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Human Language: Resilience, Application, and Sustainability

Proceedings of the 9th Symposium of International Languages
and Knowledge (SILK2022)

Theme: Human Language: Resilience, Application, and Sustainability

Organizer: Walailak University (WU), Thailand

Co-organizers: Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS), Thailand
Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia

Editorial & Production Team
Kamontip Klaibanmai
Natchayan Janmanee
Natthawan Pengboon
Sirinya Songkaw
Sukanda Kidtarak
Thassanee Thasrabiab
Wararat Whanchit (Editor)

Art and cover design Sukanda Kidtarak

E-book publication: September 2022

Pages: 105

Publisher: School of Liberal Arts, Walailak University

Place: Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand

ISBN (e-book): 978-974-7557-93-0

©Copyright 2022, School of Liberal Arts, WU. All right reserved

Contact: Walailak University, 222 Thaiburi, Tha Sala, Nakhon Si Thammarat
80161 THAILAND

Tel 6675672002-3; Fax 6675672001

Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

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List of Contributors

COMMITTEE

Walailak University (WU)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Surin Maisrikrod
Asst. Prof. Dr. Budi Waluyo
Asst. Prof. Dr. Pairin Srisinthon
Asst. Prof. Dr. Patcharee Imsri
Asst. Prof. Dr. Patnarin Supakorn
Asst. Prof. Dr. Siriporn Somboonboorana
Asst. Prof. Dr. Somrak Chaisingkananont
Asst. Prof. Dr. Thanaphas Dejpawuttikul
Asst. Prof. Dr. Wararat Whanchit
Asst. Prof. Mark Bedoya Ulla
Dr. Katematu Duangmanee
Dr. Pawares Funoi
Dr. Sirikhun Phanrangsee
Dr. Wari Wongwaropakorn
Ms. Aisah Apridayani
Ms. Anutsara Ruengmak
Ms. Bunpen Noilutte
Ms. Chanakarn Manores
Ms. Kamkaew Maneerot
Ms. Kamontip Klaibanmai
Ms. Kanyanat Sakkanayok
Mr. Mingwei Huang
Ms. Nattee Pakamatawee
Ms. Natthawan Pengboon
Ms. Rujira Thaweemuang
Mr. Simon Moxon
Ms. Sukanda Kidtarak
Ms. Thassanee Thasrabiab
Mr. Theerawat Klaokliang
Ms. Waraporn Manthong

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Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS)

Ms. Apitchaya Limpanapittayatorn
Dr. Kwanhatai Jaipiem
Mr. Sathaporn Khunpetch
Ms. Suchada Buntho

WORKSHOP INSTRUCTORS Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember Surabaya
Dr. Arfan Fahni WU
Asst. Prof. Mark Beduya Ulla

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS India
Professor Dr. Vaishna Narang
Asst. Prof. Dr. Kristof Savski Faculty of Liberal Arts, Prince of Songkla University,
Songkhla, Thailand

MODERATORS RUTS
RUTS
Ms. Kanyakorn Sermsook UniMAP
Ms. Kamonnate Iadkert UniMAP
Mr. Ahmad Hifzurrahman Ridzuan WU
Ms. Noor Farahhein Johari WU
Ms. Aaisah Apridayani WU
Ms. Kamontip Klaibanmai WU
Ms. Kanyanat Sakkanayok WU
Mr. Mark Treve WU
Asst. Prof. Dr. Pairin Srisinthorn
Ms. Thassanee Thasrabiab

REVIEWERS RUTS
RUTS
Dr. Boonyarit O-manee RUTS
Dr. Kittima Tantihachai UniMAP
Dr. Somporn Chunaowarat UniMAP
Dr. Loo Shih Min UniMAP
Dr. Rozilawati Mahadi UniMAP
Dr. Sharmini Abdullah
Dr. Nazifah Hamidun

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Dr. Ina Suryani Ab Rahim UniMAP
Asst. Prof. Dr. Budi Waluyo WU
Asst. Prof. Mark Beduya Ulla WU
Ms. Nur Lailatur Rofiah WU

UNDERGRADUATE FORUM PARTICIPANTS

Mr. Ahmad Danial Bin Mohd Zuraimee UniMAP

Ms. Dara Chumtong RUTS

Ms. Nareerat Suksawang RUTS

Ms. Thiwaphon Suwanarphon RUTS

Mr. Nattapat Intaratat WU

Ms. Nutwara Buahorm WU

Mr. Ratchanon Suwan WU

MASTER OF CEREMONY WU
Mr. Peeradon Sriwichit

ACADEMIC WORK PRESENTERS

Phuket Rajabhat University, Thailand
Khanita Limhan
Kothchakorn Jarungkeittikul
Lalitwadee Nurod
Nathamon Thahanthai
Pariwat Saengsen
Tawanshine Penthisarn

Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya, Thailand
Jittima Choopun
Komsit Sitipragan
Napadon Sornpakdee
Patcharin Kangkha
Suchada Boonto
Vikrom Chantarangkul

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Tadulako University, Indonesia
Abdul Kamaruddin
Desrin Lebagi
Hastini Mukrim
Heri Retnawati
Mochtar Marhum
Nur Ilmi Muslimin
Nur Sehang Thamrin

Thaksin University, Thailand
Lanchukorn Sriwimon

Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia
Faharol bin Zubir
Faten Khalida Khalid
Fatiha Senom
Ina Suryani
Liew Khe Li
Mohd Syamril Aklmar Chek Kassim
Muhammad Bazli Mahmood
Muhammad Nazif Aimaan Othman
Nazifah Hamidun
Noriha Basir
Nur Adila Hakimi
Nur Farhinaa Othman
Nur Shaqera Adera Mohd Shah
Shanina Sharatol Ahmad Shah
Sharifah Anis Zarith Syed Dziauddin
Sharmini Abdullah
Wan Norhaizar Harun
Wan Safuraa Wan Osman
Wang Jing
Yuziana Yasin

Walailak University, Thailand
Anutsara Ruengmak
Kamkaew Maneerote

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Kamontip Klaibanmai
Kanyanat Sakkanayok
Mingwei Huang
Natnicha Kaewmanee
Patcharee Imsri
Phattarasawadee Srikaw
Rabeeah Ayae
Saowalak Srimai
Sineenat Chueaborka
Sukrawan Viboonkan
Sunthorn Boonkaew
Thassanee Thasrabiab
Thatdao Rakmak
Thitirat Mansri
Tidchaya Jitsompong
Tipaya Peungcharoenkun
Wararat Whanchit

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MESSAGE FROM
PRESIDENT OF WALAILAK UNIVERSITY
PROFESSOR DR. SOMBAT THAMRONGTHANYAWONG

Distinguished Delegates, greetings from Walailak University:

I am so delighted that Walailak University has joined the 9th Symposium of International Languages
& Knowledge or SILK 2022. Clearly this shows another success of our international collaboration
network, which has run for nine years in a row

I would like to extend my congratulatory remark to the symposium, particularly the host, Universiti
Malaysia Perlis or UniMAP, and the networking parties -- Rajamangala University of Technology
Srivijaya (RUTS), and Walailak University (WU).

At Walailak University, we promote research excellence and aim to develop stronger international
networks. Thus, I can proudly say that we are motivated in research work in all fields. I surely realise
the importance of the work in humanities and social science. Therefore, I am glad that the 9th SILK
has strengthened our faculty members’ profile. The theme “Human Language: Resilience,
Application, and Sustainability” enriches our perspective about regional harmony, and extends the
knowledge required for both faculty members and students of the millennials.

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Language is taken as the key interest of the symposium, and it is the key of human communication.
These days, we have experienced an extended need for communication on the digital platform on top
of the classical face-to-face mode. So, I can confidently say that language plays a crucial role in
human life, and studies in languages will continue to be cherished in various ways.
Now that I am welcoming you to the SILK virtual symposium of 2022, I appreciate the continued
growth, which indicates the SILK’s high quality and impact brought through inter-varsity
contributions. I would express my pride on this year’s accomplishment and wish all the participants
achievement, both professionally and personally. In closing, I wish to affirm Walailak University’s
commitment to move forward and readiness to work in partnership with others to realise our goal and
promote unity through diversity.

Professor Dr Sombat Thamrongthanyawong
President
Walailak University

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MESSAGE FROM

PRESIDENT OF RAJAMANGALA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SRIVIJAYA

PROF. DR. SUWAT TANYAROS

On behalf of Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS), a proud co-host, it gives
me immense pleasure to send my congratulatory message to Walailak University (WU) on the
success of the 9th Symposium of International Languages & Knowledge 2022 (SILK 2022).

Now, in 2022, we are facing a new challenge that in-person meetings and the integration of
virtualtools have been restarted safely and responsibly even though the past two years, we have
faced over the various challenges under the situation that we never expected the spread of
coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. However, we still believe "collaboration" is the key
word for us that become a totally borderless world requiring us to work together in team through
determination and partnershipon our symposium purposes to achieve its goals.

In this SILK, "Human Language : Resilience, Application, and Sustainability" is the theme of the
symposium set out to serve UNESCO's sustainable development goal (SDG) and it aims at
bringing together researchers, academics, professionals, and students from other universities,
researcher organizations, and professional bodies to share research outcomes, knowledge, and
professional experiences.

