ensure that CULI obtains the highest quality goods and services at the best overall value. Duties include purchasing merchandise based on department needs, inspecting merchandise, authorizing payments and the maintenance of merchandise purchased to ensure that it remains in good condition. Distribution Unit The Distribution Unit is in charge of stocking and selling in-house textbooks and reporting sales volumes to the Administration and Planning Department. The unit has created and developed a receipt issuing system in order to carry out its duties more efficiently. In addition, it is responsible for the distribution of the CULI publications: PASAA and PASAA PARITAT.

Academic Affairs CULI’s 40th Anniversary 21 The Academic Affairs Department is tasked with offering a wide array of undergraduate and graduate English courses designed to hone students’ communicative English skills relevant to their fields of study in both Thai and international programs. The department also operates the well-equipped CULI Self-Access Learning Center (SALC) and the English Club, both of which are dedicated to providing a diverse range of extra- curricular activities that promote autonomous learning and empower students to further improve their English proficiency in tune with the concept of lifelong learning. English Language Syllabus CULI offers over 100 English courses to undergraduate students from 18 faculties and one school as well as an assortment of courses for seven international programs and graduate schools, all designed to address the specific needs of each group of students. The courses can be grouped into six categories: Experiential English (Exp Eng), English for Academic Purposes (EAP), English for Occupational Purposes (EOP), Advanced English (AE), Elective English (EE), and Graduate English (GE). At CULI, aside from certain courses managed by the Academic Affairs Department, instruction is mainly organized within three teaching divisions as follows: 1. Division of English for Social Sciences and Humanities 2. Division of English for Business 3. Division of English for Science and Technology Each division is also responsible for selecting and developing learning materials for specific purposes of each faculty. In addition to the aforementioned English courses, the Chulalongkorn University Language Institute, in collaboration with the Faculty of Arts

22 CULI’s 40th Anniversary and the Faculty of Education has also offered an M.A./Ph.D. program in English as an International Language (EIL) since 2002. This interdisciplinary program encompasses three disciplines: English Linguistics, English Language Instruction, and Assessment and Evaluation, the last of which is mainly entrusted to the Institute. Experiential English Formerly known as Foundation English, Experiential English is a general introductory course for most first-year students. Comprising Experiential English I and II, both courses are formulated to prepare students for more advanced English courses in the faculties with the focus on developing students’ transferable skills including oral and written communication, problem-solving and teamwork among others that can be used in different employment settings in the future. Over the years, Experiential English courses have been updated to reflect the evolving trends and challenges in the teaching of English as a second language as well as students’ requirements and expectations. Apart from careful selection and development of pedagogical resources, advanced educational technology has been adopted to support teaching to maximize learning outcomes and deliver enjoyable and challenging experiences for students. As part of efforts to implement the flip classroom methodology to enhance active learning and student engagement, the Academic Affairs Department is committed to encouraging the integration of world-class learning management systems (LMS) as well as developing various homegrown online learning materials. Chief among them is Essential Grammar for Writing and Speaking, featuring a series of short animated grammar videos that enable students to learn English in a fun and engaging way. Also, the CULI Diagnostic Test is designed to help students identify problems they have with English. Consisting of 13 tests, each with 50 multiple choice questions, the test encompasses grammar, listening, reading, and vocabulary skills. The Academic Affairs Department also features an in-house book division dedicated to facilitating and providing support for CULI teachers looking to publish their books on a wide range of topics related to English language instruction. CULI Self-Access Learning Center (SALC) As one of the earliest self-access centers in Thailand, established in 1990, the CULI Self-Access Learning Center (SALC) provides opportunities for students to continue improving their English language skills with full control over their own learning journey.

