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Courses & Degree Programs
School of Liberal Arts
Courses Descriptions
10101 Peace Studies
Meaning, scope, and significance of peace studies; conflicts and violence at the interpersonal, communal, national, and international levels; characteristics, types, and causes of violence; human rights; equality and justice; imperialism and nuclear wars; concepts of peace conservation; non-violent solutions to problems threstening peace; roles of organizations and institutions in promoting peace.
10111 Foundation English
Important structures, vocabulary, and expressions of the English language; practice in reading comprehension, general writing, and letter writing; listening comprehension and oral communication skills.
10121 Man and Civilization
World history and civilization from the pre-historic age up to the present through the presentation of the relationship and evolution of social conditions, economics, politics, arts and culture, religion and ideologies; world views, criteria for ethical actions; objectives in life; methods of reasoning; significant information sources; research methodology; the acquisition of knowledge from the sources mentioned.
10131 Man and Society
Man's behavior and relationships in society; structure of society, its changes and evolution; work mechanisms and relationships of political, legal and economic systems as well as foreign influences on these systems; the role of mass media in society; changes of population and problems caused by the increase in population; research into social problems and their effects on national development; important current social problems in Thailand in order to understand and comprehend these inter-relating factors.
10141 Science and Society
Concepts, theories, scientific laws and such natural phenomena as the universe, the solar system, the earth, matter and energy which concern human life; the components and characteristics of life and the relationship between man and other life forms; nutritional and health problems; the application of science in modern technology and the effect of scientific progress on the environment; the development of science and scientific methods; basic statistics for analyzing problems and the use of statistics in daily life.
10151 Thai Studies
History of the Thai people; factors determining the characteristics of Thai culture and society; concepts of nature, science and technology in Thai society; characteristics of the Thai language, society, economy, government, religion, rituals, folk culture, architecture, sculpture, painting, performing arts, music and literature; Thai values and educational system; trends in Thai social and cultural development.
10161 Effective Communication in Thai
The art of speaking, reading, writing and listening to the Thai language; polysemy of Thai words; appropriate usage of vocabulary, styles and idioms; practice in the correct use of language for daily communication and work; listening comprehension and inferences; speaking in various situations; reading for an appreciation of the values and concepts in various types of written works; communicative writing for official and business purposes
10171 Interaction: Effective Communication in English
The practice of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in English for the purpose of communication in social and professional settings; examination of cross-cultural differences and strategies for the Thai to communicate effectively in English.
10201 Thai History
Foundation and evolution of Thai history; early civilization and the historical origin of the Thais; the establishment of the society, government, and kingdom; economic, social, and cultural conditions during different periods; domestic political conditions and foreign relations both within and outside Asia; the change from the old society to the modern society; the confrontation with Western influence; reforms in the mid-19th century; the administrative changes of 1932; implementation of foreign policy; political and administrative problems; economic conditions and contemporary society.
10202 Thai Reading
Fundamental knowledge and techniques in reading; polysemy of Thai words; characteristics of various types of writing; characteristics of effective and ineffective writing; practice in rewriting sentences, phrases and paragraphs by employing examples from newspapers, notices, advertisements, short stories, translated stories, and articles.
Practice in reading for main ideas, and reading for gist; analyzing the writer's premise; summarizing the writer's argument; and distinguishing facts from opinions or feelings in various types of writing and academic articles.
10203 Human Behavior
Mechanics of feelings, recognition, learning, recollection, thinking, and desire, which govern the individual's actions and determine his personality; personality differences; an individual's behavioral development according to age and social experience; an individual's behavior upon joining a social group; the mechanics of human behavior in society; basic necessities in group life; the organization of social order in terms of social protocol, with the exclusion of natural order; biological view; the influence and power of the group over the individual; the individual's role in constructing, resisting and changing social order.
Culture as a model for individual and human society, arising from human ability to create symbols, provide meaning and give value to natural and man-made objects; culture and its role in determining life styles.
11111 Thai Society and Culture
Characteristics, factors and types of culture; determination of cultural tradition by social institutions; roles and duties of culture in society; theories on cultural changes; urban, rural, and minority culture; effects of Western civilization on Thai culture; integration of cultures; cultural organization and Thai cultural trends.
11201 Mathematics for Social Sciences
Sets; logic; number systems; relations and functions; analytic geometry; (straight line system) sequence and series; cash; simple interest; compound interest; annuities; vectors; matrices; determinants; limits and continuity; derivatives integration benefits; partial derivatives; difference equations and differential equations; binomial theorem; permutation; combination; probability.
11301 English for Business
English structure, vocabulary and expressions used in business circles for the purpose of increasing effective communication and efficiency.
11302 English for Tourism
English structure, vocabulary and expressions frequently used in everyday communication with foreigners; buying and selling; tourism services; providing information concerning the geography, history, traditions, art and culture of Thailand.
