Master of Arts in Mekong Studies (Revised in 2021)

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1. DEGREE NAME AND AREA OF STUDY

Full name: Master of Arts (Mekong Studies)
Short name: M.A. (Mekong Studies)

2. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM

The Master of Arts in Mekong Studies (Revised in 2021) aims to produce graduates with the following qualifications:

(1) Have deep knowledge and expertise of the Mekong basin and its social and cultural dimensions, history, ethnicity, language and literature, philosophy, and religion

(2) Can research, think, analyze, synthesize, and systematically create new knowledge of the Mekong culture

(3) Can gain more knowledge effectively from self-study and apply the ability to work with others responsibly by showing leadership skills appropriately according to opportunities and situations

(4) Can communicate and use information technology to filter data effectively

(5) Have the morality and ethics of a good researcher together with understanding social differences in a multicultural society in the Mekong region

3. CURRICULUM AND TYPE OF PROGRAM

Total credit of study is 36 credits consisting of:

Category	Credits
Category	Plan A2	Plan B
Mandatory course	15	15
Elective course	9	18
Thesis	12	-
Independent Study	-	3
Total	36	36

The program is a Regular Program. The classes are taught on Mondays - Fridays.

A2 = Reseach + Coursework
B = Independent Study + Coursework

4. COURSES

Mandatory Courses

Credits

Students of Plan A2 and Plan B are required to take the following five courses for 15 credits:

HS857101 SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT OF COUNTRIES IN THE MEKONG REGION
HS857102 MEKONG LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
HS857103 THEORETICAL CONCEPTS RELATED TO MEKONG STUDIES
HS857104 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY FOR MEKONG STUDIES
HS857891 SEMINAR IN MEKONG STUDIES

3 (3-0-6)
3 (3-0-6)
3 (3-0-6)
3 (3-0-6)
3 (3-0-6)

Elective Courses

Credits

(1) Plan A2 students are required to take and pass at least 9 credits of the following elective courses.
(2) Plan B students are required to take and pass at least 18 credits of the following elective courses.

Both plan A2 and plan B students are able to choose based on interest from the following elective courses or other additional courses offered later.

HS857201 GLOBALIZATION AND SOCIO-CULTURAL CHANGE IN THE MEKONG REGION
HS857202 CULTURAL LANDSCAPE FOR MEKONG STUDIES
HS857203 HISTORIOGRAPHY IN THE MEKONG REGION
HS857204 ETHNICS GROUPS IN THE MEKONG REGION
HS857205 LITERATURE AND SOCIETY IN THE MEKONG REGION
HS857206 FOLKLORE IN THE MEKONG REGION
HS857207 นักคิดและปัญญาชนในลุ่มน้ำโขง
HS857208 RELIGIONS AND BELIEF IN THE MEKONG REGION
HS857209 CURRENT ISSUES IN THE MEKONG REGION
HS857210 KNOWLEDGE-BASED TECHNOLOGY FOR MEKONG STUDIES
HS857211 ประวัติศาสตร์ศิลปะและโบราณคดีในลุ่มน้ำโขง

3 (3-0-6)
3 (3-0-6)
3 (3-0-6)
3 (3-0-6)
3 (3-0-6)
3 (3-0-6)
3 (3-0-6)
3 (3-0-6)
3 (3-0-6)
3 (3-0-6)
3 (3-0-6)

Thesis Course
The Thesis course aims for the students to undertake research work to gain expertise in applied sciences in various disciplines to be used in analysis and creating new knowledge for development. According to the graduate curriculum standard, Plan A2 students must write their thesis in Thai or English only and must register the following Thesis course.

	Credits
HS857899 THESIS	12

Independent Study Course
The Independent Study course aims for students to have extensive knowledge and experience in their topic of interest which they can apply it with their career. According to the standard criteria for graduate programs, Plan B students are required to take the following Independent Study course for at least 3 credits.

	Credits
HS857897 INDEPENDENT STUDY	3

Note 1: 3 (3-0-6) = 3 Credits (Theory - Practice - Self-study)
Note 2: Not counted = Non-credit courses must be registered as 'AU' (Auditing)
Note 3: Thesis / Independent Study courses must be registered as 'SU' (Satisfied-Unstatisfied)

5. SAMPLE STUDY PLAN

1^st YEAR - SEMESTER 1
Courses	Credits
Courses	Type A2	Type B
HS857101 SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT OF COUNTRIES IN THE MEKONG REGION HS857103 THEORETICAL CONCEPTS RELATED TO MEKONG STUDIES HS857104 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY FOR MEKONG STUDIES HS857xxx ELECTIVE COURSE	3 3 3 3	3 3 3 3
Total	12	12
Cumulative credits	12	12

1^st YEAR - SEMESTER 2
Courses	Credits
Courses	Type A2	Type B
HS857102 MEKONG LANGUAGE AND CULTURE HS857891 SEMINAR IN MEKONG STUDIES HS857xxx ELECTIVE COURSE	3 3 6	3 3 6
Total	12	12
Cumulative credits	24	24

2^ndYEAR - SEMESTER 1
Courses	Credits
Courses	Type A2	Type B
HS857899 THESIS HS857xxx ELECTIVE COURSE	9 -	- 9
Total	9	9
Cumulative credits	33	33

2^ndYEAR - SEMESTER 2
Courses	Credits
Courses	Type A2	Type B
HS857899 THESIS HS857897 INDEPENDENT STUDY	3 -	- 3
Total	3	3
Cumulative credits	36	36

6. QUALIFICATION

1) According to the Regulations of Khon Kaen University on Graduate Studies B.E. 2559, Chapter 5, Item 21.2, or in the latter revised regulations; and

2) is a graduate with a Bachelor's degree in any field of study; or

3) is studying in the last semester of a Bachelor's degree program

4) Be able to present a certificate from a professional doctor stating that the applicant does not have any communicable disease or severe disease which will hinder his/her education

5) Be on good behavior

7. PROGRAM CHAIR

Asst. Prof. Dr. Thananan Boonwanna

thanabo@kku.ac.th

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