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Further, I would like to take this opportunity to cordially appreciation and acknowledge to all
delegates, presenters, participants, and support teams who has been fulfilling, working and putting
the strong efforts, strength, and experience to make the 9th SILK 2022 successful.
Once again, I would like to express my gratitude to Walailak University for taking a wide initiative
to organize this symposium and I also wish everybody will benefit from the 9th SILK 2022 and
have a pleasant time during your participation in this symposium.
Prof. Dr. Suwat Tanyaros
President
Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya

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MESSAGE FROM

VICE CHANCELLOR of UniMAP

LT. KOL. PROF. TS. DR. ZALIMAN SAULI

Alhamdulillah, let us all express our deepest gratitude for His bounty; we can
gather in the Opening Ceremony of SYMPOSIUM OF INTERNATIONAL
LANGUAGES AND KNOWLEDGE (SILK 2022) this morning.

First, I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to SILK host for
2022, Walailak University (WU), and the collaborator; Rajamangala
University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS) for organising the 9th SILK this
year and all those who have worked tirelessly to ensure the event runs
smoothly today.

SILK has been the academic programme that brought together and academically strengthened our three
universities: Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya
(RUTS), and Walailak University (WU). This cooperation began when the first SILK was held in Penang
in 2014.

Now, in its 9th round, the 9th SILK 2022 carries the theme "Unity Through Diversity" and takes an in-
depth look at the many issues raised in Language, Communication, and Innovation in Multicultural
contexts. This is the third time SILK is carried out virtually.

COVID-19 has certainly reshaped the education landscape all over the world. Millions of learners were
affected by educational institution closures due to the pandemic, which resulted in the largest online
movement in the history of education. Nonetheless, the pandemic has opened new doors to more diverse
teaching and learning opportunities.

Presently, Malaysia has entered the endemic stage, the government has given the green light for students
of higher learning institutions to return to campus. Against this backdrop, learning institutions must have
the required space to accommodate physical classes with strict adherence to the SOP for teaching and
learning sessions. When the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, much of the world moved online, accelerating
a digital revolution that has been underway for decades. We have seen how the pandemic has pushed all
cutting-edge research forward within such a limited time frame.

This symposium serves as a platform for knowledge sharing and exchange of ideas, while keeping up with
the latest trends in teaching and learning on a global platform.

Once more, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the organising team for their tireless commitment
and involvement in ensuring the success of this collaborative international symposium. Furthermore, this
symposium would not have been made possible without the dedication, support and concerted efforts of the
committee members and supporting organisations. May this tripartite collaboration between WU, UniMAP
and RUTS continue to support the notion of turning around, improving, restructuring, growing and
elevating innovative language teaching and learning practices to greater heights.

I look forward to the successful implementation of our joint symposium. “When different skills and
experiences collide, eye-opening IDEAS AND SOLUTIONS EMERGE”.

THANK YOU.

Wabillahitaufik Walhidayah Wassalamualaikum Warrahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.

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Table of Contents

LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS ............................................................................................................................................... 2
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME.........................................................................................................................................14
PARALLEL SESSION ........................................................................................................................................................16
KEYNOTE SPEAKER....................................................................................................................................................... 20

PROFESSOR DR. VAISHNA NARANG.................................................................................................................................... 20

KEYNOTE SPEAKER .......................................................................................................................................................21
ASST. PROF. DR KRISTOF SAVSKI....................................................................................................................................... 21

ABSTRACTS ................................................................................................................................................................. 22
ABDUL KAMARUDDIN, MOCHTAR MARHUM, NUR ILMIMUSLIMIN ........................................................................................ 23
DESRIN LEBAGI, MUKRIM, HASTINI, SISKA BOCHARI, WAHYUDIN ........................................................................................ 24
FAHAROL ZUBIR, INA SURYANI, SHARMINI ABDULLAH......................................................................................................... 25
JITTIMA CHOOPUN, NAPADON SORNPAKDEE ...................................................................................................................... 26
KAMKAEWMANEEROT .................................................................................................................................................... 27
KAMONTIP KLAIBANMAI .................................................................................................................................................. 28
KANYANAT SAKKANAYOK, PATCHAREE IMSRI..................................................................................................................... 29
KHANITA LIMHAN, NATHAMON THAHANTHAI, KOTHCHAKORN JARUNGKEITTIKUL,............................................................... 30
LALITWADEE NUROD....................................................................................................................................................... 30
LANCHUKORN SRIWIMON................................................................................................................................................. 31
MINGWEI HUANG............................................................................................................................................................ 32
MUHAMMAD BAZLI MAHMOOD, WAN NORHAIZAR HARUN, SHARIFAH ANIS ZARITH SYEDDZIAUDDIN, NUR ADILA HAKIMI...... 33
NATNICHA KAEWMANEE1, PATCHAREE IMSRI2................................................................................................................... 34
NAZIFAH HAMIDUN,, FATEN KHALIDA KHALID, NUR FARHINAA OTHMAN,MUHAMMAD NAZIF AIMAAN OTHMAN ..................... 35
NORIHA BASIR1, MOHD SYAMRIL AKLMAR CHEK KASSIM2, NUR SHAQIRA ADERA MOHD SHAH3.............................................. 36
NUR FARHINAA OTHMAN, MUHAMMAD NAZIF AIMAAN OTHMAN, NAZIFAH HAMIDUN,FATEN KHALIDA KHALID .................... 37
NUR SEHANG THAMRIN1, HERI RETNAWATI2 ..................................................................................................................... 38
PATCHARIN KANGKHA, JITTIMA CHOOPUN, SUCHADA BUNTHO ............................................................................................ 39
RABEEAH AYAE AND ANUTSARA RUENGMAK...................................................................................................................... 40
SINEENAT CHUEABORKA, ANUTSARA RUENGMAK............................................................................................................... 41
SUKRAWAN VIBOONKAN1, SAOWALAK SRIMAI2, THATDAO RAKMAK3* .................................................................................. 42
SUNTHORN BOONKAEW ................................................................................................................................................... 43
TAWANSHINE PENTHISARN, PARIWAT SAENGSEN, KHANITA LIMHAN ................................................................................... 44
THASSANEE THASRABIAB ................................................................................................................................................ 45
THEERAWATKLAOKLIANG ............................................................................................................................................... 46
THITIRAT MANSRI, TIDCHAYA JITSOMPONG, PHATTARASAWADEE SRIKAW ........................................................................... 47
TIPAYA PEUNGCHAROENKUN............................................................................................................................................ 48
VIKROM CHANTARANGKUL, KOMSIT SITIPRAGAN ............................................................................................................... 49
WANG JING, LIEW KHE LI, SHARMINI ABDULLAH................................................................................................................ 50
WAN SAFURAA WAN OSMAN1,, FATIHA SENOM 2, SHANINA SHARATOL AHMAD SHAH3........................................................... 51
WARARAT WHANCHIT..................................................................................................................................................... 52
YUZIANA YASIN............................................................................................................................................................... 53

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COLLECTION OF SELECTED FULL PAPERS .................................................................................................. 54
HOW WRITERS USE BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE AS PROMOTION STRATEGY IN ENGINEERING DISCIPLINE PHD THESES
INTRODUCTION CHAPTER ................................................................................................................................................ 55
FAHAROL ZUBIR, INA SURYANI AND SHARMINI ABDULLAH........................................................................................ 55
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ONLINE ENGLISH READING SKILLS MATERIALS FOR EFL ENGINEERING STUDENTS IN COLLEGE OF
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, RUTS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC......................................................... 59
JITTIMA CHOOPUN AND NAPADON SORNPAKDEE ...................................................................................................... 59
THE CHALLENGES FACED BY THAI PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS IN VIRTUAL ENGLISH CLASSROOMS DURING THE COVID-19
PANDEMIC...................................................................................................................................................................... 65
KHANITA LIMHAN, NATHAMON THAHANTHAI, KOTHCHAKORN JARUNGKIETTIKUL, AND LALITWADEE NUROD .............. 65
A CONDUCIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT GUARANTEES QUALITY LEARNING IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS)
EDUCATION IN MALAYSIA: A CASE STUDY IN UNIMAP ....................................................................................................... 72
NORIHA BASIR, MOHD SYAMRIL AKLMAR CHEK KASSIM, AND NUR SHAQIRA ADERA MOHD SHAH ............................... 72
EXPLORING FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ENGLISH SIMPLE AND COMPOUND SENTENCES USED BY THAI NON-ENGLISH MAJOR
STUDENT-TEACHERS IN EFL CONTEXT ............................................................................................................................. 79
TAWANSHINE PENTHISARN, PARIWAT SAENGSEN, AND KHANITA LIMHAN ................................................................. 79
ENHANCING STUDENTS’ ENGLISH SPEAKING CONFIDENCE WITH MOVIE ACTIVITIES.............................................................. 89
KANYANAT SAKKANAYOK AND PATCHAREE IMSRI .................................................................................................... 89
ANALYZING GAPS IN ENGLISH FOR COMMUNICATION PROGRAM TO MEET THE AUN-QA STANDARD....................................... 93
VIKROM CHANTARANGKUL AND KOMSIT SITIPRAGAN ............................................................................................... 93
UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE -- A SPIRITUAL PASSAGE TO DESTINY IN PAULO COELHO’S THE ALCHEMIST......................................... 100
WARARAT WHANCHIT......................................................................................................................................... 100

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Conference Programme

Symposium of International Languages and Knowledge (SILK 2022)
Theme: Human Language: Resilience, Application, and Sustainability

August 4 - 5, 2022 (Thailand Time Zone)

