Scientific Technical English Study Abroad Practicum III

Academic unit or major

English language courses

Instructor(s)

Yuki Ishihara

Class Format

Exercise

Media-enhanced courses

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Day of week/Period
(Classrooms)

Intensive

Class

-

Course Code

LAE.E491

Number of credits

020

Course offered

2024

Offered quarter

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 offer review sessions after they return to Tokyo Tech.
This course will give students a chance to try to improve their English language skills overseas.
　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 short presentations in English on topics of their own choosing.
・Communicate in English.
・Understand and respect cultures other than their own.
・Deal with problems 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

The number of the preparation/review sessions varies from one to five depending on the program. Details will be notified to the participants of each program.

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.

Handouts will be provided during preparation sessions.

Evaluation methods and criteria

grades obtained from courses taken abroad 60%, preparation/review sessions and a report 40% (The report should be 5 to 6 pages long on A4 sheets and must be written in English. The details will be explained at the orientation.)

Related courses

• LAE.E431 ： Oral Expression in English 13
• LAE.E433 ： Oral Expression in English 15
• LAE.E435 ： Oral Expression in English G III
• LAE.E441 ： Academic Presentation in English 13
• LAE.E461 ： Academic Writing in English 13
• LAE.E432 ： Oral Expression in English 14
• LAE.E434 ： Oral Expression in English 16
• LAE.E436 ： Oral Expression in English G IV
• LAE.E442 ： Academic Presentation in English 14
• LAE.E462 ： Academic Writing in English 14

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.