Master of Arts in Mekong Studies (Revised in 2016)
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 2016) aims to produce graduates who have the following qualifications:
(1) Have deep knowledge and expertise in the Mekong basin and its social and cultural dimension, history, ethnicity, language and literature, philosophy and religion.
(2) Have the ability to research, think, analyze, synthesize and to systematically create a new knowledge of the Mekong culture.
(3) Have the ability to gain more knowledge effectively from self-study and apply the knowledge to working with others responsibly.
(4) Have the ability to communicate and use information technology to effectively filter data by showing leadership appropriately according to opportunities and situation.
(5) Have morality and ethics of a good researcher together with understanding of social difference and culture in the Mekong region.
3. CURRICULUM AND TYPE OF PROGRAM
Total credit of study is 36 credits consisting of:
| Category | Credits | ||
| 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
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Credits |
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Students of Plan A2 and Plan B are required to take the following 5 courses for 15 credits. |
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Elective Courses
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Credits |
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(1) Plan A2 students are required to take and pass the following elective courses or other additional courses offered for not less than 9 credits.
400740 GLOGBALIZATION AND SOCIO-CULTURAL CHANGE IN THE MEKONG REGION |
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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.
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Credits |
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HS400899 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 not less than 3 credits.
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Credits |
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HS400897 INDEPENDENT STUDY |
3 |
Note 1: 3 (3-0-6) = 3 Credits (Theory - Practice - Self-study)
Note 2: * = New course, ** = Revised course
Note 3: Not counted = Non-credit courses must be registered as 'AU' (Auditing)
Note 4: Thesis / Independent Study courses must be registered as 'SU' (Satisfied-Unstatisfied)
5. SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
| 1st YEAR - SEMESTER 1 | |||
| Courses | Credits | ||
| Type A2 | Type B | ||
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400731 SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT OF COUNTRIES IN THE MEKONG REGION 400733 THEORETICAL CONCEPTS RELATED TO MEKONG STUDIES 400734 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY FOR MEKONG STUDIES |
3 3 3 3 |
3 3 3 3 |
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| Total | 12 | 12 | |
| Cumulative credits | 12 | 12 | |
| 1st YEAR - SEMESTER 2 | |||
| Courses | Credits | ||
| Type A2 | Type B | ||
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400732 MEKONG LANGUAGE AND CULTURE |
3 3 6 |
3 3 6 |
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| Total | 12 | 12 | |
| Cumulative credits | 24 | 24 | |
| 2nd YEAR - SEMESTER 1 | |||
| Courses | Credits | ||
| Type A2 | Type B | ||
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400899 THESIS 400XXX ELECTIVE COURSE |
9 - |
- 9 |
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| Total | 9 | 9 | |
| Cumulative credits | 33 | 33 | |
| 2nd YEAR - SEMESTER 2 | |||
| Courses | Credits | ||
| Type A2 | Type B | ||
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400899 THESIS 400897 INDEPENDENT STUDY |
3 - |
- 3 |
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| Total | 3 | 3 | |
| Cumulative credits | 36 | 36 | |
6. QUALIFICATION
Hold a Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study.
7. PROGRAM CHAIR
| Asst. Prof. Dr. Thananan Boonwanna | thanabo@kku.ac.th |
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