Walailak University
Zoom Meeting ID: 982 6158 3973 Passcode: 167897

(https://wu-ac-th.zoom.us/j/98261583973?pwd=d1FlOWdwMHhuZ2FaaXQxR2ZqMEdIZz09)

DAY 1 - Room: ST404

Thursday 4 August 2022

08.30-09.00 Registration
09.00-09.05
09.05-09.10 Opening ceremony
Opening remarks by WU President, Prof. Dr. Sombat
Thamrongthanyawong

09.10-09.15 Opening remarks by UniMAP Vice-Chancellor, Lt Kol Prof. Ts.
09.15-09.20 Dr. Zaliman Sauli

Opening remarks by RUTS President, Prof. Dr. Suwat Tanyaros

09.30-10.15 Keynote speech
Prof Vaishna Narang, Professor of Linguistics, retired.
10.15-10.30 Former Dean, Jawaharlal Nehru University –
10.30-12.00 Topic: Empowerment through Language

Coffee break

Parallel session I

12.00-13.00 Lunch break
13.00-14.00 Parallel workshop session
14.00-15.15 Parallel session II
15.15-15.30 Coffee break
15.30-16.30 UG Discussion Forum

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DAY 2 - Room: ST407

Friday 5 August 2022

09.00-09.45 Keynote speech
09.45-11.15 - Asst. Prof. Dr. Kristof Savski, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Prince of
Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
Topic: Language Education for Resilience and Sustainability

Parallel session III

11.15-11.30 Coffee break

11.30-12.00 Symposium Forum /Panel Discussion

12.00-12.20 Closing ceremony

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Parallel Session

DAY 1: Thursday, 4 August 2022
Parallel Session I: 10.30- 12.00

ROOM TIME NO. TITLE AUTHOR INSTITUTE
1 (Rec) The Implementation of Jittima Choopun RUTS
1 10.40-11.00
PRU
Online English Reading Skills Napadon Sornpakdee
UniMAP
Room404 Materials for EFL Engineering
UniMAP
Students in College of Industrial
INSTITUTE
Breakout Technology and Management, TSU
Room 1 RUTS During COVID-19 WU

11.00-11.20 Pandemic UniMAP

2 The Challenges Faced by Thai Khanita Limhan INSTITUTE
Pre-Service Teachers in Virtual Nathamon Thahanthai WU

English Classrooms during The Kothchakorn UniMAP
COVID – 19 Pandemic Jarungkeittikul
Lalitwadee Nurod

11.20-11.40 3 SWOT Analysis of Online Wang Jing

Foreign Language Teaching in Liew Khe Li
the Context of COVID-19— Sharmini Abdullah

Taking Yonsei Korean as an

Example

11.40-12.00 4 Supporting Autonomous Nazifah Hamidun

Learning in English Language Faten Khalida Khalid
Online Learning Environment: A Nur Farhinaa Othman

Systematic Review Muhammad Nazif

Aimaan Othman

Moderator: Mark Treve

ROOM TIME NO. TITLE AUTHOR

2 10.40-11.00 1 The Readiness of Songkhla as a Lanchukorn Sriwimon

Room405 World Heritage Site Tourist
Attraction: Looking through the
Breakout 11.00-11.20
Room 2 Linguistic Landscape Lens

11.20-11.40 2 Investigating Authorial Presence Kamontip Klaibanmai

in Academic Book Reviews
3 (Rec) Gender Differences in the Nur Farhinaa Othman

use of English Language Among Muhammad Nazif

University Students: The Aimaan Othman

Malaysian Context Nazifah Hamidun

Faten Khalida Khalid

Moderator: Noor Farahhein Johari

ROOM TIME NO. TITLE AUTHOR

3 10.40-11.00 1 A Practical Challenge of Sunthorn Boonkaew

Room406 Cooperative and Work
Integrated Education (CWIE) for

Tourism and Hospitality

Breakout Undergraduate Degrees in Noriha Basir
Thailand
Room 3 2 (Rec) A Conducive Learning
11.00-11.20

Environment Guarantees Quality Mohd Syamril Aklmar

Learning in Sustainable Chek Kassim
Development Goals (SDGs) Nur Shaqera Adera
Education in Malaysia: A Case Mohd Shah

Study in UniMAP

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Room406 TIME NO. TITLE AUTHOR INSTITUTE
WU
11.20-11.40 3 Thai Teachers’ Experiences in Tipaya
RUTS
Breakout Supporting Migrant Children Peungcharoenkun

Room 3 11.40-12.00 4 (Rec) Perspectives of Thai and Patcharin Kangkha

American Instructional Design Jittima Choopun

Learning Path on the Suchada Buntho

Contemporary Literature Course
Moderator: Thassanee Thasrabiab

Parallel Workshop Session: 13.00-14.00

ROOM TITLE Moderator INSTITUTE
Room 404 Integrating Technology into Classrooms to Arfan Fahmi ITS
Enhance Language Proficiency and
Breakout Room Autonomous Learning in ELT Mark Beduya WU
1
Enhancing Student’s Speaking Skill
Room 405

Breakout Room
2

Parallel Session II: 14.00 – 15.15

ROOM TIME NO. TITLE AUTHOR INSTITUTE
1 14.10-14.30 RUTS
14.30-14.50 1 (Rec)Analyzing Gaps in English Vikrom Chantarangkul WU
Room404 14.50-15.10
Breakout for Communication Program to Komsit Sitipragan PRU
Room 1 TIME Meet the AUN-QA Standard INSTITUTE
14.10-14.30
ROOM 2 Mastering English with a Senior Natnicha Kaewmanee WU
2 14.30-14.50
Project: Using Mobile and Patcharee Imsri WU
(Chinese/ 14.50-15.10
Thai) Internet Applications to Improve WU

Room405 English Proficiency
Breakout
Room 2 3 Exploring Factors Influencing Pariwat Saengsen

Thai Non-English Major Student- Khanita Limhan

Teachers’ uses of English Simple Tawanshine Penthisarn

and Compound Sentences in Thai AUTHOR

EFL Context
Moderator: Kamontip Klaibanmai

NO. TITLE

1 A Review of Language Policy Mingwei Huang
Papers in The Journal “Chinese

Journal of Language Policy and
Planning”

2 A study of the problem of Thitirat Mansri

standard tonal conversion among Tidchaya Jitsompong

students of the Thai language Phattarasawadee Srikaw

course, liberal arts, Walailak Anutsara Ruengmak

University

3 Literary techniques and the Theerawat Klaokliang

reflection of political ideas in the

lyrics of Nora Somneuk Choosin
Moderator: Pairin Srisinthorn

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ROOM TIME NO. TITLE AUTHOR INSTITUTE
3 (Thai) 14.10-14.30 WU
1 Beliefs and folk healing from a Sineenat Chueaborka
Room406 14.30-14.50 Thai book style: Tam Rab Anutsara Ruengmak WU
14.50-15.10 WU
Breakout Khrueang Thad Thang Sip Song
Room 3
Duean of Nakhon Si Thammarat

National Library

2 Discourse Structure of News Sukrawan Viboonkan

Talk Television Program: Hone- Saowalak Srimai

Krasae Thatdao Rakmak

3 Analysing Language Style of Rabeeah Ayae
Freefire Gamecaster: Anutsara Ruengmak

A Case Study of PojzPlaza Game

Caster
Moderator: Kanyanat Sakkanayok

UG Discussion Forum: 15.30-16.30

Title: Workforce of the Future
Moderator: Aaisah Apridayani

Room: ST404

DISCUSSANT INSTITUTE
Thiwaphon Suwanarphon Faculty of Science and Technology, RUTS
Nareerat Suksawang
Dara Chumtong School of Liberal Arts, WU

Ratchanon Suwan Faculty of electrical engineering, UniMAP
Nattapat Intaratat
Nutwara Buahorm

Ahmad Danial Bin Mohd Zuraimee
Aidil Hairie Bin Huzaidy
Mohamad Fakhrul Azim bin Mohd Solhi

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DAY 2: Friday, 5 August 2022
Parallel Session III: 9.45-11.15

ROOM TIME NO. TITLE AUTHOR INSTITUTE
1 9.55-10.15 UNTAD
10.15-10.35 1 Improving EFL Learners’ Abdul Kamaruddin
ST407 Speaking Skill Through the Mochtar Marhum UNTAD,
Breakout 10.35-10.55 Application of Engage, Nur Ilmi Muslimin UNY
Room 1 10.55-11.15 Study, and Activate Method
WU
ROOM TIME 2 The Effect of CLT on Nur Sehang Thamrin UNTAD
2 9.55-10.15
Students' English Heri Retnawati INSTITUTE
ST411 10.15-10.35 Performance of Non-English UniMAP
Breakout 10.35-10.55 Countries (NEC): A Meta-
Room 2 10.55-11.15 WU
Analysis WU
ROOM TIME 3 Enhancing Students’ English Kanyanat Sakkanayok
3 9.55-10.15 WU
10.15-10.35 Speaking Confidence with Patcharee Imsri
ST424 10.35-10.55 INSTITUTE
Breakout Movie Activities UniMAP
Room 3 UniMAP
4 Investigating the local Desrin Lebagi
UniMAP
folktales in English Language Mukrim Hastini
Teaching Textbooks: A case

