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Doctor of Philosophy (English Language Studies and Teaching)
Ph.D. (English Language Studies and Teaching)
ปรัชญาดุษฎีบัณฑิต (ภาษาอังกฤษศึกษาและการสอนภาษาอังกฤษ)
Track 1(1.1) (M.A. Holders) Dissertation 48 Credits
Track 2(2.1) (M.A. Holders) Dissertation 36 Credits and Coursework 21 Credits
Track 2(2.2) (B.A. Holders) Dissertation 48 Credits and Coursework 27 Credits
Graduates of this program will find employment in a number of professional careers such as:
“Developing interdisciplinarity, internationality, inquisitive-mind and independent learning in the field of English Language Studies and Teaching”
Doctor of Philosophy in English Language Studies and Teaching (Ph.D. in ELST) is designed and developed to align with these 4 principles: interdisciplinarity, internationality, inquisitive-mind and independent learning. These principles reflect NIDA’s philosophy of creating and instilling wisdom to bring about change in society.
The program also aims to groom student to think critically, to have inquisitive mind and be intellectually curious. It intends to produce graduates who are independent learners with skills to learn and develop new things by themselves. The program also adheres to international quality assurance in terms of academic rigor and academic integrity. It also aims to broaden students’ international perspectives by exposing them to a rich diversity of international academic literature (i.e., course books, journals), topics, issues and activities that provoke students to think beyond their cultural boundaries and observe not only global differences but also commonalties within the realm of English language studies and teaching. Such international outlooks should enable them to better understand this increasingly interconnected and interdependent world full of changes yet filled with new learning opportunities.
The primary objective of the program is to produce graduates equipped with strong foundation in this interdisciplinary field and equipped and with skills necessary to problematize issues and seek knowledge to address those issues independently, systematically and ethically. Graduates in ELST are expected to have the following qualities and capabilities:
| ELO1 | Demonstrate awareness of moral and professional ethics in both personal and professional conduct. |
| ELO2 | Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and issues to specialists and non-specialists in English language studies and teaching. |
| ELO3 | Apply knowledge of philosophies, principles and theories to explain various issues related to English studies and teaching. |
| ELO4 | Use appropriate information and communication technology to facilitate the process of academic and research study. |
| ELO5 | Demonstrate adequate theoretical and methodological knowledge to design disciplinary and interdisciplinary research in English language studies and teaching. |
| ELO6 | Analyze and critique issues related to English language studies and teaching in a theoretically and logically appropriate manner. |
| ELO7 | Develop original and methodologically sound research, which makes theoretical and/or practical contribution to the field of English language studies and English language teaching. |
Semesters
Qualifications of Applicants
2.2.1 Thai and/or international applicants holding of a Master’s Degree, with the GPA of 3.25 or higher, in English, Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, TESOL, or other related fields from a university or institute as required by the institution’s council (for applicants of Ph.D. program Track 1(1.1) and Track 2(2.1));
2.2.2 Thai and/or international applicants holding of a Bachelor’s Degree with first class honors in Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, TESOL, or other related fields from a university or institute as required by the institution’s council (for applicants of M.A. continuing to Ph.D. program Track 2(2.2));
2.2.3 Obtaining a minimum TOEFL ITP score of 600, or iBT score of 94, or an IELTS (Academic) of 7.0 (Track 1(1.1));
2.2.4 Obtaining a minimum TOEFL ITP score of 580, or iBT score of 79 or an IELTS (Academic) of 6.5 (Track 2(2.1) (2.2)).
Selection Criteria
Budget The tuition and academic fees per person/per year.
For Thai Student
| Track | First Year | Second Year | Third Year | Fourth Year | Total |
| Track 1(1.1) | 63,000 | 186,000 | 120,000 | - | 369,500 |
| Track 2(2.1) | 175,000 | 98,500 | 156,000 | - | 429,500 |
| Track 2(2.2) | 175,000 | 60,000 | 158,500 | 156,000 | 549,500 |
For non-Thai Student
| Track | First Year | Second Year | Third Year | Fourth Year | Total |
| Track 1(1.1) | 93,000 | 206,000 | 130,000 | - | 429,500 |
| Track 2(2.1) | 205,000 | 100,500 | 166,000 | - | 489,500 |
| Track 2(2.2) | 205,000 | 80,000 | 168,500 | 156,000 | 609,500 |
Educational System
Regular classroom teaching
Others (online learning)
| Courses | Track 1 (1.1) * | Track 2 (2.1) | Track 2 (2.2) |
| A. Foundation Course | - | 3 credits | 3 credits |
| B. Core Courses | - | 3 credits | 6 credits |
| C. Research Methodology | - | 6 credits | 6 credits |
| D. Seminar Courses | - | 3 credits | 3 credits |
| E. Elective/Directed Studies | - | 6 credits | 9 credits |
| F. Dissertation | 48 credits | 36 credits | 48 credits |
| G. Qualifying Examination | Required | Required | Required |
| Total | 48 credits | 57 credits | 75 credits |
* Students may enroll for any Ph.D. elective courses, subject to the approval of the Dean or the dissertation supervisors.
