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The Thai-Vietnamese Relationship
On September 19 th , 2007, the Royal Thai Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam, in cooperation with the Vietnamese Section of the Department of Eastern Languages in the Faculty of Arts and the Asian Studies Institute, organized a forum on “The Thai-Vietnamese Relationship: Background, Problems and the Future” and introduced a book entitled, The Background in the Development of the Relationship Between Thailand and Vietnam (1976 -2000) , written by Dr. Hoang Khac Nam of Hanoi National University. The forum was coordinated by Dr. Thera Nuchpiam, an advisor to the Asian Studies Institute. The event took place in Room 707 in the BRK Building.

Translation Theories and Translation Research
On September 4 th , 2007, the Chalerm Prakiet Translation and Interpretation Center of the Faculty of Arts, invited Professor Theo Hermans from University College London to lead a training session and seminar on topics related to translation theories and translation research. His presentation on “The Echo of Translation: Reported Speech, Value Conflicts and Communities” and semi-workshop on “Translation Research” were able to generate much discussion among the audience.

The Vietnam War: the Persisting Memory
On August 30 th , 2007, the Center for Literary Studies in the Vietnamese Section of the Department of Eastern Languages, the Thai-Vietnamese Cultural Club and the Kop Fai Publishing Project organized a forum on “The Vietnam War: the Persisting Memory”. The forum was led by Associate Professor Lae Dilokwittayaratna, Chairman of the Thai-Vietnamese Cultural Club, Dr. Thera Nuchpiam, advisor to the Asian Studies Institute, Dr. Jaturee Tingsabhadhiya, Head of the Department of Comparative Literature and Captain William S Whorton, a retired teacher and a Vietnam War veteran. A book, The Memoir of Dang Thuy Tram translated by Dr. Monthira Ratho was launched on this occasion.

What's Wrong with Revenge?
On June 20 th , 2007, the Department of Philosophy organized a special lecture on “What's Wrong with Revenge? The Moral and Psychological Inherence of Just Revenge” by Professor Arindam Chakrabarti, Ph. D (Oxford University), a lecturer from the University of Hawaii, U.S.A.

Current Trend in Applied English Linguistic Research
On June 20 th , 2007, the Department of English presented a special lecture on “Current Trend in Applied English Linguistical Research” by Prof Dr. Thom Heubner, an expert in Applied Linguistics from San Jose State University, U.S.A.

Meet with Ladda Tammy Duckworth: A Thai-American Leads in the U.S.
On June 14 th , 2007, the International Affairs Section and the Cultural Office of the U.S. Embassy in Thailand hosted a special talk on “Meet Ladda Tammy Duckworth: A Thai-American Leads in the U.S.” by Ladda Tammy Duckworth, a Thai American who fought in the Iraq War and ran for the U.S. Congress.

Thomas Mann: the Narrator
On December 7 th , 2006, the Doctoral Program in Literature and Comparative Literature, in cooperation with Thailand's Language and Letters Association under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King and Chulalongkorn University's Publishing House, organized an academic seminar on “Thomas Mann: the Narrator”. Prof. Dr. Heinrich Detering from Tubingen University gave the key-note speech on “Stigma and the Arts of Writing: the Genealogy of Thomas Mann's Narratives”. This was followed by a discussion on the translation of Narratives by Thomas Mann.

Japanese Buddhism in Literature and Rites
The Japanese Section in the Department of Eastern Languages organized a special lecture on “Japanese Buddhism in Literature and Rites” by Dr. Tadashi Mishuhashi, an expert in Japanese Literature from Meïsei University , and two Japanese monks whih was held in Room 707, BRK Building on January 22, 2007 .

Wavering Japanese Identity
Prof. Takasaka Kaoru, an expert in Japanese Literature from Kounan University , was a guest lecturer in the Japanese Section, Department of Eastern Languages, where he taught graduate students in the master’s degree program 2223620 Research Methodology and 2223717 Seminar in Japanese Literature from December 8, 2006 to January, 2007. On January 12, 2007 , Prof. Kaoru gave a special lecture entitled “Wavering Japanese Identity” to interested people in Room 707, BRK Building .

Special Lecture in Japanese
The Japanese Section in the Eastern Languages Department organized a special lecture by Prof. Satoshi Uehara, entitled “‘Masen” and ‘Naidesu’: What Form to Use?” on December 26, 2006 in Room 707, BRK Building.

Language Policy in Germany
The Department of Linguistics and the German Section in the Department of Western Languages organized a two-week series of lectures on language policy By Prof. Dr. Peter Eisenberg, starting on December 8, 2006.

The Three Main Themes in Traditional Japanese Literature
On August 17, 2006, the Japanese Section invited Prof. Kotajima Yosuke, an expert in Japanese literature from Maesae University to give a lecture on “The Three Main Themes in Traditional Japanese Literature’ and to teach in Japanese a Classical Literature class to M.A. students in the Japanese Section.

Litterature de l’antiquité
On July 19 and 26, 2006, the French Section organized special lectures on Greek and Roman literature and its influence on French literature for undergraduates and graduate students majoring in French. The lectures were given by M. Christian Pellaumail, a former lecturer in Classical French Literature and a former educational supervisor for the teaching of French literature in the French Ministry of Education. M. Pellaunail once served as Cultural Charge d’ Affaires at the French Embassy in Bangkok .

Discussion of Communication Skills
On July 17, 2006 , the Chinese Section of the Department of Eastern Languages hosted a special lecture on the “Discussion of Communication Skills” by Mr. Frank J. K. Chen. This was part of the extracurricular activities for Chinese majors.

The Veda
On August 28, 30 and September 1, 2006, the Thai Department, the Department of Eastern Languages, the Department of Philosophy and the Thai Studies Centre hosted a series of lectures on “The Veda” by Prof. Frits Staal. The topics included Background and Origins, Mantras and Ritual and Insights, Sciences and Buddhism.

Italy Has More Than Pizzas to Offer!
On August 31, 2006, Mr.Gianluca Greco, Italian Chargé d’Affaires gave a special lecture on “Italy Has More Than Pizzas to Offer” to Arts students in the 2234251 course, The Italian Way of Life. The speaker presented different aspects of Italian life which has more to offer than pizzas and football.

History and Culture of the Great Wall and the Yangzi River
On July 20, 2006, the Chinese Section in the Department of Eastern Languages invited Prof Luo Jinsog to give a special lecture on the “History and Culture of the Great Wall and the Yangzi River” in Room 304, BRK Building.

Relationship between Sexuality, Gender and Race in Canonical American Literature
On January 23, 2006, the English Department, in collaboration with the American Embassy in Thailand, organized a special lecture by Prof. Dr. David Van Leer from the University of California at Davis in Room 707, BRK Building.

The World of Western Literature : Contemporary German Literature from the Republic of Austria
On 10 - 12 January 2006, the Department of Comparative Literature, and the German Section, Department of Western Languages organised a lecture series on "The World of Western Literature : Contemporary German Literature from the Republic of Austria" by Prof. Dr.Peter Ebenbauer and Dr.Anna Babka.

Understanding Emptiness and Interdependence
On December 13, 2005, the Department of Philosophy hosted a special lecture on “Understanding Emptiness and Interdependence” by Geshe Damdul Namgyal from the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies.

Anthropological Linguistics
From June 13 -17, 2005, the Department of Linguistics presented a special lecture series on “Anthropological Linguistics” by guest lecturer, Prof. Dr. William A. Foley from the University of Sydney, Australia.