from Central Sulawesi

Moderator: Kamonnate Iadkert

NO. TITLE AUTHOR

1 (Rec) Translation of the Muhammad Bazli

‘Fantasy’ and ‘Khayalan’ Mahmood

Songs’ Lyrics: An Analysis Wan Norhaizar Harun

on Accuracy of the Sharifah Anis Zarith Syed

Equivalences Figurative Dziauddin
Language Meaning. Nur Adila Hakimi

2 When a British Baby Talks in Thassanee Thasrabiab
Thai

3 Universal Language -- a Wararat Whanchit

spiritual passage to destiny,
in Paulo Coelho’s The

Alchemist

4 “The Water-Air is Kamkaew Maneerot

Wonderful”: The Fluidity of

Fantasy in Guillermo del

Toro and Daniel Kraus’ The

Shape of Water

Moderator: Ahmad Hifzurrahman Ridzuan

NO. TITLE AUTHOR

1 Inter-Rater Reliability of a Yuziana Yasin
Localised CEFR-Based

Writing Task

2 Why Apprehensive Wan Safuraa Wan Osman

Postgraduate Students Fatiha Senom

Struggle to Complete Their Shanina Sharatol Ahmad

Dissertations Shah

3 How Writer Use Background Faharol Zubir

Knowledge as Promotion Ina Suryani

Strategy in Engineering Sharmini Abdullah

Discipline PhD Theses

Introduction Chapter
Moderator: Kanyakorn Sermsook

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Keynote Speaker

Professor Dr. Vaishna Narang

Centre for Linguistics Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

Empowerment through Language
My keynote address for the 9th SILK 2022 is on Empowerment Through Language which
examines the issues pertaining to Language and Language Education having far-reaching
consequences for societies and nations. The context as announced by the organizers is the
UNESCO 1974 Recommendations on Education and subsequent SDGs 2015; the present paper
examines the role of language and language education in achieving SDG 4 and SDGs overall.
Sustainable Development Goals and the global Dev Agenda will FAIL when the community
has a huge population comprising illiterates, semi-educated, and school dropouts. The nature
of language and a natural process of acquisition are presented as enabling factors which
cognitively empower an infant and lead her/him to develop and grow from a social-emotional
being to a rational being responding to the social environment responsibly. Failure of language
education leading to failure of education can lead to the failure of the social and economic
development agenda at the national and international levels.

About the keynote speaker
Dr. Vaishna Narang has over 45-year experience of teaching and research on Linguistics and
Applied Linguistics. Her contributions in higher education in India include teaching, course
development and research in General Linguistics, Applied Linguistics and Speech Sciences,
Learning and Acquisition, Pedagogical Theories and Practices, Language, Mind and Brain
Studies, Acoustic Phonetics, Speaker Characterization studies, second language acquisition in
Indian classrooms, and research ethics in higher education. She supervised hundreds of M.Phil.
and Ph.D. theses, thus having influenced the expansion of linguistic knowledge across the
country and beyond. Her expertise in linguistics has given her opportunities to give special
talks and lectures in many universities across Asia, Africa, Europe, UK, and US so that the
knowledge was shared internationally. Some of her recent projects include the following titles.

“Documentation and Preservation of Indigenous Endangered Languages & Cultures:
A Case Study of Runglwo as spoken by the Rung Community”
“The impact of literacy and numeracy acquisition on cognitive functioning in illiterate adults”
“Neuromapping of functional deficits associated with Parkinsonian disorders”

Dr. Vaishna has published thirteen books, monographs and project reports (in Hindi and
English). The list of over 100 articles of her research papers well signifies her dedication in the
field of linguistics. Her work reflects the importance of international collaborations and the
efforts to build peace and understanding among people of differences. Much of her work shows
her care for the minorities and the less fortunate who suffer illnesses and impairments, which
would need linguistic knowledge as a base for clearer views and solutions. After all, Professor
Vaishna has convinced us that human language plays a much more significant role in our lives
than we might have thought.

While in JNU she was instrumental in setting up Institutional Ethics Review Board (IERB) for
research on human participants and was Member Secretary, IERB for more than 8 years. Similarly,
she also helped the university set up Linguistic Empowerment Cell which conducted courses
and workshops in language for students from marginalized sections of the society within the
university. She was the Chief Coordinator of LEC for more than 7 years before she retired in 2015.

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Keynote Speaker

Asst. Prof. Dr Kristof Savski

Faculty of Liberal Arts, Prince of Songkla University

Language Education for Resilience and Sustainability
A defining characteristic of the contemporary world is the growing interconnectedness of
populations in different places. Increasingly, technology is making it possible for us to cross
traditional cultural, political and economic borders, thus becoming active participants in
processes of globalization. This presents a significant challenge for education, whose traditional
focus on educating for citizenship – ability to fully participate in social and politicalprocesses
within their nation-state – appears limiting at a time when it is global citizenship thatmust be
developed. A particular challenge for language education in this time of loosening borders is to
try and equip individual global citizens with qualities like resilience while also catering to the
sustainability of communities. In this talk, I will look at two particularimplications of these
conditions for language education, both reflecting the changing scope ofthe field. The first is
the reconsideration of language learning goals, particularly the growing awareness that English,
while being a key global language, is not the only language relevant toprocesses of globalization,
but that a broad plurilingual repertoire should be a fundamental aimfor language education for
global citizenship. The second implication is the gradual blurring of the boundary between
‘language’ and other subject areas, evident in calls to develop interculturalawareness and critical
literacy in language classrooms as well as in the emergenceof new trends, like content-and-
language integrated learning (CLIL) and English-medium instruction (EMI). Both trends hold
promise for the reshaping of language education, but must also be thoroughly researched to
maximize their potential and avoid potential negative effects.

About the keynote speaker
Kristof Savski is an Assistant Professor of Linguistics at the Faculty of Liberal Arts, Prince of
Songkla University in Hat Yai, Thailand, and holds a PhD from Lancaster University, UK. His
current research draws on sociolinguistics, applied linguistics, critical discourse studies, and
language policy to examine the globalization of language standards such as CEFR, as well as
other phenomena, such as the transnational migration of teachers of English. His work has been
published in, among others, Language Policy, TESOL Quarterly and ELT Journal.

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ABSTRACTS

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Improving EFL Learners’ Speaking Skill Through the Application of
Engage, Study, and Activate Method

Abdul Kamaruddin, Mochtar Marhum, Nur Ilmi Muslimin

Tadulako University, Indonesia

ABSTRACT
The objective of this research was to find out if the application of Engage, Study, and Activate
(ESA) method improves EFL learners’ English speaking skill at one of the Junior High Schools
in Indonesia. The researchers used a quasi-experimental research design which involved
experimental and control groups. 25 EFL learners were included in the research as the
experimental group, and the other 27 EFL learners were in the control group. These two groups
of EFL learners were selected on purpose by considering the homogeneity of their English
proficiency level. In collecting the data, the researchers employed pre-test and post-test to both
experimental and control groups. The ESA method was only applied in teaching the speaking
skill to the learners from the experimental group, while the learners from the control group were
taught with conventional teaching method. The data were analyzed statistically in order to find
out the significant difference of the learning achievement of the learners from the results of the
pre-test and post-test. The mean score of pre-test of the experimental group is 60.8 while the
control group is 61. The mean score of post-test of the experimental group is 78.4, while the
control group is 70.6. By using the 0.05 level of significance and 50 as the degree of freedom
(df) = Nx + Ny – 2 = 25 + 27 – 2 = 50, the researchers computed the data and found out that
the value of t-counted (3.39) which was higher than the one of t-table (2.011). From this result,
it can be concluded that the application of Engage, Study, and Activate method improves EFL
learners’ speaking skill at one of the Junior High Schools in Indonesia.

Keywords: EFL learner, speaking skill, engage, study, activate method

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Investigating the local folktales in English Language Teaching Textbooks: A case from
Central Sulawesi

Desrin Lebagi, Mukrim, Hastini, Siska Bochari, Wahyudin
Teacher Training and Education Faculty, Tadulako University, Indonesia

Corresponding author: [email protected]

ABSTRACT
Engaging local wisdom in English teaching material is one of endeavors in preserving and
appreciating the existed cultural heritage in Indonesia. As a culturally diverse country, every
region in Indonesia possesses local wisdom that needs to be passed down from age to age.
Folktale is a kind of local wisdom that is frequently included in English teaching materials,
particularly in English textbook for high school students. Considering the importance of local
wisdom preservation in each region, it is required to embed it in teaching and learning. This
descriptive study attempted to investigate the inclusion of local folktale existed in South
Pamona Sub-district, Central Sulawesi in English teaching materials. In collecting the data, the
researchers utilized interview, observation, and document analysis. The informants were an
English teacher and some high-school students in South Pamona Sub-district. The documents
were English textbooks used by EFL teachers. The data were analyzed by using interactive
model. The results showed that all folktales found in the English textbooks come from outside
Sulawesi. Therefore, this study suggests that it is imperative to document the existed folktales
in South Pamona to be used in English teaching materials by EFL teachers as a way to preserve
and to appreciate the local wisdom by Indonesian learners.
Keywords: local wisdom, folktales, ELT Materials

Desrin Lebagi, Mukrim and Hastini are faculty members of the English Department of
Universitas Tadulako, Indonesia. She earned her Master Degree in English Education from
Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), Indonesia.

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How Writer Use Background Knowledge as Promotion Strategy in Engineering
Discipline PhD Theses Introduction Chapter.