Over the past 27 years since its founding, the SALC has committed itself CULI’s 40th Anniversary 23to streamlining services, providing a broad spectrum of learning materialsand activities for self-directed learning to develop skills in listening, speaking,reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation in a relaxedand motivating atmosphere conducive to learning. Examples include:• over 8,000 books, magazines, novels, comics, etc.• world-class language learning software such as English Discoveries and English 20 Interactive• national Geographic Footprint Reading Library and DVD• a large selection of DVD movies/music• a number of board games to promote interest in English• specific learning activities e.g. Conversation Hour, Let’s Chat, Writing Clinic, Pronunciation Clinic and moreThe expansion of resources available in the SALC has resulted in anexponential increase in SALC attendance by students as well as visitorsfrom numerous educational institutions across the nation each year. Thisattests to the success of the SALC in achieving its mission to enablestudents to further improve their English skills at their own pace.The CULI Self-Access Learning Center pledges our commitment todeveloping services in response to the rapidly-changing world of technologyto equip students with excellent English language competency, empoweringthem to compete in the international arena from within ChulalongkornUniversity as it enters its second century as the preeminent institution ofhigher learning in Thailand.The CULI English ClubOperated by the Extra-curricular Activity Unit of CULI, the CULI EnglishClub is designed to provide language-rich environments for students touse English purposefully outside the classroom. A team of dedicatedinstructors from the Extra-curricular Activity Unit are tasked with organizinga wide array of activities to engage students in the use of English and achance to interact in English with their peers from different faculties. Theactivities also introduce students to new ideas or concepts to broaden theirhorizons while enhancing their English skills and fluency. Major activitiescarried out by the CULI English Club include:The English CampOrganized annually, the CULI English Camp offers a vibrant and excitingexperience where participating students can refine their English skills whileimmersed in English-speaking environments through fun-filled activitiesand games for three days with free board and lodging off campus.

24 CULI’s 40th Anniversary The CU Gavel Club The CU Gavel Club is an affiliate of Toastmasters International, the leading non-profit organization helping members develop public speaking and leadership skills. The club is resolved to assist students to gain the confidence and ability to speak in public. Run by the students under close supervision of CULI instructors, a regular meeting is held once a week on Saturday mornings attended by both student members and guest speakers. Each student takes a different speaking role each week while the members help each other improve their public speaking skills in a very supportive environment, making learning both fun and rewarding. English for Thai Tourism This program allows students to explore various aspects of Thai culture throughout the semester. It caps off with an excursion to historical sites in and around Bangkok to learn English and take pride in Thai history. TED Talk and Critical Discussion Students are provided with opportunities to practice English listening and speaking skills as well as share ideas with others by listening to explorations of thought-provoking questions. They are at the same time actively engaged in observing and learning effective presentation techniques from professional presenters. Other challenging activities include Funnetics, The Melodies of English: Learn English through Music, Career Talk, Win, Lose, or Draw!, Reading Workshops, Presentation Workshop, English in the Online World, In the News, Love Guru, and much more.

International Affairs CULI’s 40th Anniversary 25 The Department of International Affairs oversees tasks related to national and international collaboration and conferences, foreign staff and international public relations. The Department is divided into 3 units: the International Coordination Unit, the SEAMEO RELC Coordination Unit and the Seminar Organizing Unit. The Department of International Affairs is in charge of the following: • CULI National and International Conferences • International Academic Cooperation • Assistance from International Organizations • International Staff CULI National and International Conferences CULI organizes both national seminars and international conferences. These conferences serve as forums for an exchange of views among ELT professionals. They are attended by local English teachers from primary schools to universities, foreign and Thai ELT experts and people in other fields who are involved in English language teaching or in the use of the English language. Proceedings of the international conferences are published with selected papers after the event. In the past, CULI organized

26 CULI’s 40th Anniversary national seminars annually and international conferences every four years. However, following changes in 2012, CULI no longer organizes the annual national seminars, and international conferences are now held every two years. As CULI signed an MOU with the Language Institute of Thammasat University (LITU) in 2013, CULI and LITU have an agreement to co-organize international conferences every two years. On special occasions, CULI also organizes international conferences. For example, an international conference on “ESP Needs, Pedagogy and Assessment” was conducted in October, 2015 in celebration of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s 60th Birthday. Past national seminars and international conferences are listed below: National Seminars 2007 “Diversity in the EFL Classroom” 2008 “Innovations and Implementations in English Language Teaching” “Empowering Teachers of English as an International 2009 Language” “Balancing Globalization and Localization in ELT” 2012

International Conferences CULI’s 40th Anniversary 27 2006 “Facing EFL Challenges” 2010 “Pathways in EIL: Explorations and Innovations in Teaching and Research” 2013 “Revolutionizing English Language Teaching for the ASEAN Integration” 2014 1st CULI-LITU International Conference 2014: “Colorful ELT for ASEAN Integration: Symposium, Workshops and Presentations” 2015 “ESP Needs, Pedagogy and Assessment” In Celebration of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s 60th Birthday Anniversary 2016 2nd LITU-CULI International Conference 2016: “ELT Unlimited”International Academic CooperationThe Chulalongkorn University Language Institute has academic links withinternational educational institutions to promote mutual cooperation forexchanges of faculty staff and scholarly publications as well as collaborationon research, teacher training, testing and evaluation, seminar organizationand participation in conferences and academic meetings.Some of the international academic partnerships and partner programsinclude the following:

