Thai Studies MA Program
Course Description
Plan A (Thesis Program)
- Credit requirement 36 credits
- Coursework 24 credits
- Compulsory courses 12 credits
- Elective courses 12 credits
- Thesis 12 credits
- Coursework 24 credits
Plan B (Non-Thesis Program)
- Credit requirement 36 credits
- Coursework 33 credits
- Compulsory courses 12 credits
- Elective courses 21 credits
- Special Research 3 credits
- Coursework 33 credits
Plan A & Plan B: 12 credits
2247601 Modernization and Traditional Society in Thailand
(MOD TRAD SOC THAI) 3(3-0-9)
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
2247602 Contemporary Thailand
(CONTEMP THAI) 3(3-0-9)
Contemporary political, economic, social & cultural events and phenomena in Thailand
2247603 Thai Buddhism
(THAI BUD) 3(3-0-9)
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 in the 21st century.
2247649 Research Methodology in Thai Studies
(RES METH TH STUD) 3(3-0-9)
State of knowledge and research trends in the field of Thai Studies; research and studies that are influential on Thai Studies; research methodology and resources pivotal to the production of a quality and scholarly research; research ethics.
Plan A: 12 credits
Plan B: 21 credits
2247616 Museums and Thai History
(MUSEUM TH HIST) 3(3-0-9)
Museums and historic sites in Thailand representing Thai history. The way artifacts and monuments speak to the public.
2247619 Thai and Southeast Asian Peoples and Cultures
(TH SEA PEO CULT) 3(3-0-9)
A survey of peoples in Thailand and Southeast Asia from the 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.
2247620 Capitalism and the Economic Development in Thailand
(CAP ECO DEV THAI) 3(3-0-9)
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 spread of capitalism. Rural development in relation to the impact of capitalism.
2247625 Thai World Views
(TH WORLD VIEWS) 3(3-0-9)
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.
2247627 Thai language in its Social and Cultural Context
(THAI LANG SOC CUL) 3(3-0-9)
Thai language in relation to Thai society and culture. The 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.
2247628 Thailand and the Neighboring Countries
(THAILAND NEIGHBOUR) 3(3-0-9)
A comparative studies of Thai society and culture with those of neighboring countries. Relationship between Thailand and neighboring countries in political, economic and social aspects.
2247629 Thai Art
(THAI ART) 3(3-0-9)
Forms, convention, and distinctive characteristics of Thai Art as a cultural expression of Southeast Asia. The relationship between Thai Art and Thai ways of life.
2247630 Thai Literature
(THAI LIT) 3(3-0-9)
Characteristics and values of Thai literary works in relation to Thai society. The evolution of Thai literature. Contemporary novels and social issues.
2247631 Human Geography of Thailand
(HUMAN GEO THAI) 3(3-0-9)
Pattern and process in relation to Human Geographical phenomenon, i.e. settlements, population, agriculture, industry and transportation.
2247633 Special Topics in Thai Studies
(SPEC TOP THAI) 3(3-0-9)
Lecture on special topics in Thai Studies.
2247636 Folklore in Thai Society
(FOLK THAI SOC) 3(3-0-9)
Role of folklore in Thai society and culture, including folktales, folksong, folk game, performance, belief and rituals. Aspects and insights of Thai society and culture reflected in Thai folklore.
2247637 Gender in Thai Society
(GENDER THAI SOC) 3(3-0-9)
Gender in relation to Thai economics, 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 health care, including reproductive health rights.
2247640 Urbanization in Thailand
(URBAN THAI) 3(3-0-9)
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
2247641 Theatre and Films in Thailand
(THEATRE FILM THAI) 3(3-0-9)
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.
2247648 Conflict and resolution in Thai Society
(CONF RES TH SOC) 3(3-0-9)
Concepts, different approaches and mechanisms in dealing with conflicts; mediation and negotiation. Types and causes of conflicts in Thai Society, conflict management and problem solving in Thai Society.
2247654 Religious Diversity in Thailand
(REL DIV TH) 3(3-0-9)
Histories, cultures, religious beliefs and practices of minority groups in Thailand; new religious movements and their impact on Thai society; relationships between religions of minority groups and Theravada Buddhism of the majority in Thailand.
2247655 Thai Traditions and Heritage in the Context of Globalization
(TH TRAD GLOB) 3(3-0-9)
Continuities and transformations of Thai traditions and cultural heritage in the context of globalization; factors and influences from the globalized world affecting invention, transmission, and adaptation of Thai traditions and cultural heritage; relevant concepts and theories in folkloristics, anthropology, and cultural studies.
2247656 Early Thailand and Southeast Asia
(EARLY TH SEA) 3(3-0-9)
Archaeological, historical, and artistic sources of early Thailand and Southeast Asia from prehistoric times to the advent of Western colonization; development of early Thailand and Southeast Asian states in the context of global history; key issues related to the study of early Thailand and Southeast Asia.
2247703 Independent Studies
(INDE STUD) 3(3-0-9)
Thorough research on a specific topic of interest to the student.
Thesis & Research
Plan A: Total 12 credits
2247811 Thesis
Plan B: Total 3 credits
2247711 Special Research
2247896 Comprehensive Exam (S/U)
