Nanyang Technological University’s Prelude Program – Chiang Mai University (17-30 July 2016) – Program Proposal
Focus: History, Economics and Dance & Music
17 July 2016
Airport Pick Up – Meet & Greet with LICMU (International Arrival Hall)
Transfer and check-in accommodation
18 July 2016
(L, D)
09.00-09.15
Orientation and
Welcome by
Director of
Language Institute
19 July 2016
(L)
20 July 2016
(L)
09.30-12.30 (3 hours)
Lecture: Introduction to Thai History
(Sukhothai Period) –known as being the first
capital of Thailand between 1238 and 1351,
the city has now been designated a
UNESCO World Heritage site.
12.30-13.30
International buffet
lunch
13.30-14.30
University Campus Tour
09.00-12.00
Fieldtrip: General City Tour and Temple Visits – Phra Singh and
Chedi Luang temples included
12.00-13.00
Lunch off campus
13.00-16.00 (3 hours)
Lecture: Introduction to Thai History (Thon Buri & Rattankosin) – the
shortest era only lasting 15 years after the destruction of Ayuthaya
by the Burmese and later on merged into Bangkok
09.00-11.00 (2 hours)
Fieldtrip: Chiang Mai Museum – following the first two sessions
introducing the Sukhothai Period and Ayuthaya period, students
will have the opportunity to visit and learn with a guide tour of
the museum
12.00-13.00
13.00-16.00
Assessment – students will be require to complete a multiple choice
test with essay style questions for their final assessment of the
Introduction to Thai History module
Traditional Thai
Lunch Box Set
15.00 – 18.00 (3 hours)
Lecture: Introduction to Thai
History (Ayuthaya Period) – the
second capital of Thailand
between 1351 – 1767 which is
located 90kms north of the
present capital Bangkok
21 July 2016
(L)
09.00-12.00 (3 hours)
Lecture: Overview to Thailand and ASEAN Economic Community
(AEC) - this lesson will focus on the integration of Thailand into
AEC and its contribution towards the economy, plus a general
overview of each country and its impact towards the AEC
13.00-17.00
Fieldtrip: Company Visit – students will have the opportunity to visit
a local manufacturing company in the Lumphun Industrial Estate.
22 July 2016
(L)
09.00-12.00 (3 hours)
Lecture: Law and regulations on trade between Thailand and AEC –
this session will cover most of the pertinent issues surrounding
the trade regulations between Thailand and AEC
13.00-17.00
Fieldtrip: Doi Suthep and Phuping Palace – students will venture to
the highest temple in Chiang Mai by navigating the 300 steps to the
summit afterwards students will visit the Royal retreat of His
Majesty the King of Thailand
23 July 2016
(L,D)
Weekend Excursion (2D 1N) – Chiang Rai Province Visit
Travel to the Hall of Opium, Doi Tung Royal Villa and Wat Roong Kun (White Temple) – if time permits also a visit to the Golden Triangle (Border of Laos,
Myanmar and Thailand) Free evening time spent at the Chiang Rai Walking Street
24 July 2016
(B,L & D)
18.30-20.30
Welcome Kantoke Dinner and Dance –
NTU students will have the opportunity
to savour a traditional Lanna (Northern
Thai meal) whilst watching cultural
performances
Nanyang Technological University’s Prelude Program – Chiang Mai University (17-30 July 2016) – Program Proposal
Focus: History, Economics and Dance & Music
25 July 2016
(L)
09.00-12.00 (3 hours)
Lecture: Labour Mobility and Employment Rights - movement of
migrant workers has been a topic under debate in Thailand
especially migrants from Myanmar – this issue will look at the law
and the movement of people to and from Thailand
12.00-13.00
Traditional Thai
Lunch Box Set
13.00-16.00 (3 hours)
Lecture: Regional agreements and Thailand – looking specifically at
free trade agreements and regional trade agreements between
Thailand
26 July 2016
(L)
09.00-12.00 (3 hours)
Assessment – students will be require to complete a multiple
choice test with essay style questions for their final assessment of
the Economics module
13.00-16.00 (3 hours)
Lecture: Introduction to Thai Dancing – this introductory session aims
at looking at the different classical dances vs folk style dances.
Students will also have the opportunity to participate in some
traditional dances
13.00-16.00 (3 hours)
Lecture: Thai Lanna Dancing – hands on session which gives students
the opportunity to learn more about the Northern style dance as well
as trying authentic costumes
27 July 2016
(L)
09.00-12.00 (3 hours)
Lecture: Evolution of Music – from classical to popular, how Thai
dancing has adapted to the changes in the music genre
28 July 2016
(L)
09.00-12.00 (3 hours)
Lecture: Introduction to Thai puppetry – students will learn more
about this historical form of drama to deliver a play to the
audience
29 July 2016
(L,D)
08.00-17.00
Doi Inthanon National Park Visit – hiking and trekking around Thailand’s highest peaks – following the nature trails and waterfalls routes
30 July 2016
Check out of accommodation
Transfer to Chiang Mai International Airport
13.00-16.00 (3 hours)
Assessment – students will be required to give a performance on Thai
Lanna Dancing which is assessed – each dance will last 5 minutes with
the examiner
18.00-20.00
Farewell Dinner and certificate
presentation at Centara Duangtawan
Hotel with buddies