MU-RILCA ASEAN+3: Multilingual & Multicultural Programme

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Principles and Rationale

The Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia (RILCA), Mahidol University, believes that “Language and culture are essential elements of problem-solving and social development”. The guideline it uses for undertaking its mission involves detailed research and expertise in learning and teaching. RILCA realizes the importance of culture, ethnicity, and religion in Thailand and Southeast Asia (SEA), and the need to develop knowledge of multiculturalism across SEA in perspective. In the past, the Institute has organized academic research training sessions and implemented policies to promote activities related to multiculturalism, including the rights of immigrants and ethnic minorities. RILCA has also been conducting a variety of projects in collaboration with local government agencies, the private sector, NGOs, and related international organizations.

The MU-RILCA ASEAN+3 (China, South Korea, Japan): Multilingual & Multicultural Programme for Sustainable Development is part of RILCA’s mission to promote a better understanding of multiculturalism in Thailand and ASEAN+3 countries for the purpose of sustainable development based on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Multicultural – Multilingual Programme Asian+3 focuses on education and the exchange of knowledge related to various issues such as multiculturalism, citizenship, race relations, coexistence, and social interaction in the context of Southeast Asia and ASEAN+3.

For this reason, the Institute has cooperated with the Bureau of International Cooperation, Ministry of Education, Thailand, to organize this special training course for Mahidol University students from ASEAN member countries as well as China, South Korea, and Japan, in order to promote the. exchange of knowledge and experience between these cultures. It is hoped that this will encourage a better understanding among different cultures and countries to makes it possible to live together amidst diversity (unity in diversity). It will also empower young people and prepare them for future leadership and becoming an important force in the development of cooperation in the region, leading to a strengthening of regional collaboration.

Objectives

  1. To increase academic knowledge of international cultures in students and people working in education in Thailand and ASEAN+3.
  2. To promote good understanding and enhance cooperation between Thailand and neighboring countries in ASEAN+3 for strength in unity.

The target group is students from neighboring countries in ASEAN+3 who are studying at Mahidol University. The number of participants will be not less than 25.

Course Dates: March 19th – June 30th, 2021

Venue: Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia, Mahidol University.

Expected Outcomes

  1. Project participants will gain knowledge and understanding related to issues of language and cultural diversity in ASEAN+3, and learn to communicate among different cultures with a view to developing cooperation and student networking across the region.
  2. Project participants will be able to utilize the knowledge and experience gained in their lives and careers. In particular, they will become a new generation of leaders who will work towards a future of regional cooperation.
  3. Project participants will develop positive attitudes towards Thailand and its neighbors in the region, including China, South Korea, and Japan, to foster greater closeness, trust, and cooperation between countries.

ENROLLMENT: MU-RILCA ASEAN+3 Multilingual & Multicultural Programme

Requirements Participants must:

  1. Be a student of Mahidol University in any course or field of study, and with Bruneian, Cambodian, Indonesian, Lao, Malaysian, Burmese, Filipino, Singaporean, Vietnamese,
    Chinese, South Korean, and Japanese nationality, aged between 18-25 years.
  2. Demonstrate good behavior, confidence, and have no educational problems that will hinder their performance or participation in activities.
  3. Have no health problems that will hinder their performance or participation in activities, be mentally stable, and open to learning new things, and have a sense of public consciousness.
  4. Possess interpersonal skills and intercultural awareness.
  5. Those with talents and a degree of assertiveness will be given special consideration.
  6. Have strong proficiency in English with excellent listening, speaking, writing, and reading. Those with knowledge of a third language or more will be given special consideration.
  7. Be capable of effectively managing their time for activities and teamwork.

Application documents:

  1. Application form (download forms at https://www.facebook.com/Rilca.Mahidol
  2. Two 1-inch recent photos
  3. One copy of current student card

Enrollment is open until March 12th, 2021

Successful applications will be announced on March 15th, 2021 Please send the application form to wassana.sua@mahidol.edu