After actual study abroad in Thailand, (ENT.G303 Multicultural Groupwork study abroad), through lectures and multicultural group work remotely, students will
1) Deepen the knowledge about social issues predetermined for the year, and
2) Make ideas for solving social issues.
In October and November, students will take the course on site, and connect with Chula students through remote system.
In December, Chula students will come to Japan. Both students will join site visits, groupwork, and final presentation.
Only students who took "ENT.G303 Multicultural Groupwork study abroad" can register this course.
1) To understand trend and priorities of social issues in Japan and Thailand.
2) To understand the processes of engineering design such as needs assessment, concept idea making, prototype making, and try and error.
3) To develop idea and its implementation plan for applying the idea in each country with understanding their social issues
4) To localize and customize the idea for adapting different cultures
5) To develop global awareness with understanding and respecting cultural differences
6) To join multi-cultural groupwork actively
7) To acquire critical thinking and analytical ability
Thailand, Chulalongkorn University, intercultural PBL, intercultural groupwork, global engineering, social issues, engineering design
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | ✔ Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
1) Collect data and information in each country related with the topic which each group chose, and find specific points and differences/commonalities of each country
2) Conduct user test and get feedback for applying the idea in each country appropriately
3) With considering each country’s situation, discuss about how to realize and to implement the idea
4) Show a skit for realizing the idea and a presentation the idea with the implementing plan in final presentation session.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | 10/16(Wed.)14:30-16:30 (tentative schedule) Group work | Proceed off-class group work |
Class 2 | 10/23 (Wed.)14:30-16:30 Group work | Proceed off-class group work |
Class 3 | 10/30(Wed.)14:30-16:30 Group work | Proceed off-class group work |
Class 4 | 11/6(Wed.)14:30-16:30 Group work | Proceed off-class group work |
Class 5 | 11/13(Wed.)14:30-16:30 Group work | Proceed off-class group work |
Class 6 | 12/16(Mon.)ー12/19(Thu.) Group work, Site visit etc. | Proceed off-class group work |
Class 7 | 12/20(Fri.)morning 1) Group presentation 2) Closing ceremony (Award of certification) | <Individual Assignments> Make report about idea and personal essay |
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
None
Distribute as needed
Group work performance (Individual Assessment): 10%
Group discussion (Individual Assessment): : 20%
Personal Essay (Individual Assessment) : 30%
Group Presentation (Group Assessment) : 20%
Skit (Group l Assessment) : 20%
Students only who had to take "ENT.G303 Multicultural Groupwork study abroad" have to register this course.
Center for Entrepreneurship Education, Global Education Office, Murakami
ghrd.info[at]jim.titech.ac.jp
Please contact us in advance by e-mail.
This course is registered for "Subjects for entrepreneurship" and "Global Scientists and Engineers Course, Global Awareness Program(P1)".
Detail will subject to change due to adjustment with Chulalongkorn university.