Major in Intercultural Studies and Languages –

Major in Intercultural Studies and Languages

The Intercultural Studies and Languages major aims to be innovative in its design and responsive to today’s rapidly changing world while remaining faithful to the ideals of the liberal arts tradition. With an emphasis on global citizenship, the ICIC program fosters cultural appreciation, critical thinking skills, ethical leadership, and creative problem solving. This major brings together diverse aspects of a humanities/liberal arts education.

A broad range of methods, perspectives, and challenges are explored in the areas of language, culture, and thought:

Language

- The human language
- World languages
- English and globalization

Culture

- Stories and histories
- Dominant groups and minorities
- Literature, film, art, and entertainment

Thought

- Ethics and values
- Beliefs and ideologies
- Constructs, models, and systems

All students in the Intercultural Studies major are required to take a set of common core courses designed to introduce them to key concepts and practices in the field of Intercultural Studies. They are then provided with the flexibility to decide on one of the following:

1. Foreign Language and Culture
2. Literary and Cultural Studies
3. Ethics, Philosophy and Economics

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No less than 162 credits

4 years full-time program

On Campus (MUIC Salaya)

Resident

Trimester

80,XXX THB

Approximate Total Tuition & Fees

936,000 THB

Non-Resident

Trimester

10X,XXX THB

Approximate Total Tuition & Fees

1,211,400 THB

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Foreign Language and Culture Concentration

The Foreign Language and Culture Concentration promotes multilingualism, interactivity, and cross-cultural skills.

The Foreign Language and Culture Concentration allows students to understand how language, culture, and interpersonal skills contribute to successful intercultural communication.

The FLC students will specialize in one modern language while studying a second foreign language to benefit from increased linguistic and cultural competences.

Students will not only develop communicative skills in their chosen foreign languages but also acquire knowledge about multiple cultures, ideas, literary works, and interpersonal soft skills.

In so doing, students will achieve cultural awareness and understanding, together with the mediating expertise required to navigate the challenges of a multilingual and diverse world.

In addition to the two required courses, FLC students must choose to study one language in depth (L1 – 44 credits) and need to take all eleven level courses (or 10 levels if students have basic knowledge in the chosen language) consecutively, starting in their first trimester of study. For this component of the program (L1), FLC students have to be complete beginners or have a proficiency level no higher than Elementary I.

Students must complete 3 consecutive course levels in Language 2 (in any language other than Language 1). Previous knowledge accepted (placement test required). (12 credits) For this component of the program (L2), FLC students who have previous knowledge will take a test and be placed at the appropriate level in order to further their study.

ICIC 452 Independent Project in Humanities and Languages is to be taken in the final year of the program, concurrently with ICIC 451 Senior Writing Seminar; or, alternatively, students may choose to complete the ICIC 454 Internship during their final year of study.

An external evaluation of their respective language proficiency through an independent evaluation body (Goethe Institute, Alliance Française, DELF-Institute, Hanban, Japanese Institute) is strongly recommended for students in the FLC Concentration.

L1	L2
All eleven (11) levels Special cases when students have basic knowledge in the chosen language will be considered by the program.	Any three (3) consecutive levels in any other language offered at MUIC Previous knowledge accepted (placement test) Possibility of pursuing a minor in L2
1. Elementary I	Elementary I
2. Elementary II	Elementary II
3. Elementary III	Elementary III
4. Pre-Intermediate I	Pre-Intermediate I
5. Pre-Intermediate II	Pre-Intermediate II
6. Pre-Intermediate III	Pre-Intermediate III
7. Intermediate I	Intermediate I
8. Intermediate II	Intermediate II
9. Intermediate II	Intermediate II
10. Advanced I	Advanced I
11. Advanced II	Advanced II

Students in the Foreign Language and Culture (FLC) Concentration are required to take one of the following courses:

Course ID	Course Name	Credit
ICIC 353	Comparative Literature and Civilization	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 382	Translation and Interpretation in the Digital Era – 4 credits	4 (4-0-8)

Course ID	Course Name	Credit
ICIC 101	Elementary German I – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 102	Elementary German II – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 103	Elementary German III – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 201	Pre-Intermediate German I – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 202	Pre-Intermediate German II – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 203	Pre-Intermediate German III – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 301	Intermediate German I – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 302	Intermediate German II – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 303	Intermediate German III – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 401	Advanced German I – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 402	Advanced German II – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)

Course ID	Course Name	Credit
ICIC 111	Elementary Japanese I – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 112	Elementary Japanese II – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 113	Elementary Japanese III – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 211	Pre-Intermediate Japanese I – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 212	Pre-Intermediate Japanese II – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 213	Pre-Intermediate Japanese III – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 311	Intermediate Japanese I – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 312	Intermediate Japanese II – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 313	Intermediate Japanese III – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 411	Advanced Japanese I – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 412	Advanced Japanese II – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)

Course ID	Course Name	Credit
ICIC 121	Elementary French I – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 122	Elementary French II – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 123	Elementary French III – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 221	Pre-Intermediate French I – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 222	Pre-Intermediate French II – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 223	Pre-Intermediate French III – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 321	Intermediate French I – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 322	Intermediate French II – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 323	Intermediate French III – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 421	Advanced French I – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 422	Advanced French II – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)

Course ID	Course Name	Credit
ICIC 131	Elementary Chinese I – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 132	Elementary Chinese II – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 133	Elementary Chinese III – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 231	Pre-Intermediate Chinese I – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 232	Pre-Intermediate Chinese II – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 233	Pre-Intermediate Chinese III – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 331	Intermediate Chinese I – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 332	Intermediate Chinese II – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 333	Intermediate Chinese III – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 431	Advanced Chinese I – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 432	Advanced Chinese II – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)

Course ID	Course Name	Credit
ICIC 141	Elementary Spanish I – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 142	Elementary Spanish II – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 143	Elementary Spanish III – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 241	Pre-Intermediate Spanish I – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 242	Pre-Intermediate Spanish II – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 243	Pre-Intermediate Spanish III – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 341	Intermediate Spanish I – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 342	Intermediate Spanish II – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 343	Intermediate Spanish III – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 441	Advanced Spanish I – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)
ICIC 442	Advanced Spanish II – Language and Culture	4 (4-0-8)

For additional information, please contact the Foreign Languages Program Director Mr. Jan Stevener: jan.ste@mahidol.ac.th

Literary and Cultural Studies Concentration

The Literary and Cultural Studies Concentration investigates the cultural complexity of modern societies through stories and histories.

