Course Offering - Semester 2

Thai Studies Program Thammasat University Pridi Banomyong International College

Academic Calendar Course Offerings Course Descriptions

Admission Expenses Study Options Student Services

January - May 2010

Course List

Code	Course Description	Credits
PD100	Thai Language: Beginning Thai Basic Thai communication: the alphabet and tone system, basic conversational skills, grammar, and usage. Students will acquire basic speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills at the end of the course. Course syllabus *from previos semester	3
PD101	Thai Language: Intemediate Thai Prerequisite: Beginning Thai Further development of proficiency in basic communication skills. By reading authentic texts, students will be introduced to the language of daily communication andl be able to communicate on topics relating to their everyday life. Course syllabus *from previos semester	3
PD102	Thai Language: Advanced Thai Prerequisite: Intermediate Thai Further development of skills, particularly through analyses of texts from Thai literature, magazines, and newspapers, as well as audio-visual materials on subjects related to the Thai culture and society. Students will be able to improve language skills for practical work and academic usages. Course syllabus *from previos semester	3
PD343	Social and Economic Development in Thailand An exploration of multiple meanings, concepts and practices of development i.e. rural vs. urban development, community-based development, participatory development, and sustainable development, the gap between rural and urban development, the role of community members and civil organizations and their relations to the government and businesses. Possible emphasis on development that values democracy, diversity, sustainability, and self-governance, drawing from lessons learned from community-based initiatives involving education, community revitalization, public health, or economic issues. Course Syllabus : download	3
PD354	Islam in Thailand An introduction to Islam and the historical and contemporary feature of Islam in Thailand. An investigation of the ways in which Thai Muslims live and practice their religiosity in a Buddhist majority country such as Thailand. Course Syllabus : coming soon	3
PD373	Thai Politics A study about the patterns and unique characteristics of Thai political life and behavior. Examine influencing factors, such as, historical development, social, economic, and political structure. Includes a survey of new problems and issues relating to Thai government and politics. Course Syllabus : coming soon	3
PD233	Thai Media and Society An examination of the roles and the responsibilities of mass media in society, issues of media policy, control and analysis of the relationship between the media and the government, as well as other kinds of institutions. Emphasis on the media's rights and responsibilities for the society. Course Syllabus : coming soon	3
PD184	Thai Cuisine The philosophy and origin of Thai cuisine as well as its basic techniques and ingredients. Different ways to blend and balance the varied flavors to create a stimulating array of unique tastes. Demonstrations included. Course Syllabus : coming soon	3
PD293	Thai Traditional Medicine History and development of Thai traditional medicine, theoretical concepts, types of treatments with herb, massage, herbal sauna, and other curative applications, Thai traditional medicine and health care, and its integration into the country’s health care system. Course Syllabus : coming soon	3

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