Course title
0M1004001
Global Internship

RZEZNICKA IZABELA IRENA
Course content
Overseas experience is indispensable for becoming a researcher or engineer who can play an active role in international society.
In this course, students independently plan technical training activities related to their research themes at overseas companies, universities, or public research institutes, and then submit their plans to the teacher of the course.
Provided proposed plans are evaluated, students implement the overseas technical training according to their plans.
SIT provides some support for costs that meet the requirements described in a separate set of rules.
After returning to Japan, students compile and submit a final report and present their activities to the teacher and other students.
Purpose of class
You can study abroad in a laboratory of your choice to broaden your knowledge in your field of study. You can experience life abroad and learn to appreciate other cultures. You can become familiar with history of the host country and enhance your knowledge on world economy and its social impacts.
Goals and objectives
  1. The students will deepen their expertise in the research field through the internship at host institution.
  2. The student will gain a meta-national experience.
  3. The students will be able to discuss with foreign engineers and researchers on their specific fields in English.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

Internship Proposal Weekly Reports Final Report Final Presentation Total.
1. 20% 10% 30% 60%
2. 10% 10%
3. 10% 20% 30%
4. 0%
Total. 20% 30% 20% 30% -
Language
English
Class schedule

Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Introduction to the course: The procedure of the internship is explained by the teacher in charge of the course. Look for the prospective internship host. For Japanese students host should be abroad and for international students host should be in Japan. 90minutes
2. Students plan their internship research project at Japanese and overseas companies, universities or research institutes. Look for a host institution. 300minutes
3. Compilation and application of internship research proposal. Prepare internship research proposal and send it to the teacher in charge for approval by the end of June. Contact Graduate School Section to understand financial support being offered in a given academic year. 300minutes
4. Travel and visa arrangements for the internship research project. Make necessary arrangements. 300minutes
5. Implementation of the internship: the first week Send weekly reports to the teacher in charge and your supervisor. Report due time is each Monday of your internship. 120minutes
6. Implementation of the internship: the second week Send weekly reports to the teacher in charge and your supervisor. Report due time is each Monday of your internship. 120minutes
7. Implementation of the internship: the third week Send weekly reports to the teacher in charge and your supervisor. Report due time is each Monday of your internship. 120minutes
8. Implementation of the internship: the fourth week Send weekly reports to the teacher in charge and your supervisor. Report due time is each Monday of your internship. 120minutes
9. Implementation of the internship: the fifth week Send weekly reports to the teacher in charge and your supervisor. Report due time is each Monday of your internship. 120minutes
10. Implementation of the internship: the sixth week Send weekly reports to the teacher in charge and your supervisor. Report due time is each Monday of your internship. 120minutes
11. Implementation of the internship: the seventh week Send weekly reports to the teacher in charge and your supervisor. Report due time is each Monday of your internship. 120minutes
12. Implementation of the internship: the eighth week Send weekly reports to the teacher in charge and your supervisor. Report due time is each Monday of your internship. 120minutes
13. Compilation of research activities at the host institution. Preparation of final report and presentation. 120minutes
14. Compilation and submission of final report on internship activities. The student should submit a final report within two weeks after returning to Japan. 300minutes
15. Presentation and discussion on activities during your internship. Presentation and discussion in the class. 300minutes
Total. - - 2670minutes
Evaluation method and criteria
The teacher evaluates your technical training plan, weekly reports, final report, and final presentation.
Students need at least 60% of the full score to pass this course.
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Textbooks and reference materials
Internship guidebook of SIT.
Prerequisites
To survey the research organizations to ask for the internship.
To talk with the supervisor about the internship.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Please set an appointment with Dr. Izabela Rzeznicka by E-mail: izabela@shibaura-it.ac.jp
Regionally-oriented
Development of social and professional independence
    Active-learning course
    Course by professor with work experience
    Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
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    Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
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