1. Title Of Subject
Thai Language Level 1
2. Subject Code
CLT1010
3. Status Of Subject
Co-Curriculum
4. Stage
Degree, Certificate & Diploma
5. Version
Date of Previous Version: January 2003
Date of Current Version: Oktober 2004
6. Credit Hour
2
LAN Credit Hours
Equivalent
Lectures = 42 lecture hours (3 hours x 14 weeks)
7. Pre-Requisite
None
8. Teaching Staff
Nattanit Yotpanya
9. Semester
As offered
10. Aim Of Subject
1. To provide fundamental knowledge of Thai language and culture.
2. To provide Thai phonological, morphological and syntax background.
3. To provide learners a chance to speak basic Thai vocabulary in daily life.
4. To encourage learners to read and write simple Thai words and sentences.
11. Learning Outcome
Of Subject
This course aims to teach learners about fundamental knowledge of the Thai
language and culture. The contents cover Thai phonetics, consonants, word
order and simple sentence structures. The interactive teaching and learning
activities will encourage learners to be able to communicate in Thai in various
situations such as greeting and introducing oneself, asking someone’s
information, etc.
Programme Outcomes

Capability to communicate effectively.
% of
contribution
30
1

Ability to work independently as well as
with others in a team.
20

Ability to be a multi-skilled engineer with
good technical knowledge, management,
leadership and entrepreneurship skills
Awareness of the social, cultural, global
and environmental responsibilities as an
engineer.
30
Capability and enthusiasm for selfimprovement
through
continuous
professional development and life-long
learning.
10


10
12. Assessment
13. Details Of Subject
Course work
- Oral test
- Listening & Writing test
- Homework & quiz
10 %
20 %
10 %
Final Exam
Written exam
60%
Topics
Hours
3
An Overview of Thailand
Society, Culture and Language
Characteristic of the Thai Language
Sound, Word and Sentence
Vocabulary
- Greeting expressions
- Thai particles
3
An Overview of Phonetics
Thai Phonology : Consonants (1)
44 consonants in Thai
Vocabulary
based on the consonants taught
3
Thai Phonology : Consonants (2)
- Kinds of consonants (high,mid,low)
- Functions of consonants (first letter,last letter and
cluster consonants)
Vocabulary
based on the cluster consonants taught
2
3
Thai Phonology : Vowels and Tones
- Vowels (single vowels and diphthongs)
- 5 tones in Thai language
The relation of consonants, vowels and tones
Vocabulary
based on the lesson taught
3
The Type of Words
(noun, pronoun, verb, adverb, adjective, preposition,
conjunction and exclamation)
Word Order
Vocabulary
concerning the type of words such as Noun : family
and relatives ,occupations, places, etc.
3
Thai Syntax : Sentence Structure
Tense (Present Tense, Past Tense, Future Tense )
Negative Sentence
Vocabulary
- Parts of the body
- Clothes and Accessories
- Furniture
3
Question : Question Words and Question Tag
- Formal language
- Informal language
Vocabulary
- Question words
- Countries and Nationalities
- Hobbies
3
Numbers and Classifiers
- Cardinal numbers
- Ordinal numbers
- Thai numbers and classifiers
Vocabulary
- Calculational words
- Thai currency
- Stationeries
- Animals
3
Time
- Formal language
- Informal language
Vocabulary
- Time periods of a day
- Sports
- School subjects
3
3
Days and Months
- Day names
- The official holidays
- Month names
Vocabulary
- Seasons
- Weather
3
Months and Year
- Thai festivals in each month
- Thai years
Vocabulary
- Thai regions
3
Directions and Transportations
Local area and around the world
Vocabularies
- Places
- Directions
- Vehicles
3
Explaining and Ordering the Meal
Vocabulary
- Kitchen utilities
- How to cook
- Thai foods, fruits, desserts and drinks
3
Shopping and Bargaining
In various situations such as
- Changing the product
- Bargaining for lower price, etc.
Vocabulary
concerning the above topic such as
OTOP from Thailand, etc.
Review all the lessons
Remark : Before starting a new lesson, the previous
lesson will be reviewed briefly.
Total Contact Hours
42
Total Credit Hours
3
4
14. Teaching And
Learning Activities
The course comprises:
▪Notify Course Orientation
▪View VCD about Thailand
▪Practice pronouncing Thai consonants,vowels and words
▪Practice writing Thai consonants,vowels,words and sentences
▪Question and answer (based on the topics)
▪Making accepting and declining an appointment
▪Describing daily life
▪Role play (based on the topics)
15. Reading Materials
Textbook
Reference
Materials
Nittaya Kanchanawan and Metthew J. Eynon. (2003)
Learning Thai : A Unique and Practical Approach.
Bangkok : O.S. Printing House.
The Royal Institute of Thailand. (2003) Thai
Dictionary : The Royal Institute’s Edition 1999.
Bangkok : Nanmeebooks.
Tianchai Iamworamate. (2000) A New Thai English
Dictionary. Bangkok :
Aksornpithaya.
http://lexitron.nectec.or.th
www.royin.go.th
www.tat.or.th
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