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
Elective Courses
Type 2.1 students are required to take at least 3 credits of the following elective courses or additional courses offered later.
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Credits |
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HS677201 Thai Dialect in Global Context |
3 (3-0-6) |
Dissertation Course
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|
Credits |
|
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 |
3 (3-0-6) 3 (3-0-6) 3 (3-0-6) |
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| 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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