Course title
国際インターンシップⅠ   [Overseas Internship I]
Course category   Requirement   Credit 1 
Department   Year   Semester YearLong 
Course type YearLong  Course code WISE6002
Instructor(s)
笹原 弘之, 斎藤 広隆, 尾崎 宏和   [SASAHARA Hiroyuki, SAITO Hirotaka, OZAKI Hirokazu]
Facility affiliation Faculty of Engineering Office   Email address

Course description
This is an AY2022 version.

[Purpose] The aim of the WISE Program is to develop globally-active human resources with doctoral degrees. In this course, students experience short-term (*) study abroad or internship at an overseas organization (e.g., university, research institution, company). The aim is to improve English skills and acquire a global experience and perspective.
[Overview] Students participate in a short-term study abroad in overseas organizations. Experience of short-term study abroad or internship serves as a valuable opportunity for acquiring English skills as well as discussion skill with global perspective, and a basis for full-fledged medium/long-term study abroad.

(*)
- Study or internship abroad for 3 weeks or more.
- Or, an internship in Japan of 45 hours or more of actual work time. However, the activity has to include an international perspective and significance, which should be explained in the Application for Credit Transfer (Form 7-1).

Students are allowed to apply for credits (transferring) to this course based on their own activities. When students took the equivalent courses in their or other departments, or when students conducted activities equivalent to this course, in terms of contents, hours, and desired goals and competencies, they may apply for credit transferring to this course. For details, please refer to the Credit Transfer Application Guidelines provided separately.
Expected Learning
Ability to engage and learning using English. Ability to use English to present research, exchange views, acquire information, and carry out other tasks, acquired by exploiting opportunities for short-term study abroad, etc.
Course schedule
The international conference or other events to be participated in is determined by students in the WISE Program through consultation with an advisor in light of each student's research plan. Students can study abroad for a short-term at an overseas organization (e.g., university, research institution, company). As pre-learning for these activities, students make preparations to improve their English abilities, and their skills for presentation and discussion in English.
1. 3 months before: Determination of activity details (entry in an international conference, negotiation with destination for short-term study abroad, submission of English abstract)
2. 2 months before: Preparation before activities (improvement of English skills, and learning relating to presentation and discussion in English)
3. 1 month before: Preparation before activities (practice for presentation in English, training for discussion in English)
4. Short-term study abroad or presentation at an international conference, etc.
5. 1 month after: Reflection on specifics of activities (communication with destination for study abroad, identification of problems)
6. Report on results (report submission and English oral presentation and exchange of views at such as WISE joint presentation seminars)
Prerequisites
Students can apply their activity for credit to this course by applying in advance. A required elective course.
Required Text(s) and Materials
Designated by advisor based on specifics of activities.
References
Designated by advisor based on specifics of activities.
Assessment/Grading
Evaluated based on report, English presentation, and discussion.
Message from instructor(s)
We recommend students to have overseas experiences.
Course keywords
Study abroad at an overseas institution, Discussion in English
Office hours
Offered by a faculty member in charge of the WISE Program.
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Last update
5/13/2022 5:08:25 PM