28 CULI’s 40th Anniversary SINGAPORE SEAMEO RELC CULI has a Memorandum of Understanding with SEAMEO Regional Language Centre (RELC) in Singapore for close cooperation and collaboration in the areas of language teaching, seminar and workshop organization, dissemination of academic information and publications and exchange of expertise. CULI acts as a coordination unit between the SEAMEO Regional Language Centre (RELC) in Singapore and Thai ELT professionals. The Director of CULI serves as the Governing Board Member of RELC for Thailand. Programs and activities carried out in past years include the following: 1. Meetings of the National RELC Coordinating Committee 2. Selection of candidates for RELC scholarships 3. Annual orientation for RELC scholarship recipients 4. Annual Post-RELC seminars on the following topics: • 2008 “Language Teaching in a Multilingual World: Challenges and Opportunities” • 2009 “The Impact of Technology on Language Learning and Teaching: What, How and Why” • 2010 “Language Education: An Essential for a Global Economy” • 2011 “Teaching Language to Learners of Different Age Groups” • 2012 “Multiliteracies in Language Education” • 2013 “Assessment in Language Education” • 2014 “Critical Competencies for the 21st Century Language Classroom” • 2015 “Transcending Boundaries in Language Learning: Language Arts and ELT across the Curriculum” • 2016 “Teaching Literacies – Emerging Pathways and Possibilities in Language Education” • 2017 “Dimensions of Language Education: Policy, Perspectives, Practice” AUSTRALIA Macquarie University, Sydney CULI and the Macquarie University Department of Linguistics and National Centre for English Teaching and Research (NCELTR) have agreed

CULI’s 40th Anniversary 29to specific areas of cooperation, namely faculty exchanges, joint researchprojects, exchange of academic publications.Currently, CULI is actively seeking to further international academic linkswith other leading institutions, and is now in the process of signing anMOU with Southampton University in the U.K.THE UNITED STATESThe Lower Mekong Initiative (LMI): Professional CommunicationSkills for LeadersThe Lower Mekong Initiative (LMI) is a multinational effort to fosterintegrated sub-regional cooperation and capacity building among Cambodia,Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.The project is a collaboration between the United States Embassy, theOffice of the Higher Education Commission of Thailand (OHEC), and theChulalongkorn University Language Institute (CULI).The initiative’s objectives are to provide training to enable governmentofficials from the Lower Mekong member countries to develop Englishlanguage skills they need for effective professional communication byorganizing face-to-face and online courses. Since 2011, the LMI courses

30 CULI’s 40th Anniversary and seminars have successfully promoted capacity building among government officials, researchers, and technical experts in the five Lower Mekong countries. Assistance from International Organizations As an institute dedicated to English Language Teaching, CULI cannot remain insular. CULI has always been aware of the need to be a truly international institute, operating in the global sphere. This has helped CULI a great deal in striving towards its goal which is the achievement of excellence in the field of English language teaching. WestEd, a non-profit organization in San Francisco, California, provided grants to four faculty members to attend a Summer Seminar in July 2007 on WestEd’s Quality Teaching for English Learners (QTEL). The seminar was a professional development program which offered theoretical and practical strategies for effectively teaching academic language, conceptual understanding, and skills that were critical to ensuring that English language learners are fully prepared to benefit from quality education. From 2008 onwards, two CULI instructors have regularly attended the Summer Seminar for which WestEd waives the tuition fees for one of the two instructors. Other important associations are with the American Embassy and Australian Embassy, both of which have contributed greatly to CULI over the years, providing specialists and speakers for seminars and workshops at CULI’s National Seminars and International Conferences. SEAMEO RELC has also given a great deal of support in organizing speakers for the Post-RELC Seminar, which is held in Thailand every year after the International RELC Seminar in Singapore. Apart from this, RELC also grants scholarships to instructors throughout Thailand for overseas study every year. CULI acts as a coordinator for SEAMEO (RELC in Thailand) with CULI’s Director serving as President of the SEAMEO RELC Governing Board. In accordance with the Thai Ministry of Education’s desire for academic cooperation with Singapore, CULI has also sent instructors both to teach and develop materials for the South East Asian Language Project in Singapore. Finally, the American University Alumni Association and the Asia Foundation have donated valuable ELT books and journals which have contributed significantly to the upgrading and expansion of the CULI library.

