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Internship ( 6 credits )
Student choose between Internship or Cooperative
Education HRI 265 Internship 1 HRI 365 Internship 2 HRI 466 Cooperative Education in Hotel and Restaurant
Industry
Course Descriptio Preliminary Course ( No credit ) HRI 001 Preparatory English for Hotel and Restaurant
A development of communicative English skills ( listening , speaking , reading and writing ) to prepare students to successfully study the principles of management and operations of the international hotel and restaurant industry in English .
General Education ( 30 credits ) English Language ( 9 credits ) EN 001 English for Everyday Communication
This course aims to allow students to participate in common interactions including introducing oneself , describing daily routines , asking and answering questions about personal details and simple matters .
EN 002 English for Social Communication
This course focuses on using sentences and frequently used expressions about social interactions , exchanging information related to other people and their environments .
EN 003 English for Global Communication
This course provides students with opportunities to fluently describe detailed experiences and express opinions about living , working , and international topics in more complex situations .
Compulsory General Education ( 15 credits )
IGE 001 Thinking Skills for Learning
This course introduces students to theory and principles of thinking . Students will learn to develop higher order thinking skills which include systematic thinking , critical thinking , creative thinking , analytical and synthesis thinking , connecting and problem-solving skills . Students should be able to select appropriate thinking tools and apply appropriate thinking skills in their everyday life , study and work effectively .
IGE 002 Citizenship and Social Dynamics
This course introduces students to ideal characteristics and attributes of a good citizen in a democratic society , such as being law-abiding , respecting the rights of others and understanding diversity , including preserving and retaining Thai cultural identity . Students will also learn to develop their analytical thinking skills and ability to synthesize the information they receive , for example , economic , political and socio-cultural information in order for them to be able to keep abreast of changes in an evolving world . Students should be able to share their knowledge with others as well as solve any problems to the best of their ability . Students will learn how to prepare themselves to live happily in a multicultural society .
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