WESTERN LEXICAL IN THE STANDARD THAI DICTIONARY (1999)

Title                               WESTERN LEXICAL IN THE STANDARD THAI DICTIONARY (1999)   

Author                        Thitirat   Ruksasri

Advisers                     Associate Professor Unchalee   Singnoi, Ph.D.

Co - advisor                Associate Professor Supatra  Jirananthanaporn, Ph.D.

Type of Degree          Thesis M.A. in Linguistics, Naresuan University, 2007.

Keywords                   Western lexical

Abstract

            The purpose of this study is to survey the quantity of the Western lexical items: English and French, in the Standard Thai Dictionary (1999), classify the borrowing words into semantic groups and analyze the following methods of those words.

            The research results are as follows:

            1.  There are 985 English and 22 French words formed semantics in the Standard Thai Dictionary (1999).

            2.  These borrowing words can be divided into 5 groups: nature ; human and behavior of human being ; mind, feeling, and thought ; relationship among people and others.

            3.  The words have been borrowed into Thai in 5 ways: transliteration coining, transliteration and coining, translation, abbreviation or clipping.

Title                                   LEXICAL FEATURES OF THE THAI OCCURRING

PROVERBS: A CASE STUDY OF THE EXISTENCE OF

LANGUAGE THAT REFLECTS SOCIETY AND CULTURE

Author                        Nuttida   Foitong

Advisers                     Associate Professor Unchalee   Singnoi, Ph.D.

Co - advisor                Associate Professor Supatra   Jirananthanaporn, Ph.D.

                                    Associate Professor Sanom  Krutmuang, Ph.D.

Type of Degree          Thesis M.A. in Linguistics, Naresuan University, 2007.

Keywords                   Lexical Features of the Thai Occurring Proverbs, Society and

Culture

Abstract

            The purpose of this research is to study the Thai occurring proverbs listed in “Phasit Khampangpei  Samnuanthai” Dictionary 2005 by Rachabandhitayasatan.  This research focuses on the frequency of usage lexical changing features and semantic fields of the Thai occurring proverbs.  The data was collected from two main sources: written (books, magazines and published articles) and spoken (conversations, dialogues from the radio and talk shows from television) contexts through the year 2007.  Then the samples which were chosen randomly, saying 1,952 pages from the written context and 1,792 pages from the spoken one.

            The result shows that 257 which is 25.37 percent out of 1,013 proverbs in “Phasit Khampangpei Samnuanthai” Dictionary are found in the usage.  For the lexical features of the Thai Occurring proverbs of both the written and spoken contexts, it shows that same lexical items are still used more.  There are 3 types of the lexical changing features in the Thai proverbs: using news words, changing to different structures and using new types, all of which appear in the written context: however, only the new word group appears in the spoken context.  For the type of the Thai occurring proverbs, it shows that there are many foreign lexical items used; namely Thai, Bali-Sansakrit, Khmer, Malayu, Tamin, Indonesian and English, including slang and nickname words structures of the lexical items are found such as basic words, duplicating, words in form, duplicating, words in meaning, compound words, and 2 types of complex words.  The semantic fields mostly found are of animals, natural environment and human body parts, ranked firstly.

Title                       :  A Comparison of the English Listening

   Achievement of Mathayomsuksa 2 Students  

   Studying the Animation Tarzan II with and without  

   Subtitles

Authors                 :  Narunart  Unkaew, Nittiya  Wansungnoen

   and Jarinya  Sornkaew

Adviser                  :  Assistant Professor Dr.Usa  Padgate

Type of Degree      :  Independent Study (M.A. English),

    Naresuan University, 2007

Abstract

          The purpose of this study was to compare the achievement of the English listening of Mathayomsuksa 2 students studying the Animation Tarzan II with and without subtitles.

          The subjects of this study were 60 Mathayomsuksa 2 students at  Khunhanwittayasan School, Sisaket Province, who were selected by the specific random method. They were divided into 2 groups, with 30 students in each group. One group was taught using the Animation Tarzan II with subtitles, whereas the other group was taught using the same animation without subtitles. The instruments were one pre/post test and six lesson plans. The data obtained were analyzed using mean and standard deviation.

          The findings revealed that the group of students who studied the animation with subtitles achieved higher scores in both the achievement test and the post test than the group that studied the animation without subtitles.

Title                                            :    A Comparison of English Reading

              Comprehension Achievement

              between Conventional

    Classroom and Self-Access  

    Learning of the First Year High

                                            Vocational Education  Students

    in Accounting Program,

    Phetchabun Technical College.

