เศรษฐกิจของประเทศที่เลือกศึกษา
Economics in Selected Countries
Objectives of the Course
To study and analyzed the history, political issues and economic development of selected countries in perspective of their political plans and strategies, economic policies and their advantages and disadvantages. The selected countries for this semester are Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, China, Portugal and Italy.
To study and analyzed the history, political issues and economic development of selected countries in perspective of their political plans and strategies, economic policies and their advantages and disadvantages. The selected countries for this semester are Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, China, Portugal and Italy.
Reasons for Course Development/Modification
To update the information and knowledge about political and economic policies in selected countries; Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, China, Portugal and Italy. What political and economic plans/strategies that government have been implemented lately.
To update the information and knowledge about political and economic policies in selected countries; Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, China, Portugal and Italy. What political and economic plans/strategies that government have been implemented lately.
Course Description
The course is designed to help broaden the knowledge about political and economic situation in ASEAN countries, especially Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, China, Portugal and Italy. Study the history, political and economic policies of those countries in each period since the end of world war 2 until the present day. Understand the root cause of each implemented strategy and be able to examine their advantages and disadvantages.
The course is designed to help broaden the knowledge about political and economic situation in ASEAN countries, especially Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, China, Portugal and Italy. Study the history, political and economic policies of those countries in each period since the end of world war 2 until the present day. Understand the root cause of each implemented strategy and be able to examine their advantages and disadvantages.
6 hrs
Morals and Ethics to be developed
Student will be assigned to do team project throughout the semester; therefore, they will learn and understand how to work as a group. Also the attendant score will be strictly marked so that the student have to be on time for each class.
Student will be assigned to do team project throughout the semester; therefore, they will learn and understand how to work as a group. Also the attendant score will be strictly marked so that the student have to be on time for each class.
Teaching Methods
Half of the class will be taught as a lecture. However, there are both of big and small group project presenting at the end of each country’s study.
Half of the class will be taught as a lecture. However, there are both of big and small group project presenting at the end of each country’s study.
Evaluation Methods
Team Evaluation Form will be given to student after each of their
presentation. Class attendant score will also be strictly marked in each class.
Team Evaluation Form will be given to student after each of their
presentation. Class attendant score will also be strictly marked in each class.
Knowledge to be acquired
- The basic or primary information about the country’s geography, population, religion, political and economic system.
- History and time line of the country since the beginning of World War 2 until the present day
- Political systems and economic policies which are currently used
- Analysis part about the advantages and disadvantages of each strategy and policy
- The basic or primary information about the country’s geography, population, religion, political and economic system.
- History and time line of the country since the beginning of World War 2 until the present day
- Political systems and economic policies which are currently used
- Analysis part about the advantages and disadvantages of each strategy and policy
Teaching Methods
The class will be taught and discussed in both active and passive atmosphere. Student sometimes have to share their thought about what they have learned or experienced. There will be several group projects that aim for further study outside the class.
The class will be taught and discussed in both active and passive atmosphere. Student sometimes have to share their thought about what they have learned or experienced. There will be several group projects that aim for further study outside the class.
Evaluation Methods
Class attendance 10% Home Work 20% Group Project 20% Midterm Exam 20% Final Exam 30%
Total 100%
Class attendance 10% Home Work 20% Group Project 20% Midterm Exam 20% Final Exam 30%
Total 100%
Cognitive Skills to be developed
Broadening knowledge about the history of the countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, China, Portugal and Italy including of their political and economic policies in details.
Broadening knowledge about the history of the countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, China, Portugal and Italy including of their political and economic policies in details.
Teaching Methods
Lecture and asking questions during the class in order to encourage student to think so that they are able to participate and understand content in details.
Lecture and asking questions during the class in order to encourage student to think so that they are able to participate and understand content in details.
Evaluation Methods
Asking questions at the end of the class and assigned homework are the mean to recheck the understanding of student.
Asking questions at the end of the class and assigned homework are the mean to recheck the understanding of student.
Interpersonal Skills and Responsibilities to be developed
The course aim to develop student’s interpersonal skills and responsibilities in several aspects e.g. soft skills, making power point and doing presentation. The student have to create their own material and communicate to the class. Also student must; in advance, prepare for the material discussed in each class.
The course aim to develop student’s interpersonal skills and responsibilities in several aspects e.g. soft skills, making power point and doing presentation. The student have to create their own material and communicate to the class. Also student must; in advance, prepare for the material discussed in each class.
Teaching Methods
Lecture and asking questions during the class in order to encourage student to think and share their ideas so that they are able to participate and understand content in details.
Lecture and asking questions during the class in order to encourage student to think and share their ideas so that they are able to participate and understand content in details.
Evaluation Methods
Team Evaluation Form will be given to student after each of their presentation. Each student is able to evaluate their group members. Class attendant score will also be strictly marked in each class.
Team Evaluation Form will be given to student after each of their presentation. Each student is able to evaluate their group members. Class attendant score will also be strictly marked in each class.
Numerical Analysis, Communication and Information Technology Skills to be developed
The calculation and numerical analysis is involved e.g. GDP, GDP per capita, appropriated interest rate and inflation rate. Several graph analysis are also counted for the important part of the course.
The calculation and numerical analysis is involved e.g. GDP, GDP per capita, appropriated interest rate and inflation rate. Several graph analysis are also counted for the important part of the course.
