An inter-disciplinary analysis of economic, political and socio-cultural aspects of ASEAN nations; success and failure of ASEAN in addressing and responding to regional and international issues through a wide range of content topics; problem-based learning and project-based learning strategies with creative and critical thinking and self-directed learning skill; awareness of the concept of peaceful coexistence and understanding diverse cultures in South East Asia.

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Course Syllabus
…ASEAN Studies…
Semester 2 Academic Year 2014
School of Social Innovation
Program: General Education Course Code: 2302101 Credit: 3 (3-0-6)
Prerequisite: None Type of Course: Compulsory For program All Programs
Lecturers:
1. Aj. Sorawit Sangsuwan: sorawit.san@mfu.ac.th
2. Aj. Vorawan Wannalak: m.wannalak@gmail.com
3. Aj. Chirada Na Suwan: chirada.mfu@gmail.com
Evaluation:
[ / ] Grade ( A, B+, B, C+, C, D+, D, F)
[ ] S or U
Course Description
An inter-disciplinary analysis of economic, political and socio-cultural aspects of
ASEAN nations; success and failure of ASEAN in addressing and responding to regional
and international issues through a wide range of content topics; problem-based learning
and project-based learning strategies with creative and critical thinking and self-directed
learning skill; awareness of the concept of peaceful coexistence and understanding diverse
cultures in South East Asia.
Course Objectives
After completing this course, students should be able to
1. Discuss the background of ASEAN’s structure and functions;
2. Analyze changes in ASEAN cooperation from political, economic and socio-
cultural viewpoints;
3. Recognize the impact and effectiveness of ASEAN in addressing regional
and international issues;
4. Identify themselves as ASEAN citizenship, with ASEAN values and ASEAN
identity;
5. Apply some aspects of ASEAN studies to daily life.

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Policies:
- Class attendance: it will count for 10 percent of your final grade. Attendance
will be checked regularly by in-class assignments or quizzes. As a general rule,
there are no exceptions to the attendance requirement; however, exceptions
may be granted for a catastrophic event or illness with documentation
- Email and Class communication: The lecturers will periodically communicate
with students through the MFU E-learning system; therefore, students are
responsible for checking their assigned email account / Course website
regularly. Additionally, students may communicate with the lecturers and
peers through email and social media such (MFU ASEAN STUDIES 2/2014:
Facebook closed group1
).
- Mobile/electronic devices: Students are expected to be respectable to the
lecturers and peers by maintaining conducive learning environment. Mobile
phones and other electronic devices must be turned off or set in Airplane
mode. Text messaging, emailing, and surfing the web are prohibited in class. If
it appears that members of the class are using computers or tablets for purposes
outside of note taking, the lecturers reserve the right to ask students to take
notes by hand.
- Late Assignments: Group/Individual Assignments submitted via online
tools/emails after stated deadlines will be counted as late. Turning in the work
late will result in no grade for such assignment.
- Make-Up Exams: Make-up exams will only be allowed under emergency
circumstances with proper documentation.
Assessment:
1. Quizzes/ in-class Assignments 10%
2. Group Project* 20%
3. Midterm Examination 30%
4. Final Examination 40%
Total 100 %
*Note: Details of the Group Project will be discussed in class
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/345055759021820/

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Course Content:
Lesson Plan: 2302101 ASEAN Studies (Academic year 2/2014)
Week Topic/Detail
No. of
Hours
Learning
Methodology Lecturer
Wk: 1
27/29
January
2015
Introduction: class
management, syllabus review,
and learning methodology 3
Lecture,
Powerpoint, Video
clips
Aj.Sorawit,
Aj.Vorawan,
Aj.Chirada
Part I (Overview of ASEAN)
Wk: 2
3/5
February
2015
1.1 Background of
Southeast Asia: The nature
and pattern of relationship
between countries in
Southeast Asia, from the
history to the present-day
Southeast Asia emphasizing
on the actual aspects of
interaction and various forms
of cooperations 3
Lecture,
Discussion,
Powerpoint, Video
clips Aj. Sorawit
Wk: 3
10/12
February
2015
1.2 ASEAN Structure and
Functions: Introduction to
the operations of ASEAN,
Organizational structures,
Roles performed by ASEAN
members according to the
ASEAN charter 3
Lecture,
Discussion,
Powerpoint, Video
clips Aj. Sorawit
Wk: 4
17/19
February
2015
1.3 ASEAN The land of
diversity in cultures,
civilizations and resources:
ASEAN’s heritage in culture,
civilization and endowment
resources, Emphasize the
concept of ASEAN Citizen and
Identity 3
Lecture,
Discussion,
Powerpoint, Video
clips Aj. Sorawit
Part II (ASEAN Community)
Wk: 5
24/26
February
2015
Introduction to ASEAN
Community: the Concept and
Importance of ASEAN
Community, Strategies and
Preparation to entering the
ASEAN Community in 2015 3
Lecture,
Discussion,
Powerpoint, Video
clips Aj. Sorawit