11303 English for Hotel Personnel
English structure, vocabulary and expressions frequently used in the hotel business; specific expressions and vocabulary used in various departments of the hotel; communicative English for the purpose of increasing efficiency and professional development.
11304 English for Office Staff
English structure, vocabulary and expressions frequently used in offices; specific expressions and vocabulary used in various departments; communicative English for the purpose of increasing efficiency in the office.
11305 English for Computer Users
English structure, vocabulary and expressions used in computer texts, articles, manuals, and other written discourse; communicative English to maximize working efficiency in computer business.
11306 English for Health Personnel
English structure, vocabulary and expressions frequently used in textbooks, articles, and other written discourse; reading, speaking, and exchanging information, news, and opinions about public health for the purpose of personal awareness and experience; implementation within public health services, and provision of health services to the general public.
11307 English for Technicians
English structure, vocabulary and expressions generally used by technicians; reading manuals; writing documents; communicative English for the purpose of work efficiency and professional development.
11308 English for Agriculture
English structure, vocabulary and expressions generally used in agriculture; the reading of documents and articles in the field of agriculture; conversation and exchanges of general knowledge, news, information and ideas concerning agriculture.
11309 English for Communication Arts
English structure, vocabulary and expressions generally used in Communication Arts, including effective use of the English language as a means of communication to promote work efficiency and professional development.
11310 English for Information Work
English structure, vocabulary and expressions generally used in information work, including effective use of the English language as a means of communication to promote work efficiency and professional development.
12301 Evolution of Thai Politics
Evolution and changes in the Thai economy, society and culture affecting the Thai political system and administration during different periods; fundamental concepts concerning social structure; social changes resulting from domestic and foreign technology; economic, social, and cultural environments; rights, power, and social justice; the establishment of political and government institutions through a consideration of Thai social, cultural, political, and government foundations.
12302 Thai Economy
The agrarian society and structure of the Thai economic system during the early Bangkok period; structure of the production system and ownership of the production resources; the domestic market system; international trade; management of the national financial, budgetary, and monetary systems compared with changes in the economic structure after the Bowring Treaty and changes in the economic administration during the reign of King Rama V; changes after World War II reflecting the influence of nationalism; the government's role in improving the financial, banking, and monetary systems; analysis of the structure of the Thai economy under the first to the present National Economic and Social Development Plans; problems facing the Thai economy in the future.
12303 Thai Society
The characteristics of personal and group inter-relations in Thai daily life; values and norms of inter-relations in Thai society; important types of inter-relations among Thai people, namely, the patronage system, the bureaucratic system, and the partisan system; the structure of contemporary Thai society and inherited characteristics; the structure of Thai society at the macro and micro levels; social relations at the community level in the form of organizations and social institutions; rural society; urban society; majority and minority ethnic groups.
12304 Beliefs and Religions in Thai Society
The views and beliefs of ordinary Thai villagers and well-educated Thais on religion and the supernatural; religious and supernatural practices at a personal and social level in contemporary Thai society; the introduction and development of different religions in Thai society; principles, ceremonies, and the organizational structure of different religions in Thailand, emphasizing the role and importance of faith and religion towards various Thai social and cultural institutions from the past to the present.
12305 Thai Arts and Society
Classical and folk arts as expressed in architecture, painting, sculpture, and handicrafts; analysis of art as a response to social needs; concepts behind works of art; historical background: freedom of expression; inspiration to the creation of art; themes in art reflecting social and local conditions.
The study and analysis of the performing arts in terms of their relations to life and society; types of performing arts affected by changes in modern Thai society.
12306 Development of Thai Literature
The evolution of forms, content, concepts, moods, imagination, and writing techniques of poets and writers from the Ayutthaya Period to the present.
12307 Thai Science and Technology
Thai knowledge and understanding of the world and nature; application of experience gained from observation and practice in response to the various needs of daily life.
12403 Rural Thailand
A study of basic economic, political, and social conditions in rural Thailand in order to understand changes arising from various factors, such as national development and technological advances with emphasis on those factors which show changing conditions in, and impacts on, contemporary rural areas, particularly the impact of the National Economic and Social Development Plans.
12406 Modernization in Thailand
The process of modernization in Thailand since the reign of King Rama V, with a consideration of basic pre-change conditions particularly in the reign of King Rama III and King Rama IV; analysis of political, governmental, economic and social conditions and changes; conflicts arising from the changes, and their subsequent impact.
12407 The Thai Mind
Important Thai political, economic, and social concepts; the causes, results and evolution of these concepts from the past to the present.
12409 Experience in Thai Studies
The importance of Thai studies to national development; status and research of Thai studies; organizations for the research and promotion of Thai studies; preservation, development and promotion of Thai culture through Thai studies; techniques, methods and problems in promoting Thai studies through mass media; group dynamics activities to nurture ethics, morals and leadership in students.
