Course Outline: HU106 Thai language and culture, 2011/2012, Semester 1

Basic Data
Program: 
Bachelor of Arts (Buddhist Studies)
Semester: 
First Semester (July 11 – November 12, 2011) Academic year 2011/2012
Subject: 
HU106 - Thai Language and Culture
Credit / status: 
3 credits / General subject
Recommended Texts: 
  • Cornwel-Smith, Philip. Very Thai : Everyday Popular Culture. Bangkok: River, 2005. Print.
  • Ruangkritya, K. Adventure in Thai food & culture. Bangkok: Sirivatana,1984. Print.
  • Chaixanien, N. Tran. Healthy & Easy Thai Cooking. 2nd ed. Bangkok: Health & Cuisine, 2007. Print.
  • Syamananda, R. A History of Thailand. 5th ed. Bangkok: Thai Watana Panich, 1986. Print.
  • Segaller, D. More Thai ways. 2nd ed. Bangkok: Post, 1995. Print.
  • Diskul, M.C.S. Art in Thailand: A Brief History. 6th ed. Bangkok : Amrin, 1986. Print.
  • Welty, R. The Thai and I: Thai culture and society. 2nd ed. Bangkok: Asia, 2005. Print.
  • Wyatt, D. K. Studies in Thai history. Chiang Mai : Silkworm, 1994. Print.
Course Organization: 
  • Lecture 1 Course Introduction: Basic knowledge of Thai Language
  • Lecture 2 Fundamental of Thai culture
  • Lecture 3 Thai historical background
  • Lecture 4 Buddhism in Thailand
  • Lecture 5 Thai ways of life
  • Lecture 6 Thai courtesy
  • Lecture 7 Thai arts and music
  • Lecture 8 Thai family
  • Lecture 9 Mid-term Examination
  • Lecture 10 Thai society structure
  • Lecture 11 Arts in Thailand
  • Lecture 12 Thai beliefs
  • Lecture 13 Presentation (1)
  • Lecture 14 Presentation (2)
  • Lecture 15 Revision before the final examination
Course Requirements: 

All students are expected:

  • 1.To attend minimum of 80% of the schedule classes to be eligible to sit for the final examination
  • 2.Students are required to write an essay not less than 1500 words
  • 3.Class Participation
  • 4.Mid-term written examination
  • 5.Presentation
  • 6.Final written examination
  • 7.For essay writing related helpful guide: http://ibc.ac.th/faqing/essayguide
Allocation of Marks: 
  • Class Participation and Quiz 5%
  • Assignment – Essay Writing 10%
  • Mid-term written examination 25%
  • Presentation 10%
  • Final written examination 50%
Course Objectives: 

By the end of this course, students are expected to communicate in basic Thai language, understand Thai culture, apply the knowledge of Thai language and culture in real-life Thai setting, appreciate Thai art and culture, and understand Thai culture and Thai viewpoints including the basic forms of communication using Thai language

Grading: 

All tests, assignments and examinations are graded as follows with grade point and numerical marks:

Grade Performance Grade value Percentage Equivalence
A+ Excellent 4.0 90-100
A Almost Excellent 3.75 85-89
A- Fairly Excellent 3.5 80-84
B+ Very Good 3.25 75-79
B Good 3.0 70-74
B- Fairly Good 2.75 65-69
C+ Fair 2.5 60-64
C Satisfactory 2.25 55-59
C- Minimum Satisfactory 2.0 50-54
D+ Fairly Poor 1.5 40-49
D Poor 1.0 30-39
F Fail 0.0 29 or less
I Incomplete
W Withdrawn
WF Withdrawn because of failure
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