Journal of Man and Society

Polysemy of ‘live’ in Lao: A Cognitive Semantic Study

Thananan Trongdee — 2023-12-28

The word /juu33/ or ‘to live’ is another word with many meanings in the Lao language. Using the cognitive semantic approach as a theoretical framework, the purposes of this study are 1) to subcategorize the meanings of /juu33/ in Lao and 2) to investigate the processes for semantic extension of the meaning of /juu33/. Data were collected from short texts in Lao textbooks and Lao Corpus. The findings indicate that the prototypical meaning of /juu33/ has been extended into seven meanings. Four lexical meanings include ‘to live somewhere’, ‘to live’, ‘ to be somewhere’ and ‘ to be still’. Three grammatical meanings are ‘to be somewhere’, ‘to be going on’, and ‘to be certain’. The semantic extension of the prototypical meaning of /juu33/ involves three cognitive processes: metaphor, metonymy, and subjectification.

Professional Development of International Chinese Teachers Based on Confucius Educational Concepts

Luo Menglan — 2023-12-28

The philosophy of Confucius had a profound impact on the development of Chinese society from ancient times to the present, including the concepts of morality and ethics, politics, governance, economy, culture and education. With the rapid development of the Chinese economy, the Chinese language has gained popularity worldwide, and international Chinese education has been continuously developed. In China, Confucius is regarded as the most sacred teacher and model teacher of all eras. Confucius’s education concepts have values and importance that cannot be ignored in the development of international Chinese education. This study aimed to analyze Confucius’ educational concepts, discuss the connection between the teachings of Confucius in the Analects of Confucius and the concepts of international Chinese teachers’ professional development, and propose suggestions for the professional development of international Chinese teachers from the perspective of Confucius’ educational concepts.....

Pattern and Issue of Mahasarakham University’s Social Responsibility Communication

Thitiphat Limsumlitnipa — 2023-12-28

This research investigated the predictive factors for social responsibility communication at Mahasarakham University in the future. This is the quantitative research via survey from the sample group exposed to news about Mahasarakham University’s social responsibility. The data set used was comprised of questionnaires completed by 603 participants. Percentage, mean, and standard deviation were the statistics employed in data analysis. Multiple regression analysis using the enter method was utilized to predict the social responsibility communication of Mahasarakham University in the future.
The results indicated the variables of communication components of Mahasarakham University’s Social Responsibility in four aspects: sender, message, channel and receiver. These helped predict the desired future social responsibility communication pattern of Mahasarakham University by 36 percent (R2 = 0.36) with a statistical significance of 0.05. Meanwhile, the variables of Mahasarakham University’s mission content were five aspects: teaching, research, academic service, the development of students and the development of environmentalism. These help predict the desired future social responsibility communication issue of Mahasarakham University by 43 percent (R2 = 0.43) with a statistical significance of 0.05.

Lacquer Colors Art Works: Dissemination and Study of Knowledge for Restoration and Conservation

Sanan Rattana — 2023-12-28

Thai lacquer colors art works are a unique and beautiful technique, but there are fewer successors who create works like this. This results in a lack of skilled artists and those with academic knowledge. This research aims to study and disseminate lacquer Colors Art Works. That leads to the restoration and conservation of it. It is survey research by collecting data from related documents, research, and learning resources in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, Bangkok, and Vietnam to study Thai lacquer colors art work’s history, materials, and creating procedure. The research tools include a content analysis form from document studies and research.
The researcher used experiments on creative techniques and methods to collect the data. Analyze data using content analysis. The results of this research are the evolution of Thai lacquer colors art works, materials and equipment, Steps for preparing the Vietnamese lacquer board, and the process of creating Thai lacquer colors art works. Knowledge of Thai lacquer colors art works should be disseminated in a manual, media, or workshop training.

Narratives Identity of Vietnamese Migrants in Thailand: A New Construction of Thailand and Vietnam Relationship

Nuengruethai Chantharakhami — 2023-12-28

Self-definition can be expressed through “narrative identity,” which are forms of discourse that emerge from the narrator’s experiences and memories. In the case of the Vietnamese migrants in Thailand, their stories of migration and daily life activities reflect the self-construction of their Vietnamese identity. This identity has an influence on the relationship between Thailand and Vietnam. This article presents the narratives of the identity of first-generation Vietnamese immigrants who migrated to Thailand between 1945 and 1946 and the process of forging new relationships between Thailand and Vietnam. This study employs the theoretical concepts of self-construction of identity and narrative identity. The results reveal that the narratives of the identity of Vietnamese people in Thailand reflect the ongoing reproduction and reconstruction of identity through narratives relating to people’s relationships with the state as well as the relationship between states. Their identity is constructed to serve the narrative owner and as a tool for establishing new relationships between states.

