Thammasat General Courses

Social Science                 

TU100   Civic Education                                                                                                                     3 (3 – 0 – 6)

Instillation of social conscience and awareness of one’s role and duties as a good global citizen. This is done through a variety of methods such as lectures, discussion of various case studies and field study outings. Students are required to organize a campaign to raise awareness or bring about change in an area of their interest.

Social Science                 

TU101   Thailand, ASEAN, and the World                                                                                       3 (3–0–6)

Study of significant phenomena around the world, in the ASEAN region and in Thailand in terms of their political, economic and sociocultural dimensions. This is done through approaches, theories and principles of social science research via discussion and raising examples of situations or people of interest. The purpose of this is to create a perspective of diversity, to understand the complexity of global interrelationships, to build a global mindset and to be able to challenge old paradigms and open up a new, broader worldview.

Humanities

TU102   Social Life Skills                                                                                                                    3 (3 – 0 – 6)

Holistic health care, addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs, which are considered important skills for success in leading a happy life in society. Students learn to develop their ability in physical health care to manage stress, build emotional security, understand themselves and adapt to psychological, emotional and social problems. Students also learn to understand the meaning of aesthetics, experiencing and appreciating the relationship between art and humanity in different fields, namely visual arts, music, performing arts and architecture.

Science and Technology

TU103   Life and Sustainability

This course provides an introduction to the importance of life-cycle systems perspectives in understanding major challenges and solutions to achieving more sustainable societies in this changing world. Students will learn about the relationship between mankind and the environment in the context of energy and resource use, consumption and development, and environmental constraints. Furthermore, an examination of social conflict and change from the life-cycle perspective will be used to develop an understanding of potential solution pathways for sustainable lifestyle modifications.

Languages

TU104   Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing                                                                  3 (3 – 0 – 6)

Development of critical thinking through questioning, analytical, synthetic and evaluation skills.  Students learn how to read without necessarily accepting all the information presented in the text, but rather consider the content in depth, taking into account the objectives, perspectives, assumptions, bias and supporting evidence, as well as logic or strategies leading to the author’s conclusion. The purpose is to apply these methods to students’ own persuasive writing based on information researched from various sources, using effective presentation techniques.

Languages

TU105   Communication Skills in English                                                                               3 (3 – 0 – 6)

Development of English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, focusing on the ability to hold a conversation in exchanging opinions, as well as reading comprehension of academic texts from various disciplines related to students’ field of study.

Languages

TU106   Creativity and Communication                                                                                 3 (3 – 0 – 6)

Creative thought processes, with critical thinking as an important part, as well as communication of these thoughts that lead to suitable results in social, cultural and environmental contexts, at personal, organizational and social levels.

Courses required by the Faculty of Liberal Arts                          

TU124   Society and Economy                                                                                                          3 (3 – 0 – 6)

To provide guidelines for the study and analysis of society and economy to analyze social and economic evolution in Thailand and worldwide to emphasize the influence of culture and institutions on the social and economic system.

Courses required by the Faculty of Liberal Arts

TU 116  Man and Arts: Visual Art, Music and Performing Arts                                                  3 (3 – 0 – 6)

This course is a study of art in relation to its function and the development of people, society and environment by focusing on various creative works, such as visual arts, music and performing arts, depicting the culture and perception of mankind. The course also aims to instill learners with real awareness of art values through personal experience, and also the appreciation of the aesthetic values of creative works. An emphasis is placed upon the influence of art on Thai values and the Thai way of life.

Courses required by the Faculty of Liberal Arts

AS 125  Introduction to ASEAN

An Introduction the history and the aims of the establishment of ASEAN community. It includes the overview of ASEAN countries in social, political, economic, cultural and ideological aspects.