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Type |
Overview |
Method |
Tools/Equipment |
Specifications |
Faculty-based
CCDL |
In-class
Exchange |
The exchange takes place during the class time. The focus of each class is on exchange, with each exchange requiring the collaboration of two or more partner universities. The majority of classes in the course involves exchanges with partner universities. |
Videoconference
Oral/Text Chat |
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Out-of-Class
Exchange |
Exchanges out of class time, involving small groups of participants using a chat system. In this type of exchange, participants are not involved in in-class exchanges. The topic or theme of each chat session is agreed upon by both partner universities prior to the session and each group prepares in advance. The exchange period is negotiated between partner universities. |
Oral/Text Chat |
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Asynchronous
Exchange |
Participants communicate asynchronously via email and a BBS. |
BBS·EEmail |
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An Internet connection is essential |
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Videoconference Event |
The video conference system is used to hold an event once or twice per half of each semester. It is possible for a large number of participants to attend. |
Videoconference |
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| Cyber Seminar |
Rather than exchange for the sake of language study, these classes focus on collaborating with overseas universities to discuss topics relating to specialized fields of study. |
Videoconference |
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Course-based CCDL |
Specialized CCDL |
An arrangement is made between each university for large scale exchanges to take place. An exchange method is established based on each particular partner university. |
Videoconference
Oral/Text Chat |
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