2024 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses Breadth courses
International Research Program 3D
- Academic unit or major
- Breadth courses
- Instructor(s)
- Seiichiro Hara / Shiro Yoshikawa / Martin Vacha / Eri Ota / Tsuyoshi Isshiki / Ryo Murata / Rie Murakami
- Class Format
- Experiment
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Intensive
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- LAW.X606
- Number of credits
- 004
- Course offered
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 17, 2025
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
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 one month. 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.
Course description and aims
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.
Keywords
International research and study experience, cross-cultural understanding, international perspective
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
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/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | ・Making study plan for overseas study ・Study abroad or international internship (more than one month) ・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 |
Study advice (preparation and review)
Textbook(s)
None
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Guidance materials might be provided depending on the program.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Study plan (10%), report and presentation (90%)
Related courses
- None
Prerequisites
In principle, should be selected in an international program in advance. 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.
Contact information (e-mail and phone) Notice : Please replace from ”[at]” to ”@”(half-width character).
Seiichiro Hara (harasei[at]sc.e.titech.ac.jp)
Office hours
Inquiry will be accepted by e-mail.
Other
The way of reporting depends on the international study program, which will be instructed by the instructor.