Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
16250:IR18‐CA204 Bridge to International Studies II (Order & Peace / Administration)(RA) § 16251:IR-CA204 Introduction to International Studies in English Ⅱ(RA) 2024 Spring Thu1 College　Of　International　Relations JULIE HIGASHI 2

Campus

KIC

Class Venue

RYOYUKAN　RY305

Language

This class is conducted entirely in English.

Course Outline and Method

BIS II (IOP/IA) builds on the work of BIS I (IOP/IA) and further deepens the understanding and knowledge acquired in BIS I. This course focuses on real world applications connecting economic issues to peace issues in global society. Course content includes the use of specialized vocabularies and theories regarding the roots of conflict and its current manifestations. Students explore key concepts and insights from International Order and Peace Studies and International Administration. Students are given opportunities to reflect deeply on issues of international order and Peace and International Administration to express critically formed opinions in debate and discussion. Course activities may include mini-lectures, debates, group-work, panel discussions, and simulation activities that allow students to understand complex motivations from diverse stakeholders in real world conflict situations. Formative evaluation is made through class participation su ch as small quizzes and assignments.

2023-0

Student Attainment Objectives

1. Students will understand the academic material and methods from relevant disciplines and apply them to their own research interests and projects in English.

2. Students will be able to evaluate policies through an appreciation of the links between peace, security, development, and global conflict transformation.

3. Students will be able to critique the policies of government agencies and NGOs in terms of commitment to peace.

4.Students will be able to form a research question, investigate it, and write coherent texts to report on their findings and express their positions on key topics

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
Week 1: 4/11

Declaration of Human Rights

①Introduction to the course and materials, including audio news and websites. Schedule, overview, seat assignment, grading system, rules and expectations to pass this course. Examples of forming a research question.
② A brief historical background of the Declaration of Human Rights

https://www.ohchr.org/en/universal-declaration-of-human-rights (6 min.)

Week 2: 4/18

Theme 1: Migration and Human Rights

(UN News) "Gaza: Israeli advance on Rafah would have ‘dire humanitarian consequences"

https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/02/1146672

Week 3: 4/25

Theme 1: Migration and Human Rights
UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) and UNHCR

(UN News) "Greece in spotlight over trial of activists, volunteers who rescued migrants"

https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/01/1132432#:~:text=Greece in spotlight over trial of activists%2C volunteers who rescued migrants,-13 January 2023&text=The Greek authorities faced an,migrants in distress at sea.

Week 4: 5/2

Theme 1: Migration and Human Rights
UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) and UNHCR

(UN News) "Moldova: The long and winding road to safety" https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/02/1133122

(Research question assignment and in-class mini test on Theme 1)

Week 5: 5/9

Theme 2: World Press Freedom 　
Activities of Reporters without Borders (RSF) and other NGO's

Reading: UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity
UN News：① "55 journalists killed in 2021, impunity ‘alarmingly widespread"
https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/01/1109232
②Day highlighting journalists under fire focuses on protection during elections
https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/11/1143122

Week 6: 5/16

Theme 2: World Press Freedom

Reading: UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity

"From extradition risks to broader implications: Human rights expert breaks down Assange case"
UN News: https://news.un.org/en/interview/2024/02/1146567

(Research question assignment and in-class mini test on theme 2)

Week 7: 5/23

Theme 1: Migration and Human Rigts
Theme 2: World Press Freedom

Presentation on Theme 1 and 2
Pecha Kucha style presentation (see Presentation file / manaba for details)

Week 8: 5/30

Theme 3: Tolerance

(UN News) "Hate speech: A growing, international threat?"

https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/01/1132597

Policy: United Nations Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech

Week 9: 6/6

Theme 3: Tolerance

(UN News) US ‘at a critical juncture’ in fight against racism: Independent expert

https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/11/1143587
Note: the photograph of the article is the same as 6/13 assignment article.

Policy: United Nations Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech

Week 10: 6/13

Theme 3: Tolerance

(UN News) ‘Urgent need’ for more accountability from social media giants to curb hate speech: Experts opinion

https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/01/1132232

Policy: United Nations Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech

(Research question assignment and In- Class mini test on theme 3)

Week 11: 6/20

Theme 4: Education for All
"If the world were a village of 100"

UN News: digital divide

Report card 1: Half-way to the global goals deadline
https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/12/1143967

Week 12: 6/27

Theme 4: Education for All

①UN News: Drastic erosion of women’s rights in Afghanistan continues

https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/02/1146642

week 13: 7/4

Theme 4: Education for All
How should the international community respond?

①UN News: Afghanistan: UN envoy highlights need to continue dialogue with Taliban
https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/12/1131892
②Unity in Security Council essential, in face of Taliban rights violations against women and girls
https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/01/1132437
(Research question assignment and in-class mini test on theme 4)

Week 14: 7/11

Presentation on Theme 3 and 4
Pecha Kucha style presentation (see Presentation file / manaba for details)

Audience: Prepare to ask questions

Week 15　7/18

Wrap Up: Declaration of Human Rights
                Universal values and International Policies

Discussion: If you were to pursue further research on a given topic that was introduced in the class, what would that be, and what are the reasons of your choice?

**In class short paper on the readings for this class** (graded)

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

We will actively discuss the topics that are assigned for each class. You are expected to prepare outside of the class to discuss the reading materials and videos that are assigned before coming to class.

If you miss taking the test, you cannot take it on a later date as this course is graded based on your weekly performance.

Assignments are only accepted through manaba report file. All necessary information is provided in class and uploaded to manaba. If you were absent, make sure you are following the class by checking the syllabus and manaba.

In discussions, you should exercise your critical thinking skills and appreciate multiple perspectives in order to form you own point of view. A more detailed outline about the presentation and assignment paper will be uploaded. You are responsible for regularly checking the syllabus and newly uploaded documents on manaba.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written)

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

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

Oral Presentation in Pecha Kucha Format (10%)
 In-Class Mini-Test (30%)
Two Short papers (20%)
Participation in Discussions:(20%)
Research Question assignments (5% x 4)

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

A detailed instruction on your pecha kucha presentation format and paper will be uploaded to manaba. Plagiarism is not tolerated and will receive penalty. Your instructor will be using a software provided by the university to detect cheating. Late assignments are not graded. This class is evaluated based on your weekly and regular performance.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Reference Books

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

We will be using authentic materials, such as the U.N. News and U.N Podcast. You can download the podcast in MP3 file and listen to the relevant news as many times as you wish outside of the classroom, so let's take advantage of these educational materials.

Web Pages for Reference

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

Talk with Students,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments

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