Wiwitwannasan Journal of Language and Culture

Editorial Note

2024-08-29T19:54:30+07:00

Editorial Note

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Volume 8, Issue 23, variety of articles Wiwitwannasan was to create a way

announcement of nine articles appeared in this volume to contemplate.

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The article 1 is to analyze the English novel “The Narrative of Normalcy of Conjoined Twins in the Novel “God’s Fool” by Mark Slouka” to analyze how the attempt to create normality of conjoined twins through Injan’s story. It aims to criticize medical discourse that creates negative stereotypes about conjoined twins. Their lives, and sexual relationships are not the problem anyway.

Article 2 is “A Little Poem with a Great Tree Inside: Reading the Ecopoetry of Weerasak Yodrabam.” It aims to study the results of two poems by Weerasak Yodrabam: “Only the Wild Bird Knows That Spring Will Come” and “Within the Little Seeds Are the Big Tree” using an ecological criticism framework. The study of the causes found that both poems have important content that reflects the poet’s ecological consciousness, which goes against development in the capitalist system.

Article 3 aims to respond to the needs and recognize the problems of "Development of a Basic Chinese Manual for Second-Hand Car Sales Representatives in Ban Du Subdistrict Municipality, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai Province.” It describes and reflects the results of the staff's needs to use Chinese language, inspiring the creation of a Chinese language manual and finding efficiency to help with work. It was found that communication was not good and there were problems; therefore, it should be tested, inspected, used, studied and developed further.

Article 4 is “The Cohesion in Lao Language Textbooks.” It is a prose writing that introduces the study of grammatical connecting strategies: referring to, replacing, omitting, and using conjunctions. Another way is through vocabulary for connecting content, repetition, using opposites, and using specific and general words, which leads to knowledge and understanding that can be used for practice.

Article 5 presents the results of a study on “The Level of Lexical loss of Adverbs in Korat Dialect: A Case Study of Students in Nakhon Ratchasima Province” The objective of the study was to study the level of lexical extinction of adverbs modifying the verbs “sleep” “sit” “stand” “work” “run” in Thai Khorat. The questionnaire was used to collect data from the target group to explain the level of lexical extinction that occurred according to Rattana Chanthao's criteria. The results of the study found that the verb extinction adverbs mentioned above affect the loss of lexical extinction.

Article 6 has the aim to explain “Naming Durian Varieties in Eastern Thailand.” This research article aims to study the origin, and linguistic characteristics used in naming. The finding showed the places, sequences with people's names, and internal features of the fruits, naming them after people to make them unique. The structural characteristics are apparent in phrases or groups of words, and the origin of the language has been used to name durian in these twelve characteristics.

Article 7 has specialty of “Speech Acts Teaching the Eight virtues In Ruangsak Pinprateep’s Storybooks for Children,” which has the concept framework of the Ministry of Education, namely diligence, thrift, honesty, discipline, kindness, politeness, cleanliness, and unity. Regarding the concept of John R. Searle, there are 5 speech acts.

Article 8 is for accuracy in teaching Thai language: " The Development of Curriculum using Problem-based Learning for Enhancing of the Thai Literature Learning Management Design Ability for Teacher Professional Students" The results of the study, when read, show that linking problems, understanding the problems, researching and reviewing, creating work, presenting and processing results are the steps. After participating in the teaching activities to enhance the ability, it was found that the announced statistical value was surprisingly higher than expected.

Article 9 is “Communication Strategies to Change Gambling Perception as Monetary Transaction to Motivate Target Group: The Study of Communication in Online Gambling Websites in Thailand.” The research results found that there were five forms of communication to change the image as attached. There were ten gambling websites studied this time. May the readers be happy and prosperous.

