IPISE International Communication (CISS) II

Academic unit or major

Computational Intelligence and Systems Science

Instructor(s)

Class Format

Exercise

Media-enhanced courses

-

Day of week/Period
(Classrooms)

Class

-

Course Code

ZIJ.D408

Number of credits

010

Course offered

2020

Offered quarter

1-2Q

Syllabus updated

Sep 9, 2025

Language

English

Syllabus

Course overview and goals

In this course, students choose one topic from several on which to make a presentation in English. Topics include research topics and the future, or the culture and nature of one's native country. The presenter must keep in mind that the audience has a variety of scientific and cultural backgrounds. The purpose of this lecture is to deepen the mutual understanding between exchange students on the one hand, and between exchange students and Japanese students on the other hand, by communicating with one another.

Course description and aims

Students will improve their presentation skills in English. A deeper mutual understanding with students from other countries will form.

Keywords

presentation

Competencies

• Specialist skills
• Intercultural skills
• Communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Students will give a 15 minute presentation in English, and hold a Q&A. The listeners should participate actively in the Q&A.

Course schedule/Objectives

Study advice (preparation and review)

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.

Textbook(s)

None

Reference books, course materials, etc.

None

Evaluation methods and criteria

The presentation is assessed by the academic supervisor.

Related courses

• None

Prerequisites

None