SemesterSpring Semester, 2025
DepartmentSophomore Class of Department of Southeast Asian Languages and Cultures - Thai Section
Course NameExplore Southern Thailand: Phuket-Nature, Agriculture, Multiculturalism
InstructorSuriya Sriphrom
Credit1.0
Course TypeElective
Prerequisite
Course Objective
Course Description
Course Schedule






















































Day



Date



Time



Topic



Content



1



February 6



(Thursday)



10:00 – 13:00



(3 hours)



agriculture




  • learning about local farmers’ life

  • learning how to harvest pineapples and coconuts

  • learning how to tap rubber trees



14:00 – 17:00



(3 hours)



agriculture




  • learning about local fishermen’s life

  • learning how to catch aquatic animals

  • learning about protecting marine ecosystems



2



February 7



(Friday)



10:00 – 13:00



(3 hours)



culture




  • learning about Thai Buddhist temple art and architecture

  • learning about common Buddhist beliefs in Thailand



14:00 – 17:00



(3 hours)



nature




  • learning about natural attractions in Phuket

  • learning about tourism and hospitality industry in Phuket



3



February 8



(Saturday)



10:00 – 12:00



(2 hours)



culture




  • learning about Phuket as UNESCO’s creative city of gastronomy

  • learning how to cook a local dish



14:00 – 16:00



(2 hours)



culture




  • learning about local ways of life

  • learning about local architecture



4



February 9



(Sunday)



10:00 – 12:00



(2 hours)



history




  • learning about Phuket’s history

  • learning about Chinese-speaking migrants and their descendants in Phuket



Teaching Methods
Teaching Assistant
Requirement/Grading

  • attendance and participation: 50%

  • two essays: 50%


Textbook & Reference
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