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The Narrative of Normalcy of Conjoined Twins in the Novel “God’s Fool” by Mark Slouka

2024-03-16T21:01:43+07:00

The purpose of this research was to analyze the attempt to normalize conjoined twins through the narrative of Chang Banker in the novel "God's Fool" (2003) by Mark Slouka, and to criticize the medical discourse that created the negative stereotypes of conjoined twins regarding their way of life and sexual relations. The author created a sense of normalcy for Chang by presenting the relationship between siblings and opposite-sex relationships differently from what appeared in various literary works. That is, the author did not write about the sibling relationship in terms of confinement or limited freedom resulting from their conjoined physical condition, which led one of the twins to be preoccupied with the desire to separate their bodies. Instead, the author presented a close and intimate sibling relationship, as well as positive aspects of being conjoined. Regarding the issue of sexuality, through the analysis of the relationships of Chang and Eng with their wives, the author did not narrate with a focus on sexuality that was often imagined to be immoral. Additionally, the author portrayed the relationship between husband and wife and family members as not different from ordinary people, showing that the conjoined twins' physical condition was not an obstacle or a cause preventing them from living like ordinary people. Therefore, the portrayal of conjoined twins in this novel illustrated the attempt to create a "normalcy" for conjoined twins and to criticize medical discourse on the issue of surgical separation, the undermining of perceptions, beliefs, and the collective understanding of conjoined twins.

A Little Poem with a Great Tree Inside: Reading the Ecopoetry of Weerasak Yodrabam

2024-07-26T20:33:02+07:00

This article aims to study the poetry of Weerasak Yodrabam through two of his works: “Only the Wild Bird Knows That Spring Will Come” and “Within the Little Seeds Are the Big Tree” The study employs the framework of ecocriticism, ecopoetry, and ecopoetics to examine whether Weerasak Yodrabam’s poetry aligns with the characteristics of ecological poetry, and in what ways. The findings reveal that both of Weerasak's works convey a significant essence: they present an ecological consciousness and the poet’s ecological self, who is committed to a way of life in contrast to the development driven by capitalism. This is reflected through key concepts that align with the characteristics of ecological poetry, such as paradigms and ecological consciousness that reject anthropocentrism. Instead, the works view the natural world with respect and reverence, acknowledging the grandeur and freedom of nature, recognizing that the world exists through the interconnection of life forces, and understanding that nature, with its dynamics and movements, serves as a great teacher. For Weerasak Yodrabam, nature, life, and poetry are one and the same.

Development of a Basic Chinese Manual for Second-Hand Car Sales Representatives in Ban Du Subdistrict Municipality, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai Province

2024-03-19T08:58:21+07:00

This research aims (1) to study the problems and language needs of second-hand car salespersons in the municipality of Ban Du, Mueang District, Chiang Rai Province, (2) to develop a Chinese language manual for second-hand car salespersons in the municipality of Ban Du, Mueang District, Chiang Rai Province, and (3) to evaluate the effectiveness of the Chinese language manual for second-hand car salespersons in the municipality of Ban Du, Mueang District, Chiang Rai Province. The sample group used for data collection consists of second-hand car salespersons and Chinese language teaching experts, selected through purposive sampling. Statistical analysis includes percentages, means, and standard deviations. The research process is divided into four steps including analysis, design, development, and evaluation. The research findings indicate that second-hand car salespersons encounter communication problems in selling and servicing Chinese customers and have a need for Chinese language manuals that emphasizes vocabularies, phrases, and sentences in a work context. After using the Chinese language manual, it was found that the average scores for the second test of listening and speaking skills of
second-hand car salespersons increased with continuous practice. The satisfaction average scores for the Chinese language manual among the sample group were 4.67 and 4.71, indicating a high level of satisfaction.

The Cohesion in Lao Language Textbooks

2024-07-26T20:49:18+07:00

This study aims to analyze the cohesion in Lao Language textbooks for grades 1-5, totaling 185 texts. The discourse in the Lao language textbook is the type of prose writing used to practice reading and writing for primary school students. The theoretical framework used in this study is based on the cohesion by Wilawan (2011) and Angkapanichkit (2019). The results of the study show that Cohesive Devices are Grammatical cohesion; reference, substitution, ellipsis, conjunction, and Lexical cohesion; repetition, antonymy, hyponymy, and co- hyponymy. In this regard, the study of strategies for the cohesion and understanding of communication characteristics in the Lao language textbooks are a model for practicing the correct use of the language. Appropriate for further communication.