Author                              :   Mr. Wirote   Wanjan,  Ms. Yenchit   Gregory,

                                             Ms. Rerai   Nettat

Advisor                           :   Asst. Prof. Dr. Usa   Padgate

Type of Degree                 :   Independent Study (M.A. English),

    Naresuan University, 2007

Abstract

          This research aimed to compare the English Reading Comprehension Achievement between Conventional Classroom and Self-Access Learning of the First year High Vocational Education Students in Accounting Program, Phetchabun Technical College.

          The samples were 40 of the first year High Vocational Education Students in Accounting Program in the first semester of the 2006 academic year of Phetchabun Technical College. Through a purposive random sampling method, the subjects were equally divided into one control group and one experimental group. Each group consisted of 20 students. The subjects in the control group were taught in a Conventional Classroom whereas those in the experimental group were taught by a Self-Access Learning method. Each of the groups studied15 sessions of Developing Skills for English Communication1. A pretest and a posttest based on an English achievement test were conducted to evaluate the students’ reading comprehension.

          The findings revealed that the students taught in the Conventional Classroom achieved higher scores in the English achievement test than those taught by the Self-Access Learning method at 0.05 levels. 

Title                                 :  The Development of English Speaking Abilities of

                                           Mattayom Suksa 4 Students Of Loengnoktha School

                                           Yasothon Province by Using Integrative Teaching 

                                           for Communicative Approach

Authors                 :  Miss Kulchanok  Thipruecha, 

                                           Mr. Chanathip  Sitthiprom

                                           Miss Phatthariya  Phromhiang

Adviser                  :  Assistant Professor Kitjar  Kumhaeng

Type of Degree      :  Independent Study (M.A. English),

                                           Naresuan University, 2007

Abstract

          The purposes of this research were to study the English Speaking abilities of Muttayom Suksa 4 students before and after being taught through the integrative teaching for communicative approach and to study the attitude of learners toward the integrative teaching for communicative approach. The subjects were 12 Mattayom Suksa 4 students who took the basic English course (English 41102) in the second semester of the 2006 academic year at Loengnoktha School, Loengnoktha district, Yasothon province by sample random sampling. The research instruments consisted of 4 lesson plans constructed by combining contents and students’ real–live situations through

role-play and teams games tournament activities, an interviewing test, and an attitude questionnaire. The data were analyzed in percentages, means, standard deviations and t-test by using program SPSS for window.

          The findings of this research were as follows;

1.    All of learners’ English speaking abilities scores were higher after

 the students were taught through the integrative teaching for communicative approach at the .01 level of significance. And 80 percent of learners’ English speaking abilities scores passed the preset criteria of 60 percent (10 learners from 12 learners).

          2.  All of learners earned positive attitude toward the Integrative teaching for communicative approach were at the very appropriate level.

Abstract

Title                :      DEVELOPING PRATHOMSUKSA 3 STUDENTS’

                              ENGLISH VOCABULARY SKILLS THROUGH

                              PROJECT WORK

Researchers    :      Miss Prapaporn Pealad, Mrs. Paweensiri Prachumchit,

                              Mrs. Wariyada Thongsawang.

Advisor          :      Assistant Professor Kitjar Kumhaeng

The purposes of this study were:

               1. To compare scores of Prathomsuksa 3 students in English vocabulary skills before and after using project work teaching method.

               2. To compare scores of Prathomsuksa 3 students in spelling skill before and after using project work teaching method.

               3. To compare scores of Prathomsuksa 3 students in meaning of vocabulary skill before and after using project work teaching method.

               4. To compare scores of Prathomsuksa 3 students in vocabulary using in sentence skill before and after using project work teaching method.

               5.  To compare the scores of Prathomsuksa 3 students in listening and speaking skill before and after using project work teaching method.

Methodology

             The samples of this study were sixteen Prathomsuksa 3 students of Watpaknamphotai (T. 2) Municipality School Nakhonsawan.

             The instruments used in the study were the “Let’s have a party” project work which consisted of ten lesson plans, achievement tests which were pre-test and post-test, and questionnaires about the quality of the products by five rating scales.

             The data analysis employed in this research were Mean () and Standard Deviation (S.D.) for pre – test and post – test scores then compared each skill by t – test Dependent. Data from questionnaires about quality of products employed Mean.

Finding

   The findings of the study were as follows :

      1. The overall students’ scores in English vocabulary skills after and before using project work method were significantly different at 0.01 level. 

      2. Students’ scores in English spelling skill after and before using project work method were significantly different at 0.01 level. 

      3. Students’ scores in meaning of English vocabulary skill after and before using project work method were significantly different at 0.01 level.

       4. Students’ scores in using English vocabulary in a sentence skill after and before using project work method were significantly different at 0.01 level.

                    5. Students’ scores in English vocabulary listening and speaking skill after and before using project work method were significantly different at 0.05 level.