Evolving Patterns of International Marriage Among Thai Women

Koonlapas Khamnoothai — 2023-12-28

This research article aims to examine the historical evolution of international marriage among Thai women, representing a segment of the broader research project titled “International Marriage Among Thai Women Using Tinder.” The study utilized historical and documentary methods to explore the diverse pathways that have contributed to the development of such marriages, tracing back from the Ayutthaya period to the contemporary era. The findings reveal a multifaceted history of international marriage in Thailand, dating back to the Ayutthaya period when Chinese and Western traders first arrived. Subsequently, during the reign of King Rama V in the Rattanakosin period, many upper-class individuals were sent abroad for education, with some choosing to marry foreigners. Notably, the Vietnam War played a pivotal role in popularizing international marriages in Thai society. Furthermore, the growth of the tourism industry, welcoming foreign tourists, created opportunities for encounters between Thai women working in the service industry and foreign visitors. Since the 21st century onwards, the advent of the Internet has revolutionized the landscape of international relationships. Online communication has bridged geographical gaps, enabling individuals to connect, converse, and build relationships across borders. This paradigm shift from traditional, in-person meetings to virtual interactions is exemplified by the widespread use of dating applications, especially Tinder, which provides a variety of features catering to each user’s needs. These platforms serve as virtual public spaces where Thai women and foreign men can establish relationships, ultimately leading to international marriages.

The Effects of The Use AI Chatbot on Communicative Writing Skill and Self-Regulated Learning Strategies of Thai University Students

Davika Sakkampang — 2023-12-28

The progress in artificial intelligence (AI) technology has led to an increased use of automatic conversation programs in language learning. This study aimed to examine the effects of AI chatbots on the communication writing skills of Thai university students and investigate their self-regulated learning strategies while participating in this study. Twenty-six students participated in a four-week chatbot-based learning as an extracurricular activity of an English writing course. Quantitative data on communicative writing skills was obtained through a pretest and a posttest, while a Self-Regulated Learning Questionnaire was implemented to obtain qualitative data. Quantitative results showed a significant difference between pretest scores and posttest scores. Qualitative findings revealed the medium use of self-regulated learning strategies. Furthermore, this research article also presents insights into the use of AI chatbots in language teaching and future research.

The Development of Social Capital to Strengthen the Community Empowerment A Case Study Culture Village Phu Tai Ban Khok Kong in Kuchinarai District Kalasin Province

Ampon Boonpinich — 2023-12-28

The research has the following objectives: 1) To study a social capital development model and a community strengthening model. 2) To promote an exchange of learning and to propel a community to be a community prototype for social capital management. The research team divided the scope of the study into two aspects: 1) Area scope: Kutwa Sub-district, Kuchinarai District, Kalasin Province. 2) Content scope. This research determined three aspects of contents as follows: 1) Forms and processes of people’s participation 2) Methods and the community strengthening model studied to achieve the best practice management 3) The support to create a community prototype under the cooperation of all sectors of the community, including people in the community, community leaders, and local government agencies.
The research results indicated that strengthening the community must primarily originate from internal community processes, starting with quality people or resources. When the people in the community are qualified and realize their responsibilities and roles, they can strengthen the community. The second factor is community leaders, whether official or unofficial leaders, who are the main drivers in controlling the direction of community management. The third factor is agencies within the community, including government and private agencies, which are considered tools to support the community in achieving its goals.
The research team proposed the concept of evaluating the strength of local community organizations in two main issues: 1) the organizational readiness of local communities and 2) the readiness of the community. The evaluation of organizational readiness of local communities is divided into three variables: 1) Leadership and executives’ attitudes, 2) Supporting system structure of community organizations, and 3) Financial potentials of local communities. The evaluation of the community’s readiness is divided into two main variables: 1) people’s attitudes and enthusiasm and 2) people’s participation model.....