The Level of Lexical loss of Adverbs in Korat Dialect: A Case Study of Students in Nakhon Ratchasima Province

2024-07-23T17:58:02+07:00

This research article purposes to study the level of lexical loss of adverbs modifying verbs “sleep,” “sit,” “stand,” “walk,” and “run” in Korat dialect of Informants who are students of grade 10-12 in Nakhon Ratchasima Province. Sixty-eight vocabularies have been selected from Thaworn Subongkot (1974), to form the questionnaire on the use of adverbs in Korat dialect. Data was gathered from a target group of 160 students of grade 10-12 in Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The data were analyzed by determining the percentage of vocabulary loss by Chanthao (2016)’ criteria. It is classified into five levels - from level one, where the vocabulary loss is at a low level, until level five, where the vocabulary loss is at the highest level. The findings indicate that the lexical loss has occurred with all adverbs modifying the verbs, "sleep", "sit", "stand", "walk", and "run" in Korat dialect. In particular, there were 12 words which the loss was at level 5, accounting for 17.65%. In accordance to the data, adverbs in Korat dialect could loss in the future as their use decreases.

Naming Durian Varieties in Eastern Thailand

2024-07-31T15:23:50+07:00

This research investigates the origins and linguistic characteristics of naming durian varieties. Data collection of durian variety names was done from Thailand’s eastern region consisting of three provinces namely; Chanthaburi, Rayong, and Trat provinces which are available in the Plant Varieties Protection Office's website (www.doa.go.th), totaling 37 names. The findings from research studies on durian variety names' origins in this region revealed that researchers used interview methods and Wichien Thongpanshang's framework (2003) for data analysis. They categorized durian variety naming origins into 3 groups: First group (54.05%, 20 names) originated from 2 sources: location and sequence, personal names and inside of durian appearance, personal names and uniqueness, personal names and external of durian appearance, personal names and significant dates, inside of durian appearance and uniqueness, animal names and uniqueness, external of durian appearance and location. Second group (24.32%, 9 names) originated from 1 source: inside of durian appearance, personal names, location and uniqueness. Third group (21.62%, 8 names) originated from 3 sources: personal names, inside of durian appearance, and uniqueness, breeding characteristics, location, and sequence, personal names, external of durian appearance, and nearby trees, location, personal names, and uniqueness. The linguistic characteristics of naming durian varieties were analyzed by using Nawawan Panthumetha's framework (Phanthumetha, 2016), Royal Institute Dictionary 2011 edition, related Thai loanword textbooks, and expert interviews. The names were categorized into two groups: phrase-like or word group structures (97.30%, 36 names), further divided into phrase-like structures (78.38%, 29 names), verb phrase structures (13.51%, 6 names), and single-word structures (2.70%, 1 name) identified as a noun. Regarding linguistic origins, 12 characteristics were identified, with Pali-Sanskrit names (27.03%, 10 names) being the most prevalent, followed by combinations of Thai and Mon languages (13.51%, 5 names), Thai and Pali-Sanskrit languages, Khmer and Pali-Sanskrit languages, Mon and Pali-Sanskrit languages, Thai, Khmer, and Pali-Sanskrit languages (8.11%, 3 names of each), Thai language, combinations of Thai and Khmer languages, Khmer, Mon, and Pali-Sanskrit languages, Chinese language (5.41%, 2 names of each), and combinations of Mon and Khmer languages, Melayu language (2.70%, 1 name of each).

Speech Acts Teaching the Eight virtues In Ruangsak Pinprateep’s Storybooks for Children

2024-07-01T14:14:30+07:00

The purpose of this research Article is to analyze the Eight virtues that appeared in Rueangsak Pinprateep's children's storybooks and analyze the types of speech teaching the Eight virtues appeared in 32 storybooks for children by Ruangsak Pinprateep through using the framework of the Ministry of Education's 8 virtues as criteria: 1) Diligence 2) Thriftiness 3) Honesty 4) Discipline 5) Politeness 6) Cleanness 7) Unity 8) Consideration and analytical framework Speech teaching morality applied from the concept of John R. Searle. There are 5 types: 1) Speech to tell the truth or inform. 2) Speech to give direction. 3) Speech to say binding 4) Speech to express feelings. 5) Speech to announce or make a statement.

