Bachelor of Arts in Communicative Thai Language for Foreigners (International Program) Total Number of Credits Required for Graduation is at least at least 135 Credits Program Structure 1) General Education Courses at least 30 Credits 1.1 Sciences and Mathematics 3 Credits 1.2 Social Sciences 7 Credits 1.3 Humanities 6 Credits 1.4 Foreign Language 12 Credits 1.5 Physical Education 2 Credits 2) Specific Courses at least 99 Credits 2.1 Core course at least 66 Credits 2.2 Elective specific course at least 33 Credits 3) Free Electives at least 6 Credits Subject 1) General Education Courses at least 30 Credits 1.1 Sciences and Mathematics at least 3 Credits 01255101 Man and Sea 3(3-0-6) 1.2 Social Sciences at least 7 Credits 01371111 Information Media 1(1-0-2) 01455101 World Politics in Daily Life 3(3-0-6) 01459101 Psychology for Modern Life 3(3-0-6) 1.3 Humanities at least 6 Credits 01387102 General Philosophy 3(3-0-6)
Bachelor of Arts in Communicative Thai Language for Foreigners (International Program) 01387104 Philosophy and Religion in Asean Countries 3(3-0-6) 1.4 Foreign Language at least 12 Credits Any Foreign Language 12( - - ) 1.5 Physical Education at least 3 Credits 01175xxx Physical Education Activities 1,1 (0-2-1) 2) Specific Courses at least 99 Credits 2.1 Core course 66 Credits 01363111 Sounds and Pronunciation in Thai 3(3-0-6) 01363112 Thai Language and Cross Cultural Communication 3(3-0-6) 01363121 Elementary Communicative for Foreigners I 3(3-0-6) 01363122 Elementary Communicative for Foreigners II 3(3-0-6) 01363131 Elementary Thai Listening-Speaking 3(3-0-6) 01363132 Thai Conversation in Everyday Life I 3(3-0-6) 01363141 Elementary Thai Reading Comprehension 3(3-0-6) 01363151 Elementary Thai Writing 3(3-0-6) 01363213 Thai Linguistics for Foreigners 3(3-0-6) 01363223 Intermediate Communicative Thai for Foreigners I 3(3-0-6) 3(3-0-6) 01363224 Intermediate Communicative Thai for Foreigners II3(3-0-6) 3(3-0-6) 01363234 Listening Comprehension for Thai Messages 3(3-0-6) 01363243 Reading Thai through Thai Literature I 3(3-0-6) 01363244 Analytical Reading in Thai 3(3-0-6) 01363252 Thai Communicative Writing for Errand 3(3-0-6) 01363325 Advanced Communicative Thai for Foreigners I 3(3-0-6) 01363326 Advanced Communicative Thai for Foreigners II 3(3-0-6) 01363336 Public Speaking 3(3-0-6) 01363345 Reading Interpretation in Thai 3(3-0-6) 01363347 Thai Expressions 3(3-0-6)
Bachelor of Arts in Communicative Thai Language for Foreigners (International Program) 01363353 Thai Composition 3(3-0-6) 01363361 Translation for Communication I 3(3-0-6) 2.2 Elective specific course at least 33 Credits Select courses from following 01363214 Thai Language in Cultural Handcrafts 3(3-0-6) 01363233 Thai Conversation in Everyday Life II 3(3-0-6) 01363235 Discreet Listening for Thai Messages 3(3-0-6) 01363242 Reading Comprehension for News and Academic Texts 3(3-0-6) 3(3-0-6) 01363315 Thai Semantics for Foreigners 3(3-0-6) 01363346 Reading Thai through Thai Literature II 3(3-0-6) 01363454 Creative Writing in Thai Prose 3(3-0-6) 01363371 Thai for Tourism I 3(3-0-6) 01363372 Thai for Tourism II 3(3-0-6) 01363390 Cooperative Education Preparation 1(1-0-2) 01363437 Oral Presentation 3(3-0-6) 01363455 Creative Prose Writing) 3(3-0-6) 01363462 Translation for Communication II 3(3-0-6) 01363473 Thai for Interpreters I 3(3-0-6) 01363474 (Thai for Interpreters II) 3(3-0-6) 01363490 Cooperative Education 6 01363496 Selected Topic in Thai Language for Communication for Foreigners 1-3 01363497 Seminar 1 3) Free Electives at least 6 Credits
