English – School of Languages and General Education

SOLGEN Planted Mangrove Forests to Restore the Land and Raise Environmental Awareness

The School of Languages and General Education (SOLGEN) at Walailak University organized a mangrove planting project to restore the land and raise environmental awareness on Saturday, January 27, 2023, at Ban Sabau in Thasala District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. The project was presided over by Professor Dr. Snit Aksorakul, President of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB). A total of 60 participants joined the project, including students, staff, and students from Chulabhorn Royal Academy Nakhon Si Thammarat School of Science.

The objectives of the project were to raise environmental awareness, support community development activities, and promote local fishing culture through mangrove planting with the community. The project also aligns with the University of Walailak’s Green University Project and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 14 (Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development) and 15 (Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems).

SOLGEN hopes to be a part of the development of the mangrove area to ensure its sustainability and provide both direct and indirect benefits to the local community.

417694572_827926382472689_5533965858486119286_n

417852776_827926612472666_1706608382095053282_n

420213272_827926422472685_4485456235055793286_n

417459045_827926822472645_1169533321593626380_n

417418317_827926469139347_9109843864065466086_n

SOLGEN organized a project to learn the language and culture of Korea, learn to about cultural diversity

The School of Languages and General Education organized a project to learn the language and culture of Korea, learn to about cultural diversity, on Friday, November 17, 2566. The activity included preparing Korean cuisine at Culinary Laboratory 1, Walailak Culinary Training Center. The speaker, Mr. Jeong Seungeun, an exchange lecturer from Korea, came to assist in teaching Korean cuisine, specifically Tteokbokki and on Friday, December 15, 2566, there was a cultural exchange activity to learn about Korean culture. The activity included engaging in traditional Korean games and dressing in Korean national costumes (Hanbok) at the Phasaphasan, Academic Building 5, Walailak University, There are approximately 80 students enrolled in the course GED65-114 Foreign Language and Culture, and international students who are interested in participating, The participants collaborated in cooking together, playing games, and dressing in Korean costumes, take photos as souvenirs allows students to practice the Korean language and exchange knowledge about Korean culture through organized activities.

Tutoring Activities of General Education Courses 1/2023

General Education Department Organized tutoring activities of term 1/2023 for students studying in general education courses. In online tutoring before the midterm exam during 17 – 19 July 2023 and before the final exam during 30 August – 6 September 2023 via the Facebook page “SOLGEN ติวต่อเติมแต้ม” for all 6 subjects as follows:

1. Thai for Contemporary Communication
2. Communication Techniques in Contemporary World
3. Philosophy, Ethics and Critical Thinking
4. Knowledge Inquiry and Research Methods
5. Environmental Conservation and Global Warming
6. Innovation and Entrepreneurship

There were students attending the tutoring activities. Total of more than 2,000 students in all subjects and the satisfaction assessment of students in the tutoring was very good. (Evaluation score is more than 4.67)

See pictures of the atmosphere below.

Collaboration of Community, Government, and Private Sector to Study the History of Krung Ching Community

On Saturday, September 2, 2023, and Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Krung Ching Homestay, Ban Krung Ching, Nopphitam District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, the research team of the “Community-Engaged Narrative History Study Project Krung Ching area,” consisting of Asst. Prof. Dr. Vithaya Arporn, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arong Chieplam from the School of Management, and Dr. Sajjari Sirichai from the School of Information Science, along with local researchers, totaling 8 individuals, were supported by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT). They jointly organized a practical workshop on “The Importance, Concepts, and Methods of Creating Community History in Krung Ching.”
The special speakers from Lek-Praipanya Foundation were Prof. Srisak Wallopodom and Dr. Apaphat Wallopodom. There were 65 participants in the training program, including local residents from Ban Krung Ching, teachers from four schools in Ban Krung Ching, staff from Khao Nan and Khao Luang National Parks, local administrative organization officers from Ban Krung Ching, tourism entrepreneurs and private businesses in Ban Krung Ching, youth networks from Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, NRCT officers, individuals interested in studying community history from Surat Thani, Phang Nga, and Nakhon Si Thammarat provinces, as well as general enthusiasts. Tourists interested in Krung Ching and aware of the news were also invited to participate in the training program.
As a result of the meeting, it was agreed that the study of community history in Krung Ching would be conducted collaboratively. The next meeting was scheduled for October 21, 2023, at Wat Bo Nam Ron, Ban Krung Ching Subdistrict. In this meeting, they would discuss framing questions, guidelines for data collection, and the establishment of a data center, among other topics.

