Description

Based at Payap University, the Lexia in Chiang Mai program introduces students to the language, history, politics, economics, and culture of Thailand, placing this fascinating country in the regional context of Southeast Asia.

Coursework, language training, excursions, research projects, and the experience of living in a dormitory help students understand the local culture and confront the issues facing this nation. The program strongly supports interaction and dialogue between Lexia participants and Thai faculty and students. To this end, local students and faculty are involved throughout the program, giving Lexia participants immediate and direct access to the culture.

No prior knowledge of Thai is required, as all courses are taught in English. However, intensive language training is provided, thereby helping students develop the skills and confidence to live, study and conduct research in a foreign setting. Social and academic encounters with Thai students, as well as organized field trips, all contribute to a greater understanding of Thailand during this ongoing period of economic, social, and political transition in Southeast Asia.

Highlights

The Lexia in Chiang Mai semester program is composed of several components, some of which run concurrently, while others follow in a sequence. The basic components of the program are:

- Orientation
- Thai Language Course
- Southeast Asian Area Studies Course
- Research Methods Seminar
- Field Research Project
- Review and Evaluation

All components of the Lexia program are required of all students and, when completed successfully, yield 14-16 semester or 21-24 quarter credits per semester. The program is designed to be academically challenging and demanding, while allowing ample time for students to become acquainted with the local culture.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Program Fees Include:

In general, on-site orientation, tuition and fees, scheduled program excursions, housing costs (options vary by program), partial board at some sites, student support services by Lexia Resident Director and program staff, comprehensive medical insurance, International Student Identity Card (ISIC), official transcript from Western Washington University. For specific information regarding Chiang Mai, please inquire at Lexia International.

Experience Required

no

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Dormitory
• Home-stays