Bachelor of Arts in Communicative Thai Language for Foreigners (International Program) Year 1, Semester 1 ID Subject Name Credit 01363111 Sounds and Pronunciation in Thai 3(3-0-6) 01363112 Thai Language and Cross Cultural Communication 3(3-0-6) 01363121 Elementary Communicative Thai for Foreigners I 3(3-0-6) 01363131 Elementary Thai Listening-Speaking 3(3-0-6) 01363141 Elementary Thai Reading Comprehension 3(3-0-6) Foreign Language Total 3( - - ) 18( - - ) Year 1, Semester 2 ID Subject Name Credit 01363122 Elementary Communicative Thai for Foreigners II) 3(3-0-6) 01363132 Thai Conversation in Everyday Life I 3(3-0-6) 01363151 Elementary Thai Writing 3(3-0-6) 01175xxx (Physical Education Activities) 1(0-2-1) Foreign Language 3( - - ) Specific Attention course Total 3( - - ) 16( - - )
Bachelor of Arts in Communicative Thai Language for Foreigners (International Program) Year 2, Semester 1 ID Subject Name Credit 01363213 Thai Linguistics for Foreigners 3(3-0-6) 01363223 Intermediate Communicative Thai for Foreigners I 3(3-0-6) 01363234 Listening Comprehension for Thai Messages 3(3-0-6) 01363243 Reading Thai through Thai Literature I 3(3-0-6) 01175xxx Physical Education Activities 1(0-2-1) Foreign Language 3( - - ) Specific Attention course Total 3( - - ) 19( - - ) Year 2, Semester 2 ID Subject Name Credit 01363224 (Intermediate Communicative Thai for Foreigners II) 01363244 Analytical Reading in Thai) 01363252 Thai Communicative Writing for Errand) 01371111 Information Media 1(1-0-2) Foreign Language 3( - - ) Specific Attention course 6( - - ) Free Electives Total 3( - - ) 22( - - )
Bachelor of Arts in Communicative Thai Language for Foreigners (International Program) Year 3, Semester 1 ID Subject Name Credit 01363325 Advanced Communicative Thai for Foreigners I 3(3-0-6) 01363336 Public Speaking 3(3-0-6) 01363353 Thai Composition 3(3-0-6) General Education: Humanities subject 3( - - ) Specific Attention course Total 6( - - ) 18( - - ) Year 3, Semester 2 ID Subject Name Credit 01363326 Advanced Communicative Thai for Foreigners II 3(3-0-6) 01363361 Translation for Communication I 3(3-0-6) Specific Attention course 3( - - ) Free Electives Total 3( - - ) 18( - - )
Bachelor of Arts in Communicative Thai Language for Foreigners (International Program) Year 4, Semester 1 ID Subject Name Credit 01363345 Reading Interpretation in Thai 3(3-0-6) 01455101 World Politics in Daily Life 3(3-0-6) General Education: Sciences subject 3( - - ) General Education: Humanities subject 3( - - ) Specific Attention course Total 3( - - ) 15( - - ) Year 4, Semester 2 ID Subject Name Credit 01363347 Thai Expressions 3(3-0-6) 01459101 Psychology for Modern Life 3(3-0-6) Specific Attention course Total 9( - - ) 15( - - )
Course Description 01363111 Sounds and Pronunciation in Thai 3(3-0-6) Pronunciation of consonants, vowels, and tonal marks in the Thai alphabet system. Pronunciation of syllables, words, and sentences of the Thai language. Comparison of the pronunciation in the Thai language and the learner s language. 01363112 Thai Language and Cross Cultural Communication 3(3-0-6) Principles of communication and cross-cultural communication. Communication in the Thai language. Manners in communicating in Thai society and others. Table manners in Thai society and others. Suitable and unsuitable behavior in Thai society. Comparison of communication behavior in the Thai language society and the learner s language society. 01363121 Elementary Communicative Thai for Foreigners I 3(3-0-6) Elementary Thai listening, speaking, reading and writing skills Thai for greeting, introducing oneself, seeking help, asks for personal information. Elementary Thai grammar, consonants, vowels, tone marks, syllable forming, syllables, words, checked and unchecked syllable, simple sentences and sentences for communicative purposes. 01363122 Elementary Communicative Thai for Foreigners II 3(3-0-6) Upper elementary listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in upper elementary Thai for asking for and giving directions, buying and bargaining, making appointments, booking accommodation, making travel reservations. Elementary Thai grammar, leading consonants, paired consonants, different ways of writing the I sound, changeable vowels, less formable vowels, punctuation, simple sentences and compound sentences.
