FOYER: The Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education

The Psychology of a Human Relationship and Its Existence in a Multicultural Society

Pichamon Boonsit, Abdullah Chelong — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

During public health crises, natural disasters, and social and political crises that are characterized by ambiguity, and uncertainty, it is deeply rooted in people's systems of thought that insecurity in life can happen at any time. Thus, people have created values and cultures to protect themselves in the face of greater changes, as a catalyst for human beings to adapt to and to seek solutions in a variety of dimensions. This article will give the reader a glimpse of solutions for understanding the psychology of human relationships in a multicultural society through descriptive analysis.

The Meaning of the Butterfly in Wang Meng’s Novel Butterfly

Chollada Ungkitphaiboon, Wuttipong Prapantamit — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Literature is a reflection of the author’s perspective on the society of the time, which is often hidden by the author’s intended meaning or message to the reader. This article aims to study and analyze the hidden meaning of the "butterfly" in Wang Meng’s Butterfly, a work of fiction that reflects Chinese political society between 1949 and 1997, through the lens of Lakoff and Johnson’s Conceptual Metaphor Theory (1980). In Wang Meng’s works, the "butterfly" not only alludes to actual animals, but also reflects the “meaning of the butterfly in Zhuangzi philosophy” in three fundamental principles: 1) independence, 2) change, and 3) the oneness of all. In addition, the "butterfly" reflects the life of the protagonist, Zhang Shiyuan, a former adherent of both the left and the right political ideologies, which leads to the image of his life flowing from the highest point to the bottom.

About the Journal

Sasa Watanapokakul — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

About the Journal

The Liberal Arts Journal, a publication of the Faculty of Liberal Arts, Mahidol University, was first published in 2018. Two semi-annual issues are scheduled for January - June and July-December each year.

The Liberal Arts Journal publishes articles in Thai, English, and also other languages. The editor welcomes submissions of previously unpublished manuscripts in four categories: academic, research, review articles, and book reviews. Submitted manuscripts will be screened through double-blind review and read by at least three readers from relevant academic disciplines.

Submitted manuscripts must not currently be reviewed for other journals. Complete versions of articles appearing in conference proceedings may be considered, provided that the author(s) has extended the original contents by 60% at the least. In this case, an explicit acknowledgment of the first publishing is required in the extended manuscript.

Scope of the Liberal Arts Journal, Mahidol University

Covers Liberal Arts content, including Linguistics, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education

Faculty of Liberal Arts is launching the Liberal Arts Journal as a forum for the publication of research and academic endeavors by Mahidol staff and its reader members. Academicians, researchers, and students are now invited to submit manuscripts. Any further inquiry can be directed to [email protected]">[email protected]

The Development of the Multiple Intelligences of Students Using Community-based Learning Management

Krittachai Chumsaeng — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This study on the development of multiple intelligences of students through a creative youth drama titled Hed Dee, using community-based learning management, in Nakhon Khon Kaen School aims to enhance the multiple intelligences of students who study at Nakhon Khon Kaen School. The sample was 45 secondary year 4 to 6 students. The instruments that were used in this research were: 1) instruments for collecting data, which included a form to record information from documents, a form to record fieldwork, and interviews; 2) instruments used for obtaining the results, which were a form to record interviews with in-depth open-ended questions between teachers and students, and a form to record group discussion reflections. The findings showed that students could effectively develop multiple intelligences through the drama creation process that came from a study of data from the community, which consisted of 1) linguistic intelligence, 2) logical intelligence, 3) spatial intelligence, 4) musical intelligence, 5) bodily-kinesthetic intelligence, 6) interpersonal intelligence, 7) intrapersonal intelligence, and 8) naturalistic intelligence. Apart from these, there was also an emergence of affectionate feelings for local cultures, which constitute a valuable heritage.

The Identity Creation of Nang Talung Carving of Local Craftsmen in Songkhla Province

Kanokwan Khwanyuen, Philairat Sriwichian-aumphai — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This research aimed to study the identity creation of Nang Talung carving by local craftsmen in Songkhla province. The study focused on the carving process and local beliefs to analyze the identity of Nang Talung carving and examine its development, as well as how this wisdom is passed down through generations. In doing so, the researchers applied the theory of social science research together with concepts of identity and southern Thai folk wisdom to analyze field data using qualitative research methodology. This will reflect the identity of local craftsmen in Songkhla province through their works. The research found that Songkhla’s Nang Talung is crafted for being displayed in photo frames and used in performances. The craftsmen will create the characters based on archetypal images they received from their teachers, combining their wisdom to modify some details through the methods of Nang Talung carving and engraving. Additionally, the creation is connected to traditional beliefs and practices, such as the belief in Nang Talung ancestral spirits, carving techniques, Nang Talung storage, and Nang Talung performances as a votive offering. With this unique tradition, Songkhla’s Nang Talung showcases outstanding characteristics, being 60-70 centimeters tall with a round or oval-shaped face, a chubby-to-fat body, and proportions resembling those of a human. Nowadays, Nang Talung creation has adapted itself for survival, while still maintaining the carving tradition. The traditional knowledge is also passed down to the new generations with the purpose of preserving this southern Thai craft to endure through the transition of eras.

The Status of Research on the Dialects over the East of Thailand in Five Decades (1969-2022)

Nattha Khamchoo, Apirak Chaipanha, Khajita Sripoom, Bhob Sawasdee — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This article aims to synthesize the status of the research on dialects of the Eastern region of Thailand in a 54-year period (from 1969 - 2022). The synthesis is conducted through examination of master theses and dissertations whose data sources are dialects in the Eastern region, and the publication of these theses was between 1969 - 2022. Twenty-six research works from seven universities (Silpakorn University, Mahidol University, Chulalongkorn University, Burapha University, Srinakarinwirot University, Kasetsart University, and Taksin University) were found using the dialects as their data sources. The study fields in which dialects are used as research data sources are Linguistics, Epigraphy in the Thai Language, Thai Language, Thai Language and Literature, Educational Linguistics, and Khmer Studies. Dialects were from all seven eastern provinces (Chanthaburi, Trat, Rayong, Prachinburi, Srakaew, Chonburi, and Chachoengsao). The research works are on aspects such as phonological and morphological systems, syntactical structures of sounds, words, phrases, sentences, and meanings, relations between dialect and sociocultural context, comparative dialects; and dialectal geography for linguistic landscape purposes; however, the number of research works examining the eastern dialects are fewer than those done on dialects in other regions, and the data are rather out of date. This research may lead to further studies which reveal a greater body of knowledge about local dialects in the Eastern region of Thailand.

A Historical Study of the Words /tham/ and /tham hâj/

Abhisara Bolnarattana, Suthat Klaysuwan — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This research aimed to study the word /tham/ and /tham hâj/ in the Sukhothai, Ayuttaya, Thonburi and early Rattanakosin era. The data was collected from 11 different published pieces of literature in the form of prose. The results showed that the word /tham/ functioned as a transitive verb in every era. There were two types of sentence structures: NP + tham / krà?-tham/ + NP + (NP) and NP + auxiliary verbs + /tham/ / krà?-tham/ + NP. The word /tham / krà?-tham/ had function, as a causative verb, and it was found only in the early Rattanakosin era. The study also found two sentence structures which were NP +__+ NP + S and NP__+ NP2 + V2. When the sentences were categorized based on their causative verbs according to the concepts of Iwasaki and Ingkaphirom (2005, p. 324), it was found there was only forceful causative verb type, which was in the form of NP +___+ NP + S. The word /tham hâj/ was initially used in the Ayutthaya era.