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[On-campus only] Call for Participation: COIL “Gendered Innovations and Intersectional Design” (Application deadline: Oct. 17, 2025)
Ocha - Nara Women's University - NTNU COIL 2025 "Gendered Innovations and Intersectional Design"
The COIL programme coordinated by the Institute for Gendered Innovations is collaboratively conducted by Ochanomizu University, Nara Women’s University and the Center for Gender Research at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). In the programme, Ochanomizu students can learn about Gendered Innovations and Intersectional Design from international perspective. We are looking forward to your participation in the programme.
Introduction
The COIL programme coordinated by the Institute for Gendered Innovations is collaboratively conducted by Ochanomizu University, Nara Women’s University and the Center for Gender Research at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). In the programme, Ochanomizu students can learn about Gendered Innovations and Intersectional Design in an international collaborative setting and the workshop using Intersectional Design Cards. We are looking forward to your participation in the programme. The outline of the programme and how to apply for it are as follows.
Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) is a new online education method that allows faculty and students to be connected globally with institutions abroad while being on their home campuses. Expected learning outcomes are communication proficiency in English, cross-cultural understanding, problem-solving ability and IT skills, through the exchange with students and professors with different cultural backgrounds.
The information about COIL at Ochanomizu University in the past can be found on the university website (https://www.cf.ocha.ac.jp/coil/j/menu/english/index.html), and the information about the COIL with NTNU in 2023 and 2024 is on the project website (https://www.intpart-igs.info/u-coil-en.html).
Outline
【Theme】 Gendered Innovations and Intersectional Design
【Lecturers】 Professors of NTNU, Nara Women’s University and Ochanomizu University
【Period】 November – December 2025
(Online meetings: Wednesday, 12, 19, 26 November and 3 December. 16:40 – 18:10 in Japan)
【Format】 Online lecture and group work (some self-study required)
【Language】 English
【Target】 Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students of Ochanomizu University
A written certificate will be awarded to eligible participants (no-credit programme)
【Requirement】 Being interested in COIL and the theme of the programme. Having sufficient English communication skills for coursework (Communication skills will be checked by holding an interview) (English learning support will be provided).
【Syllabus】 See the syllabus.
Applying for Participation
【Eligibility】 Registered students (on leave students: negotiable)
【Screening】 English communication skills
【Deadline】 Friday, 17 October 2025, 16:00
【Submission】 Filling out an online survey form at https://forms.office.com/r/Q89HENxVaw
(For survey items see the section below.)
Survey Items in the Application From
No | Item | Question | Answer |
1 | Name | Write your name in Japanese and English | Write in JP and EN |
2 | Email address |
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3 | Course /Division | Undergraduate: Department and course Postgraduate: Division | Write in JP and EN |
4 | Year | Year | Write in JP and EN |
5 | Motivation | What are your motivations to participate in this COIL? | Up to 3 sentences in EN. |
6 | Interest | What gender and diversity issues are you interested in? And why? | Up to 5 sentences in EN. |
7 | Language | I am always motivated to learn a foreign language. |
(Choose one out of five) 5. Very true 4. Somewhat true 3. Neither 2. Somewhat not true 1. Not true at all |
8 | International learning | I am always motivated to learn in an international environment. | |
9 | Communication | I communicate my ideas effectively considering the views of others. | |
10 | Curiosity | I am curious about various things, which makes me want to deepen my knowledge and gain new experiences. | |
11 | Collaboration | I enjoy learning through collaboration by working with others. | |
12 | Diversity | I have various perspectives and ways of thinking. | |
13 | Openness | I have cultural competency and openness towards others from different cultures and backgrounds. | |
14 | Own perspectives | I hold a good understanding of my own country and cultural background. | |
15 | Interview date | All applicants will have an online interview (15 minutes). Choose 3 available dates from the list. Tuesday, 21 Oct. 10:40 – 12:10 |
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Syllabus
Theme | Gendered Innovations and Intersectional Design |
Classmates |
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Credit | None (A written certificate for eligible participants) |
Lecturer |
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Date and time | Wednesday, 16:40-18:10 (Online session: 12, 19, 26 November and 3 December) |
Format | Online lecture and group work (some self-study required) |
Workshop Material |
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Readings |
This paper is the transcript of Sciebinger’s online lecture at the Tokai Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Symposium held on 10 September 2022.
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Certificate requirements |
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Learning goals
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Schedule
| An introductory class for Ochanomizu students in October. Self-study to be prepared for the first online session. |
12 Nov. Icebreaker, lecture on Gendered Innovations and group discussion | |
19 Nov. Lecture on Intersectional Design and group work | |
26 Nov. Group work | |
3 Dec. Group presentation | |
Self-study
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Message to participants | We welcome anyone interested in addressing gender diversity issues and learning with students from other universities and overseas. |
Intersectional Design Cards Inquiry
The project office at IGI (Kumi Yoshihara)
Email: ntnu-proj@cc.ocha.ac.jp