Syllabus

Course Description

TWL II

This course is designed to develop fundamental language skills and cultural knowledge for non-native speakers. Emphasis is placed on learning and practicing oral expression and comprehension of spoken discourse in informal setting. Students will emerge to tradition of Thailand and beliefs of Thais through Thai literature.

Link to syllabus : TWL II Syllabus

TWL III

This course provides non-native speakers of Thai with a variety concept of lifestyles and beliefs of Thai people along with reading, writing, speaking and listening ability. Emphasis is placed on understanding Thai society through literature texts and developing effective critical thinking skills through the use of supplementary learning media and materials.

Link to syllabus : TWL III Syllabus

TWL IV

This course is designed to prepare advanced non-native speakers of Thai with a knowledge and skills of Thai language and culture. Emphasis is placed on language use in different contexts. Upon completion, students should be able to converse and write in various organization formats and apply concepts of Thai culture to relate to their everyday experience.

Link to syllabus : TWL IV Syllabus

TWL I

This course is designed to prepare non-native speakers of Thai with basic grammatical concepts, history and culture. Students will improve their communication skills especially in speaking and listening. Students will practice conversations of greeting, introducing, directions, purchasing and leisure activities.

Link syllabus : Thai I Syllabus

Grade 9

This course lays the foundation for learning Thai at the high school level. Students will practice their critical thinking in all units of study. For Thai grammar, students will learn the “Tri-yang” as an important concept of Thai language especially for orthography and will use this knowledge to understand the changing of Thai usage in the present day. This class offers an intimate approach to the masterpiece of Thai literature “Khun Chang Khun Phaen”. The Thai department believes that literature is one of the best sources for students to learn and understand “life”. Meanwhile, the selected contemporary literary works will be the sources that reflect the society they have lived in nowadays. Students will focus and discuss the topic of materialism in Thai society. Students will synthesize information from various sources to create their own travelogue, which promotes the environment saving idea. Students will learn Thai history: Ayutthaya 1st collapse and King Naresuan’s victory through discourse. In order to prepare students to be good citizens, the Thai department encourages every student to join cultural activities. As freshmen, students will take these chances to learn from their seniors and cooperate with others.

Link to syllabus : Thai 9 Syllabus

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