Journal of MCU Languages and Cultures

Enhancing Teacher-Student Relationship with Buddhist Four Acts of Doing Favors (Sangaha-vatthu)

Sarankorn Jombunud — 2024-06-24

This academic article aims to study the teacher-student relationship, its negative and positive impacts, and the teacher’s characteristics in fostering a positive relationship with students. The Buddhist concept of Four Acts of Doing Favors (Sangaha-vatthu) is also studied as a practical strategy to enhance the teacher-student relationship. Each factor of Sangaha-vatthu is analyzed, and some practical ways of applying Sangaha-vatthu to foster a positive relationship between teacher and students are presented. The acts of giving or showing generosity (dāna) such as imparting knowledge and providing some guidance develop students’ positive feelings and trust. Offering kind and convincing speech (piyavācā) promotes effective communication with students. To deliver verbal and non-verbal speech, the Buddhist principle of well-spoken speech (subhāsitā Vācā) is also considered. The speech is well-spoken when it is truthful, affectionate, beneficial, delivered at a proper time, and is from the good-will of the speaker. The third is useful conduct (atthacariyā) which aims for the benefits of three kinds: for one’s own benefits – the teacher (attattha), for others’ benefits – the students (parattha), and for both parties (ubhayattha) – teachers, students, and the community. Finally, maintaining equal treatment and consistency in behaviors (samānattatā) cultivates students’ confidence in their teachers which also helps them to be more open, to disclose themselves, and this enhances the relationship between teachers and students.

The The Online Learning of Grammatical Usage via Web-application with FSA Strategy and the Integration of 4 Iddhipādas Performance

Jutharat Compeerapap — 2024-06-24

In this article, the objectives were purposely made: 1) to study the concept of the application of online social media – Web Application in the development of the performance of the Four Paths of the Accomplishment for English grammar learning with Functional Sentence Analysis Strategy or FSA, 2) to study the aforementioned Buddhist innovation, the FSA-4 Iddhipādas Model to enhance the correctness of the grammatical usage. This study was qualitative-oriented by means of the documentary study. In the integration of the Functional Sentence Analysis Strategy or FSA Strategy with the performance of the Buddhist principle of 4 Iddhipādas, it is well coherent leading to the high proficiency of both performances.

The results of the findings revealed the innovation of the application of FSA strategy via the online web application system for MCU’s Graduate Studies students. It, then, created four kinds of innovation as followed: 1) the innovation of English grammar learning through FSA Strategy with the technique of the relations of ‘functions’ of ‘word forms’ between and within ‘units of meanings’ promoting learning to do critical thinking and analyzing the grammatical relations, 2) the learning innovation via online web application sharpening the skills of information technology (IT) and self-learning; 3) the Buddhist innovation in applying the Buddhist principle enhancing learning and at the same time of developing inner-self of 4 Iddhipādas and 4) the innovation of interdisciplinary among education, psychology, the principle of religion and technology creating FSA- 4 Iddhipādas MODEL.

An Application of the Prejudice Principle (Agati 4) to create a justice system in the Present Thai society

Sanguan Laphonthan — 2024-06-24

Application of the 4 principles of bias to create a justice system in today's Thai society. In creating justice by reducing bias, it is possible, required period and operations that have principles, goals, and are methodical and has a driving mechanism that has crystallized to gain understanding, get to the root of the problem working together to find solutions Including preventing it from happening again. This also requires a model for solving bias problems by applying Buddhist principles to change thoughts, beliefs, and feelings that are biased towards each other. The goal is to reduce and eliminate bias in one's mind to live together within society and understand each other peacefully over differences. The results of that bias have affected Thai society today and affect the nation because bias affects conflict. In order to reduce prejudice, it must occur from a mental state that is willing to reduce and let go of presumptuous thoughts towards one another. This can be seen from the past situation in Thailand. Thai people have disagreements among people in society in terms of ideas, different opinions, feelings, beliefs, different attitudes until conflict injustice factionalism until there is a lack of unity. This problem affects oneself and society, thus creating an obstacle to national development and it is difficult to continue. Therefore, the application of the 4 principles of bias to create a justice system in current Thai society to change thoughts, beliefs, and feelings that are biased towards each other. The goal is to reduce and eliminate bias in one's mind to live together within society and truly understand each other's differences in peace.

The Political Rights of Woman Playing a Role in the Present Thai Society

Weerachai Yotsothon — 2024-06-24

Political rights of women playing a role in present Thai society, it is necessary to consider issues that are still obstacles to women's development in Thailand which especially adjusts people's attitudes in Thai society to understand gender equality, promoting and creating opportunities for women to participate in economics and politics has increased more than ever in the past. In addition, there must be a focus on women's development to keep up with various changes, whether they are changes that occur within the country, such as development to support Entering an aging society, development and changes in various laws, including changes or challenging issues. From outside the country, such as technological advancements, demands or requirements of various international organizations, political participation in today's society has given women more opportunities to participate in politics. Women should Use this opportunity to develop yourself and develop the potential of women's roles to be equivalent to men's and should develop education, professional experience, participation in activities It is important to increase social learning and create stronger women's network organizations in creating Thai society as an equal society, people in society have good attitudes, recognize and accept the role of women in various economic, social and political contexts equally. Thai society is fair and equitable for all groups of women. There is the opportunity to access and receive education at all levels, there is an opportunity for lifelong learning. Including the development of potential in various areas appropriately. Women have health, well-being, and stability in life and have a better quality of life. Women are confident and have the potential to participate in politics. Management and decision making at various levels, women's organizations and mechanisms at various levels are strengthened. It is the mainstay in driving the development of women to have more political rights in contemporary Thai society.

A Study of the Wa-LaWa Origin and Orthography

Ven.Nandiya Nandiya — 2024-06-24

The absence of Wa-LaWa terms in any written records makes it extremely difficult to provide an authentic account of the Wa people. During the period of our study, the Wa-LaWa did not form a homogeneous group with a single culture. Instead, they were divided into a large number of sub-tribes, each with varied customs and dialects. Hence, this paper attempts a comparative study of ethnic tribes to shed light on the early homeland of the Wa. Additionally, the Wa-LaWa people are a minority ethnic group living in Southeast Asia. They are considered the original inhabitants of mainland Southeast Asia and refer to themselves as Wa or LaWa. Most Wa people reside in Myanmar and China, with some LaWa villages found in Thailand as well. However, the majority of Wa communities are located in Myanmar. Geographically, the Wa people inhabit the region between 22½ and 23½ degrees north latitude and between 98½ and 94½ degrees east longitude. Finally, the Wa-LaWa people typically inhabit mountainous areas, with most of their villages situated on hilltops. As a result, transportation and communication are particularly challenging for the Wa-LaWa people in remote areas.

Language Use in Memes

Thanapon Pitayanoraset — 2024-07-04

Memes are a kind of communication on online media imitating humans' behavior which are able to present verbal and non-verbal language. In communication, using memes has become well-liked on the internet due to their interesting form of merging picture and text instead of sending a single message, thus, memes become a culture of communication. Memes are popular in many languages in different usages, especially, Thai. For these reasons, this study aims to investigate word formation in Thai memes and analyze lexical relations in terms of Lexical Semantics. The total of 981 memes were collected for this study, and half of this sample-490 memes-were analyzed. The result was found that language in memes involve in 5 methods of word formation which are borrowing, clipping, coinage, compounding, and acronym; moreover, words in memes show 5 relationships in terms of Lexical Semantics which are meronymy, antonymy, homonymy, hyponymy, and synonymy.