Tokyo Tech provides various international study programs with overseas universities and institutions, in this course study abroad or an international research internship is undertaken through the international program or international collaboration to deepen the knowledge and expertise related to global science and technology. This specific program is designed for the period of more than two weeks. Prior to the registration of the program, students should submit their study plan and obtain the approval of the instructor. In principle, the students participating in this course are required to submit a report and give a presentation after completing the internship.
By participating in an overseas exchange or internship program and having cross-cultural communication, students can gain an understanding of society and lifestyles outside of Japan, which will give them an international perspective.
Through a short term international study program, students will deepen their knowledge and expertise related to global science and technology. By participating in an overseas exchange or internship program and having cross-cultural communication, students will gain an understanding of cultural and social background and various environments outside of Japan, and broaden their international perspective and develop global awareness for the future career.
International research and study experience, cross-cultural understanding, international perspective
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Students participate in the international exchange or study program organized by Tokyo Tech and study and/or conduct research works in overseas universities or institutions. After completion of the overseas study, they submit a report and give a presentation.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | ・Making study plan for overseas study ・Study abroad or international internship (more than two weeks) ・Reporting (written report and/or oral presentation) | ・Target setting and planning ・Gaining the knowledge and expertise related to global science and technology/ international collaboration/ international experience/ cross-cultural communication ・Interpretability and presentation skills |
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Guidance materials might be provided depending on the program.
Study plan (10%), report and presentation (90%)
In principle, should be selected in an international program. For registration, submit the study plan for the approval by the instructor of the class.
Students planning to join an online overseas study program can take this course, if the equivalency of the online program to the common onsite overseas program can be confirmed.
Seiichiro Hara (harasei[at]sc.e.titech.ac.jp)
Inquiry will be accepted by e-mail.
The way of reporting depends on the international study program, which will be instructed by the instructor.