English for Studying Abroad (B)

English for Studying Abroad (B)

Major Courses

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School of Economics and Management

All

KCCBG1MCA1

2.00Credits

講義・演習 (Lecture/Seminar)

Spring semester 2026

(Spring semester)

Takara Kenza Allal-Sumoto

School of Economics and Management

English

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Office hours by appointment

allalsumoto@em.u-hyogo.ac.jp

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The aim of this course is not only to help you prepare for your 5 weeks of studying English in the Philippines, but to prepare you for broader study and work abroad experiences. This course aims to introduce you to the benefits and challenges of studying, living, and working abroad, and to have you think about the kinds of skills you will need to successfully prepare for and live and study abroad on your own later in your university life, or during your working life.


All students are required to give a presentation. You will work together with a partner, who is interested in the same topic, to prepare for and make your presentation. Part of this assignment is to ensure that you have the skills to work closely with another person to accomplish a task. Your instructor expects you to work together to prepare for and make the presentation, which includes making Power Point slides or handouts, some comprehension questions, and some discussion topics related the chapter of the textbook upon which your presentation is based. If your instructor senses that one person has done/is doing most of the work, she will deduct points from the partner who has done/does very little.

Peer feedback will be taken via Google Form. The instructor will provide feedback in class or through Unipa when possible.

In this course, the students are expected to take the lead in the learning process, which includes discussions. Students will work through the textbook and other materials to help them learn how to prepare for studying abroad in English.


1. Introduction　
   
2. Read Chapter 1: These are Global Times

3.  Presentation and Discussion on Chapter 1: These are Global Times

4.  Read Chapter 2: Determining if Study Abroad is Right for You and Chapter 3: Choosing a Program
     Reflection in Unipa

5.  Presentation and Discussion on Chapter 2: Determining if Study Abroad is Right for You and Chapter 3:      
     Choosing a Program
 
6.  Read Chapter 4, Figuring out the Financials
     Reflection in Unipa

7.  Presentation and Discussion on Chapter 4, Figuring out the Financials
   
8.  Read Chapter 5, Preparing to Study Abroad
     Reflection in Unipa

9. Presentation and Discussion on Chapter 5

10.  Read Chapter 6, Immersing Yourself in the Culture and Personal Growth
     Reflection in Unipa

11. Presentation and Discussion on Chapter 6, Immersing Yourself in the Culture and Personal Growth
 
12.  Read Chapter 7, Staying Safe and Healthy While Studying Abroad and Chapter 8, Making the Most of Your Time Abroad
       Reflection in Unipa

13. Presentation and Discussion of Chapter 7, Staying Safe and Healthy While Studying Abroad and Chapter 8, Making the Most of Your Time Abroad

14. Read Chapter 9, Transitioning Back to Life in the States and Chapter 10, Using Study Abroad to Showcase Your Global Growth and Learning
      Reflection in Unipa

15. Presentation and Discussion of Chapter 9, Transiting Back to Life in the States and Chapter 10, Using Study Abroad to Showcase Your Global Growth and Learning

In-person

• In-person classes only
• Not subject to the cap on distance-education credits

Limited permission for use

AI use is allowed only for specific purposes. The permitted scope and guidelines will be explained in class.

A Student Guide to Study Abroad. Stacie Nevadomski Berdan, Allan Goodman, and Sir Cyril Taylor GBE. Available in paperback or Kindle from Amazon.com

If you have trouble accessing the text please let teh instructor know immediately

References will be provided in class as needed.

Students will need to spend at least two hours preparing materials and reading for each class.

Students will learn to organize and present material, and to prepare a plan for their own study abroad.

Attendance and participation in class (30%)
Quizzes (20%)
Assignments (30%)
Final report（20%)

If students are absent without excuse on their presentation day or if students fail to submit a final report they will automatically fail the course.

Feedback will be provided in class or via Unipa when possible.

Students need to prepare for the next lesson, do the required homework, and review the previous lesson.

This class is scheduled to be conducted in person on campus. However, depending on the number of students enrolled, as a measure against coronavirus infection, the students may need to be divided into classrooms which are connected online, or the students may need to take classes online from home every other week. Therefore, students will need to arrange for an Internet environment using a PC or tablet, Wi-Fi, etc. The final decision about this will be made after registration is completed, and students will be notified about any changes at that time.

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