Faharol Zubir, Ina Suryani, Sharmini Abdullah

Centre for Liberal Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Perlis
[email protected]

ABSTRACT
This study explores how promotion is realised in Engineering discipline PhD theses
introduction. We focus on one promotional strategy, claiming centrality, through the use of
background knowledge presentation. The study examines the rhetorical structure, skills and
linguistics realisation utilized by writer of Engineering discipline PhD theses introduction to
achieve positive evaluation of the significance of the topic or the research area. Ten Enginering
discipline PhD thesis introduction were selected for a genre analysis study. The corpus size is
28 245 words. The introductions were analysed within the ‘Swalesean approach’ of move
analysis guided by the Bunton Model. The findings of the study shows that background
knowledge was utilized by the authors as a promotional tool in their introduction towards
complementing their centrality claim. The presentation of background knowledge in
Engineering PhD thesis introduction was not only to give more information regarding; or
explain the centrality claim, but was also strategically used to illustrate advantage, cause, and
effect of the chosen information, method and material presented in the study, and particularly
mentioned in the thesis introduction.
Keyword: Claiming centrality, promotion, background knowledge, engineering PhD thesis
introduction, move analysis.

Faharol bin Zubir is an English lecturer from the Centre for Liberal Arts, Universiti Malaysia
Perlis. He completed his Bachelor Degree in B.Ed TESL from Universiti Teknologi MARA
and holds a Master in Applied Linguistics from Universiti Utara Malaysia. He is currently a
doctoral candidate at Universiti Malaysia Perlis. His research interest includes English for
Specific and Academic Purposes focusing on genre analysis on written texts.

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The Implementation of Online English Reading Skills Materials for EFL Engineering
Students in College of Industrial Technology and Management, RUTS During COVID-19

Pandemic

Jittima Choopun, Napadon Sornpakdee

Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya, Nakhon Si Thammarat

ABSTRACT
The COVID -19 pandemic has changed English instruction from a traditional face-to-face
classroom to more online classroom in the higher education worldwide. The new normalin the
tertiary education has provided language teachers with great potential opportunities to
implement various online applications and instruments to develop their learners’ language
proficiency. This transformation of education has both benefits and limitations. Educators in
the field are questioning and investigating how effective online learning on improving English
language skills of learners. Thus, the purposes of this study were to study results of EFL Thai
students English reading skills through employing online learning and also to elicit the
students’ engineering opinion toward how effective online learning on improving their English
reading skills. The researchers developed online English reading materials for engineering
students. The participants were 20 engineering students from College of Industrial Technology
and Management, RUTS, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand in the academic year 2021. English
reading ability test and questionnaire of students’ opinion towards the online materials were
used to gather the data in the study. The findings showed that online learning can promote
engineering students to develop their English reading skills. They reported a positive
inclination toward the use of technology in online English reading materials. It can encourage
them more concentrated and autonomous learners. However, the common limitations included
the interrupted or weak internet connection and their low motivation level. Furthermore, the
results of this study would help policymakers, trainers, language teachers, and university
administrators when they develop and integrate technology in new normal classrooms.

Assistant Professor Jittima Choopun is currently teaching at College of Industrial
Technology and Management, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya, Nakhon Si
Thammarat, Thailand. She completed her PhD in English as an International Language from
Kasetsart University, Thailand in 2019. Her academic interests include teaching methodology,
teacher training, and teacher professional development.
Mr. Napadon Sornpakdee is currently teaching at College of Industrial Technology and
Management, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya, Nakhon Si Thammarat,
Thailand. He received his Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering from Chulalongkorn
University, Thailand in 2004.

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“The Water-Air is Wonderful”: The Fluidity of Fantasy in Guillermo del Toro
and Daniel Kraus’ The Shape of Water

Kamkaew Maneerot

School of Liberal Arts, Walailak University, Thailand
[email protected]

ABSTRACT
This paper explores the fluid condition of fantasy in contemporary society through thesymbolic
portrayal of water in Guillermo del Toro and Daniel Kraus’ The Shape of Water. Theconcept of
fluidity is particularly addressed in comparing fantasy and water to convey the similar qualities
of being essential, unpredictable, and boundless. Upon the analytical readingof several fantasy
literary researches, it can be argued that due to the devaluation of the fantasy by modern
materialistic culture, fantasy literature has been adapting into, to use SveinAngelskår’s term,
‘low fantasy’ to survive. The paper emphasizes how the adaptation of combining fantastical
and real aspects in low fantasy mirrors the portrayal of water and its fluid, processual
connection to the main characters, both supernatural and human, in The Shapeof Water. The
characterization of the main protagonist, the Amphibian Man, and his relationship to Elisa
Desposito, whose unfulfilled life specifically represents the marginalizedcommunity struggling
in the contemporary world, are essentially discussed to confirm how thefluid state of the fantasy
works to fulfill the diverse and conflict-ridden society.
Keywords: Fantasy literature; modern fantasy; fluidity; water symbolism; marginalization

Kamkaeo Maneerot is an instructor of English Program in School of Liberal Arts, Walailak
University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. She is responsible for teaching fundamental
English and literature courses for university students. Her particular areas of research interests
are postcolonial literature, magical realist literature, fantasy fictions, theatres, and film studies.
One of her expectations is to gain more knowledge in these areas and integrate suitable
information into the teaching methods in her classes.

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Investigating Authorial Presence in Academic Book Reviews

Kamontip Klaibanmai

School of Liberal Arts, Walailak University, Thailand
[email protected]

ABSTRACT

Indicating the existence of authors in a text, authorial presence is a term I choose to represent
the idea, suggesting the presence of the text’s author and their authoritativeness in expressing
their ideas and opinions. This concept is similar to terms like authorial identity or authorial
voice. This presentation explores authorial presence from one of an underrated disciplinary
discourse – academic book reviews. Therefore, the reviewer is the author of the text here. Based
on a bilingual multidisciplinary corpus of contemporary academic book reviews in fivefields
of study, a qualitative text analysis with the use of computer-assisted qualitative data analysis
software is carried out to elucidate exponents of authorial presence in the texts and tocompare
the Thai and English reviews in different disciplines. The findings reveal various exponents of
authorial presence, which are categorised into overt and covert entities with various sub-
categories, e.g. the first-person point of view, the third-person point of view, self-citation,
inclusive we, pro-dropping, and the review. Quantified data also indicate striking differences
concerning not only linguistic and/or cultural issues but also disciplinary ones. It isexpected that
this study can contribute to the understanding of authorial presence, which is significant for
readers’ comprehension of the text, including the position of the author that is portrayed in it.
Keywords: authorial presence; academic book review; disciplinary discourse; interpersonal
issues

Kamontip Klaibanmai (Thailand) is a lecturer of English at the School of Liberal Arts,
Walailak University. Before entering the teaching profession, she has involved in education
and knowledge sharing through the work at Chulalongkorn Univerisity-Global Development
Learning Network (CU-GDLN) as the centre’s coordinator for five years. Her research interest
lies in pragmatics, (im)politeness, sociolinguistics, and applied linguistics. She is completing
her PhD thesis entitled Interpersonal Aspects in Academic Book Reviews: A Thai-English
Comparison from the University of Huddersfield.

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Enhancing Students’ English Speaking Confidence with Movie Activities
Kanyanat Sakkanayok, Patcharee Imsri

School of Liberal Arts, Walailak University, Thailand
[email protected] ; [email protected]

ABSTRACT
This study aimed to investigate the effects of the implementation of English movies in
improving EFL students’ speaking confidence. The data were collected from questionnaires
and students’ written reflections of the activities. The analysis of students’ issues of speaking
showed that language anxiety, limited speaking abilities and lack of self-esteem were among
the causes of low speaking confidence. In addition to the appropriate selection of the movies
according to students’ interests and English levels, the results showed that lecturers’ and peers’
support and friendly atmosphere of the activities played a key role in enhancing students’
speaking confidence.

Kanyanat Sakkanayok is an English lecturer at Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat,
Thailand. She has been teaching for the English major for more than 7 years. Her areas of
interest are Second Language Acquisition, Stylistics, and Literature and Language Teaching.
Patcharee Imsri is currently teaching in the English Program, School of Liberal Arts, Walailak
University. Her interests include teaching and learning of English as a foreign language.

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The Challenges Faced by Thai Pre-Service Teachers in Virtual English Classrooms
during The COVID – 19 Pandemic

Khanita Limhan, Nathamon Thahanthai, Kothchakorn Jarungkeittikul,
Lalitwadee Nurod

English Department at Faculty of Education, Phuket Rajabhat University

ABSTRACT

The objective of this study was to investigate potential challenges face by Thai pre-service
teachers in the virtual English classrooms during the COVID-19 pandemic. The instrument
used in this study was a questionnaire adopted from Dima H. and AlmanlN (2021). It consisted
of two parts which were the demographic information (3 items) and students’ attitudes (52
items) which aimed to determine the effect on the students’ experience in 7 domains of
challenges: infrastructure, computer skills, coordination, teaching methods, motivation &
willingness, assessment methods, and social aspects. The questionnaire was distributed to 317
pre-service teachers: 177 first – year, and another 140 fourth- year pre-service teachers. All
were studying in 10 different majors in faculty of Education. The collected data was analyzed
by using Microsoft Excel to calculate the mean score and standard deviation. The results shown
that the most difficult challenges faced by the first - year and fourth – year pre-service teachers
were different due to their learning experience. The social aspects domain was in the highest
degree for the first-year pre-service teachers (3.62), whereas the highest degree for the fourth
– year pre-service teachers was the teaching method domain (3.52). On the contrast, the
infrastructure domain was in the lowest degree for the first-year pre-service teachers (2.81)
while it was in the moderate degree for the fourth-year pre-service teachers (3.34). Also, the
most potential challenge faced by fourth year pre-service teachers was teaching method domain
(3.52) whereas it was in the moderate degree for the first-year pre-service teachers (3.30).
Keywords: online learning; virtual classroom; challenges; pandemic

Khanita Limhan is a lecturer of English Department, Faculty of Education. She earned her
M.A. in Applied Linguistics at Mahidol University, Thailand. Her research interests are
language teaching, and teacher education.
Nathamon Thahanthai is an undergraduate student in English Department at faculty of
Education, Phuket Rajabhat University.
Kothchakorn Jarungkeittikul is an undergraduate student in English Department at faculty
of Education, Phuket Rajabhat University.
Lalitwadee Nurod is an undergraduate student in English Department at faculty of Education,
Phuket Rajabhat University.

