Chulalongkorn University, as a leading educational institution in Thailand, has expanded the boundaries of learning beyond the transmission of theoretical knowledge. The university emphasizes creating spaces that encourage students to explore, question, and connect interdisciplinary knowledge to real-life contexts. This is achieved through innovative and thought-provoking courses that inspire learning, such as “Dracula and Modern Culture”—a course offered under the Bachelor of Arts in Language and Culture (BALAC) international program. A course centered on horror stories and vampire legends serves as a gateway for students to deeply explore the world of cultural studies from diverse perspectives. It encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including history, sociology, gender theory, ethnography, and contemporary cultural phenomena. This course not only introduces students to Bram Stoker’s classic novel Dracula but also allows them to decode the symbols of fear, desire, and otherness embedded in culture from the past to the present.

BALAC Director Asst. Prof. Dr. Porranee SingpliamThe BALAC said program aims to equip students with contemporary knowledge, skills, and experiences in the humanities and social sciences that meet the needs of the 21st century. It emphasizes critical thinking, inquisitiveness, and awareness of social inequalities, along with a deep understanding of the humanities. In addition to Dracula and Modern Culture, the BALAC program offers other intriguing courses such as Everyday Life Culture, Gender and Queering the Media, Postcolonial Cultures, and Cultures and Narratives. “Each course in the program is designed to stimulate critical thinking and open new perspectives for students, fostering their intellectual development.

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