CULI Information Bulletin CULI’s 40th Anniversary 31Published twice a year, the main purposes of the CULI InformationBulletin are:• To collect and disseminate news concerning movements and events carried out by the various units within CULI• To maintain existing contacts and to establish new academic links between CULI and other domestic and international institutions involved in English language teachingInternational StaffCULI currently has 20 native speaker instructors employed on a contractbasis under the direction of the Department of International Affairs. Themain duties of native speaker instructors are:• To provide English language teaching in undergraduate programs across all Chulalongkorn University’s 18 faculties• To provide English language teaching in international undergraduate programs offered by a number of faculties• To teach courses and provide editing and translation services to external agencies and individuals through the Academic Service Center• To provide editing and language consultation services within CULI

32 CULI’s 40th Anniversary Academic Services The Academic Development and Service Department administers or manages three centers: the Academic Service Center, the State Personnel Development Center, and the Testing and Evaluation Center. Academic Service Center CULI provides a variety of academic services to the general public through the Academic Service Center. These services include: Training Service As employees in private industry realize the increasing importance of being able to use English effectively to get ahead, the Academic Service Center organizes special English courses in the evenings and on Saturdays as part of its numerous community services. In addition, courses are offered catering to high-school and university students who would like to improve their English skills. Courses offered on a regular basis include: 1. Effective Communication I 2. Effective Writing I 3. Effective Writing II 4. Academic Writing 5. Intensive Grammar 6. Writing in the Workplace 7. English for Work 8. CU-TEP 9. IELTS 10. TOEIC 11. TOEFL In-house Company Courses The Academic Service Center also offers tailor-made courses for individual companies, designed to meet the needs and requirements of the participants. The following is a list of some government and private organizations which have utilized CULI’s training services: • Tourist Police Division • Telephone Organization of Thailand (TOT) • Tetra Pak • Thai Vegetable Oil Co., Ltd. • Credit Agricole Banque

CULI’s 40th Anniversary 33• EGAT• Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET)• CALTEX• Brooker Group PLC• Airport Authority of Thailand• Diethelm Trading Co., Ltd.• Government Savings Bank• The Government Lottery Office• PTT ICT Solutions Co., Ltd.• Boon Rawd Brewery Co., Ltd.Translation and Editing ServicesApart from training services, CULI also provides translation services tothe public, offering both Thai-English and English-Thai translation.CU on the RoadTo celebrate the centenary of Chulalongkorn University’s establishmentin 2017, CULI took part in producing the TV quiz show called “CU onthe Road” broadcast on GMM One Channel every weekday at 16.20 to16.35 from April to June, 2017. High-school students from more than60 schools across Thailand participated in the show.Collaborative ProjectCULI organized two-week exchange study programs for students fromNagasaki, Japan who came to Thailand to both study and experience theunique Thai culture.

34 CULI’s 40th Anniversary State Personnel Development Center Not only does CULI cater to the needs of the private sector, but its State Personnel Development Center conducts in-service training courses for government officials to help them use English more effectively. In addition, it assists university instructors and primary and secondary school teachers regarding proficiency development, teaching methodology and the use of multimedia. Courses offered on a regular basis are: 1. Intensive English Course 2. Effective Communication 3. Teacher Training Course 4. Presentation Skills 5. Professional Writing Apart from regular courses offered, the State Personnel Development Center also provides tailor-made courses and training services specially designed to serve the needs of certain governmental organizations and institutes. Some of our clients include: • Ban Somdejchaopraya Rajabhat University • National Intelligence Agency • Department Of Environmental Quality • Department of Skill Development • Office of the Private Education Commission • Army Training Command Department

E-learning Program CULI’s 40th Anniversary 35As the Internet is increasingly becoming an important tool in learningEnglish, CULI produces e-learning courses through its SmartTeachprogram.English Camp TrainingThe State Personnel Development Center organizes English camps wheregovernment officials are given the opportunity to improve their Englishskills and effectively communicate in English through a number ofengaging tasks and activities.Community ServicesCULI also serves the community by offering free English lessonsregularly through various channels such as Matichon newspaper with itscolumn “English Today” and the Chulalongkorn University Radio Stationthrough the “English in Style” program. The Sichang Yang Yuen projectis a community service project CULI has organized to enable the KohSichang community to effectively use English for their occupations.