Title                       : A DEVELOPMENT OF COMPUTER – ASSISTED

  INSTRUCTION (CAI) PACKAGE ENTITLED

  ‘GET TO KNOW LAMPHUN’ FOR STUDENTS    

  IN MATTHAYOMSUKSA 4 AT THEERAKARN

  BANHONG, LAMPHUN

Authors                :   Miss Hathaisiri Junya, Miss Sopaporn Mongkaew,

                   :   Mrs. Suapwadee Sukburee,

                       Miss Watcharin Kaewmoon

Advisor                :   Dr. Sudsuang Yutdhana

Type of Degree    :   Independent Study (M.A. English),

   Naresuan University, 2007

Abstract

               The purposes of this study were (1) to construct and develop a computer – assisted

instruction (CAI) package entitled “Get to know Lamphun”, and (2) to investigate students’

satisfaction on the CAI.

               The subjects were 40 students who were studying Matthayomsuksa 4 at Theerakarn

Banhong School, Banhong district, Lamphun. They were selected by purposive sampling method. The research instruments used in the study were the CAI package of “Get to know Lamphun” , exercises , the posttest , the evaluation form of the package for experts and students. The content of the CAI consists (1) The General Information about Lamphun (2) Grammar (3) Vocabulary (4) Conversation. The statistics used in the data analysis were efficiency criterion (E1/E2), arithmetic mean () , standard deviation (S.D.), and t –test.

          The research findings were as follow :

          1. The CAI package was efficient according to the efficiency standard 80/80.

          2. The students were satisfied at the highest level (= 4.36)    

Title                       : THE DEVELOPMENT OF WEB-BASED

                                INSTRUCTION ON TEACHING BASIC                                            ENGLISH GRAMMAR “PART OF SPEECH”

Author                   : Miss Uraiwan Krongyut, Miss Nittaya  Khaumjun,

                                Mr. Prapart  Khunthong

Adviaor                 : Dr. Sudsuang   Yutdhana

Type of work         : Independent Study, Master of Art Degree

                                Naresuan University, 2007

Abstract

             This current independent study aimed to 1) develop a web – based instruction (WBI) lesson on Parts of Speech for Mattayomsuksa 2 students, 2) to find out the efficiency criterion of 80/80, 3) to investigate the achievement of students after studying the created WBI lesson, and 4) to reveal the students’ opinion on the lesson.

             The subject group of the study was 35 students who were studying Mattayomsuksa 2 at Dongjenwithayakhom School, Phukamyao District, Phayao Province. The instruments used in the study were the created WBI lesson, the evaluation forms for experts, the pre– and post-test, and the evaluation form for the students.

             The major findings were

1)    The created WBI lesson had the efficiency level of 80.65/80.28 which was higher than the criterion.

2)    The students had the test achievement their post-test scores were higher than the pre-test scores.

3)    The students were satisfied with the WBI lesson at the level of

“Good”.

Title                                   :         The Development of Online Lesson Using

Movie Clips to Enhance English Vocabulary Skill

Authors                :            Ratchada  Thangtrong,   Wanwisa  Meunchong

Adviser                       :           Dr. Sudsuang Yuthana

Type of Degree      :           Independent Study (M.A. English),

                                        Naresuan University, 2007

Abstract

           The purposes of this independent study were to construct  an effective online lesson using movie clips to enhance English vocabulary skill, to find out its efficiency value of 80/80, to compare English vocabulary achievement of the sample group between pre-test and post-test after learning the lesson, and to study the satisfaction of the sample group concerning this online lesson. The sample, purposively selected, were 30 third-year students of English major (regular program) of the faculty of humanities, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok Province. The instruments of the study were an evaluation form for English content specialists, an evaluation form for computer and program specialists, an English vocabulary test and a satisfactory questionnaire for students who attended the program.  The statistic used in data analysis included mean(), standard deviation (S.D.) and t – test. The findings were presented through charts and tables with descriptive analysis. 

The major findings were as follows:

1.    The efficiency value of the online lesson using movie clips to enhance English vocabulary skill created by the authors was 81.11/86.11 according to efficiency criterion of 80/80.

2.    The students’ English vocabulary achievement of the post-test was higher than the pre-test with statistical significance at .01.

3.     The satisfaction of the students concerning this online lesson was found at the high level in all aspects.

Title                       : A DEVELOPMENT OF WEB – BASED  

  INSTRUCTION ON LEARNING VOCABULARY   

  FROM  AESOP’S FABLES FOR        

  MATTAYOMSUKSA 1-3  STUDENTS

                               AT SITHATPITTAYACOM SCHOOL

Author                   : Mr. Mongkol  Klungmontree,

Mr. Mongkhon  Wongkanya and                           Ms. Patcharaporn  Onkham

Advisor                 : Dr. Sudsuang  Yutdhana

Type of Degree      : Independent Study, (M.A. English),

  Naresuan University, 2007

Abstract

The purposes of the study were to construct and find out the efficiency of Web – Based Instruction on “Learning Vocabulary from Aesop’s Fables” for students who were  studying in Mathayomsuksa 1 – 3 according to the defined 80:80 criteria and to study the students’ satisfaction with the Web – Based Instruction.

