Area: SOUTHEAST ASIAN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURE

Module Title: In the Mirror: Literature and Politics in Siam in the American Era

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Instructor Name : Thaveeporn Vasavakul

Contact Hours : 12.5 hours

Language of Instruction : English and Languages of Southeast Asia

Schedule : 12 Nov 2026 - 30 Dec 2026

Details :

In the Mirror: Literature and Politics in Siam in the American Era is part of ilearnforum’s Southeast Asian Languages and Literature Series. Translated by Benedict Anderson and Ruchira Mendiones, this collection of stories, published between 1967 and 1979, offers a social realist critique of Thai society during the “American Era,” when U.S. anti-communist Cold War policy strongly shaped Thailand. It also reflects the human effects of developmentalism and traces the socio-political conditions that led to Thailand’s political turning points in October 1973 and 1976. The module places the collection in Siam/Thailand’s historical and political context while examining how literature mirrors political, social, cultural, and economic change in Thailand. The module is especially valuable for readers seeking a broad and nuanced understanding of the country through literature.

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Short Stories from Thailand- In the Mirror.pdf

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