36 CULI’s 40th Anniversary Testing and Evaluation Center Apart from academic services, CULI produces, analyses and develops various types of language tests to meet the growing demand for a high standard of English proficiency. Chulalongkorn University Test of English Proficiency (CU-TEP) CULI supplies the CU-TEP test for the university to be used for prospective graduate and undergraduate students. The test consists of three parts: listening, reading, and writing. Chulalongkorn University Academic Aptitude Test (CU-AAT) CULI produces the CU-AAT test for the university to be used for the international programs of all faculties. The test includes identifying sentence errors, improving sentences, improving paragraphs, completing sentences, and reading short and long passages. CU-TEP and CU-AAT Practice Tests CULI produces the CU-TEP and CU-AAT Practice Test book series with CDs for those who would like to prepare for the CU-TEP and CU-AAT tests. Each book consists of four test forms and answer keys with explanations. Tailor-made Tests The center also provides test designing services to government agencies and private industry. Some of the center’s clients include: •   Thai Airways International PCL •   Bangchak Corporation PCL •   Government Savings Bank •   Bank of Ayudhya PCL •   Youth for Understanding •   The Public Relations Department •   AFS Thailand •   PTT Global PCL •   Civil Aviation Training Center •   Bangkok Life Assurance PCL

Research CULI’s 40th Anniversary 37The Research Department supports and promotes research relevant toEnglish language teaching (ELT). The Department is divided into five units:the Academic Development Unit, the Research Promotion andDevelopment Unit, the Research Coordination and Dissemination Unit,the Academic Information Dissemination Unit, and the Library Unit. Thesefive units work collaboratively to organize a number of projects andactivities in order to engage the academic staff members in continuingtheir professional development.The Academic Development Unit is responsible for organizing talks andworkshops on English language teaching, placing particular emphasis onsharing hands-on ELT teaching techniques and perspectives. Each year,the Unit offers over 15 talks and workshops delivered by CULI’s staffmembers and guest speakers from other educational institutions.The Research Promotion and Development Unit provides research supportto the academic staff members by organizing research training workshopson ELT research and writing for scholarly publication. At least fourworkshops, led by renowned researchers, are provided by the Unit eachyear. This unit also offers research mentoring to the staff membersworking on their research project, where over 15 experts with variousareas of research interest are invited to serve as research mentors.

38 CULI’s 40th Anniversary In support of research dissemination, the Research Coordination and Dissemination Unit and the Academic Information Dissemination Unit work closely to publish two academic journals: PASAA and Pasaa Paritat. PASAA is an international, peer-reviewed language journal. With its inception in 1967, it is the oldest professional English language teaching (ELT) journal in the country. The journal is made possible through funding provided by Chulalongkorn University for the publication of academic work. PASAA is published twice annually with articles on a wide range of topics relevant to current ELT research. This includes second and foreign language teaching, materials development, curriculum design and development, language testing and assessment, language program evaluation, identities in second and foreign language learning and teaching, critical pedagogy, and teacher training and professional development. PASAA welcomes submissions in four categories: research articles, academic articles, short discussion articles, and book reviews. PASAA has always striven to present its readership with both theoretical and pedagogical ideas on current issues in ELT. It has taken another tremendous leap forward since Volume 45 (June 2013) by launching its open-access online version as a companion to the print edition. This fruitful initiative has brought together a wider range of local and

international contributors and readers to form a thriving ELT forum for CULI’s 40th Anniversary 39scholarly discussions. PASAA is indexed by the Thai-Journal CitationIndex Center (TCI), the ASEAN Citation Index Center (ACI), and theEducation Resources Information Center (ERIC).Pasaa Paritat is a peer-reviewed journal which welcomes academic andresearch articles on a wide range of ELT research. While PASAApublishes articles written in English only, Pasaa Paritat also accepts articleswritten in Thai. Pasaa Paritat has also published its online editionsince 2013 in order to provide easier access to international contributorsand readers. It is currently indexed by the Thai-Journal CitationIndex Center (TCI).In addition to being responsible for journal publication, the ResearchCoordination and Dissemination Unit and the Academic InformationDissemination Unit also organize an international seminar every year inorder to demonstrate CULI’s academic commitment to society. Theseminar serves as a forum for CULI’s staff members and those fromother institutions to share their research experiences, pedagogical ideas,theoretical insights, and teaching concerns on a wide range of currentissues in ELT. The seminar, which is open to all interested participantsfree of charge, is also aimed at encouraging networking among members

