The main goal of this course is to send students to universities abroad so that they can improve their English language skills, especially the practical communication skills necessary for global scientists and engineers. In order to enhance students' learning, we will provide them with preparation sessions before they go abroad, and offer review sessions after they return to Tokyo Tech.
This course is offered as an International Internship Program of the Global Scientists and Engineers Course, and credits in this course will be counted as partial fulfillment of the requirements for completion of the International Internship Program. This course will give students a chance to try to improve their English language skills overseas.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
・Make short presentations in English on topics of their own choosing.
・Communicate in English.
・Understand and respect cultures other than their own.
・Deal with problems while studying abroad.
study abroad, English, communication, presentation, cross-cultural understanding
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
The number of the preparation/review sessions varies from one to five depending on the program. Details will be notified to the participants of each program.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Orientation: briefing about documents regarding insurance, scholarships, request for approval to study abroad etc. Preparation session: mindset necessary for studying abroad, briefing about the country students will be visiting, risk management etc. Studying abroad Review session: final presentations | writing a report |
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Handouts will be provided during preparation sessions.
grades obtained from courses taken abroad 60%, preparation/review sessions and a report 40% (The report should be 3 to 5 pages long on A4 sheets and be written in Japanese. The details will be explained at the orientation.)
Participation in the specified study abroad program is required. Attend briefings on the program and apply for the program accordingly. Students are strongly advised to take English elective subjects in addition to this course before they go abroad.