13201 Introduction to Information Science
Definition, history, and evolution of Information Science; theories, methods, and problems concerning information storage and retrieval procedures in institutions providing general information services especially libraries, information centers, clearing houses, information analysis centers, referral centers, data banks, registration and statistics offices; concepts and the application of such information science technology as microforms, computers, and telecommunications technology; future developments in information science.
13202 Communication
Definition of communication; components, structure, and processes of communication in society; the importance of communication in information work; transmission and interpretation of information; communication through language and other symbols; dissemination of information in social systems; theories, concepts and practice in communication at different levels including intrapersonal, interpersonal and mass communication with emphasis on psychology of communication, social communication, organizational communication and communication technology; theory and practice in public relations in both the public and private sectors; human behavior and the influence of communication on change in attitude, behavior, and social development; analysis of problems concerning communication and information.
13203 Introduction to Statistics and Research in Information Science
General knowledge in statistics; frequency distribution; measurement of central tendency and measurement of dispersion; probability and random sampling; hypothesis testing; meaning of research and its importance; principles and processes of research; research methodology and the writing of research proposals; reporting results of research in information science; condition and current trends in information science.
13311 Information Resources Development
Policy making and operations in information acquisition; a study of all types of information resources especially books, journals, reports, theses, patents, documents on standards, reproductions, indices, abstracts, and publications from various associations; a study of principles and processes in information acquisition beginning with a forecast of users' present and future needs; locating publishing and dissemination sources; information selection process; purchase, request, exchange; procurement and evaluation of information collected.
13312 Information Analysis
Reading and reviewing information contents; analysis of each type of information; methods of detailed analysis; methods of writing entries on catalogue cards, annotations and abstracts, indices, classification, extracting; recording information analysis findings on appropriate media such as paper, photographic and magnetic media; coding.
13313 Information Services and Dissemination
Concepts and main principles in organizing and administering information services; objectives and duties in providing information services, research and service sources; users' characteristics and behavior; methods of using different types of information services, especially current news services; selection of information for dissemination; retrospective information searching; information compiling; rearranging information; information delivery, copying, translation, and interlibrary lending services; bibliographical compiling and control; information services at a national and international level.
13314 Information Systems Planning and Management
Formulating policies for information systems; planning, analysis, and control of administrative systems; principles and techniques for administering information systems, personnel, finances, budget; evaluation and annual reports.
13321 Writing for Business Communication
Principles of writing for business and social communication; writing for various types of reports and necessary official documents both in Thai and English; models and usages of Thai and English; selection and use of idioms appropriate to social situations, customs and traditions.
13322 Accounting and Business Law
Accounting data collection and storage; characteristics of property, debts and capital; factors affecting profit and loss; interpreting and preparing accounting data for management; accounting for projects; profit and loss budgets; types of financial reports popularly used by organizations.
Fundamentals in business law; auditing accounts; civil and commercial law for business organizations in general; tax laws concerning revenue, customs, and excise; specific business laws in banking, financial trusts, insurance and industry; international business laws and labor laws.
13323 Financial and Operation Management
Duties, roles and the importance of financial management; methods in financial analysis and financial planning; investment analysis; capital structure; short and long-term capital raising; financial management under uncertain and high-risk conditions.
Fundamental practices in production and services; planning, operation and control for target achievement; project planning; forecasting demands; planning for production and services; control of inventories; quality control in production and services; administration and operations policy.
13401 Professional Experience in Information Science
Application of principles and theories of information science: the use of case studies and simulations in analyzing problems and in decision-making; professional ethics; group dynamics activities to nurture ethics, morals and leadership in students.
13411 Special Information
Characteristics of special information in general information service institutions, such information includes: government publications, with emphasis on Thai government and international organization publications, archives and periodicals; problems in acquisition, storing and operating.
13412 Information Sources in Social Sciences, Humanities and Science
Survey and analysis of information used as resources for seeking knowledge in social sciences, humanities, natural and applied science; an introduction to the major literature in each science; techniques for locating information sources in each science.
13413 Introduction to Information Technology
Application of technology in executing work in information service institutions; capacity and limitations in applying major information technology to various aspects of work; selection and provision of both hardware and software technology; management of personnel; budgeting; evaluation; trends in information technology.
13421 Office Work and Public Relations
Office procedures for welcoming and making appointments; telephone, telegram, telecommunications usage; office equipment operation; management of correspondence; use of reference materials; filing; purchasing of office equipment; travel planning and organization; planning and organizing meetings; preparing speeches; etiquette and social skills; entertaining; personality; expertise in office work; public relations principles and techniques both in and outside the office.
13422 Organization Behavior and Marketing Management
Fundamental psychology and sociology concerning individual behavior with emphasis on recognition, beliefs, attitudes, needs and motivations; a study of personal behavior concerning values, human interaction, communication, and leadership; the importance of mankind; human behavior in organizations and management; organization formation; human resources management in government and business organizations.
Basic forms of marketing; operation of marketing organizations in product sales or services; sales promotion; techniques and tools for market analysis; market research; marketing strategies and basic concepts in international marketing.
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