Surveying the Knowledge Landscape of Western Languages and Literature in Thailand

Authors

• Nantana Anuntkosol
• Narut Chaosakun
• Akra Chowchong
• Marut Hantaley
• Aratee Kaewsumrit
• Natthaporn Kanjanapinyowong
• Usa Padgate
• Penpisa Srivoranart
• Wilita Sriuranpong
• Raksangob Wijitsopon

Publication Date

2026

Abstract

Although Western languages and literature have had a constant role in Thailand’s educational system, it has not yet been possible to project an unbiased picture of the development of related academic works as a data-driven study of such scale has not been attempted before. This study, therefore, purposes to 1) conduct a systematic survey of academic works and research studies produced by scholars and students in Thailand on the linguistics, pedagogy, translation, and literature of the following Western languages: English, French, German, and Spanish; and 2) perform a meta-analysis of the acquired data to draw an overall landscape of the development and trends of the knowledge in Thailand from 2013 to 2022. By making visible the development and dynamic of this knowledge landscape, we will be able to reflect on our past and present positions, as well as perceived challenges and opportunities, and plan for appropriate directions of future development.

DOI

10.1163/26659077-20252822

First Page

1

Last Page

25

Recommended Citation

Anuntkosol, Nantana; Chaosakun, Narut; Chowchong, Akra; Hantaley, Marut; Kaewsumrit, Aratee; Kanjanapinyowong, Natthaporn; Padgate, Usa; Srivoranart, Penpisa; Sriuranpong, Wilita; and Wijitsopon, Raksangob (2026) "Surveying the Knowledge Landscape of Western Languages and Literature in Thailand," Manusya, Journal of Humanities: Vol. 28: No. 2, Article 5.
DOI: 10.1163/26659077-20252822
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/manusya/vol28/iss2/5