1. Master of Arts Programme in Cultural Studies
Objectives
The programme provides graduates with the knowledge and ability to undertake research on cultural values and practices in local communities and their effects on social development. A sound working knowledge of the cultural dimensions of social development will be gained through a comprehensive range of academic writings, research papers as well as extensive fieldwork.
Research
Research currently being carried out by staff in the School of Liberal Arts includes the history of ethnic interaction in the southern Thailand and northern Malaysia; Islamic radicalism in Southeast Asia; resource issues among the fishing communities of Pattani; community rights in southern Thailand; the social impacts of the development of the Pak Panang river basin; the Thai diaspora in southern Myanmar; and strategies in English language learning.
2. Master of Arts Programme in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Master of Arts Teaching English as a Foreign Language
(International Program)
School of Liberal Arts, Walailak University
Degree Title
| English : |
Master of Arts (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) |
| |
M.A. (TEFL) |
Academic System
The program runs through the trimester academic system, and the course unit system is adopted. Generally, a course unit is equivalent to 3 credits, covering 45 contact hours per one lecture course unit. The schedule is as follows:
Term 1: May through August
Term 2: September through December
Term 3: January through April
Program Length
The program is designed to cover a 2-year study. However, students may spend no more than 5 years to complete the program.
Tuition and Fees
The approximate cost for the entire program is 180,000 THB.
(Fees are subject to change without notice.)
Admission Requirements
Generally, entrants to the program are normally required to:
1. Hold a BA in English or other relevant fields, with a GPA of 2.50 or a GPA of 2.00 with the average grades of 2.75 on the English courses,
2. Preferably possess at least 2 years’ full-time EFL teaching experience, for applicants from other fields,
3. Achieve the TOEFL paper test (or ITP TOEFL paper test) score of at least 500, the TOEFL computer-based test score of at least 173, the TOEFL internet-based test score of at least 61, or the IELTS score of at least 5.0, or the CU-TEP score of at least 60, or the TU-GET score of at least 550. However, conditional applicants are obliged to manage to achieve the required score of the stated English proficiency tests within the first academic year,
4. Write an application essay or a statement of purpose of about 500 words, describing your professional and intellectual aspirations, your special academic area of interest, and research plan,
5. Pass an interview exam, and
6. Submit 3 letters of recommendations.
Curriculum Structure
Course Components |
Plan A1
(course units) |
Plan A2
(course units) |
Plan B
(course units) |
Compulsory courses |
- |
6 |
7 |
Elective course |
- |
1 |
3 |
Thesis |
12 |
5 |
- |
Independent studies |
- |
- |
2 |
Total |
12 |
12 |
12 |
List of Course Components
- Compulsory courses
1.1) Basic applied linguistics courses
1.2) Seminar course
1.3) Field studies
- 1.3.1) Classroom observation
- 1.3.2) Practicum
- Elective courses
- Thesis research
For further information, please contact:
Asst. Prof. Dr. Pragasit Sitthitikul
Tel: (075) 672012
E-mail: spragasi@wu.ac.th
Asst. Prof. Dr. Pornbhasra Subhakorn
Tel: (075) 672079
E-mail: suppakp@hotmail.com
Dr. Adcharawan Buripakdi
Tel: (075) 672066
E-mail: badchara@wu.ac.th
3. Master of Arts Programme in Southeast Asian Studies
MASTER OF ARTS PROGRAM IN SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES
SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS, WALAILAK UNIVERSITY
WHY SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES?
As globalization has accelerated the process of global integration Southeast Asia has assumed a position of ever greater importance to Thailand’s international political and economic strategy. Thailand has played an important role as a founding member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA), and the proposed ASEAN Community, due to be established by 2015. Thailand has close economic relations with the Southeast Asia, as well as longstanding historical, social and cultural ties.
Today the countries of the Southeast Asian region face many significant challenges. Sustainable responses need to be jointly found among the countries of the region to meet these challenges. For these reasons research and scholarship into the major issues that are confronting the Southeast Asian region are a priority.
