2024 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
Study Abroad Program in English IIA 2
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Yuki Ishihara / Mariko Anno / Hugh Barry Ziani De Ferranti / Sanae Akaba / Yuka Hiromoto
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Intensive
- Class
- 2
- Course Code
- LAE.E401
- Number of credits
- 020
- Course offered
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 3-4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 14, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
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 have them submit a report after they return to Tokyo Tech.
This course will give students a chance to try to improve their English language skills overseas, which they have learned within Japan.
To register for this course, participation in the specified study abroad program is required. Attend briefings on the TASTE (Tokyo Tech Abroad Short-Term Education) program and apply for the program accordingly. Register for the course only AFTER your participation in the program is approved by Tokyo Tech.
Course description and aims
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
・Make presentations in English on topics of their own choosing.
・Communicate effectively in English.
・Understand cultures other than their own and introduce their own cultures to others.
・Deal with problems appropriately while studying abroad.
Keywords
study abroad, English, communication, presentation, cross-cultural understanding
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
We will notify students of the dates and venues of the pre-study abroad sessions by email as soon as they are fixed.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. (The number of the pre-study abroad sessions varies from one to five depending on the program. Details will be notified to the participants of each program.) Studying abroad | writing a report |
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.
Handouts will be provided during preparation sessions.
Evaluation methods and criteria
grades obtained from courses taken abroad 50%, preparation sessions and a report written in English 50%
Pass-fail grading system will be used. You cannot pass this course, if you fail to submit a report.
Related courses
- LAE.E402 ： Study Abroad Program in English IIB
Prerequisites
To register for this course, participation in the specified study abroad program is required. Attend briefings on the TASTE (Tokyo Tech Abroad Short-Term Education) program and apply for the program accordingly. Register for the course only AFTER your participation in the program is approved by Tokyo Tech. Students are strongly advised to take English elective subjects in addition to this course before they go abroad.