IPISE International Communication (IP) IV

Academic unit or major

Information Processing

Instructor(s)

Class Format

Exercise

Media-enhanced courses

-

Day of week/Period
(Classrooms)

Class

-

Course Code

ZIK.M504

Number of credits

010

Course offered

2020

Offered quarter

1-2Q

Syllabus updated

Sep 9, 2025

Language

English

Syllabus

Course overview and goals

Students in this course choose a topic to present on in English. Topics include research topics, future plans, and the culture or nature of their home countries. Students must take into consideration the various scientific and cultural backgrounds of their audience when making their presentations. The objective of this course is to deepen the mutual understanding among international students on the one hand, and among international students and Japanese students on the other hand through communication.

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