Beginning Thai, part 1
K Charoenrit
6 points * 5 hours per week * First semester * Clayton
An introduction to contemporary spoken and written Thai. No previous knowledge of the language or script is presumed. This subject is designed to introduce the basic level of syntactic patterns, vocabulary for practical oral communication and phonology. The writing system and reading are also introduced. The subject aims to enable students to express themselves at a basic level both in spoken and written Thai.
Assessment
Examinations (2 hours): 40% * Oral examination: 30% * Classwork, assignments: 30%
Prescribed texts
Beginning Thai (provided by the department)
Brown J M and AUA Language Centre Thai course: Reading and writing AUA Language Centre
Wit Thiengburanathum Thai-English dictionary Ruamsarn