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Wk: 63/5
March 2015
2.1 ASEAN Political
Security Community:
Collective security concept2.2
ASEAN Economic
Community: Expansion of
economic cooperation towards
economic integration through
AFTA (ASEAN Free Trade Area)
to common market and
progression. 3
Lecture,
Discussion,
Powerpoint, Video
clips
Aj.Sorawit,
Aj.Vorawan,
Aj.Chirada
Wk: 7
10/12 March
2015
2.2 ASEAN Economic
Community (Cont.): ASEAN
Economic Community (AEC)
2.3 ASEAN Socio-Cultural
Community: Searching the
common identities, common
values, common ways of life,
in search for ASEAN
Citizenship Awareness 3
Lecture,
Discussion,
Powerpoint, Video
clips
Aj.Sorawit,
Aj.Vorawan,
Aj.Chirada
Wk: 8
17/19 March
2015
Review for Mid-term
Examination 3
Lecture,
Discussion,
Powerpoint Aj. Sorawit
Wk: 9
23-27 March
2015
Mid-term Examination
Sec I : Wed. 25 March 2015 @13:30 - 16:30 อาคาร - ห้อง TDS
Sec II: Wed. 25 March 2015 @13:30 - 16:30 อาคาร - ห้อง TDS
Part III (ASEAN Challenges)
Wk: 10
31 March, 2
April 2015
3.1 ASEAN Challenges and
current issues:
Democratization, Human
rights and violation, Labor
migration 3
Lecture,
Discussion,
Debate,
Powerpoint, Video
clips Aj.Chirada
Wk: 11
7, 9 April
2015
3.1 ASEAN Challenges and
current issues (Cont.):
Human security and Terrorism,
Disarmament, Maritime
Disputes in the South China
Sea 3
Lecture,
Discussion,
Debate,
Powerpoint, Video
clips
Aj. Vorawan
Aj. Chirada
Wk: 12
21, 23 April
2015
3.2 Energy and
Environmental Issues:
Energy security, Alternative
energy, JDA (Joint
Development Area) 3
Lecture,
Discussion,
Debate,
Powerpoint, Video
clips Aj.Vorawan
Part IV (ASEAN and External Relations)
Wk: 13
28, 30 April
2015
4.1 ASEAN and External
Relations: Analyzing the
relations with United States,
Japan, South Korea, China
(ASEAN +3) and the EU 3
Lecture,
Discussion,
Debate,
Powerpoint, Video
clips Aj. Vorawan

5. 5
Wk: 14
5, 7 May
2015
4.2 ASEAN and External
Relations (Cont.):
International/Regional
Organizations, International
Non-governmental
Organizations 3
Lecture,
Discussion,
Debate,
Powerpoint, Video
clips Aj.Chirada
Wk: 15
12, 14 May
2015
Review for Final
Examination 3
Lecture,
Discussion,
Powerpoint
Aj. Vorawan
Aj. Chirada
Wk: 16
18-29 May
2015
Final Examination
Sec I : Wed. 20 May 2015 @09:00-12:00 อาคาร - ห้อง TDS
Sec II: Wed. 20 May 2015 @09:00-12:00 อาคาร - ห้อง TDS
*Submission
Date to be
announced
Presentation: ASEAN in
Action Projects 3
Role Play and New
Media
Presentation
Aj.Sorawit,
Aj.Vorawan,
Aj.Chirada
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