40 CULI’s 40th Anniversary of the ELT professional community. Each year, the seminar welcomes presenters and participants from several countries, working in different levels of education and areas of research interest. The Library Unit is responsible for providing resources to CULI’s academic staff members. Its main responsibility is to operate the Panninee Sagarik Library, which has been named after Assistant Professor Dr. Panninee Sagarik, CULI’s first Deputy Director, in order to acknowledge her tireless and devoted contributions to the Institute. The library specializes in ELT with the most complete selection of ELT resources in Thailand. It carries materials in print, non-print, as well as multimedia formats for pedagogical and research purposes. Working in close collaboration with the Academic Services Department and the International Affairs Department, the Research Department is also responsible for commissioned research and collaborative research. The Research Department and the Academic Services Department join hands in conducting research projects for other public and private organizations, as well as in offering research training courses upon request. With full support from the International Affairs Department, the Research Department supports CULI’s academic staff members in conducting and co-authoring collaborative research projects with researchers from overseas institutions.

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42 CULI’s 40th Anniversary FACULTY MEMBERS Division of English for Social Sciences and The Humanities Associate Professor Dr. Adisra Katib B.A. in English, Chulalongkorn University; M.A. in International Relations, The University of San Diego; M.A. in TESL, The University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign); Ph.D. in Language Arts Education, The University of Victoria, Canada. Assistant Professor Chalatip Charnchairerk B.A. (Hons.), Chulalongkorn University; M.A. in ESL, Arizona. Assistant Professor Dr. Pavinee Thirakhupt B.A. (First-Class Hons.), Chulalongkorn University; M.A. in ESL, The University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign); Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition and Teacher Education, The University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign). Assistant Professor Dr. Reongrudee Maneepakhathorn B.A., Chulalongkorn University; M.A. in TESL, Kasetsart; Ph.D. in Reading Education, The State University of New York (Buffalo). Ajarn Suthirat Sritrakool B.A. (Hons.), Sri Nakarinwirot University; M.A. in ESL, The University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign). Ajarn Jutharat Compeerapap B.Ed. (Hons), Sri Nakharinwirot University; M.S. in Ed. (Curriculum & Instruction), Illinois State University. Ajarn Wasina Suwannasit B.A. (First-Class Hons.) in English, Chulalongkorn University; M.A. in Applied Linguistics, Mahidol University.

Assistant Professor Dr. Wanlee Talhakul CULI’s 40th Anniversary 43 B.A. (First-Class Hons.), Chiangmai University; M.B.A. in International Business, University of Western Sydney; Ph.D. in English as an International Language (EIL), Chulalongkorn University.Ajarn Monthira Damrongmanee B.A. (First-Class Hons.) in English, Chulalongkorn University; M.A. in English Language Studies and Methods, The University of Warwick, U.K. Ajarn Dr. Apiwan Nuangpolmak B.A. in English, Chulalongkorn University; M.A. in Mass Communication, Chulalongkorn University; M.A. in Applied Linguistics. (TESOL), Macquarie University, Australia; Ph.D. in Linguistics, Macquarie University, Australia. Ajarn Dr. Rawiwan Buppanhasamai B.A. (Hons.), Chulalongkorn University; M.A. (First-Class Hons.) in Linguistics, San Jose State University; Ph.D. in English as an International Language (EIL), Chulalongkorn University.Ajarn Woranon Sitajalabhorn B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science, International Relations, Chulalongkorn University; M.A. in Applied Linguistics (TESOL), Ohio University; Cert. in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language, Ohio University.Ajarn Patharaorn Patharakorn B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science, International Relations, Chulalongkorn University; M.A. in Applied Linguistics, The University of Queensland.Ajarn Parima Kampookaew B.A. (First-Class Hons.) in English, Chulalongkorn University; M.A. in English as an International Language (EIL), Chulalongkorn University.