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
12742:[2025 春セメスター]IR18‐CA203 Bridge to International StudiesⅠ(Cultural Understanding)(RE) 2025 春セメスター 火1 国際関係学部 フレンチ 香織 2

キャンパス

衣笠

授業施設

諒友館RY307号教室

授業で利用する言語

English

授業の概要と方法

【+R-Jugyo】
Information for “+R-Jugyo” will be posted on the “Course News” on manaba+R by April 1. Be sure to check the “Course News” on manaba+R.

The purpose of this course is three-fold: (1) to promote the acquisition of English proficiency through practice, (2) to explore topics related to cultural understanding, and (3) to help students form opinions logically based on the supplied reading extracts and/or their own research.

Students are required to read the supplied reading extracts and do weekly assignments (prepare short written passages for in-class speaking practice and individual research paper) before class. The in-class activity involves vocabulary check, speaking practice in pairs based on the weekly assignments, mini lectures, and pair/group discussions. Through these activities, students are expected to improve their command of English and also familiarize themselves with their topic-related vocabulary. At the end of this course, students are also required to do a 5 to 6-minute final presentation and submit a 1000-word research paper on one of the three themes used in this course: religion, languages, and food culture. The paper will be written using the supplied reading extracts and/or independent research.

This is a student-led class. Students’ active participation is expected.

受講生の到達目標

1. Students will be able to understand the main ideas and details of the topics of the class.
2. Students will be able to apply and connect the knowledge they acquire in class to current world events.
3. Students will write a research paper in APA style.
4. Students will engage in discussions in English.
5. Students will conduct presentations in English.

事前に履修しておくことが望まれる科目

The “+R-Jugyo” explaining the course will be distributed via the course news and must be watched before the Week 1 class.

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
キーワード・文献・補足事項等
1

Course introduction

Outline, policies, and student introduction.
Sample writing exercise.

2

Theme 1: Religion

Vocabulary check, speaking practice in pairs, mini lecture, and group discussion

3

Theme 1: Religion

Vocabulary check, speaking practice in pairs, mini lecture, and group discussion

4

Theme 2: Languages

Vocabulary check, speaking practice in pairs, mini lecture, and group discussion

5

Theme 2: Languages

Vocabulary check, speaking practice in pairs, mini lecture, and group discussion

6

Paper preparation 1

Narrowing a topic, instructions on final research paper, a review of credible sources, and individual paper preparation

7

Research paper analysis and paper preparation 2

A review of paragraph writing, paper structure, introduction, and individual paper preparation

8

Research paper analysis and paper preparation 3

In-text citations and reference list in the APA style, and individual paper preparation

9

Theme 3: Food culture

Vocabulary check, speaking practice in pairs, mini lecture, and group discussion

10

Theme 3: Food culture

Vocabulary check, speaking practice in pairs, mini lecture, and group discussion

11

Research paper analysis and paper preparation 4

Conclusion, editing, and Q&A

12

Final presentations

Individual final presentations

13

Final presentations

Individual final presentations

14

Final presentations and research paper submission

Individual final presentations, wrap-up and research paper submission

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 provided that the maximum number of online classes remains 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

1) Students will read the reading material each week before class.
        The reading material will be supplied in class.
2) Students will prepare:
               - written passages for in-class speaking practice on a weekly basis
               - a final presentation (5 to 6 mins) in Week 12, 13, or 14.
               - a 1000-word research paper in APA style by Week 14
3) Instructions for each assignment will be communicated in class and via manaba+R.
        Be sure to check manaba+R regularly.

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

Weekly assignments: 30%
Research paper in APA style: 20%
Presentation (PowerPoint): 15%
Class participation & attendance: 35%

成績評価方法(備考)

1) Late submission of assignments is not acceptable.
2) Use of AI and plagiarism will be treated as academic dishonesty and will severely negatively influence your grade. (The details on the rules will be explained in class.)
3) 5 absences and/or late arrivals will result in failure of the class.
4) Students are expected to do all the assignments before class. Students who have not prepared well before class will suffer grade penalties and may cause trouble to other students.

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

1) To pass this course, do all the assignments and attend all classes.
2) When you miss a class, you need to contact either the instructor or your classmates about assignments in order to catch up.
3) Please don't hesitate to ask questions to the instructor in English (or in Japanese outside of class time).

教科書

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

There are no set textbooks for this course, the instructor will supply all the reading extracts.

参考書

参考書(使用頻度、その他補足)

Additional references will be announced via manaba+R when necessary.

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

manaba+R,学生との直接対話

備考

Instructor's email address: kfr23140@fc.ritsumei.ac.jp

1) Bring your own laptop or tablet to every class. (Use of smartphones is not permitted.)
2) The course schedule is subject to change based on student needs. Any such changes will be clearly communicated to students in class and via manaba+R.
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