- 2-01363131 Elementary Thai Listening-Speaking 3(3-0-6) Listening and speaking skills for vocabulary and sentences, short passages, short conversations. 01363132 Thai Conversation in Everyday Life I 3(3-0-6) Thai conversational skills in various situations in everyday life. 01363141 Elementary Thai Reading Comprehension 3(3-0-6) Reading comprehension for Thai messages, short passages, general articles, general non-fictions, short composition. 01363151 Elementary Thai Writing 3(3-0-6) Spelling, making sentences, organizing ideas, writing paragraphs, writing short passages. 01363213 Thai Linguistics for Foreigners 3(3-0-6) Introduction to Thai linguistics as a foreign language. Thai sound system, comparative analysis on system of sound, words, sentences and messages in Thai language and learner s language. 01363214 Thai Language in Cultural Handcrafts 3(3-0-6) The Thai language used for handmade flowers crafted from banana leaves. Vegetable and fruit carving. Cooking and food presentation. Thai kite making. Thai fabric and apparel. 01363223 Intermediate Communicative Thai for Foreigners I 3(3-0-6) Intermediate Thai listening, speaking, reading and writing skills for travel and tourism, sports and exercise, health and healthcare, entertainment and leisure activities, occupation and career. Thai grammar, parts of speech in Thai, simple sentences and compound sentences.
- 3-01363224 Intermediate Communicative Thai for Foreigners II 3(3-0-6) Upper intermediate Thai listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through tales, stories from experiences, Thai beliefs and Thai practices, important Thai festivals, the national flag and anthem. Thai grammar, word building in Thai, compound sentences and complex sentences. 01363233 Thai Conversation in Everyday Life II 3(3-0-6) Thai conversational skills for various situations in everyday life at a more complex level. 01363234 Listening Comprehension for Thai Messages 3(3-0-6) Listening Comprehension for Thai messages from conversation, speaking, reading, lecture, songs, plays, film scripts. 01363235 Discreet Listening for Thai Messages 3(3-0-6) Principles of discreet listening. Analysis of listening situation and listening messages. Evaluation of listening messages. 01363242 Reading Comprehension for News and Academic Texts 3(3-0-6) Reading Comprehension for Thai messages from news, academic articles, academic essays, textbooks. 01363243 Reading Thai through Thai Literature I 3(3-0-6) Reading for understanding Thai messages from general Thai literature. Analysis and interpretation of the messages from literature. Discussion about and expression of opinion from literature. 01363244 Analytical Reading in Thai 3(3-0-6) Reading comprehension for main points, details and distinguishing points from the reading passage. Analyzing and summarizing parts of structure and constitution of the messages from reading passages.
- 4-01363252 Thai Communicative Writing for Errand 3(3-0-6) Writing for filling out forms, making announcements, advertisements, instruction manual of instruments, explaining procedures, and writing letters. 01363315 Thai Semantics for Foreigners 3(3-0-6) Linguistic analysis of meaning of words, sentences and passages in Thai. Comparison of meaning of words, sentences and passages in the Thai language and the learner s language. 01363325 Advanced Communicative Thai for Foreigners I 3(3-0-6) Advanced Thai listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in geography of Thailand, Thai society, Thai economy, Thai culture and tradition, lifestyles of the four regions in Thailand, the King and the Royal family, Thai grammar, homonyms, synonyms, levels of language, the court language. 01363326 Advanced Communicative Thai for Foreigners II 3(3-0-6) Advanced Thai listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in history of Thailand, the ways of the world, relations of Thailand and other countries. The use of Thai in explaining reasons and views. Thai grammar, elementary Thai poetry. 01363336 Public Speaking 3(3-0-6) Principles of public speaking in formal situations. Process of speech in various situations. Team speaking and interview. 01363345 Reading Interpretation in Thai 3(3-0-6) Principles of interpreting reading. Searching for direct meaning and indirect meaning of the reading passage. Analysis of meaning according to the intention of the message sender. Interpreting reading in various types of message.
