Syllabus: This course aims to develop your basic language proficiency in spoken Thai. You will acquire basic proficiency in a range of social situations and contexts relevant to basic survival needs. The course also aims to develop an awareness of cultural norms and values in Thai society as well as an understanding of cultural behaviour expressed in both the spoken language and non-verbal communication. This course will provide you with the necessary language skills to be able to communicate and understand simple personal information, follow simple directions and take part in simple transactions. The course will also introduce you to the Thai reading and writing system.

Proposed Assessment: Oral test during the course: 40 per cent; Written assignments during the course: 20 per cent; Two written exams: 40 per cent

Contact Hours: The course will be taught over a period of one month or approximately 70 contact hours in January and February at Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand.

Prerequisites: Permission of Coordinator.
This course is for students who have no previous substantial study of Thai.

Incompatible: with Thai 1A (THAI1002)

Prescribed Text: To be advised

Course conducted subject to enrolments.

Placements will be subject to availability and security assessment. Participants are advised that due to circumstances beyond the University’s control (for example: the onset of specific international security concerns, or international health crises) it may not be possible for this program to run or it may be terminated at short notice or without notice. STUDENTS ENTER THIS PROGRAM AT THEIR OWN RISK.