Modernization and Traditional Society in Thailand

MOD TRAD SOC THAI

Selected aspects of twentieth century Thai Society and culture with a focus on understanding historical continuities and transformations of traditions. Major forces that have shaped Thai culture. The intellectual impact of major political and economic events and the adaptation of social ideas and values to new conditions

Contemporary Thailand

CONTEMP THAI

Contemporary political, economic, social & cultural events and phenomena in Thailand

Thai Buddhism

THAI BUD

Relationship between Buddhism and development of the Thai State. Mutual integration of Animism, Brahmanism, and Buddhism in Thailand. Buddhism as the ideology of the Thai state and an explanation of Thai social life. Buddhist reformations and religious movements in Thai history. Thai Buddhism into the 21st century.

Socio and Economic Changes and Development in Thailand

SOC ECON CH DEV TH

Socio-Economic Changes which affect cultural ecology and development in Thai rural and urban societies.

Peoples and Cultures of Thailand

PEO CUL THAI

A survey of peoples in Thai Society and Thailand from its beginning to the modern era. Social, cultural and political changes and factors that have impact on the existence of people from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

A Cultural Survey of Asia-Pacific Countries

CUL SUR ASIA PAC

The cultural development of the peoples in the Asia-Pacific region. The impact of western commerce and colonialism upon the region.

Thai Intellectual History

THAI INTEL HIST

The study of how the Thais interpret themselves and their society. The principal system of Thai ideas and intellectual development about Mankind, Nature and Cosmology. The impact of cultural and technological change on ideas and ways of life in Thai society.

Museums and Thai History.

MUSEUM TH HIST.

The study of how museums and historic sites in Thailand represent the past for the general public. The way artifacts and monuments speak to the public.

Science and Technology in Thai Society.

SCIE TECH THAI SOC

Historical and contemporary aspects of technology and science in Thailand. Technical aspects of ideas that have appeared in Thai society including mathematics, astronomy, and chemistry. Features of scientific knowledge that has appeared in recent Thai writings.

Concepts of Disease and Medicine in Thai Society.

CON DIS MED TH SOC

A survey of the history of Thai medical theory and practice from primitive to modern times, encompassing both supernatural and scientific methods of healing. Concepts of disease, image of the body, and therapeutic strategies within Thai cultural settings. Differences between Western and non-Western medical practices.

Capitalism and the Economic Development in Thailand

CAP ECO DEV THAI

The evolution of the Thai economic system and important changes of national economic and social plans. The rise of capitalism in Thailand. Economic problems of Thailand due to the spred of capitalism. Reral development in relation to the impact of capitalism.

Thailand in the World Community.

THAI WORLD COM

The sense of the “world” in Thai historical past. Traditional modes of contact and perception of the outside world. Colonialism and the scope of the Thai horizon. Foreign influences and national development. Thailand as a Newly Industrialized Country (NIC).

Foreign Communities from Thai Perspectives.

FOR COM TH PER

Foreign Communities from Thai history. The integration of foreign elements into Thai culture. Influence foreign cultures in Thai society, i.e. the spread of democratic ideology.

Thai World Views.

TH WORLD VIEWS

Folk and court explanations of the world order. Cosmologies and social hierarchy. Values and taboos in Thai society. Ideal of man and social order in Thai life.

Multilingualism in Thailand.

MULTILINGUALISM TH

The significance of multi-languages used in Thailand, i.e. standard Thai, regional Thai dialects, minority languages, and foreign languages. Attitudes of the Thai people towards other languages. Language changes in Thailand as a result of social and cultural changes.

Thai language in its Social and Cultural Context.

TH LANG SOC CUL

A look at Thai language in relation to Thai society and culture. Use of Thai language that varies according to social factors, such as social characteristics of the speaker and social situations. Certain aspects of Thai language and culture that are likely to cause misunderstandings to foreigners who learn Thai and communicate with Thai people.

Thailand and the neighbour Countries.

THAILAND NEIGHBOUR

The Comparison of Thai society and culture with those of neighboring countries.

Thai Art.

THAI ART

Forms, convention, and distinctive characteristics of Thai Art as a cultural expression of Southeast Asia. The relation between Thai Art and Thai ways of life.

Thai Literature.

THAI LIT

Characteristics and values of Thai literary works in relation to Thai society. The evolution of Thai literature. Contemporary novels and social issues.

Human Geography of Thailand.

HUMAN GEO THAI

Pattern and process in relation to Human Geographical phenomenon, i.e. settlements, population, agriculture, industry and transportation.

Human Rights in Thai Tradition.

HUMAN RIGH TH TRAD

Human Rights in Thai Tradition, Thais' attitudes concerning human rights. The development of these ideas and the adoption of western culture in Thailand. The role of writers and journalists in the campaign for human rights. 1973 Student Movement and the spread of the idea of human rights. The awareness of social and legal problems concerning human rights.

Special Topics in Thai Studies.

SPEC TOP THAI

Lecture on special topics in Thai Studies.

Information Resources in Thai Studies.

INFOR RES THAI

Resource information on the disciplines concerning Thai Studies found in Thailand.

Thai Studies State of Knowledge

THAI STUD KNOW

Integrated view on the Thai Studies' body of knowledge. Conceptual framework, theories and methods fundamental to the development of Thai Studies. Major work indicating the identity and direction for development of Thai Studies. The state of Thai Studies at the present time.

Folklore in Thai Society

FOLK THAI SOC

Role of folklore in Thai society and culture, including folktales, folksongs, folk games, performances, beliefs and rituals. Aspects and insights of Thai society and culture reflected in Thai folklore.

Gender in Thai Society

GENDER THAI SOC

Gender in relation to Thai economic, political and social factors. Thai worldview influencing determination of gender status and role in society. Transformation of economic structure from self-sufficient to capitalist, and its impact on gender - including violence against women, women trafficking, women's participation in politics, and legal rights of women in relation to roles and rights of men; women and healthcare, including reproductive health rights.

Ethnic Politics in Thailand

ETHN POL THAI

Diverse ethnic groups in Thailand. The integration extent of these ethnic groups in Thai traditional state context. Status and role changes of certain ethnic groups during the colonial period. The Thai nation state after World War II and the political roles of ethnic groups in Thailand.

Ecology and Nature in Thailand

ECO NAT THAI

Continuity and changes of views towards nature. Representations of nature in the worlds of Buddhism and animism in Thailand. Influences of such views on ecology discourse patterns and environment conservation movements in the region.

Urbanization in Thailand

URBAN THAI

Emergence and development of urban communities in Thailand. Urban and rural connection. Colonialism and urban forms. Urbanization as part of modernization and industrialization. Urban and regional development. Expansion of metropolitan regions. Urban administration system and urban governance. Slums and substandard housing. Urban infrastructure provision.

Theatre and Films in Thailand

THEATRE FILM THAI

Development of theatre and films in Thailand. Relationship between traditional culture and local theatre and film production. Western influence on local theatre and films. Interrelationship between theatre and films, and politics and society.

Directed Reading in Thai Studies.

INDE STUD

Thorough research on a specific topic of interest to the student.