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The Readiness of Songkhla as a World Heritage Site Tourist Attraction:
Looking through the Linguistic Landscape Lens

Lanchukorn Sriwimon
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Thaksin University
Songkhla 90000, Thailand
[email protected]

ABSTRACT
Songkhla is striving to be inscribed on the UNESCO list as a World Heritage Site. Its
‘Songkhla towards World Heritage Site’ project and movements appear to successfully
display the readiness to welcome tourists from around the world in terms of its charming
historical architectural style. However, one of the challenges to being judged ready to attain
World Heritage Site status is the ability to accommodate foreign tourists through publicly
displayed signs. Working under the Linguistic Landscape framework, this paper aims to
describe how languages are visually used in Songkhla Town. The findings are resourceful for
both local and national tourism managers and authorities to put in the development plans or
adjust the policies to successfully prepare Songkhla town to be one of the World Heritage Site
tourist attractions in the near future.
Keywords: Tourism; Linguistic landscape; World Heritage Site; Language in Signs

Lanchukorn Sriwimon received her PhD in Applied Linguistics. She is also a lecturer at the
Western Languages Department, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Thaksin
University. Her research interests lie in Discourse Analysis, Media Studies and Systemic
Functional Linguistics.

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A Review of Language Policy Papers in The Journal
“Chinese Journal of Language Policy and Planning”

Mingwei Huang

School of Liberal Arts, Walailak University, Thailand

ABSTRACT
This document examines 84 papers on language policy research in the journal “Chinese Journal
of Language Policy and Planning” from 2016 to 2022 as the research object. It conducts
statistics and analysis from both quantitative and qualitative aspects of the papers. The research
results show that in the past six years, the observation and publication volume of language
policy-related research has maintained a relatively stable range, and there is an obvious
development trend. As far as topics are concerned, they include research on family language
policy, language diversity, language ideology, English as a medium, and foreign language
education planning. Language policies in different countries have received high scrutiny. In
accord with the best practices in the world research on China's domestic language policy
closely follows the boundary of world research. Judging from the time of publication of the
papers and the target countries, there is a general trend in these studies The target countries,
included in the research, are gradually changing actively from more developed countries in
Europe and America to Asian countries neighboring China. By further subdividing and
classifying related records, reports can be divided into related research on foreign language
policy theory and practice, book reviews, introduction of associated works, analysis and
research on China's language policy issues. The subjects of research are China and foreign
countries. Through the classification of the above content, it is found that China's domestic
language policy research has gone through the process of learning and borrowing foreign
theories and methods, carrying out practices, and solving practical problems according to
China's actual situation, forming a process of Sinicization.
Keywords: language strategy research; language policy; language planning; Chinese language
life school

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Translation of the ‘Fantasy’ and ‘Khayalan’ Songs’ Lyrics: An Analysis on Accuracy of
the Equivalences Figurative Language Meaning.

Muhammad Bazli Mahmood, Wan Norhaizar Harun, Sharifah Anis Zarith SyedDziauddin,
Nur Adila Hakimi
ABSTRACT

This research is about the translation of figurative language from English song which is
‘Fantasy’ by Earth, Wind & Fire into “Khayalan” by Black Dog Bone in Malay. Figurative
language is created from the thought of a society using a language. Hence, this figurative
language depends on the thought of a society and this creates a cultural element in figurative
language that has been created by a society that using a certain language. Therefore, it always
creates a problem for a translator to define the methods to translate the materials containing
cultural elements. This research aimed to identify the methods applied to translate the figurative
language for the lyrics and to discuss the factors that influenced the choice of the translation
methods for translating the figurative language. This research found out that the methods used
are semantic translation and adaptation. This phenomenon causes various types of equivalances
i.e., accurate translation, over translation and under translation. It appears that the semantic
meaning of a verb will determine the choices of its equivalence. This is followed by the
appropriateness of the word equivalence towards the melody of the original song.
Keywords: Translation methods, figurative language, song lyrics, English Language, Malay
Language, Equivalances in translation.

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Mastering English with a Senior Project:
Using Mobile and Internet Applications to Improve English Proficiency

Natnicha Kaewmanee1, Patcharee Imsri2
School of Liberal Arts, Walailak University, Thailand
[email protected] ; [email protected]

ABSTRACT
The aim of this study was to improve the fourth year English major student’s English
proficiency using a research-based investigation during her completion of a senior project. The
student first analyzed her English proficiency based on the results from English tests and the
overall performance from her four-year of study as an English major student. The student’s
main aim in conducting her senior project was to investigate the extent to which the mobile
and Internet applications could improve her English Proficiency. Results from pre- and
posttests indicated that the student’s English proficiency was significantly improved upon the
completion of the senior project. The student’s written reflections of the project demonstrated
that careful selection, constant evaluation and regular practice of the mobile and Internet
applications were some of the key factors for the effectiveness of these online tools in
improving English proficiency.

Natnicha Kaewmanee has recently graduated from the English Program, School of Liberal
Arts, Walailak University.
Patcharee Imsri is currently teaching in the English Program, School of Liberal Arts, Walailak
University. Her interests include teaching and learning English as a foreign language.

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Supporting Autonomous Learning in English Language Online Learning Environment:
A Systematic Review

Nazifah Hamidun,, Faten Khalida Khalid, Nur Farhinaa Othman,
Muhammad Nazif Aimaan Othman

Centre for Liberal Sciences, Faculty of Applied & Human Sciences,
Universiti Malaysia Perlis

ABSTRACT
In coping with the transition of academic learning environment from face-to-face learning to
online learning environment due to COVID-19 pandemic, the autonomous learning employed
by students in English language classes in tertiary education have indicated the positive impacts
in their academic’s performance. Therefore, it is crucial to support the autonomous learning in
online learning to provide a better learning environment to the students. A database search of
Journals in Social Science and Google Scholar was conducted to review the studies on
autonomous learning in English language online classes. 30 studies revealed that autonomous
learning method should be promoted as it plays a vital role in enhancing the students’ learning
achievement. In addition, the lecturers also have the power to lead and control the students in
the online learning to perform better in their studies. More studies on autonomous learning in
online learning environment are needed. By employing the autonomous learning in online
learning at the tertiary education, it can provide the better learning environment for the students
to excel in their studies.
Keywords: Autonomous learning, online learning, tertiary education.

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A Conducive Learning Environment Guarantees Quality Learning in Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) Education in Malaysia: A Case Study in UniMAP

Noriha Basir1, Mohd Syamril Aklmar Chek Kassim2, Nur Shaqira Adera Mohd Shah3

Universiti Malaysia Perlis
[email protected] ; [email protected] ; [email protected]

ABSTRACT
The agenda in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is a challenge for Malaysian
educational field in its effort to move in line with the global needs. In addition to this, the 2030
Agenda for Sustainable Development has become an objective to be achieved as outlined
through the 17 Sustainable Developments Goals by UNESCO. This paperwork fulfils the third
SDG which is good health and well-being to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being of
citizens of all ages. Conducive environment is also an important aspect to ensure well-being
and quality learning. The environment can be associated with the atmosphere or culture in term
of its physical, social, intellectual development and language use aspect. This paperwork will
discuss the analysis of the conducive environment in regard to its physical and social aspect
that concerns the students’ welfare in their respective residential college which contributes to
quality education as a result of conducive environment. The Centre for Student Housing in
UniMAP who oversees the management of residential college has taken a holistic approach in
accommodating to the students’ needs by creating a good isolation centre and a comfortable
lounge for the students. The students’ satisfactory level of the isolation centre and students’
lounge will be analysed through a structured questionnaire and distributed among students who
have undergone isolation using google form which will be shared through students’ Telegram
group chat. Therefore, this research will be able to reveal the students’ satisfactory level of the
management of the residential college and at the same time able to find out their satisfactory
level of the conducive environment that guarantees quality learning at UniMAP.
Keywords: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UniMAP Isolation Centre, Conducive
Environment, Quality Learning.

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Gender Differences in the use of English Language Among
University Students: The Malaysian Context

Nur Farhinaa Othman, Muhammad Nazif Aimaan Othman, Nazifah Hamidun,
Faten Khalida Khalid

Centre for Liberal Sciences, Faculty of Applied and Human Sciences,
Universiti Malaysia Perlis

ABSTRACT
Previous studies found that male and female use language differently and these distinctions are
viewed from a number of linguistics features such as hedges, intensifiers and affirmatives. It
appears that some features are stereotypically linked with male and female, and there is a high
degree of consensus regarding the association of such language features with one of the
genders. Lakoff's hypothesis is taken into account for this study as she is the pioneer of gender
differences in the application of language studies. The data for this study were collected
through transcripts of video documentations of Malaysian university students having
impromptu group discussions in English Language. The findings show that there are disparities
between male and female in the frequencies of some language features. Some of the findings
corroborated Lakoff's claims, and some contradicted them. This study provides insight and
comprehension regarding gender differences in language features in the context of Malaysia as
a multiracial society. Due to the diverse cultures, beliefs and traditions in the country, it is
inevitable that the outcomes of this study will differ from the western context.
Keywords: gender and language, gender differences, English language, language features,
university students

Nur Farhinaa Othman is an English language instructor from the Centre for Liberal Sciences,
Universiti Malaysia Perlis. She completed her Bachelor Degree in Bachelor of Human Sciences
in English Language and Literature from International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM).
Her research interest includes English language teaching and online teaching and learning.