Using critical theory approaches, this concentration explores historical and emergent traditions of literature, culture, thought, and the historical and social contexts in which literary and cultural artifacts are produced and consumed.

Through the study of literature and other forms of cultural production, students learn to interpret how cultural values are constructed and creatively articulated.

They develop invaluable skills in writing and expression, as well as new ways of understanding and making sense of the world, preparing them to think originally and innovate across diverse environments.

In addition to the 5 required courses, students in the LCS Concentration must take at least 6 additional elective major courses in their concentration. For the remaining 16 credits (= 4 courses), students may choose to take any elective major course from any ICIC concentration (FLC/LCS/EPE). ICIC 452 Independent Project in Humanities and Languages is to be taken in the final year of the program, concurrently with ICIC 451 Senior Writing Seminar, or alternatively, students may choose to take ICIC 454 Internship.

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Course ID	Course Name	Credit
ICIC 351	Thinking the Other	4 credits (4-0-8)
ICIC 353	Comparative Literature and Civilization	4 credits (4-0-8)
ICIC 354	Women and Gender Studies	4 credits (4-0-8)
ICIC 364	Literary Theory and Criticism	4 credits (4-0-8)
ICIC 380	Postcolonialism	4 credits (4-0-8)

Course ID	Course Name	Credit
ICIC 361	Literature and Poetry in Western Culture	credits (4-0-8)
ICIC 362	Literature and Poetry in Eastern Culture	4 credits (4-0-8)
ICIC 363	Introduction to Eastern and Western Art	4 credits (4-0-8)
ICIC 365	Diasporic Literature	4 credits (4-0-8)
ICIC 366	Popular Culture	4 credits (4-0-8)
ICIC 367	Narratives, Nations, and Nationalism	4 credits (4-0-8)
ICIC 368	Language, Power and Culture	4 credits (4-0-8)
ICIC 369	Humanity Today: Between Science and Fiction	4 credits (4-0-8)
ICIC 370	The Story of English	4 credits (4-0-8)
ICIC 381	Selected Topics in Literary and Cultural Studies	4 credits (4-0-8).

For additional information, please contact the Intercultural Studies Program Director Dr. Kevin Hart: kevin.har@mahidol.ac.th

Ethics, Philosophy, and Economics Concentration

Moving beyond traditional academic boundaries, this interdisciplinary concentration focuses on the intersection of ethics, philosophy and economics, analyzing concepts such as values, virtues, and economic action. Students examine how technological developments and different cultures influence and challenge each other in the face of a rapidly changing world.

With social, technological and scientific trends transforming individuals and organizations, students will be equipped with information, methods, and tools to face a world where ideas and practices continue to evolve and cross-pollinate.

Graduates can expect to be the future mediators, leaders, and decision makers in professions including law, politics, diplomacy, public service, academia, journalism, and international business and finance.

In addition to the 5 required courses, students in the EPE Concentration must take at least 6 additional elective major courses in their concentration.

For the remaining 16 credits (= 4 courses), students may choose to take any elective major course from any ICIC concentration (FLC/LCS/EPE).

Note that students will be required to achieve an SAT score of 600+ or pass ICMA100 Foundation Mathematics and complete the ICMB200 Business Mathematics prerequisite to be eligible to take elective courses offered by the Business Administration Division (ICMB 201 Business Statistics / ICMB 205 Microeconomics / ICMB 206 Macroeconomics / ICBE 481 Game Theory for Business).

Course ID	Course Name	Credit
ICIC 355	Judgment and Decision Making	4 credits (4-0-8)
ICIC 356	Ethics and Politics	4 credits (4-0-8)
ICIC 357	Philosophy of Economics	4 credits (4-0-8)
ICIC 358	Behavioral Economics	4 credits (4-0-8)
ICIC 373	Reason and Passion: The Philosophy of Emotion	4 credits (4-0-8).

Course ID	Course Name	Credit
ICIC 371	Minds and Machines	4 credits (4-0-8)
ICIC 372	From Modernism to Postmodernism	4 credits (4-0-8)
ICIC 374	Philosophy and Religion	4 credits (4-0-8)
ICIC 375	Behavior, Ethics and Technology	4 credits (4-0-8)
ICIC 376	Information, Knowledge, Representation	4 credits (4-0-8)
ICIC 377	The Market and the Environment	4 credits (4-0-8)
ICIC 378	Ancient Myths, Gods and Heroes	4 credits (4-0-8)
ICIC 379	The Philosophy of Science and Technology	4 credits (4-0-8)
ICIC 453	Research Seminar	4 credits (4-0-8)
ICMB 152	Business Statistics	4 credits (4-0-8)
ICMB 253	Microeconomics	4 credits (4-0-8)
ICMB 254	Macroeconomics	4 credits (4-0-8).

For additional information, please contact the Humanities Program Director Dr. York Gunther: york.gun@mahidol.ac.th.

Major in Intercultural Studies and Languages