立命館大学シラバス

授業科目名	年度	学期	開講曜日・時限	学部・研究科	全担当教員	単位数
16250:IR18‐CA204 Bridge to International StudiesⅡ(Order & Peace/Administration)(RA) § 16251:IR-CA204 英語・国際研究Ⅱ(国際秩序平和)(RA)	2024	春セメスター	木1	国際関係学部	東自由里	2

キャンパス

衣笠

授業施設

諒友館RY305号教室

授業で利用する言語

This class is conducted entirely in English.

授業の概要と方法

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.

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受講生の到達目標

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

事前に履修しておくことが望まれる科目

授業スケジュール

授業回数/ 担当教員（複数担当の場合）	テーマ
授業回数/ 担当教員（複数担当の場合）	キーワード・文献・補足事項等
Week 1: 4/11	Declaration of Human Rights
Week 1: 4/11	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
Week 2: 4/18	(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
Week 3: 4/25	(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
Week 4: 5/2	(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
Week 5: 5/9	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
Week 6: 5/16	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
Week 7: 5/23	Presentation on Theme 1 and 2 Pecha Kucha style presentation (see Presentation file / manaba for details)
Week 8: 5/30	Theme 3: Tolerance
Week 8: 5/30	(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
Week 9: 6/6	(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
Week 10: 6/13	(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"
Week 11: 6/20	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
Week 12: 6/27	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?
week 13: 7/4	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)
Week 14: 7/11	Audience: Prepare to ask questions
Week 15　7/18	Wrap Up: Declaration of Human Rights Universal values and International Policies
Week 15　7/18	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)

授業実施形態

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.

授業外学習の指示

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.

成績評価方法

種別	割合(%)	評価基準等
定期試験（筆記）
レポート試験（統一締切日を締切とするレポート）
上記以外の試験・レポート、平常点評価（日常的な授業における取組状況の評価）	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)

成績評価方法(備考)

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.

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

教科書

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

参考書

参考書(使用頻度、その他補足)

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.

参考になるwwwページ

授業内外における学生・教員間のコミュニケーションの方法

学生との直接対話,その他(教員より別途指示）

備考

【科目ナンバリング・カリキュラムマップはこちらから/Click here to see the Curriculum-Map and Course-Numbering】
URL:http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp//students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html