The study of the Eight virtues indicated that all aspects of morality were found. The data were arranged according to the most frequent occurrences: The morality of kindness was found with a frequency of 18 items, accounting for 56.25 percent. The morality of politeness and unity found the same frequency of 8 subjects, accounting for 25 percent. The morality of discipline was found with a frequency of 7 issues, accounting for 21.88 percent. The morality of cleanliness was found with a frequency of 6 issues, accounting for 18.75 percent the morality of diligence and the morality of thrift. The same frequency was found in 2 stories, accounting for 6.25 percent, and the frequency of decency and honesty was found in 1 story, accounting for 3.12 percent, respectively.

The results of the study of moral teaching speech revealed 4 types of speech by arranging the data from the most frequently found as follows: the frequency of speech telling the truth or announcements, was found to be 21 things, accounting for 65.63 percent. The frequency of directive speech was found to be 13 things, accounting for 40.63 percent. The frequency of words of directors expressing their feelings was found to be 7 things, accounting for 21.88 percent. The frequency of words of directors expressing their feelings was found to be 7 things, accounting for 21.88 percent, 6 stories, accounting for 18.75 percent, respectively.

The Development of Curriculum using Problem-based Learning for Enhancing of the Thai Literature Learning Management Design

2024-07-15T16:50:13+07:00

The purposes of this research were to 1) create the curriculum using problem-based learning for enhancing of the Thai literature learning management design ability for teacher professional students and 2) to study the Thai literature learning management design ability after using the curriculum using problem-based learning. The research and development process (R&D) process of mixed method using qualitative research methods and quantitative research methods. The samples in this research consisted of third-year teaching students in the Bachelor of Education program. Department of Thai Language Teaching, Faculty of Education, PhraNakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat University, 25 people, semester 1, academic year 2023. Research instruments consisted of 1) the curriculum using problem-based learning 2) a competency measurement model In the Thai literature learning management design ability, statistics used are percentage (%), mean (), t-test (T-Test) One Sample Test and standard deviation (S.D.).

The results of creating the curriculum through the use of problem-based learning for enhancing of the Thai literature learning management design ability for teacher professional students, it was found that the curriculum through the use of problem-based learning has 6 steps: 1) linking problems 2) understanding the problem 3) conducting research 4) reviewing the problem 5) creating work 6) Present and evaluate work
The results of study of the Thai literature learning management design ability after using the curriculum using problem-based learning revealed that after participating in the trial activity of the curriculum using problem-based learning for enhancing of the Thai literature learning management design ability for teacher professional students, Teacher professional students have average scores in the Thai literature learning management design ability equal to 10 points (=10.00, S.D. = 0.912) or 83.33 percent, which is higher than the 75 percent threshold as set.

Communication Strategies to Change Gambling Perception as Monetary Transaction to Motivate Target Group: the Study of Communication in Online Gambling Websites in Thailand

2024-07-13T08:52:13+07:00

This article aimed to study communication strategies and appeal in changing perception of gambling to monetary transaction in 10 online gambling websites. Result of this study found 5 patterns; 1) word replacement technique; 1.1) gambling operators used English words than Thai 1.2) gambling operators did not use the word “gamble” directly 1.3) operators used other words to refer to gambling instead 2) gambling websites formed a new perception through new discourse; 2.1) gambling websites altered the image of gambling into new recreation activity 2.2) altering the image of gamblers as responsible and mindful players 2.3) confirming players that gambling is a game and sports 2.4) assuring gamblers that gambling is entertaining, opening a new vision 2.5 ) setting a new belief that gambling is mathematics, can be won if rightly calculated and 2.6) gambling websites are safe and reliable 3) gambling operators used motivation techniques promising on investment; 3.1) operators confirmed high profit in return 3.2) playing in website is easy and fast 3.3) players put low investment but gain a high profit 3.4) extra bonus can be won 4) gambling websites used 4 promotion techniques 4.1) free bet will be given to new players 4.2) operators confirmed players of compensation if they lose 4.3) free gifts will be available in websites and 4.5) extra points will be given to players if they can find new members to play 5) gambling websites used 3 types of advertisement; 5.1) short advertisement 5.2) long advertorial articles and 5.3) pictorial advertisement.