          The samples were 50 students who were  studying in Mathayomsuksa 3 of academic year 2006 at Sithatpittayacom School. The Web – Based English lessons were constructed from Aesop’s fables and then tried out  in order to find out the efficiency of the lessons.

          The results of the study were as follow:        

1.    The results showed that the web – based instruction of learning vocabulary from Aesop’s fables met the effectiveness criterion at 81.60/81.68.

2.    The satisfaction of the samples to the instruction had the mean of  4.76 which was at the highest level.

         

Title                       : CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROGRAMMED

  INSTRUCTION TO DEVELOP ENGLISH

  READING SKILL OF MATTHAYOMSUKSA 3

  STUDENTS IN BANNONGMAETAENG

  (THAMMASAT-ASA)    

  SCHOOL,KAMPHAENGPHET

Author                   : Mr. Pheng Sornasakul, Mr. Paradorn Wongrach,

  Mr. Paradorn Muenpo

Adviser                  : Dr. Narat Kanprachar

Type of Degree      : Independent Study (M.A. in English),

  Naresuan University, 2007

Abstract

          The purposes of this study were to construct the programmed instruction to develop English reading skill of mathayomsuksa 3 students in bannongmaetaeng (Thammasat-Asa) School, Saingam District, Kamphaengphet Province , to measure the programmed instruction’s efficiency, to compare English reading skill achievement of Matthayomsuksa 3 students by using pre- and post-tests, and to survey students’ preferences of learning for programmed instruction.

          The samples of this study were 53 mathayomsuksa 3 students in  bannongmaetaeng (Thammasat-Asa) School, Saingam District, Kamphaengphet Province, Semester 2 Academic Year 2006. The instrument used in the study was a programmed instruction which consists of 5 lessons and an efficiency test.

          The 5 ways to produce the programmed instruction were: to study the background of the learners, to study description of the course, to set the content, and to produce the content, and to tryout the objective test. The efficiency test was the 30 items, multiple-choiced test with 4 choices. The specialists’ views of the programmed instruction quality are at good level.

          The data were collected from the pre-test and post-test which were given before and after fishing 5 lessons. Then, the pre-test and post-test scores were compared to examine the difference using t-dependent style. The efficiency of the lessons was acquired in percentage by using the students’ scores.

          The result of the of the development of the programmed instruction in developing English reading skill of Mathayomsuksa 3 students in bannongmaetaeng (Thammasat-Asa) School, Saingam District, Kamphaengphet Province, was that the efficiency of the programmed instruction was at good level at 80.64/84.77.

          The differences between pre-testing and post-testing scores by using t-test dependent were also observed. The student pre-testing efficiency mean was 13.42 (SD 2.60) whereas the mean of the post-test was 25.32 (SD 1.63). These differences had the statistical significant level at .05. This result showed that the programmed instruction had a positive effect on students’ reading achievement.

          Also, the students’ attitudes towards the programmed instruction were found to be at high level. 

Title                       : THE ANALYSIS OF LOVE METAPHORS IN

  MARIAH CAREY’S LYRICS AND THEIR

  SOCIAL AND CULTURAL REFLECTION 

Author                   :  Miss Nawarat Lertsakunee, Ms.Pareedar Pakawan,

                                 Mr.Yotsakorn Sittisakpaiboon 

Adviser                  :  Assistant Professor Dr.Usa Padgate

Type of Degree      :  Independent Study (M.A. English),

  Naresuan University, 2007

Abstract

          This study explored love metaphors in Mariah Carey’s songs. The purposes of the study were as follows :

1.    To categorize the love metaphors.

2.    To study and analyze love metaphors in the songs.

3.    To study the social and cultural reflection in the songs.

The subjects of this study were  30 Mariah Carey’s songs from top 1000 lyrics in

www.lyrics-songs.com/top-lyrics.pnd    from January 2006 – June 2006

          This research revealed that theory of conceptual metaphor (Lakoff, 1987,1993; Lakoff & Johnson, 1980, Lakoff & Turner, 1989) helped explain the correspondence between a  domain of love experience and another domain of experience. Love metaphors allowed us to comprehend love in terms of  a more clearly delineated concept. In this study it was found that the songwriters conceptualized ‘love’ into 11 metaphorical categories in which there were altogether 74 love metaphors. Metaphors as nature and as body were found most often at the level of 28.38 % each whereas a metaphor as magic was found the least  often at the level of 1.35 %

          In conclusion concrete metaphors were found more frequently than abstract metaphors at the levels of 82.44 % and 17.56 % respectively.