18.75 1st year, 16.7 2nd and 3rd years Dr Chris Court. First semester Five hours per week. The course aims to enable students to express themselves at a basic level in both spoken and written Thai. An introduction to contemporary spoken and written Thai. No previous knowledge of the language is presumed. These courses are designed to introduce the basic level of syntactic patterns, vocabulary for practical oral communication and phonology. The writing system and reading are also introduced. Understanding of Thai culture and society are included. Assignments 20 per cent, regular tests (oral and written) 40 per cent and final examination (oral and written) 40 per cent. Brown, J. M. Reading and Writing (text), Bangkok, AUA Language Centre, Thai Course (latest edition) Thiengburanathum, W. Thai-English Dictionary, Bangkok, Ruamsarn 1992 Materials prepared by the department