มวล.จับมือชุมชน-รัฐ-เอกชนร่วมศึกษาประวัติชุมชนกรุงชิง

SOLGEN organized a workshop on professional resume writing techniques

16 August 2023 the School of Language and General Education (SOLGEN) collaborated with SOLGEN Student Club, they conducted a hands-on professional resume writing workshop to enhance students’ skills in creating accurate and suitable resumes, preparing them for future job applications
In this training, students will learn the importance, formats, and components of a resume, as well as critical details to be mindful of, such as using imagery, language, and paper layout. They will also learn how to select content that highlights their strengths and aligns with the desired job position to create a strong resume. Additionally, they will practice writing their own resumes. At the end of the training, students will have drafted a personalized resume to further develop for future job applications.
During the event, there will be a resume writing competition, and the award recipients are listed as follows:”
1. Miss Atithaya Songwonsap, School of Management
2. Miss Nantatchaporn Saengsuwan, School of Management
3. Miss Wirunyakarn Sawasdikwongsakul, School of Engineering
4. Miss Parichat Chumsang, Faculty of Political Science
5. Miss Ariya Atamart, Faculty of Political Science
6. Miss Hasavani Bulad, School of Engineering and Technology
10. Miss Husna Phollha, School of Engineering and Technology
11. Miss Chanchanok Sokaeo, School of informatics

SOLGEN organized a camp for natural resource and environmental conservation for term 1/2023

General Education, School of Languages and General Education, subject GED65-147, organized a camp for the conservation of natural resources and the environment. By bringing 58 students to participate in a camping project for the conservation of natural resources and the environment. which is part of the course evaluation measurement The activity was organized at the community forest “Ao Ai Yo”, Namtok Subdistrict, Thung Song District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province on 19-20 August 2023, with the location courtesy of the Nam Tok Subdistrict Administrative Organization and a group of lecturers conducting various activities in the camp from the Border Patrol Police Division 42, Thung Song District. The students did activities at Important is to join with the community to help repair the irrigation weir with the community forest committee and to study nature trails by hiking. Study the ecosystem and various medicinal plants in the rainforest of “Ao Ai Yo” forest, which still maintains the richness of the forest very well.

The activity focuses on allowing students to learn to live and live outdoors together as a group to practice patience and hardship amidst the global warming crisis from the environment being destroyed. Allowing students to live their lives and see the value. Recognizing the conservation of natural resources is a way to instill awareness in students to preserve and love natural resources sustainably in the future.

SOLGEN lecturers lead team the research to provide knowledge to the community

On August 25, 2023, Asst. Prof. Jenjira Kaewrat and Asst. Prof. Dr. Rungruang Janta collaborated with the local fishing community of Baan Pak Pa Ya for a campaign. The campaign included two activities: “The training program to enhance the community’s capacity in managing local tourism at Pak Phaya Village” and “The activity providing knowledge about leeches and exploring leeches in the mangrove forest area”. These activities took place at the Local Fisheries Learning Center in Baan Pak Pa Ya, Nakorn Sri Thammarat province.
This campaign was conducted as part of the Plant Genetic Conservation Project 2023. Over 20 participants, including village leaders and group leaders, took part in the training sessions to enhance community activities for the future.

งานบริการวิชาการ สำนักวิชาพหุภาษาและการศึกษาทั่วไป

SOLGEN lecturers organized a meeting and conveyed information on increasing the potential of nutmeg utilization in conjunction with nutmeg genetic conservation.

Assistant Professor Doctor Laksanara Khwanchum and Assistant Professor Doctor Chawinpat Srisongkram Pimjan, lecturers of the School of Languages and General Education organized a meeting and conveyed information about increasing the potential of nutmeg’s use and conserving its genetics. On August 9, 2023, at the meeting room of Ron Phibun Municipality, Ron Phibun District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, with a speaker who is an expert on nutmeg medicinal recipes, namely Pharmacist Panaran Phonpakdee, there were 40 people interested in attending the event. The speaker described the properties and benefits of nutmeg in 100 traditional medicine recipes. There would be nutmeg in up to 70 recipes, such as a medicine for digestive problems, pain reliever, blood tonic for women, aromatic medicine, medicine for treating cancer, etc. They were organizing a meeting to share knowledge about nutmeg’s benefits and medicinal properties, making villagers aware of conservation and campaigning to plant more nutmeg trees, which will benefit the ecosystem. Having sustainable forest resources and replacing those that have been destroyed has an overall long-term and sustainable impact on the environment and our planet.

SOLGEN researcher went to Krung Ching for historical study preparation

Walailak University has conducted a field survey to explore ways to study the local history with community participation at Krung Ching area. It was found that the community has potential in various aspects. Meanwhile, residents also reflected on the challenges they are facing. Plans are underway to proceed to the next stage of implementation.
Between July 28th and 29th, 2023, the research team of the project present the narrative history of the Krung Ching area with community involvement, supported by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT),
The research team consists of Asst. Prof. Vithaya Arporn and Pagornsit Thana from the School of Language and General Education, Asst. Prof. Onanong Cheablam School of Management, Walailak University and Dr. Satjaree Sirichai, School of Informatics along with students, they have collective basic fieldwork in Krung Ching Subdistrict, Nopphitam District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province.
On 28 th July research team had discussed with Krung Ching residents at the Madyom Pao Awat Village about general situation, potential and problems including aspects related to livelihoods, socio-cultural conditions, tourism, and several ongoing transformations. Afterward villager led research team to survey Khao Luang national park and the Khun Klang cave.
On 29th July 2023 research team join “Krungching Rafting” by community tourism management, Walailak’s student had record the activity.
“The study of Krung Ching history for sustainable community development” supported by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), for Walailak University’s research team assist lecturers School of Language and General Education, School of Management, School of Informatics and Center of Excellence on Women and Social Security and local researcher. At Krung Ching Subdistrict, Nopphitam District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province.