THAI6506 Modern Thai Prose

Offered By

Faculty of Asian Studies

Academic Career

Graduate Coursework

Course Subject

Thai

Offered in

First Semester, 2009 and First Semester, 2010

Unit Value

6 units

Course Description

(a) critical reading of Thai modern fiction, newspaper selections and other contemporary writing
(b) advanced conversation and discussion
(c) special reports on cultural topics.

Learning Outcomes

By completing this unit the student will be able to".

have a greater appreciation of the various genres of modern Thai prose
be aware of the different forms of rhetorical structure in Thai prose
be able to speak with increasing structural and lexical accuracy
participate effectively in informal and some more formal conversations, discussions and debates
be able to elaborate on your own reactions and attitudes towards the texts under discussion
become familiar with some cultural references, proverbs and idiomatic expressions

Indicative Assessment

Regular contribution to class discussion (20%), written assignments (30%), oral presentation (35%), final essay (15%). Graduate students attend joint classes with undergraduates but may expect more rigorous assessment and additional assignment work, tailored to the graduate students’ interests.

Workload

Five hours including one tutorial a week

Course Classification(s)

Areas of Interest

Asian Languages

Requisite Statement

Permission of coordinator

Programs

Master of Asia-Pacific Studies

Academic Contact

Ms Chintana Sandilands

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