“Jiao◦Tong Global Virtual Classroom(Jiao◦Tong GVC)”Initiative encourages Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) faculty to co-create collaborative online international learning courses with peers at universities around the world.
Virtual exchanges foster valuable, sustainable, and accessible international experiences for all SJTU students. SJTU faculty and their international partners jointly build or share undergraduate or postgraduate courses.
【Courses】14Courses
For details of content, schedule, day-and-period of the courses, courses Details, please refer to Jiao◦Tong GVC official website.
Global Virtual Classroom – International Affairs Division (sjtu.edu.cn)
【Cost】
Free *These courses are being offered at no cost, however some of the subjects will use textbooks. In this case, participants will be responsible for finding/purchasing their own materials.
【Maximum Class Size】
Small class size *In the event of a high number of applicants, participants will be selected via lottery.
【Language of Instruction】
English
【Class Format】
Online, synchronous
【Learning Management System】
Zoom (Some courses may use MOOC)
【Eligibility Requirements】
Both 1 and 2 must be met:
1.Participant must be a regular student who is enrolled at Waseda University during the Fall 2024 semester and the Spring 2025 semester.
2.For other requirements, please refer to Jiao◦Tong GVC official website.
Global Virtual Classroom – International Affairs Division (sjtu.edu.cn)
【Application Procedures】
Before Applying, please check if there are any pre-requisite or special requirements before applying for the course(s). One student can apply for only one course. Please apply by Jiao◦Tong GVC official website. *Please note that it is OK for you to submit any 8-digit number as “Passport Number”.
Global Virtual Classroom – International Affairs Division (sjtu.edu.cn)
・Deadline: Sunday, Feb 5th , 2025 at 17:00 (Beijing Time)
【Important Notes】
1. Please make sure to put a high priority on taking courses within your department. When you apply for the course, please ensure that the workload will not interfere with your research or required courses. Request to drop course after your course registration is determined will not be accepted in principle.
2. Some of the classes will use textbooks. Please make arrangements to purchase/borrow textbooks after checking the syllabus for information regarding learning materials.
3. It is possible that Shanghai Jiao Tong University will have different holidays and vacation periods than Waseda, so please check the syllabus and contact the relevant professor for scheduling information.
4. In order to manage the class, you may be asked to show your face for attendance check or while doing presentation.
5. Regarding Credit Transfer policy
These classes are not established subjects at Waseda University. Therefore, our Credit Transfer policy for these classes is as follows.
(1)If the participant is enrolled at Waseda University but to whom 2) below does not apply: upon successful completion of the class, the participant will receive a grade transcript issued by Shanghai Jiao Tong University; however, no credit transfer will be granted by Waseda.
(2)If the participant is in an overseas study abroad program, including at Shanghai Jiao Tong University : upon successful completion of the class, the participant will receive a grade transcript issued by Shanghai Jiao Tong University. However, participants should inquire with the office of their affiliated department about the possibility of credit transfer.
6. Participants are prohibited from unauthorized recording, publically sharing, or broadcasting the class content and materials during the class implementation period. In the event that engaging in these prohibited activities results in an intellectual property infringement claim or dispute, the participant concerned will be held legally responsible.
【Inquiry】
・For application or courses: Ms. Lina Tao: [email protected];
・For other issues：[email protected] International Office Coordinator ZHOU