Formerly the field of Southeast Asian Studies was developed primarily in academic institutions in the West. The study of Southeast Asia thus naturally reflected the questions, assumptions, and the perspectives of Western scholars and the priorities of the countries in where they worked. However, today the study of Southeast Asia is developing rapidly in the Southeast Asian region itself. Southeast Asian universities, as well as the regional organization ASEAN, are increasingly promoting scholarship and research into Southeast Asia out of a desire to find solutions to the many problems facing the people of the Southeast Asian region. Owing to its position in southern Thailand, in the juncture between mainland and archipelagic Southeast Asia, Walailak University provides an ideal location to study this dynamic region.
REGIONAL STUDIES PROGRAM (SOUTHEAST ASIA)
The Regional Studies Program was set up within the School of Liberal Arts to study Thailand’s southern neighbours, Malaysia and Indonesia, and more broadly the Southeast Asian region. The program offers a bachelor degree program in Southeast Asian Studies, where students take courses on Southeast Asian politics, history, society, economy, culture, and international relations, as well as Malay and Indonesian language. As part of their degree program students are expected to spend at least one term studying in Malaysia or Indonesia. All students must also take part in a Cooperative Education program, in which students spend one term gaining work experience in an organization related to their study program.
RESEARCH STRENGTHS
Research strengths of staff in the Regional Studies Program (Southeast Asia) include: Southern Thai Studies; Patani Malay History and Literature; Malayness; the Islamic Revival in Southeast Asia; Southeast Asian Film; Ethnicity in Myanmar; Thai History, Politics and Cultural Studies; the Thai Diaspora; Indonesian Politics and Social Movements; and Gender and Sexuality in Thailand.
PROGRAM DETAILS
1. The Master of Arts Program in Southeast Asian Studies can be taken by Research only, Research and Coursework, or Coursework only modes. All modes of study have a value of 12 Course Units.
2. Units of study are counted as “Course Units”. 1 Course Unit is equivalent to 3 Credits in a semester system, or 45 hours classroom hours per term.
3. The Masters Program in Southeast Asian Studies takes a minimum of two years and a maximum of five years study.
4. Students who write a thesis are expected to spend a minimum of 6 months’ fieldwork in the country which they are studying.
5. Walailak University is based on a three-term system, each term being of not less than 12 weeks in duration: Term 1: June - August; Term 2: September - December; Term 3: January – March.
DEGREE STRUCTURE
Type of Course\ Mode |
Research Only |
Research and Coursework |
Coursework Only |
Compulsory Courses |
- |
4 |
4 |
Elective Courses |
- |
2 |
6 |
Thesis / Independent Study |
12 |
6 |
2 |
Total Course Units |
12 |
12 |
12 |
COURSES
1) Compulsory Courses
2) Elective Courses
3) Thesis
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Under Walailak University’s Graduate Studies Scholarship Program international students may apply to study the Masters of Arts Program in Southeast Asian Studies with scholarship assistance. The Scholarship offers a full tuition fee waiver, free dormitory accommodation, and medical insurance for the duration of the program of study. Outstanding applicants who are willing to contribute to the School of Liberal Arts’ teaching programs are also eligible for a monthly allowance.
International students may choose to (i) enroll in the Masters program in its entirety, either by research or coursework modes; or (ii) enroll in only one or more courses for credit transfer to Master degree programs taken in their home institutions.
More information and applications forms are available at http://intergrad.wu.ac.th/
HOW TO APPLY
Applications to the Master of Arts Program in Southeast Asian Studies should include a letter of introduction, a transcript (in English) of the applicant’s bachelor degree, and a letter of recommendation, and should be submitted before April 30 of each year. Correspondence should be directed to:
Dr. Davisakd Puaksom
Head, Master of Arts Program in Southeast Asian Studies
School of Liberal Arts
Walailak University
Tha Sala, Nakhon Si Thammarat
THAILAND 80160
Email: davisakd.puaksom@gmail.com
Tel: +66 75 672 014
Fax: +66 75 672 001
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