Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
16246:IR18‐CA203 Bridge to International Studies I (Cultural Understanding)(RD) § 16247:IR-CA203 Introduction to International Studies in English Ⅰ(RD) 2024 Spring Tue2 College　Of　International　Relations IGARASHI YUKO 2

Campus

KIC

Class Venue

RYOYUKAN　RY201

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

There are a variety of English-speaking countries in the world which have the colonization experience in common. In this course, students will examine some English-speaking countries from the perspective of colonialism; they will see how they have been developed by paying attention to similarities and differences among the countries. In class, students are encouraged to think critically about issues emerged from the colonial past.

This is a student-centered language class. Group work is encouraged; students' active participation is greatly expected.

Student Attainment Objectives

(1) Students will understand basic ideas of colonialism, postcolonialism, and neocolonialism.
(2) Students will understand how some of the English-speaking countries have been developed.
(3) Students will write a research paper about an English-speaking country (1,800-2,300 words (double space) including an APA style reference section).

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1

Introduction 

Details about assignments will be explained in class. 

2

Chapter 1: Colonialism

  The English language

3

Chapter 2: Postcolonialism

 Reclaiming cultural identity

4

Chapter 3: Neocolonialism

The north-south divide 1

5

Chapter 4: The UK

Immigration and nationalism

6

Research paper analysis

Read a research paper and analyze it 1

7

Research paper analysis

Read a research paper and analyze it 2

8

References and citations

Review of the APA style 1

9

References and citations

Review of the APA style 2

10

References and citations

Review of the APA style 3

11

Group Presentation preparation/ Research paper preparation

Prepare for the presentation/ research paper

12

Chapter 5: Ireland

Religion and repression

13

Chapter 6: Nigeria

Ethnic coflict and cultural expression

14

Chapter 7: South Africa

Racism and mythology

15

Group presentation

1) PPT presentation about a topic your group researched.

2) Research paper submission

Class Format

All classes are to be conducted face to face; however, in the case of an emergency, the instructor may elect to provide online (live-streamed) classes. Please note that the maximum number of online classes must be less than 1/2 of the total number of classes for the specified course. If an instructor does conduct a live-streamed class, then the link will be posted on Manaba+R.

Recommendations for Private Study

Please read each reading in the textbook thouroughly in advance, which will help you engage in class and homework assignments.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written) 0

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)		 0

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

Writing Assignments: 15%
Research Paper: 35%
Group Presentation: 30%
Class Participation: 20%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Late submission of assignments is not acceptable.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

1) The key to pass this course is to do all assignments and attend all classes.
2) When you missed a class, you need to contact either the instructor or classmates about homework assignments.
3) Please don't hesitate to ask any questions to the instructor in either English or Japanese.

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Global perspectives in the English-speaking world: Past and present JA Kusaka, Jesse Elam, & Dax Thomas Shohakusha 978-4-88198-776-6

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

We will use the textbooks in each class.

Reference Books

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Web Pages for Reference

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments

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