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The Effect of CLT on Students' English Performance of Non-English Countries (NEC):
A Meta-Analysis

Nur Sehang Thamrin1, Heri Retnawati2

1Universitas Tadulako, 2Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia
[email protected] ; [email protected]

ABSTRACT
This paper examines the impact of the Communicative Language Teaching Method (CLT) on
the students' English performance in NEC. Data were collected from published articles which
are searched through the database of Google Scholar, ERIC, SAGE, and Taylor and Francis.
This research uses 34 articles which are the result of research conducted at NEC. The meta-
analysis method used is Random Effect Model with 95% or 0.05 confidence. To prove the
effect of CLT on students' English speaking skills, the researcher calculated the effect size and
standard error. The results of this study indicate that the estimated value (553.282), standard
error (11.377), z (48.632), and p (<.0001), where the P-value < (0.05), which means that the
average effect size of the studis analyzed were significant. The analysis has sufficient evidence
to answer the research objective that there is a substantial relationship between the
implementation of CLT to students' English performances. Meanwhile, Egger's Test (where p-
value (0.121) > (0.05), and Fail-save N (4.441e+7) > 5k + 10 was carried out to determine
whether there was publication bias towards the studies analyzed based on Funnel Plot images.
The results of the two analyses show that the Funnel Plot image is symmetrical, proving that
the analysis of previous studies has no publication bias.
Keywords: CLT, contribution, effect size, meta-analysis, NEC

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Perspectives of Thai and American Instructional Design Learning Path on the
Contemporary Literature Course

Patcharin Kangkha, Jittima Choopun, Suchada Buntho

Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya
ABSTRACT

The position paper describes on investigating the perspectives, and opinions of Thai and
American teachers employed their designed instructional for learning path on the
Contemporary Literature course regarding the content and teaching styles, and the potential
improvements of teaching related to Literature course by examining current instructional
practices and perspectives of Thailand American teachers for the potential improvements of
sharpening teaching styles and the learners’ skills. The participants were two teachers. A semi-
structured interview design was utilized in order to gather information of participants’
perspectives. Each interview lasted approximately 30 minutes. All interviews were audio
recorded and later transcribed for analysis. Data collection occurred in two ways: documents;
and semi-structured interviews follow-up. Data were analyzed using a thematic coding method
in order to find the significant statements that related to research questions. The findings
regarding the content and teaching styles indicated that the participants in the U.S. thought it
put the focus on the technological educating students about the values of physical activity with
connect to the indigenous authors’ lifestyles and lifelong learning for promoting the learners’
dreams and enjoyment. Participant in Thailand shared that emphasizes how to encourage their
learners having the good attitudes to become a critical reader. However, the peer teaching;
cooperative learning; direct instruction, demonstration, and feedback; and personal
responsibility were highlighted as an implemented standard provided by the contemporary
literature teachers from both countries. Overarching learning an initial framework with
transformative competencies; reviews the nature of the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values
that young learners will need; and ends with possible curriculum design principles. It
encapsulates the key messages.
Keywords: Perspectives, Instructional design, Learning path, Contemporary Literature

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Analysing Language Style of Freefire Game Caster:
A Case Study of PojzPlaza Game Caster
Rabeeah Ayae and Anutsara Ruengmak
School of Liberal Arts, Walailak University
ABSTRACT

Presently, game casters are very popular among teenagers, because it can be a main occupation,
therefore, the researcher realized the benefit of this study. The researcher is interested in
studying the PojzPlaza channel, which is a YouTube channel that mainly casts freefire games
and has approximately 7. 48 million subscribers. This research paper aims to study the language
usage strategies of freefire game casters using Language Style Theory: A Case Study of
PojzPlaza Channel Game Casters using Martin Joos's Language Style Framework (Joos 1961).
In this study, the results of the research revealed that from the analysis of 10 video clips
according to different language usage strategies, which are: strategies for language usage for
opening remark of the video clip, strategies for language usage during combat, strategies for
language usage during review a gun or other devices, strategies for language usage to chat with
other players, and the strategiesof language usage when winning the game can be concluded
that the language strategies of PojzPlaza channel game caster in each strategy classified in the
type of casual style and intimate style.
Keywords: Analysis, Style, Game Caster, Freefire Game, PojzPlaza Channel

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Beliefs and folk healing from a Thai book style: Tam Rab Khrueang Thad Thang Sip
Song Duean of Nakhon Si Thammarat National Library

Sineenat Chueaborka, Anutsara Ruengmak

School of Liberal Arts, Walailak University

ABSTRACT
This article aims to study and analyze beliefs related to folk healing from a Thai book style:
Tam Rab Khrueang Thad Thang Sip Song Duean of Nakhon Si Thammarat National Library.
The information presented about Southern local societies that use herbal medicine. For the
treatment of abnormalities in the body. Each step has inserted rituals, spells and talisman as
people's beliefs. The results of the study, finding that the author recorded folk healing mainly
using herbal medicine. Which focuses on preserving the 4 elements. Different medicinal
formulas use herbs that are diseased for these symptoms. In addition, there are other drug
formulas that are not related to disease and sickness caused by perverse elements. And one of
the interesting elements is disease, sickness caused by ghosts and superstitions. Researchers
study these ailments along with treatments based on local beliefs. These include beliefs about
diseases and illnesses, beliefs about auspicious times and religious beliefs.
The above content, which reflects the way of life of the Southerners in the contemporary.
Means that today, the people of the South still maintain their bodies with these beliefs. Because
in some diseases Even if the body is healed with herbal medicine but mental illnesses also need
treatment. Therefore, beliefs and rituals play a role in every step of the treatment from
diagnosis, during treatment and after the treatment is over. Learning information on such issues
can know the process of inheriting knowledge in the community and jointly disseminate
wisdom as a base for further social development.
Keywords: Transliteration, folk medicine, beliefs, local society in the south

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Discourse Structure of News Talk Television Program: Hone-Krasae

Sukrawan Viboonkan1, Saowalak Srimai2, Thatdao Rakmak3*

School of Liberal Arts, Walailak University,
Nakhonsithammarat, 80160, Thailand
[email protected]
ABSTRACT

This article aims to analyze the discourse structures of the TV program: Hone-Krasae by using
the Ethnography of Communication theory. The data was collected from TV program records
at www.youtube.com. The criteria for selecting a video is 1,000,000 views or more, from
March 1, 2021, to March 1, 2022, a total of 20 videos. The results of the study found that the
discourse structure was 5 parts, including starting the conversation by greeting, telling the hot
issues that will be discussed in the show, introducing the guests, asking questions to find out
the facts and solve problems, and closing the show with short sentences. The main goal of
Hone-Krasae is to present the conflict perspectives of the parties that are hot issues in society.
The tone of voice and language strategies of the moderators are important tools to find the
truth, such as a serious tone, dissatisfied tone, admiration tone, asking repeatedly, and
expressing emotion. Additionally, the moderator's aspect might persuade the viewers that this
kind of program norm is a concept within the control of a TV show producer.
Keywords: Discourse Structure, Ethnography of Communication, Hone-Krasae
Ms.Thatdao Rakmak was born on October 29, 1991 in Phatthalung, Thailand. She earned
Bachelor of Liberal Arts (First Class Honors) from Faculty of Liberal Arts, Prince of Songkla
University in 2013 and Master of Arts from the Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University in
2017. After obtained her master degree, she has been employed as a lecturer in Thai major at
School of Liberal Arts, Walailak University since November, 2018

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A Practical Challenge of Cooperative and Work Integrated Education (CWIE) for
Tourism and Hospitality Undergraduate Degrees in Thailand

Sunthorn Boonkaew

School of Management, Walailak University

ABSTRACT
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) has developed
the CWIE Platform as a manpower demand driven education platform for graduates’
employability and career development. This platform was proposed to increase the number of
graduates and change their employability by launching CWIE handbook and training courses
for higher education executives, supervising faculties, mentors, and administrative staff to
ensure a desirable outcome nationwide. This paper provided theoretical insights and practical
implications for educational institutions and industrial partners on CWIE in tourism and
hospitality; and relied on the reviews of government policies, handbooks and training courses,
literature reviews, and the best practice of CWIE in Thailand.
There were several challenges to educational institutions and industrial partners to implement
CWIE in tourism and hospitality. CWIE consists of different approaches, tools and standards,
which should be comprehensively and diversely promoted to educational institutions and
industrial partners. Confusion on CWIE among stakeholders still existed, requiring informal
and formal communication patterns throughout the designing, planning, implementing,
mentoring, evaluating and reflecting processes on CWIE. Also, pedagogical mandatory for
undergraduate degrees required extra and voluntary efforts from faculties and team leaders.
The policies, commitments and resources dedicated by the executives of educational
institutions and industrial partners were essential, while flexibility became an all-purpose
answer for unplanned situations, i.e. the Covid-19 pandemic. Lastly, onsite knowledge
management (OKM) helped students grow their mindset, learning and employability; and other
stakeholders gained a better understanding of CWIE.
Keywords: Cooperative Education, Work-Integrated Learning, Work Based Learning,
Tourism and Hospitality, Employability

Sunthorn Boonkaew is a Ph.D. Candidate in Innovation Management & Business
Development, and Researcher at Center for Geological and Cultural Research for Sustainable
Development (GSCR), Walailak University.

