(General Education courses)
The English Studies Program is part of the General Education requirements for all majors at MUIC. This program is designed to support student success in their majors programs and in their professional lives.
Philosophy:
The English Studies General Education Program of MUIC is dedicated to the development of critical thinking, creativity, and individuality in line with MUIC ‘s commitment to liberal education.
English language is central to what makes MUIC an international college. It is a language for international communication, and as such no one people can claim unique ownership of it. The English Studies Program works to empower students to stake their own rightful claim to use English to express their own important voice to the world.
Design:
The English Studies General Education Program takes a theme-based approach to language learning. Students are given freedom to explore a variety of ideas within the scope of given themes about which they want to research, understand, and communicate to another. The teaching and learning in the English Studies Program is process-driven and student-centered.
After completing the General Education requirements, it is expected that students will have attained the academic literacy skills needed to succeed in their major programs, will have developed a level of confidence to use English in public settings, and will have gained a greater sense of self equipped with a unique voice to share with the world.
Objectives:
Use academic writing skills to express opinions
Apply critical and creative thinking through English communication
Develop a voice in written and spoken English that can be adapted to different audiences
Structure:
Based on their achievement on the essay portion of the MUIC entrance exam, students will be placed into 3 following tracks: ‘FE Track’, ‘GC Track’ and ‘GC2 Track’.
FE Track
’ – Students who are placed into ‘FE Track’ will be required to take ICME 100 (a non-credit course) and complete 14 credits in English Communication: ICGC 104, ICGC 105, ICGC 106 in order, and finally, any 200+ level English courses.
GC Track
’ – Students who are placed into ‘GC Track’ will be required to complete 14 credits in English Communication: ICGC 104, ICGC 105, ICGC 106 in order, and finally, any 200+ level English courses.
GC2 Track
– Students who are placed into ‘GC2 Track’ will be required to complete 10 credits in English Communication: ICGC 105, ICGC 106 in order, and finally, any 200+ level English courses.
Students must take ICGC 100+ courses in succession without interruption beginning in their first trimester of enrollment.
ICGC 104 English Studies I: The Writer’s Toolkit 4
ICGC 105 English Studies II: The Writer’s Voice 4
ICGC 106 English Studies III: Public Speaking 4
Students then choose one of the following courses to fulfill their credit requirements:
ICGC 221 English Studies IV: The World of English – Global Realities 2
ICGC 222 English Studies IV: The World of English – Literary Analysis 2
ICGC 223 English Studies IV: The World of English – Creative Writing 2
ICGC 224 English Studies IV: The World of English – Advanced Oral Communication 2
ICGC 226 English Studies IV: The World of English – Literature Into Film 2
ICGC 228 English Studies IV: The World of English – Language and Culture 2
ICGC 230 English Studies IV: The World of English – First and Second Language Acquisition 2
ICGC 231 English Studies IV: The World of English – Poetry 2
ICGC 232 English Studies IV: The World of English – The Short Story and the Novel 2
ICGC 233 English Studies IV: The World of English – Drama 2
ICGC 234 English Studies IV: The World of English – Literary Non-fiction 2
ICGC 235 English Studies IV: The World of English – Writing for Research 2
For more information, please contact English Studies Program Director Mr. Adriano Quieti: adriano.qui@mahidol.ac.th
Humanities General Education Courses and Electives
The Humanities Program offers a wide range of courses that explore central concepts in philosophy, history, art, technology, behavior and religion. These courses fall into two broad categories: 2-Credit GE Courses and 4-Credit Electives, both aiming to familiarize students with methods of critical thinking in light of the history of ideas, socio-economic paradigms, technological transformations, artistic achievements, and religious, ethical and political movements. Students gain a profound and critical understanding of themselves, of others, and of the societies in which human beings exist, thrive and struggle.
2-Credit GE Courses
MU Literacy
ICGS 175 Social Innovation and Sustainability
ICGS 177 Social Innovation: Empowering Sustainable Communities
Health Literacy
ICGH 136 Sound & Soul: A Journey of Music, Emotion, and Well-being
ICGH 143 Flowers and Fragrances for Health
Science and Environment Literacy
ICGH 130 The Logic Lab: Crafting Coherent Arguments
ICGH 131 Unraveling the Anthropocene: A Philosophical Critique of Earth's Shifts and Humanity's Role
ICGH 144 A Candle in the Dark: How to Tell Fact From Fiction
ICGT 101 Technology-Enhanced Learning: Harnessing AI & Digital Tools for Academic Success
Intercultural and Global Awareness Literacy
ICGH 132 The Rise and Fall of Ancient Athens
ICGH 135 The Horror Film
ICGH 137 Apocalypse Now, or Never, or Maybe?
