Recommended COIL Courses for the Fall and Winter Quarters

September 19, 2025

Since AY2023, TUFS has been promoting the “TUFS Training Program for Trans-Pacific Bridge Persons (TP-Bridge)” under the Inter-University Exchange Project (U.S., etc.), an educational initiative designed to foster creative coordination skills by bringing together diverse ideas and knowledge, bridging differences in language, culture, and academic disciplines to find solutions to complex problems.

As part of this initiative, the Global Liberal Arts Program will offer COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) courses that connect with classes at partner universities in the U.S. and other countries.

COIL is an interactive, international learning approach that connects students across borders through online platforms.

These courses give students the chance to engage in discussions and exchange ideas, exploring a variety of topics from diverse perspectives. They also provide an excellent opportunity to build practical English communication skills.

The following COIL courses will be offered in the upcoming fall and winter quarters.
We look forward to your participation!

※Please note that COIL activities and partner universities are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

【Fall: Mon. Period 5】Digital Platforms for Intercultural Communication

19180036　Multiculturalism in Society 2
◎Course instructor(s)：Emely M. Amoloza, FUKUDA Aya
◎Partner Universities (Planned)：
- University of California, Irvine（US）
- University of the Philippines Open University (Philippines)
◎Syllabus　This course explores intercultural communication using digital tools. In addition to common platforms like Discord, it also includes newer technologies such as the Metaverse.

【Fall：Wed. Period 3】English Through Mass Media Communication

19412031　Interpreting and Translation Studies 2
◎Course instructor(s)：MICHELLE YEO MEILING
◎Partner Universities (Planned)：
- California State University, Northridge（US）
◎Syllabus　This course is designed for students aspiring to pursue careers as interpreters or translators. It explores the impact of the rise of social media on society and the media. Using the latest online news articles in English, students will develop skills in critical, creative, and persuasive writing, as well as techniques for conducting interviews.

【Fall：Thu. Period 4】Intercultural Competence and International Education

19180035　 Multiculturalism in Society 2
◎Course instructor(s)： FUKUDA Aya
◎Partner Universities (Planned)：
- University of California, Irvine（US）
- University of the Philippines Open University (Philippines)
◎Syllabus　This course aims to develop students’ intercultural competence through three main components: ① learning theoretical concepts, ② engaging in COIL activities with students from overseas, and ③ designing and implementing lesson plans using a learning-by-teaching approach, all within the context of international education.

【Fall：Thu. Period 5】Introduction to sustainability in contemporary Japanese architecture

19180135　 Aspects of Japanese Literature and Culture 2
◎Course instructor(s)：Pulido Arcas Jesus Alberto
◎Partner Universities (Planned)：
- San Diego State University（US）
◎Syllabus　This course examines how traditional Japanese architecture has interacted with the natural environment and explores the concept of sustainability from the perspective of cultural exchange. Through analysis and discussion, students will deepen their understanding of sustainability in architecture and urban design in Japan, as well as the environmental challenges faced by contemporary Japanese architecture.

【Winter】Volunteer Fieldwork & Interview in Fukushima and Magazine Article Creation

19180246　Career Trial 2
◎Course instructor(s)： FUKUDA Aya
◎Partner Universities (Planned)：
- California State University, Northridge（US）
◎Syllabus　In this course, students will visit Fukushima to engage in volunteer activities and conduct interviews with local farmers and others. At the end of the study tour, they will write an article in English and share it online with students in the U.S. who are also studying about Fukushima.

For more information...

If you’d like to learn more about COIL courses, check out our past interviews (in Japanese only) with instructors who have taught COIL classes.

◆TP-Bridge Program Official Website：

https://www.tufs.ac.jp/english/tp-bridge/

TP-Bridge Contact Information:

TP-Bridge Office, Inter-University Exchange Project (U.S., etc.)
tenkai-bridge-coordinator[at]tufs.ac.jp (Please replace [at] with @ when sending)