Society, Economy and Politics

Society, Economy and Politics :Class Information Sheet for the Course

Class Information Sheet for

The Course Named “Society, Economy, and Politics”

Siam Institute of Technology

Charansanitwong Road

Khwaeng Thaphra

Khet Bangkokyai

Thailand 10600

Society, Economy and Politics :First Semester: 2011

First Semester: 2011

Instructor: Associate Professor Thongbai Dhiranandankura

Home: 5/323 Prachaniwet 2/3 Soi 22

Samakki Road

Tambon Bangtalat

Amphoe Pakkret

Changwat Nonthaburi

Home Phone: 02-574-4033

Mobile Phone: 089 238 0491

E-mail: thongbai_thira@yahoo.com

Web Page: http://society-economy-and-politics.blogspot.com

Society, Economy and Politics :Course Description

Course Description

This is an introduction to the fundamentals of Sociology, Economics and Politics.

Included are studies of basic issues confronted by the people and their social, economic and political institutions.

Society, Economy and Politics :Required Texts

Required Texts

Thai Texts

Kriangsak Ratchakhot. Society Economics and Politics. Bangkok: Duang Kaeo, 2008.

Kriangsak Ratchakhot..Thai Government and Politics. Bangkok : Duang Kaeo,2009.

English Texts:

Beth B. Hess, Elizabeth W. Markson and Peter J. Stein, Sociology(Fourth Edition), Macmillan Publishing Company, New York, 1991.

John J. Macionis, Society : the Basics (8^th edition),Pearson Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2005.

Marion B. Smith, Survey of Social Science(Fourth Edition), Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, 1956.

Peter Wagner, A History and Theory of the Social Sciences, SAGE Publications, London, 2001.

Steven Miles, Social Theory in the Real World, SAGE Publications, London, 2001.

Society, Economy and Politics :Purposes & Goals

Purposes & Goals

General aims of the course include providing the student with:

1. a basic knowledge of the fundamental elements of social, economic and political systems.

2. an understanding of how the major social, economic and political institutions in society interact with one another.

3. an awareness of the economics and politics which shapes and influences the society.

4. a sufficient knowledge to enable the student to distinguish between the theory and reality of the social, economic and political system.

5. an understanding and appreciation of the rights and privileges granted by the Thai Constitution.

6. a continuing interest in public affairs and in government with the hope that such interest will result in direct involvement and social, economic and political participation.

Society, Economy and Politics :Specific Objectives

Specific Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

1. distinguish between major and minor historical events and developments in shaping the social, economic and political systems.

2. analyze the relative merits of contemporary government policies.

3. evaluate the effectiveness of the various elements in the social, economic and political system.

4. evaluate the relative success and effectiveness of social, economic and political institutions in fulfilling the goals of society.

5. analyze problems related to governing a pluralistic society.

6. examine the structure and functions of Thai government.

7. write a minimum of 1500 words in addition to examinations

Society, Economy and Politics :Student Obligations

Student Obligations

The following responsibilities apply to all students:

1. Attend class sessions and take notes.

2. Read assigned chapters from the books by the dates identified by the instructor.

3. Write one paper (totaling about 1500 words) on a topic to be determined by the instructor.

4. Complete unannounced quizzes, two reading assignments, two unit examinations, and a final examination.

5. Attend class on examination dates.

6. Participate in class activities and discussions.