Thailand

The production of goods and services is one of the main processes of a manufacturing business. This requires systematic process and resources management in order to achieve quality products, optimum quantity, on time delivery, and to minimize resources and expenses. The course provides a study of the basic concepts and techniques in managing the operations for a production or service organization, which leads to an excellent and sustainable operation and supply chain. Topics include the role of production in society, production and service strategies, product and service design, production capacity planning, location analysis, process design, plant layout, system analysis, quality management, materials requirement planning, production scheduling, and project management.

This course provides an exploration of modern China through the analysis of Chinese-language films from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, paying special attention to how these films represent China's social, culture, and political thought. Topics include fifth generation Chinese filmmakers; Cultural Revolution in cinema; representations of women, men, and LGBTIQ; gender politics; postmodernism and post colonialism; ambiguous identity of Taiwan cinema; Thailand in Chinese cinema; and Chinese in Hollywood movies. Assessment: class discussion (10%), film analysis (30%), midterm (30%), film festival (30%).

This course examines the characteristics and development of art and architecture in Thailand from ancient times to the present, and the influences of other cultures on Thai art and architecture. The course builds a solid foundation in the study of the arts and architecture of Thailand through the investigation of selected themes. It examines a wide range of Thai art and architecture, both in their characteristics and ideologies, and studies the process of creativity and influences of other civilizations on the art and architecture of Thailand.

The course provides a study of mass media systems and their role in Indian society with specific focus on film, television, magazines, and newspaper outlets. Topics include media systems and industries in India; key concepts and issues in relation to Indian media studies; the role of the mass media in modern India; and the social, cultural, economic, and political challenges that face mass media in India. Assessment: attendance (10%), participation (5%), assignments (5%), activities (10%), tests (70%).

This course provides an introduction to law and the legal system. Topics include the development and sources of law, types and classification of law, enactment, amendment, repeal, relationship between law and other social phenomena, legal systems, rights, duties, and general principles of civil law. Assessment: midterm (50%) and final exam (50%).

The course examines the welfare systems of ASEAN member countries, with specific focus on how welfare systems are being prepared for present and future challenges, such as population aging, international migration, and urbanization. Course topics focus on ASEAN member countries and include social and economic development, comparative education systems (early childhood, compulsory, vocational, and higher education), globalization, technology, the role of cultural values (Confucianism, donation and taxes, sufficiency economy, and gender), social work, labor protections, and vulnerable populations (homeless, stateless, aging, and migrant).

This course examines economic thought concerning health and health care services. Topics include demand and supply for health care; market failure in health care market and government intervention; health insurance; fiscal policy on public health; factors of health service production; efficiency and equality in health care system; evaluation of health care projects; asymmetric information in health insurance; health economics at macro level; and health service system reform in Thailand and in other countries.

This course provides a study of management accounting, which is the provision of accounting information for a company's internal users. It introduces the various cost systems used in order to calculate the cost of products and services. The course also analyzes accounting data in managerial functions such as planning and controlling, improving efficiency and effectiveness, as well as decision-making at all levels of an organization. Text: Garrison, Noreen, Brewer, Cheng & Yuen, MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING. Assessment: case analysis (15%), quizzes (5%), midterm (40%), final exam (40%).

The course provides an overview of the Indian diaspora throughout the world. It studies the development of Indians living abroad; policies governing the diaspora community; and the economic social, and, political relationship between India and its overseas community. Other topics related to the Indian diaspora include Indian migrant communities and remittances, socio-cultural structure, cinematic representation, historical background, and global political influence. ASSESSMENT: attendance (10%), class participation (10%), assignment (10%), midterm (20%), final exam (30%), final paper and presentation (20%).