Bachelor of Arts in
English (Thai Program)
Program Description
The Faculty of Arts & Humanities offers two degree programs: B.A. in English (International Program) and B.A. in English (Thai Program).
Students can choose specific emphasis to focus in their respective degree programs:
| Emphasis | |
|---|---|
| English for Communication | |
| English for Business |
Over the four-year programs, English majors will develop each of the four English language macro skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking to a high degree of proficiency.
The highly competitive professional environment of the 21st century requires a high degree of English language skills. A job applicant without the ability to use English confidently, accurately, fluently and in a variety of contexts, is immediately disadvantaged.
The Bachelor of Arts in English programs are designed:
- To prepare students to meet these challenges where effective interpersonal and international communication in English can make the difference between success and failure.
- To produce educationally well-rounded individuals, capable of serving well in their chosen professions and in the communities in which they live.
Quick Facts
+ Full Name (Thai): ศิลปศาสตรบัณฑิต (ภาษาอังกฤษ)
+ Abbreviation (Thai): ศศ.บ. (ภาษาอังกฤษ)
Major: English
Total Credits: 132 Credits
Curriculum Type: 4-year bachelor’s degree
Language of Instruction (Thai Program): Thai & English
- Effective and skilled communicators in both spoken and written English.
- Well-informed about contemporary use and practice of the English language.
- Confident and competent in using a wide range of English language materials.
- Able to critically apply their knowledge of English and their language skills in a variety of practical contexts.
- Equipped to engage in critical thinking and problem-solving in their professional fields.
- Able to analyze and reflect upon their use of the English language and to further develop their skills through life-long learning.
- Competent to carry out research enquiries in the English medium and able to understand and utilize the results of research in English language study.
- Able to exhibit attitudes and values that will enable them to respond with tolerance and sensitivity to differences in culture and in belief and value systems.
- Equipped to practice their English language skills within a context of ethical concern and to give altruistic service in their societies.
Career Opportunities
- Communications Officer
- Public Relations Officer
- Teacher
- Interpreter
- Writer
- Journalist
English for Business
- Sales Officer
- Office Manager
- Communications Officer
- Public Relations Officer
- Writer
Course Requirements
Bachelor of Arts in English (Thai Program) (TOTAL 132 Credits)
General Education Courses (36 Credits)
GENL 1101 Learning Resources and Skills (1)
GENL 1102 Human and Self Understanding (3)
GENL 2101 Human Relations and Society (2)
Humanities (9 Credits)
GENL 1100 Seminar in Character Development* (0)
GENL 1103 Life and Ministry of Jesus (3)
GENL 1104 Fundamental Teachings of Christianity (3)
GENL 2106 Ethics and Moral Development (3)
*This subject is required every semester.
Mathematics and Science (9 Credits)
GENL 1110 Health and Wellness (3)
GENL 1111 Mathematics and Basic Calculus (3)
GENL 1112 Computer and Information Technology (3)
Language (12 Credits)
+ Thai Language (3 Credits)
GENL 2113 Thai Language for Communication (3)
+ English Language (9 Credits) — Three of the following*
GENL 1113 Foundational English Listening Skills (3)
GENL 1114 Foundational English Reading Skills (3)
GENL 1115 Foundational English Speaking Skills (3)
GENL 1116 Foundational English Writing Skills (3)
*Can choose to study a higher course.
Professional Courses: Core Courses & Major Required Courses (72 Credits)
Listening and Speaking Skills (12 Credits) Four of the following:
ENGL 1204 Understanding Audio English (3)
ENGL 1214 Dialogue and Conversation Skills in English (3)
ENGL 2253 Listening Strategies & Oral Communication (3)
ENGL 3254 Listening Strategies & Presentation Skills (3)
ENGL 3255 Audio Note-taking & Advanced Presentation Skills (3)
Grammar Skills (9 Credits)
ENGL 1223 Foundational English Grammar (3)
ENGL 1224 Basic English Structure (3)
ENGL 2225 English Grammar & Syntax (3)
Writing Skills (12 Credits)
ENGL 1244 Developing Writing Skills (3)
ENGL 2245 Paragraph Writing (3)
ENGL 3256 Grammar & Essay Writing (3)
