The Structural Procedures of Burmese Language Training Project Management of Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia, Mahidol University

Abstract

          This article focuses on the structural elements of the Burmese language training project called “Burmese Language and Culture” hosted by the Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia (RILCA), Mahidol University, as the official language of Thailand’s neighbouring countries.                The Burmese language has become one of the crucial languages for the current Thai society’s communication in various aspects, including career, education, politics, economy, society, and culture. This article presents the elements of arranging the training project and the impact of COVID-19 on project management; resulting in the adaptation of the project management to suit the changeable circumstance; for example, using an online system (Cisco Webex Meetings) and teaching by using VDO clips on YouTube.

         The finding showed that the Burmese language training project used a “Hybrid Learning” format, a kind of integrative learning that is flexible and adaptable to suit an unexpected future situation.