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Exploring Factors Influencing Thai Non-English Major Student-Teachers’ uses ofEnglish
Simple and Compound Sentences in Thai EFL Context

Tawanshine Penthisarn, Pariwat Saengsen, Khanita Limhan

English Department at Faculty of Education, Phuket Rajabhat University

ABSTRACT
To create written language successfully, the learners need to comprehend the principles of
patterns or structures of English sentences (Fitrawati, 2016). However, Thai EFL learners have
continuously experienced difficulties in crafting and using improper English sentences. This
study aimed to investigate English simple and compound sentences patterns used by Thai EFL
Non-English majors student-teachers; and to explore the factors influencing their uses. There
were 91 third-year student teachers from the faculty of Education participated in this study.
Tests designed by Sovia, Z. (2019) and Demirezen, M. (2019), a short paragraph writing, and
a semi-structured interview were used to collect the data. The results highlighted that most of
the simple sentences were conducted in the pattern of subject + verb + complement (44.45%),
while, the compound sentences were conducted by joining independent clauses together with
coordinator conjunctions (91.67%). The common errors in the fields of omission,
misformation, addition, word choices, and literal translation from Thai language were found.
Along with, the influences of their mother tongue, limited knowledge of English grammatical
rules, and vocabulary, Thai English teacher, learner’s mindset toward English language,
linguistic anxiety, learners’ exposure to English language, and social media were the main
factors influencing how Thai student-teacher have used English simple and compound
sentences.

Keywords: Factors, English simple sentence, English compound sentence

Tawanshine Penthisarn is a lecturer of the English Department, Faculty of Education. She
earned her M.Ed. in English Language Teaching at Mahasarakham University, Thailand. Her
research interests are English as a medium of instruction and Teaching Methodology.

Pariwat Saengsen is an undergraduate student in the English Department at the Faculty of
Education.

Khanita Limhan is a lecturer of the English Department, Faculty of Education. She earned
her M.A. in Applied Linguistics at Mahidol University, Thailand. Her research interests are
language teaching, and teacher education

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When a British Baby Talks in Thai
Thassanee Thasrabiab

School of Liberal Arts, Walailak University, Thailand

ABSTRACT
This article aimed at presenting translation strategies of baby talk found in Sophie Kinsella’s
chick lit, Mini Shopaholic. The Mini Shopaholic is the sixth work of Shopaholic series, which
Rebecca Brandon (née Bloomwood), the protagonist who is still addicted to shopping, plays
the role of a mother of a 2- year-old daughter, Minnie Brandon. With respect to Thai version,
it is translated by Wiganda Janthongsuk. To conduct the research, all conversations between
Minnie and others were gathered and categorized according to Elissa Newport (1976)’s
recommendations. Then, those conversations were compared with the taxonomy proposed by
Mona Baker (1996) to shed light the translation strategies. The findings showed that, in
translating baby talk, the translator employed a wide range of Translation strategies, and she
tried to maintain same appreciation as the original version.

Thassanee Thasrabiab is a lecturer of the English Program, School of Liberal Arts, Walailak
University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. She has a Master’s degree in Teaching English
as a Foreign Language from Thammasat University, Thailand. Currently, she is mainly
responsible for translation and writing courses for students majoring in English.

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Literary techniques and the reflection of political ideas
in the lyrics of Nora Somneuk Choosin
Theerawat Klaokliang
School of Liberal Arts, Walailak University
ABSTRACT

This article aims to study the literary tactics and political ideas that appear in the lyrics of Nora
Somneuk Choosin by studying 40 scripts recorded by the artist and collecting data from
interviews with Nora Somneuk Choosin as well as field visits. in the field to observe the artist's
performance The results showed that there are 4 literary tactics in Nora Somneuk Choosin's
poems: using metaphor, using hyperbole, using idioms, and using southern dialects. Inaddition,
two political ideas were found: criticism of politicians. and raising awareness of the rights,
liberties, and duties of people under a democratic regime It shows that Nora Somneuk Choosin
has created a song using a variety of literary techniques. It was also found that such tactics
helped to convey political ideas to stand out as well.
Keywords: Literary techniques, Nora lyrics, Somneuk Choosin

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A study of the problem of standard tonal conversion among students of the Thai
language course, liberal arts, Walailak University

Thitirat Mansri, Tidchaya Jitsompong, Phattarasawadee Srikaw
School of Liberal Arts, Walailak University
ABSTRACT

This article aims to analyze the problem of Thai standard tonal conjugation among Thai
students, the School of liberal arts in Walailak University. The researcher collected data from
the survey, the preliminary test consisted of 7 items. And collecting sound data from the
vocabulary test of 10 words according to categories, i.e. words using high letters as initial
consonants, using low-letter words with initial consonants, long sounding dead syllables and
dead syllables with a short sound. The researcher collected the data from 8 students of the Thai
major, School of liberal arts at Walailak University which divided into groups Those who use
standard Thai language and southern Thai language in daily life. Each group of 4 people by
analyzed the data from reading the sound level from the display of "the PRAAT program". The
results showed that the people who use southern Thai language in daily life, Mainly there was
a problem of tonal conjugation of the high tone and the rising tone. There was nasal voices in

which the "ย:Y" and the "น:N" consonant. Both sounds were pronounced unclearly. While

those who used standard Thai had a little of nasal voice and there was a Conjugation of the
sound is less wrong and distorted than those of southern Thai users.
Keywords: standard Thai language, southern Thai language

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Thai Teachers’ Experiences in Supporting Migrant Children

Tipaya Peungcharoenkun

School of Liberal Arts (International Program), Walailak University

ABSTRACT
Initially, public education in Thailand is not for everybody, it is solely for Thai children. Thai
government recognised the right to education for the first time in 2005. Since then, all children,
including refugees, stateless or migrant children, who reside in the country can access free
basic education. Although the government has passed the cabinet resolution to allow migrant
children to study in Thai public schools since 2005, only in the last decade have schools become
more open to welcome migrant children. Currently, a large number of migrant children attend
mainstream schools across the country. However, previous studies point out that migrant
children have an unsatisfactory experience in schools as they often experience discrimination
from their teachers and peers. Studies also show that there are some issues with migrant
education in Thailand. This paper aims to find a solution to improve school experiences of
migrant children and the quality of migrant education in Thailand. Additionally, this paper
provides an overview of issues related to Thai migrant education. To further identify the
challenges in Thai migrant education, this research studies the experiences of teachers who
have been working with migrant children. As a result, this paper argues that migrants’ children
do not receive adequate support from teachers because teachers are not knowledgeable about
teaching in a multicultural setting. In addition, this paper proposes that Thai teachers’ education
should be investigated and more teacher training should be provided.

Tipaya Peungcharoenkun is a Ph.D student from Faculty of Liberal Arts (International
Program), Walailak University. She graduated with M.A. in Education: Culture, Language and
Identity from Goldsmiths College, University of London. She also obtained TESOL certificate
from Trinity College London. Her research interests involve second language education,
English language teaching, education policy, bilingualism and migrant education.

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Analyzing Gaps in English for Communication Program to meet the AUN-QA
Standard

Vikrom Chantarangkul, Komsit Sitipragan

Faculty of Science and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya,
Thailand

[email protected], [email protected]

ABSTRACT

Education quality assurance within the course level is essential in enhancing the program
quality at the university level. The purpose of the study is to improve English for
Communication Program to comply with the standard of AUN-QA through gap analysis.
English for Communication Program was analyzed based on the AUN-QA criteria in May 2022
so that areas for improvement obtained from the analysis will be used to improve the program
before the actual assessment on August 3, 2022. The results revealed that some improvement
should be done in each criterion to achieve the AUN-QA standard at a rating scale of 4 which
is regarded as a sufficient pass rate for the program. The article concludes by discussing the
implications of the findings for improving the program quality in higher education institutions
that use the same criteria.

Keywords: gap analysis; program; AUN-QA standard

Vikrom Chantarangkul was born in Bangkok in 1966. He got a Bachelor’s Degree in English
from Prince of Songkla University in 1987, a Diploma in Applied Linguistics from SEAMEO
Regional Language Center in 1995, and a Master’s Degree in Applied Linguistics from the
National University of Singapore in 1997. Asst. Prof. Vikrom Chantarangkul works at the
Department of General Education, Faculty of Science and Technology, Rajamangala
University of Technology Srivijaya, Nakhon Si Thammarat Campus. He teaches B.A. courses
in advanced writing, academic writing, and translation. His research interests include language
testing, translation, and program evaluation.

Komsit Sitipragan was born in Nakhon Si Thammarat in 1986. He got a Bachelor’s Degree
in English from Walailak University in 2009, and a Master’s Degree in Teaching English as an
International Language from Prince of Songkla University in 2012. He works at the
Department of General Education, Faculty of Science and Technology, Rajamangala
University of Technology Srivijaya, Nakhon Si Thammarat Campus. He teaches B.A. courses
in reading and English for career preparation. His research interests are reading and computer-
assisted language learning.

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