ENGL 3257 Applied Grammar & Academic Writing (3)
Reading Skills (12 Credits)
ENGL 1234 Developing Reading Skills (3)
ENGL 2235 Strategies for Reading (3)
ENGL 3234 Reading for Academic Purposes (3)
ENGL 3238 Critical Reading and Thinking (3)
Major Required Courses (27 Credits)
ENGL 3251 English – Thai Translation (3)
ENGL 3258 English – Thai Interpretation (3)
ENGL 3271 Community Building Experience (2)
ENGL 3273 Job Preparedness (1)
ENGL 4251 Thai – English Translation (3)
ENGL 4254 Applied Phonetics & Diction (3)
ENGL 4258 Thai – English Interpretation (3)
ENGL 4268 ASEAN Literature (3)
ENGL 4280 Internship (3)
ENGL 4292 Introduction to Basic Research Writing (3)
Major Elective Courses: English for Communication Emphasis (18 Credits)
ENGL 3201 Introduction to Communication (3)
ENGL 4202 Small Group and Team Communication (3)
12 credits of the following:
COMM 3206 Communication for Business (3)
ENGL 3203 Creative Writing (3)
ENGL 3208 Cross-Cultural Communication (3)
ENGL 3275 Introduction to English Teaching (3)
ENGL 4201 Independent Study (3)
ENGL 4203 News Writing (3)
ENGL 4207 English Usage (3)
ENGL 4209 Mass Media English (3)
ENGL 4275 Methods of Teaching English (3)
Major Elective Courses: English for Business Emphasis (18 Credits)
COMM 3206 Communication for Business (3)
ENGL 3208 Cross Cultural Communication (3)
12 credits of the following:
BSAD 3305 Business Ethics (3)
ENGL 4201 Independent Study (3)
ENGL 4202 Small Group and Team Communication (3)
ENGL 4209 Mass Media English (3)
ENGL 4214 English for Tourism (3)
MKTG 2301 Principles of Marketing (3)
MNGT 1301 Principles of Management (3)
MNGT 3217 Office Management (3)
MNGT 3303 Human Resource Management (3)
Free Electives (6 Credits)
Free electives may be taken from any courses offered by any Faculty at Asia-Pacific International University.
Projected Sequence of Studies
First Year
1st Semester
GENL 1100 Seminar in Character Development (0)
GENL 1101 Learning Resources & Skills (1)
GENL 1104 Fundamental Teachings of Christianity (3)
GENL 1111 Mathematics and Basic Calculus (3)
GENL 1113 Foundational English Listening Skills (3)
GENL 1114 Foundational English Reading Skills (3)
ENGL 1223 Foundational English Grammar (3)
TOTAL 16
2nd Semester
ENGL 1204 Understanding Audio English (3)
ENGL 1234 Developing Reading Skills (3)
GENL 1100 Seminar in Character Development (0)
GENL 1102 Human and Self Understanding (3)
GENL 1103 Life and Ministry of Jesus (3)
GENL 1116 Foundational English Writing Skills (3)
TOTAL 15
Summer
GENL 1100 Seminar in Character Development (0)
GENL 1110 Health and Wellness (3)
Free Elective 1
TOTAL 5
Second Year
1st Semester
ENGL 1214 Dialogue & Conversation Skills in English (3)
ENGL 1224 Basic English Structure (3)
ENGL 1244 Developing Writing Skills (3)
ENGL 2235 Strategies for Reading (3)
GENL 1100 Seminar in Character Development (0)
GENL 2101 Human Relations & Society (2)
GENL 2113 Thai Language for Communication (3)
TOTAL 15
2nd Semester
ENGL 2225 English Grammar and Syntax (3)
ENGL 2245 Paragraph Writing (3)
ENGL 2253 Listening Strategies and Oral Communication (3)
ENGL 3234 Reading for Academic Purposes (3)
GENL 1100 Seminar in Character Development (0)
GENL 1112 Computer and Information Technology (3)
TOTAL 15
Third Year
1st Semester
ENGL 3254 Listening Strategies and Presentation Skills (3)
ENGL 3238 Critical Reading and Thinking (3)
ENGL 3251 English to Thai Translation (3)
ENGL 3256 Grammar and Essay Writing (3)
GENL 1100 Seminar in Character Development (0)
Major Elective Course 1 (3)
TOTAL 15
2nd Semester
ENGL 3257 Applied Grammar and Academic Writing (3)
ENGL 3258 English to Thai Interpretation (3)
ENGL 3271 Community Building Experience (3)
ENGL 3273 Job Preparedness (3)
GENL 1100 Seminar in Character Development (0)
GENL 2106 Ethics and Moral Development (3)
Major Elective Course 2 (3)
TOTAL 15
Summer
ENGL 4280 Internship (3)
TOTAL 3
Fourth Year
1st Semester
ENGL 4251 Thai to English Translation (3)
ENGL 4268 ASEAN Literature (3)
GENL 1100 Seminar in Character Development (0)
Major Elective Course 3 (3)
Major Elective Course 4 (3)
Free Elective 2 (2)
Free Elective 3 (2)
TOTAL 16
2nd Semester
ENGL 4254 Applied Phonetics & Diction (3)
ENGL 4258 Thai to English Interpretation (3)
ENGL 4292 Introduction to Basic Research Writing (3)
GENL 1100 Seminar in Character Development (0)
Major Elective Course 5 (3)
Major Elective Course 6 (3)
TOTAL 15
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