Track 1 (1.1)
A. Dissertation (48 credits)
PLT 9900 Dissertation
Track 2(2.1)
A. Foundation Course (3 credits)
PLT 5000 Advanced Academic and Research Writing
B. Core Courses (3 credits)
PLT 6001 Theoretical Approaches to English Language Studies and Teaching
C. Research Methodology Courses (6 credits)
PLT 6002 Qualitative Research in English Language Studies and Teaching
PLT 6003 Quantitative Research in English Language Studies and Teaching
D. Elective Courses (6 credits)
The offering/opening of elective is dependent upon the determination of the program’s committee.
English Language Studies Courses
PLT 7101 Analyzing Spoken English Language
PLT 7102 Discourse Studies and Research
PLT 7103 Intercultural and Cross-cultural Pragmatics in English
PLT 7104 Language in Society
PLT 7105 Studies in Language and Media
PLT 7106 Stylistics
PLT 7107 Theoretical Approaches to Genre Studies
English Language Teaching Courses
PLT 7201 Second Language Acquisition
PLT 7202 English Language Teaching Theories and Practices
PLT 7203 Critical Issues in English Language Teaching
PLT 7204 Teaching English as a Global Language
PLT 7205 Language, Identity Ideology and Discourse in English Language Teaching
PLT 7206 Institutional Discourse for Language Practitioners
PLT 7207 Translation Studies in English Language Teaching
Directed Studies
PLT 7300 Directed Studies
E. Seminar Course (3 credits)
PLT 8000 Seminar in English Language Studies and Teaching
F. Dissertation (36 credits)
PLT 9901 Dissertation (36 credits)
Track 2(2.2)
A. Foundation Course (3 credits)
PLT 5000 Advanced Academic and Research Writing
B. Core Courses (6 credits)
PLT6000 *English Linguistics 3 (3 – 0 – 6)
PLT 6001 Theoretical Approaches to English Language Studies and Teaching
* This course is opened only for 2(2.2) students.
C. Research Methodology Courses (6 credits)
PLT 6002 Qualitative Research in English Language Studies and Teaching
PLT 6003 Quantitative Research in English Language Studies and Teaching
D. Elective Courses (9 credits)
The offering/opening of elective is dependent upon the determination of the program’s committee.
English Language Studies Courses
PLT 7101 Analyzing Spoken English Language
PLT 7102 Discourse Studies and Research
PLT 7103 Intercultural and Cross-cultural Pragmatics in English
PLT 7104 Language in Society
PLT 7105 Studies in Language and Media
PLT 7106 Stylistics
PLT 7107 Theoretical Approaches to Genre Studies
English Language Teaching Courses
PLT 7201 Second Language Acquisition
PLT 7202 English Language Teaching Theories and Practices
PLT 7203 Critical Issues in English Language Teaching
PLT 7204 Teaching English as a Global Language
PLT 7205 Language, Identity, Ideology and Discourse in English Language Teaching
PLT 7206 Institutional Discourse for Language Practitioners
PLT 7207 Translation Studies in English Language Teaching
Directed Studies
PLT 7300 Directed Studies
E. Seminar Course (3 credits)
PLT 8000 Seminar in English Language Studies and Teaching
F. Dissertation (48 credits)
PLT 9900 Dissertation (48 credits)
1) Study Plan for Track 1(1.1) (No summer semester)
First year, first semester
Qualifying Examination
First year, second semester (6 credits)
PLT 9900 Dissertation Track 1(1.1) 6 credits
Proposal Defense
Second year, third semester (12 credits)
PLT 9900 Dissertation Track 1(1.1) 12 credits
Second year, fourth semester (12 credits)
PLT 9900 Dissertation Track 1(1.1) 12 credits
Third year, fifth semester (12 credits)
PLT 9900 Dissertation Track 1(1.1) 12 credits
Third year, sixth semester (6 credits)
PLT 9900 Dissertation Track 1(1.1) 6 credits
Dissertation Defense
2) Study Plan for Track 2(2.1)
First year, first semester (9 credits)
PLT 5000 Advanced Academic and Research Writing 3 credits
PLT 6001 Theoretical Approaches to English Language Studies and Teaching 3 credits