ICGH 141 SPQR—Glimpses of Rome
ICGH 147 Myth and the Masks of the Divine
ICGH 148 Quest for Global Justice: A Philosophical Inquiry
ICGL 164 Thai Writing for Specific Purposes in Workplace
ICGL 170 Diversities in Multilingual Societies
ICGL 172 Chinese Influence in Thai Society
ICGL 173 Introduction to Japanese Societies
ICGL 174 From Siesta to Fiesta: Introduction to Spanish and Latin American Culture
Civic Literacy
ICGH 129 Searching for Meaning
ICGH 133 Socrates, his Predecessors and Successors
ICGH 138 The Philosophies of Asia
ICGH 140 Ethics and Evolution
ICGH 150 Global Perspectives on Free Expression in the Digital Age
Finance and Management Literacy
ICGB 115 Money: Deciphering Currencies of Value
ICGS 174 The Art of Leadership in Practice: Inspiration
4-Credit Electives
ICGH 102: Famous Arguments and Thought Experiments in Philosophy
ICGH 103: Logic, Analysis and Critical Thinking: Good and Bad Arguments
ICGH 105: Philosophy, Technology and Human Kind
ICGH 106: Greeks: The Crucible of Civilization
ICGH 113: Moving Pictures
ICGH 112: Propaganda, Nudge Theory and Marketing: How to Resist?
ICGH 119: Listen! Soundscapes, Well-Being and Musical Soul-Search
ICGH 121: The End of the World: Development and Environment
ICGH 122: Introduction to Asian Philosophy
ICGH 125: How Can We Know What is Good? Moral Reasoning and Behavior
ICGH 127: Rome: An Empire’s Rise and Fall
ICGS 172: Service Learning—Making Change
For more information, please contact the Humanities Program Director, Dr. York H. Gunther: york.gun@mahidol.ac.th
Chinese
German
French
Japanese
Spanish
Thai (Elementary levels only)
The Foreign Language courses can be taken as
General Education
Free electives
Certificates in Elementary and Pre-intermediate levels
Foreign Language Minor Diploma
After successfully completing the Foreign Language Minor Program, MUIC students should be able to achieve the following proficiency levels in official language exams at corresponding exam centers/ institutions:
DELE B1 for Spanish
DELF B1 for French
Goethe – Zertificat B1 for German
HSK exam level 4 for Chinese
JLPT level N3 for Japanese
Registration for the Foreign Language courses
In order to join a Foreign Language course, students are not required to have previous knowledge. In case students have learned language previously, they will take a placement test to make sure that they are placed at the most suitable level.
NOTE: The Elementary 1 courses are designed for students who never studied a particular language before. For the Elementary I course students can register directly on Sky.
Students with previous knowledge please contact the HLD office or the language coordinator by e-mail:
Contact for the placement test and individual advising:
Chinese: Mr. Aeksing Weeraswainon zhang.bo@mahidol.ac.th
French: Mrs. Agnieszka Atthasitagnieszka.att@mahidol.ac.th
German: Mr. Jan Stevenerjan.ste@mahidol.ac.th
Japanese: Asst. Prof. Takayoshi Fujiwaratakayoshi.fuj@mahidol.ac.th
Spanish: Dr. Juan Carlos Olmos Alcoyjuancarlos.olm@mahidol.ac.th
Thai: Dr. Orrathip Geerativudhipongorrathip.gee@mahidol.ac.th
For additional information, please contact the Foreign Languages Program Director Mr. Jan Stevener:jan.ste@mahidol.ac.th
Physical Education (PE) is a component in Mahidol University International College’s (MUIC) Undergraduate General Education program. Unique amongst its peers, MUIC values the development of one’s mind and body. Regular physical activity is important to improve and maintain physical and mental health and promote lifelong habits in fitness and wellness, helping to stymie various health conditions. MUIC is the first and only international college in Thailand that offers PE. The PE department strives to offer a wide range of courses allowing students to explore and develop an interest in diverse forms of physical and fitness activities. For individuals to seamlessly work with one another and reach their full potential, they should exercise their mind and body equally and continuously.
International College General Physical Education (ICGP) Courses:
ICGP 101 American Flag Football
ICGP 102 Badminton
ICGP 103 Basketball
ICGP 104 Body Fitness
ICGP 105 Cycling
ICGP 106 Discover Dance
ICGP 107 Golf
ICGP 108 Mind and Body
ICGP 109 Selected Topics in Sports
ICGP 110 Self Defense (Striking)
ICGP 111 Self Defense (Grappling)
ICGP 112 Soccer
ICGP 113 Social Dance
ICGP 114 Swimming
ICGP 115 Tennis
ICGP 116 Volleyball
For more information please contact the Physical Education Program Director, Mr. Roman Chirasanta: roman.chi@mahidol.ac.th
