Suksan SuppasetsereePh.D. (Suranaree University of Technology)Technology Enhanced Language Learning

Graduate Faculty

Anchalee WannarukAssistant Professor

Ph.D. (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)Pragmatics, Discourse Analysis

Banjert ChongapiratanakulAssistant Professor

D.Ed. (Pennsylvania State University)Instructional System Design

Butsakorn YodkamluePh.D. (University of South Carolina)

Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition

Channarong IntaraprasertAssistant Professor

Ph.D. (University of Leeds)Learning Strategies

Dhirawit PinyonatthagarnPh.D. (University of Delhi)

Translation, Discourse Analysis,Second Language Research

Jeremy WardAssociate Professor

Ph.D. (Birmingham University)Vocabulary, English for Academic Purposes

Jitpanat SuwanthepPh.D. (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)

L2 Writing, Learning, Curriculum DevelopmentTechnology Enhanced Language

Issra PramolsukPh.D. (University of Warwick)L2 Writing, Discourse Analysis,

Genre Analysis, Disciplinary Discourses

Maneepen ApibalsriPh.D. (Texas Womenûs State University)L1 & L2 Reading, Literacy, Assessment

Nattaya PuakpongPh.D. (University of Canberra)

Technology Enhanced Language Learning

Pannathon SangarunAssistant Professor

Ph.D. (University of Toronto)Technology Enhanced Language Learning

Peerasak SiriyothinPh.D. (Ohio State University)

L2 Reading & Writing

Sarit SrikhaoPh.D. (University of Missouri-Columbia)

Linguistics, Phonology

Siriluck UsahaAssistant Professor

Ph.D. (Southern Illinois University at Carbondale)L2 Writing & Speaking

Sirinthorn SeephoPh.D. (University of Pittsburgh)TEFL, Content-based Instruction

Teacher Training

Songphorn Tajaroensuk,Associate Professor

M.A. English (Chulalongkorn University)M.A. TEFL (Southern Illinois University)

TEFL

Suranaree University of TechnologyGraduate Programs in English Language Studies (ELS) Asst. Prof. Dr. Anchalee Wannaruk

Chair, School of EnglishTel. (044) 224506(wannaruk@sut.ac.th)

Asst. Prof. Dr. Channarong IntraprasertPh.D. Program CoordinatorTel. (o44) 224321(chaint@sut.ac.th)

Dr. Sirinthorn SeephoMA Program CoordinatorTel. (044) 224525(sirin@sut.ac.th)

For further information, please contact :

Academic SupportStudents have access to computers and the Internet through

the Center of Computer Services and through the EnglishLanguage Resource Unit, which also houses a large collection ofself-access materials for language improvement. SUT library hasa good collection of books and journals as well as inter-libraryloan services. SUT has active links with the University of Canberraand Macquarie University, Australia; Essex University, Englandand many others in the US.

Trimester SystemSUT has a trimester system of approximately 12 weeks foreach trimester.

First trimester : May - AugustSecond trimester : September - DecemberThird trimester : January - April

Three credits are given for a course of 3 hours per week for 12 weeks.

International Programs in English Language Studies (ELS)

Our graduate programs are designed to produce professionalswith capabilities in all fields related to foreign languageeducation. The programs are international and conductedentirely in English. There is also a wide variety of internationally-oriented academic activities such as staff and studentexchanges, joint research projects, and special guest lecturers.

1) Master of Arts DegreeA Masterûs degree at SUT requires two or more years

of specialized study beyond bachelorûs level. The courseworkemphasizes language skills development, innovative languageteaching methodology, applications of technology in languageteaching and professional growth, practical language analysis,and research skills. An applicant should have majored inEnglish or should have some professional connection to theteaching of English as a foreign language. Two years oflanguage teaching experience are required for applicants whoseBA is not in English.

ExpensesThe following are the estimated expenses for tuition fees for the full program:

MA. 73,500 BahtPh.D. 99,000 Baht

*1,500 Baht per creditOther expenses for an academic year will include:

1. Fee for university facilities 10,200 Baht2. On-campus accommodation 16, 800 Baht (sharing with 2 other students)3. Miscellaneous (e.g. books, clothing, etc.) 20,000 Baht

Fees are subject to change and are revised each year.

Admission Requirements If you believe you are able to meet all the requirements, we invite you to apply

for one of our programs. You may write to the address below to request an application form:The Office of AdmissionsStudents Services CenterSuranaree University of TechnologyMuang, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000Tel. (044) 223014-5

You may also download the application form directly from the following website:http://cia.sut.ac.th/web/newwebCIA/Graduate_Admissions.htm#form

A test of English proficiency administered by the university is required for applicantswhose native language is not English. Applicants with a minimum TOEFL score of 550(or 213 on CBT) or IELT (6.5) are exempted from this test.

All applicants are required to submit their transcripts and at least three letters of recom-mendations along with the application form.

The School of English

Institute of Social TechnologySuranaree University of TechnologyMuang, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000

Tel. (044) 224213-4Fax. (044) 224215

Financial Aid and EmploymentResearch grants and teaching assistantships are available for highly qualified

students as follows:- SUT Outstanding Academic Performance Scholarships- SUT High Potential Student Scholarships- SUT Teaching and Research Assistantships (TA/RA)- SUT Thesis Support Grants

Housing Students are not required to live in university housing; however, the universityoperates dormitories exclusively for graduate students. The rent is 2,800 Baht permonth for a 3-bed fully furnished and air-conditioned room. Reservation(044-224880) is recommended. Many students live off-campus in apartments, whichare about 1,500 baht per month for a studio room. Also, close to campus, there aretownhouses that may range from 2,000 to 3,500 Baht per month.

Suranaree University of Technology was established in 1990 asa public autonomous university It is a university which aims topromote internal and external efficiency and academic freedomin its operations and to form a community of scholars in the arts,sciences, and technology, benefiting both the individual andsociety. Situated in Nakhon Ratchasima, around 240 kilometers

from Bangkok, in the Northeast of Thailand, the university is easily accessible by car,bus, and train.

2) Doctor of PhilosophyA research-oriented doctoral program requires three or more

years of specialized study and research beyond the masterûsdegree. Applicants for the Ph.D. program are expected to alreadyhave a Masterûs degree in some related area, or if they haverelevant postgraduate work experience or academic achievement,they may also be admitted with requirements to undertake somecoursework.A Ph.D. candidate is required to take the following credits.

Coursework 18 credit hoursDissertation 48 credit hours

Total 66 credit hours

An MA candidate is required to take the following credits.Coursework 33 credit hoursThesis 16 credit hoursTotal 49 credit hours