PLT 6002 Qualitative Research in English Language Studies and Teaching 3 credits
First year, second semester (9 credits)
PLT 6003 Quantitative Research in English Language Studies and Teaching 3 credits
PLT 7xxx Elective course 3 credits
PLT 7xxx Elective course 3 credits
First year, third semester (Summer) (3 credits)
PLT 8000 Seminar in English Language Studies and Teaching 3 credits
Second year, fourth semester
Qualifying examination
Second year, fifth semester (6 credits)
PLT 9901 Dissertation Track 2(2.1) 6 credits
Proposal Defense
Second year, sixth semester (Summer) (6 credits)
PLT 9901 Dissertation Track 2(2.1) 6 credits
Third year, seventh semester (12 credits)
PLT 9901 Dissertation Track 2(2.1) 12 credits
Third year, eighth semester (12 credits)
PLT 9901 issertation Track 2(2.1) 12 credits
Dissertation Defense
3) Study Plan for Track 2(2.2)
First year, first semester (9 credits)
PLT 5000 Advanced Academic and Research Writing 3 credits
PLT 6000 English Linguistics * 3 credits
PLT 6001 Theoretical Approaches to English Language Studies and Teaching 3 credits
First year, second semester (9 credits)
PLT 6003 Quantitative Research in English Language Studies and Teaching 3 credits
PLT 7xxx Elective course 3 credits
PLT 7xxx Elective course 3 credits
First year, third semester (Summer) (3 credits)
PLT 8000 Seminar in English Language Studies and Teaching 3 credits
Second year, fourth semester (6 credits)
PLT 6002 Qualitative Research in English Language Studies and Teaching 3 credits
PLT 7xxx Elective course (directed study) 3 credits
Second year, fifth semester
Qualifying examination
Third year, sixth semester (6 credits)
PLT 9900 Dissertation Track 2(2.2) 6 credits
Proposal defense
Third year, seventh semester (12 credits)
PLT 9900 Dissertation Track 2(2.2) 12 credits
Third year, eighth semester (Summer) (6 credits)
PLT 9900 Dissertation Track 2(2.2) 6 credits
Fourth year, nineth semester (12 credits)
PLT 9900 Dissertation Track 2(2.2) 12 credits
Fourth year, tenth semester (12 credits)
PLT 9900 Dissertation Track 2(2.2) 12 credits
Dissertation Defense
N.B. Students Track 1(1.1) must get an “S” grade from the Qualifying Exam, and Students Tracks 2(2.1), (2.2) who have completed all the coursework must take a Qualifying Examination and only when the student gets an “S” grade, the students may enroll for dissertation. The maximum numbers of years for studying are 6 years for Students track 1(1.1) and 2(2.1), and 8 years for Students track 2(2.2).
4) Study Plan for Student of Track 2(2.2) who fail to meet the Ph.D. program’ s requirement
First year, first semester (9 credits)
PLT 5000 Advanced Academic and Research Writing 3 credits
PLT 6000 English Linguistics * 3 credits
PLT 6001 Theoretical Approaches to English Language Studies and Teaching 3 credits
First year, second semester (9 credits)
PLT 6003 Quantitative Research in English Language Studies and Teaching 3 credits
PLT 7xxx Elective course 3 credits
PLT 7xxx Elective course 3 credits
First year, third semester (Summer) (3 credits)
PLT 8000 Seminar in English Language Studies and Teaching 3 credits
Second year, fourth semester (6 credits)
PLT 6002 Qualitative Research in English Language Studies and Teaching 3 credits
PLT 7xxx Elective course (directed study) 3 credits
Second year, fifth semester
Qualifying examination
N.B. Student who is disqualified from the Ph.D. program in English Language Studies and Teaching because of the failure in passing the Qualifying Examination or Dissertation Proposal Defense/ Dissertation Defense, may register for 2 more courses to be eligible for M.A. in English Language Studies and Teaching and to meet the M.A. Program’s graduation requirements. The 2 more courses are:
PLT 7xxx Elective course 3 credits
PLT 9000 Independent Study 6 credits
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