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Study Abroad in Chiang Mai, Thailand and experience South East Asia...
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Run by the South East Asian Institute of Global Studies, the Thai and Southeast Asian Studies Program at Payap University is a one- or two-semester academic program for students primarily interested in becoming proficient in the Thai language and knowledgeable about Thai culture, the greater Mekong Sub-Region, and Southeast Asia in general. However, we also offer advanced language courses on a more limited basis for students already somewhat proficient in Thai language. The program offers a well-developed language curriculum, required and elective courses in a wide range of disciplines, and extensive field trips, excursions, and cultural activities. Thai Studies students explore Thailand from the inside.
First term students take six credits of either first or second year-level Thai language, a three-credit course on Globalization and South East Asia, and one or two three-credit elective courses. Elective courses are generally drawn from the following subject areas: Sociology/Anthropology, Religion, History/Political Science, and Fine Arts. Please note that electives vary from term to term depending upon faculty availability and expertise and can only be confirmed approximately one and a half months prior to the start of each term.
*(Prospective students with advanced Thai language skills: Upper-level language classes can be arranged upon request. However, at the current point in time we can only offer you one upper level language course for 3.0 credits (45 hours of instruction) per term of study. Please contact us further if this applies to you and we will provide more details about the various opportunities we can offer for advanced language study, depending upon your current Thai language competency and areas of interest.)
Students enrolling in a second term continue with six credits of intermediate or advanced Thai language and two or three elective courses. Second-term students may also work with Payap University faculty to develop independent study courses. Preparation for independent study courses must begin mid-way through the first term.
Registration deadlines for students from Payap University's exchange partners are set by each institution. Check with your Study Abroad office to find out when to apply. Students from colleges and universities without an exchange agreement with Payap University and independent students must apply to SEAIGS through The Education Abroad Network.
For answers to general questions about how to prepare for the program and what to expect while studying in Chiang Mai, see the FAQ sheet and the on-line student handbook
If you still can't find the answers to your questions, please contact us at:
Payap University
South East Asian Institute of Global Studies
Pentecost Building, Room 115
Chiang Mai 50000
Thailand
Telephone: +66 (0)53-851-478 extension 7240 or 7237
Fax: +66 (0)53-245-353
E-mail: info@seaigs.org
First term students take six credits of either first or second year-level Thai language, a three-credit course on Globalization and South East Asia, and one or two three-credit elective courses. Elective courses are generally drawn from the following subject areas: Sociology/Anthropology, Religion, History/Political Science, and Fine Arts. Please note that electives vary from term to term depending upon faculty availability and expertise and can only be confirmed approximately one and a half months prior to the start of each term.
*(Prospective students with advanced Thai language skills: Upper-level language classes can be arranged upon request. However, at the current point in time we can only offer you one upper level language course for 3.0 credits (45 hours of instruction) per term of study. Please contact us further if this applies to you and we will provide more details about the various opportunities we can offer for advanced language study, depending upon your current Thai language competency and areas of interest.)
Students enrolling in a second term continue with six credits of intermediate or advanced Thai language and two or three elective courses. Second-term students may also work with Payap University faculty to develop independent study courses. Preparation for independent study courses must begin mid-way through the first term.
Registration deadlines for students from Payap University's exchange partners are set by each institution. Check with your Study Abroad office to find out when to apply. Students from colleges and universities without an exchange agreement with Payap University and independent students must apply to SEAIGS through The Education Abroad Network.
For answers to general questions about how to prepare for the program and what to expect while studying in Chiang Mai, see the FAQ sheet and the on-line student handbook
If you still can't find the answers to your questions, please contact us at:
Payap University
South East Asian Institute of Global Studies
Pentecost Building, Room 115
Chiang Mai 50000
Thailand
Telephone: +66 (0)53-851-478 extension 7240 or 7237
Fax: +66 (0)53-245-353
E-mail: info@seaigs.org
