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Doctor of Philosophy in Thai (Revised in 2022)


1. DEGREE NAME AND AREA OF STUDY

Full name : Doctor of Philosophy (Thai)
Short name : Ph.D.
 (Thai)


2. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM
 

The Doctor of Philosophy in Thai program (Revised in 2022) aims to produce graduates with the following qualifications:

(1) Having a profound understanding of the standard and local Thai language and literature principles and theories. Be able to apply knowledge to academic work and work development

(2) Having knowledge and competency in advanced Thai language research, both in Thai linguistics with the concept of linguistic theory, dialectal linguistics, local literature, and Thai literature, including being able to study and conduct comparative research on Thai language and literature both nationally and internationally as well as being able to raise the identity of the Thai language, local literature, and culture to the international level

(4) Having leadership, knowledge, morality, and academic/professional ethics

(5) Having an awareness of the value and pride in the Thai language, culture, and literature


3. CURRICULUM

Total credit of study is 51 credits consisting of:

Category Credits
Type 2.1    
Mandatory course 9    
Elective course 6    
Dissertation    36    
Total 51    

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

Type 2.1 = Reseach + Coursework


4. COURSES

Mandatory Courses

 

Credits

HS677101 Linguistics and Literature Theories For Thai Langauge Research
HS677102 Advanced Research Methodology In Thai Language and Literature
HS677103 I-Saan Language and Literature in Global Context

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

Elective Courses
Type 2.1 students are required to take at least 3 credits of the following elective courses or additional courses offered later.

 

Credits

HS677201 Thai Dialect in Global Context
HS677202 Socio-Cultural Linguistics
HS677203 ภูมิศาสตร์ภาษาถิ่น
HS677204 Thai Literature in Contemporary Media
HS677205 วรรณกรรมท้องถิ่นกับวัฒนธรรมประชานิยม
HS677206 วิวิธไวยากรณ์ภาษาไทยถิ่นอีสาน

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

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

Dissertation Course

 

Credits

HS677998 Dissertation

36


Note 1: 3 (3-0-6) = 3 Credits (Theory - Practice - Self-study)
Note 2: Non-credit courses must be registered as 'AU' (Auditing)

Note 3: Dissertation course must be registered as 'SU' (Satisfied-Unstatisfied)


5. SAMPLE STUDY PLAN

1st YEAR - SEMESTER 1
Courses Credits
Type 2.1    

HS677101 Linguistics and Literature Theories For Thai Langauge Research
HS677102 Advanced Research Methodology In Thai Language and Literature
HS677103 I-Saan Language and Literature in Global Context 

3 (3-0-6)
3 (3-0-6)
3 (3-0-6)
   
Total 9    
Cumulative credits 9    

1st YEAR - SEMESTER 2
Courses Credits
Type 2.1    
HS677XXX Elective course
HS677XXX Elective course      
HS677998 Dissertation                                                                                                 
3
3
6
   
Total 12    
Cumulative credits 21    

2nd YEAR - SEMESTER 1
Courses Credits
Type 2.1    
HS677998 Dissertation                                                                                                          9    
Total 9    
Cumulative credits 30    

2nd YEAR - SEMESTER 2
Courses Credits
Type 2.1    

HS677998 Dissertation                                                                                                       

9    
Total 9    
Cumulative credits 39    

3rd YEAR - SEMESTER 1
Courses Credits
Type 2.1    
HS677998 Dissertation                                                                                                          9    
Total 9    
Cumulative credits 48    

3rd YEAR - SEMESTER 2
Courses Credits
Type 2.1    
HS677998 Dissertation                                                                                                      3    
Total 3    
Cumulative credits 51    

6. QUALIFICATION

6.1 According to the Khon Kaen University Regulations on Graduate Studies, 2016, Section 5, item 21.4, applicants must hold a Master's degree or equivalent and have English language proficiency according to the criteria set by the Graduate School. In addition, the applicants should have sufficient background knowledge and potential to conduct a dissertation or other additional qualifications as specified by the Program Administration Committee and the Graduate School.

6.2 Applicants (1) must be a Master's degree holder in the Thai Language, Thai Linguistics and Literature, or other related fields of study; and
(2) have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 (Grading system of 4.00) or, depending on the Program Administration Committee.


7. PROGRAM CHAIR

Asst. Prof. Dr. Itsarate Dolphen itsdol@kku.ac.th

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