PORTFOLIO

General:
The student portfolio is a collection of student’s assignments in this course. It will show the development of student’s skills in Thai communication as well as the growth of student’s understanding in Thai culture.


Assessment:
The portfolio will account for 25% of their midterm examination, or 10% of student’s final grade in the course.


Due Date: Jan 20, 2011 (not finalized)


Requirements:

1) Table of Content

2) A REFLECTION WRITING on “What have you learned throughout this course?”

3) Must include all assignments and projects you have done throughout the course
- For projects those are not written assignments, use photos with short description to explain your work.
- Assignments can be arranged in any orders, but must be stated clearly on top of the page of what assignment or project it is.

4) Citations and references, if use any

Assignments:
1. At least 10 journal entries
2. Thai alphabets
3. Food: 7 dishes
4. Map & Direction
5. Traveling Group Project
6. Family Tree
7. Family Birthday
8. Festival Group Project
9. Thai Culture Group Project
10. One-Day-Diary (Midterm)
11. Final Project


Grade Breakdown:
The student’s grade (out of a possible 10-point total) will be broken down as follows-

Reflection Writing (2)
- quality of the writing
- sufficient coverage of the topic
- shows applications of ideas presented

Execution (4)
- information is arranged and presented thoughtfully and understandably
- shows neatness
- interesting and creative
- evidence of hard work

Completion of Requirements (4)
- table of content
- reflection writing
- at least 10 journal entries
- midterm and final projects
- other assignments as listed above

Final Project

General:
The student final project is to be an interactive enquiry into student’s ability to use Thai language as well as to adapt Thai culture into new contemporary product. Students will be given a piece of traditional Thai music, art, or play to be used as an inspiration for their final product. The final product must corporate Thai language in one way or another. It doesn't have to be the main focus, but it has to appear in the work.

Assessment:
This project will account for 75% of their final examination score or 30% (20 on the product and 10 on the presentation) of student’s final grade in the course.

Due Date: Jan 20, 2011 (not finalized)

Grade Breakdown:
The student’s grade (out of a possible 30-point total) will be broken down as follows

Presentation (10)
- Presentation is clear, organized, and well thought out (3)
- Innovative approach to presenting the product (3)
- Correct usage of Thai language (2)
- Understand and answer the questions correctly (2)

The Product (20)
- Shows evidence of hard work (5)
- Correct and appropriate use of Thai language (5)
- Innovation and creativity (4)
- Meets the requirement (3)
- Shows applications of ideas presented (3)



Video for the Final Project