- 5-01363346 Reading Thai through Thai Literature II 3(3-0-6) Reading comprehension for messages from Thai contemporary short stories and novels. Analysis of the relationship between Thai language usage and content in a social context. 01363347 Thai Expressions 3(3-0-6) Meanings, origins, usage in Thai social contexts and comparison the Thai expressions with the expressions in learner s language. 01363353 Thai Composition 3(3-0-6) Meaning of composition, the principles of composition, composition in various types. 01363354 Creative Writing in Thai Prose 3(3-0-6) Principles of creative prose writing, descriptive writing, dialogue writing, diary writing and short story writing. 01363361 Translation for Communication I 3(3-0-6) Principles of translation, translating of general passage and document, composition of translating message in Thai. 01363371 Thai for Tourism I 3(3-0-6) Principles and arts of using the Thai language for careers in tourism. 01363372 Thai for Tourism II 3(3-0-6) Using the principles and arts of the Thai language to apply for a career in tour guiding. 01363390 Cooperative Education Preparation 1(1-0-2) Principles, concepts and processes of cooperative education, related rules and regulations. Basic knowledge and techniques in job application. Basic knowledge and techniques in working.
- 6 - Communication and human relations. Personality development. Quality management system in workplace. Presentations techniques. Report writing. 01363437 Oral Presentation 3(3-0-6) Speaking for making a presentation on information from reports or studies. Speaking for business negotiation. Speaking for diplomacy. 01363455 Creative Writing in Thai Poetry 3(3-0-6) Principles of poetry writing, blank verse writing, rhythm writing, verse writing and Thai songs composition. 01363462 Translation for Communication II 3(3-0-6) Principles and arts of translation for news, articles, non-fictions, textbooks. 0163473 Thai for Interpreters I 3(3-0-6) Principles and arts of interpreting. Process of listening comprehension and interpretation. Problems and problem solving of interpretation. The arts of language translation and interpretation from other languages into Thai. Composition of the interpreted messages in Thai. The ethics of interpreters. 01363474 Thai for Interpreters II 3(3-0-6) Principles of interpretation in specific objectives, law, treatment, labor, employment, sports, martial arts, commerce and business. 01363490 Cooperative Education 6 On the job training as a temporary employee according to the assigned project including report and presentation.
- 7-01363496 Selected Topics in Communicative Thai Language for Foreigners 1-3 Selected topics in the communicative Thai language for foreigners at the bachelor s degree level. Topics are subject to change each semester. 01363497 Seminar 1 Presentation and discussion on current interesting topics in Thai language for foreigners at the bachelor s degree level for foreigners.
Qualification 1. Foreigner applicants posses certificate from high school or any equivalent certificate. The same must be certified by the Ministry of Education or the Royal Thai Embassy in each country of student. 2. Foreigner applicants can pass the interview or Mini-Thai language Test arranged by Department of Thai Language Kasetsart University. 3. Thai applicants were born abroad and have not studies Thai Language. Selection Criteria 1. Basic Thai Language Examination Score 80% 2. Pass interview Admission Program Direct Admission Follow update information at http://www.human.ku.ac.th/ (25 students) Program Direct Admission Schedule for Year 2017 Application Interview and Results Confirmation Examination Announcement Now to 31 May 2017 26 June 2017 3 July 2017 11 July 2017
Application 1. Download the application form from http://www.interprogram.ku.ac.th/newsite/index.php/downloadforms-56 and complete it by hand. 2. Prepare required documents as checking list in Application form such as - One Photo 2 (size) not more than 6 months. - An official Certificate - Transcript of record - A copy of passport 3. Send the completed application form along with all necessary documents to r_sengnet@hotmail.co.th (Contact: Dr. Rujira Sengnet).
Tuition Fee Year Semester International Student 1 1 62,800 2 61,700 2 1 61,700 2 61,700 3 1 61,700 2 61,700 4 1 61,700 2 61,700 Summer Semester 23,000 Total (4 Years, 8 semester) 494,700 Note: 1) Tuition and fees are subject to change due to changes in Kasetsart University and/or Faculty of Hunimities fees. 2) Tuition and fee of first semester includes first registration fee. 3) Tuition and fee of international student includes international student fee following regulation of Office of the Registrar.
Contact Address Communicative Thai for Foreigner Program (International Program) Department of Thai Language, Faculty of Humanities, Kasetsart University 50 Ngamwongwan Road. Ladyaow, Chatuchak, Bangkok, 10900, THAILAND Telephone: +66-2579-5566-8 ext 2502 or +66-964-909-624 Fax: +66-2940-7177 Email : r_sengnet@hotmail.co.th (Contact: Dr. Rujira Sengnet)