Teaching Methods
Initially show and explain the method of calculating the equations, analyzing the graphs. Then applying those result of figure to the country’s economic policies and strategies. Finally, the student will be encouraged to think and share their opinion to the class.
Initially show and explain the method of calculating the equations, analyzing the graphs. Then applying those result of figure to the country’s economic policies and strategies. Finally, the student will be encouraged to think and share their opinion to the class.
Evaluation Methods
In pop-up quizzes, some calculation/graph analysis about country’s microeconomic and macroeconomic policy will be discussed. The student will also be asked to help draw the graph and solve equations in class.
In pop-up quizzes, some calculation/graph analysis about country’s microeconomic and macroeconomic policy will be discussed. The student will also be asked to help draw the graph and solve equations in class.
| กิจกรรมที่ | ผลการเรียนรู้ * | วิธีการประเมินผลนักศึกษา | สัปดาห์ที่ประเมิน | สัดส่วนของการประเมินผล |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Class attendance | 10% | ||
| 2 | Home Work | 20% | ||
| 3 | Group Project | 20% | ||
| 4 | Midterm Exam | 20% | ||
| 5 | Final Exam | 30% |
Main Texts and Teaching Materials
Text Books
Economic Development by Michael P. Todaro A short History of South-East Asia by Peter Church, 5th edition Asian Economic Community Score Card (Performance and perception) by Sanchita Basu Das Think New Asian by Philip Kotler and Hermawan Karta Asian Economic Community blueprinted
Text Books
Economic Development by Michael P. Todaro A short History of South-East Asia by Peter Church, 5th edition Asian Economic Community Score Card (Performance and perception) by Sanchita Basu Das Think New Asian by Philip Kotler and Hermawan Karta Asian Economic Community blueprinted
Main Texts and Teaching Materials
Text Books
Economic Development, Michael P. Todaro A short History of South-East Asia by Peter Church, 5th edition Asian Economic Community Score Card (Performance and perception) by Sanchita Basu Das Think New Asian by Philip Kotler and Hermawan Karta Asian Economic Community blueprinted
Websites
http://www.economist.com/ http://www.bbc.com/ http://www.economicsuk.com/blog/ http://www.federalreserve.gov/ http://www.bloomberg.com/asia
2. Essential Teaching Resources (Books, journals, websites and other documents essential for additional reading)
Online Article : http://www.economics-ejournal.org/economics/journalarticles
Text Books
Economic Development, Michael P. Todaro A short History of South-East Asia by Peter Church, 5th edition Asian Economic Community Score Card (Performance and perception) by Sanchita Basu Das Think New Asian by Philip Kotler and Hermawan Karta Asian Economic Community blueprinted
Websites
http://www.economist.com/ http://www.bbc.com/ http://www.economicsuk.com/blog/ http://www.federalreserve.gov/ http://www.bloomberg.com/asia
2. Essential Teaching Resources (Books, journals, websites and other documents essential for additional reading)
Online Article : http://www.economics-ejournal.org/economics/journalarticles
Recommended Teaching Resources (Books, journals, websites and other documents recommended for additional reading)
Website: http://www.cnbc.com/economy/, http://www.economicsonline.co.uk/ https://www.aeaweb.org/students/, http://www.studyingeconomics.ac.uk/
Website: http://www.cnbc.com/economy/, http://www.economicsonline.co.uk/ https://www.aeaweb.org/students/, http://www.studyingeconomics.ac.uk/
Evaluation Strategies for Course Effectiveness by Student
- Questionnaires about course’s expectation and attitude toward ASEAN Economics will be given at the beginning of the course.
- Course Evaluation Form will be given at the end of the course
- Questionnaires about course’s expectation and attitude toward ASEAN Economics will be given at the beginning of the course.
- Course Evaluation Form will be given at the end of the course
Teaching Evaluation Strategies
The student will be asked to evaluate the class whether they like the content and teaching style or not, what they further want to study and etc. The class will be very flexible. The content and material can be changed throughout the course.
The student will be asked to evaluate the class whether they like the content and teaching style or not, what they further want to study and etc. The class will be very flexible. The content and material can be changed throughout the course.
Teaching Improvement
While teaching, the teacher observes class atmosphere e.g. what make class fun that every student participate and share their ideas. All student are welcome to talk and consult teacher personally about their obstacles or problems about studying. Then teacher adjust the class according to the occasion and students.
While teaching, the teacher observes class atmosphere e.g. what make class fun that every student participate and share their ideas. All student are welcome to talk and consult teacher personally about their obstacles or problems about studying. Then teacher adjust the class according to the occasion and students.
Verification of Students Achievements in the Course
Three Pop-up quizzes will be instantly held during the course. The teacher will be able to check whether student understand the content of the class.
Midterm and final exam are also a good indicator to measure the class achievement.
Three Pop-up quizzes will be instantly held during the course. The teacher will be able to check whether student understand the content of the class.
Midterm and final exam are also a good indicator to measure the class achievement.
Course Review and Improvement Plan for the Course Effectiveness
At the end of each class, student will be asked to review what they have learned. The class will also discuss further about what should be added or changed for the course effective.
At the end of each class, student will be asked to review what they have learned. The class will also discuss further about what should be added or changed for the course effective.