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
14965:IR18‐CB101 Academic SkillsⅠ(Proficient)(RA) § 14966:RUIR-1101 Academic Skills I (Proficient)(RA)	2023	春セメスター	月4,木1	国際関係学部	TREBILCO PETER WAYNE	4

キャンパス

衣笠/衣笠

授業施設

諒友館RY306号教室/諒友館RY306号教室

授業で利用する言語

English

授業の概要と方法

The aim of Academic Skills I is to familiarize students with theories, historical developments and current issues in the field of International Relations while developing their reading and critical thinking skills. In class, students will analyze and evaluate assigned readings for content, structure, facts and opinion, language use, implied meaning and contradictions, compare opposing viewpoints and express their own standpoint supported by evidence from the text or other relevant outside sources. Class activities may include group discussions, oral presentations, formal debates as well as units on rhetoric, grammar refresher spotlights and short response papers. The focus of this course is on developing students’ conceptual background, power of analysis, and sense of diversity. Formative evaluation is performed through class participation, including small quizzes and assignments as well as one or more essays, papers, and presentations, based on a rubric that targets each skill.
Face to face classes unless COVID provisions are invoked.
The main effort this semester is to prepare a well-crafted academic research paper on an IR related topic of interest to the student. The many stages of a research paper will be dealt with individually and in detail, with heavy emphasis on peer-review to help students to improve their writing. The end result will be a publishable research paper of 2500 words, on an IR-related topic.

受講生の到達目標

1. Students will be able to read academic and professional literature in the field of International Relations from a critical perspective, interpret it appropriately against a multicultural backdrop, and integrate information gleaned from the reading into their knowledge base to be used in subsequent assignments, further study or work-related tasks.
2. Students will be able to respond to readings in speaking and writing, making reference to specific questions, issues or points, using appropriate terminology and demonstrating in-depth understanding of the reading in relation to its significance for theories, history and/or current events in the field of International Relations.
3. Students will be able to apply a range of reading strategies on the textual, paragraph and sentence level, use syntactic and semantic cues to aid in local and global understanding, and employ cross-referencing to relate the text to its environment.

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 Sessions 1-2	Introduction Explore Unit 1 - What is a research paper?
Week 1 Sessions 1-2	A comprehensive overview of the structure of the course, its aims and learning objectives Introductions and initial English competence assessment Explore the idea of a research paper How an orange helps you research! (Group Work)
Week 2 Sessions 3-4	Part 1 Pre-writing - Preparation and Research Unit 2: Topics
Week 2 Sessions 3-4	Follow the approved text Homework: Choose a topic for your final research paper
Week 3 Sessions 5-6	Part 1 Pre-writing - Preparation and Research Unit 3: Research
Week 3 Sessions 5-6	Follow the approved text - we're looking for a question to answer. Homework: Identify five primary references related to your topic and upload them to Manaba.
Week 4 Sessions 7-8	Part 2 Organising - Putting the Ideas and Parts in Order Unit 4: The Beginning Thesis Statement
Week 4 Sessions 7-8	Follow the approved text. Homework: Write a thesis statement for your research paper and upload it to Manaba.
Week 5 Sessions 9-10	Part 2 Organising - Putting the Ideas and Parts in Order Unit 5: The Working Outline
Week 5 Sessions 9-10	Follow the approved text. Homework: Prepare an outline of your research paper and upload it to Manaba
Week 6 Sessions 11-12	Part 2 Organising - Putting the Ideas and Parts in Order Unit 6: Revising the Thesis Statement and Working Outline
Week 6 Sessions 11-12	Follow the approved text Homework: Revise the thesis statement and outline of your research paper Start to write the first of at least tree body paragraphs
Week 7 Sessions 13-14	Part 3 Writing - Writing the First Draft Unit 7: Writing the First Draft
Week 7 Sessions 13-14	Follow the approved text Homework: Write the first draft of your research paper Continue to write the first of at least tree body paragraphs.
Week 8 Sessions 15-16	Part 3 Writing - Writing the First Draft Unit 8: Writing the Title
Week 8 Sessions 15-16	Follow the approved text Homework: Select a title for your research paper
Week 9 Sessions 17-18	Part 3 Writing - Writing the First Draft Unit 9: Writing the Introduction
Week 9 Sessions 17-18	Follow the approved text Homework: Write an introductory paragraph for your research paper
Week 10 Sessions 18-20	Part 3 Writing - Writing the First Draft Unit 10: Support, Accuracy, Logic and Relevance
Week 10 Sessions 18-20	Follow the approved text Homework: Review your research paper for supporting ideas and evidence, for accuracy, for logical flow, and for relevance Start to write the introductory paragraph and prepare to upload it to Manaba
Week 11 Sessions 21-22	Part 3 Writing - Writing the First Draft Unit 11: Writing the Body
Week 11 Sessions 21-22	Follow the approved text Homework: Write at least three body paragraphs for your research paper
Week 12 Sessions 23-24	Part 3 Writing - Writing the First Draft Unit 12: Writing the Conclusion
Week 12 Sessions 23-24	Follow the approved text Homework: Write a conclusion for your research paper and upload it to Manaba
Week 13 Sessions 25-26	Part 3 Writing - Writing the First Draft Unit 13: Avoiding Plagiarism - Citing and Quoting Sources
Week 13 Sessions 25-26	Follow the approved text Homework: Check your research paper for plagiarism, and for accurate sourcing and citation (APA 6)
Week 14 Sessions 27-28	Part 3 Writing - Writing the First Draft Unit 14: Writing the Reference List
Week 14 Sessions 27-28	Follow the approved text Homework: Write a reference list for your research paper (a bibliography) Edit and rewrite your paper
Week 15 Sessions 29-30	Part 4 Evaluating and Re-Writing - Checking Your Paper and Writing Revised Drafts Unit 15: Evaluating and Re-Writing Your Paper
Week 15 Sessions 29-30	Follow the approved text Homework: Revise your paper and re-write it in preparation for handing it in
	All classes will be face to face in the assigned classroom. Academic Skills 1 is assigned Period 4 on Mondays (1440-1610) and Period 1 on Thursdays (0900-1030).

授業実施形態

BCP停止の場合は、BCPレベル0～2の記載どおりに授業が行われます。
During the suspension period of BCP, classes will be as described in BCP levels 0-2.

The class Format for each class will be announced on manaba+R’s course news. Also, the class format for the first class will be notified on manaba+R’s course news before the first class(*).
For “Special Consideration”, please check manaba+R’s College of IR Student Page and the “Study Support Site”.

College of IR Student Page：https://ct.ritsumei.ac.jp/ct/course_1728150
Study Support Site：https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/pathways-future/eng/

(*)To check the class format for the first class of the course, you will need to apply for the “early use request function.” Refer to the Registration Guidebook AY 2023 for details. Please be careful that applying for the early use request does not sign you up for the course. You will need to register for courses during the designated period separately.

授業外学習の指示

Students should read widely and discuss their views in groups with peers. Always seek to understand various points of similarity and difference in various theories of international relations as they apply to current events and issues.
Read newspapers, watch television, listen to the radio. Students should try to apply their understanding of the theories of international relations to current events in international relations.

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	5% Participation 10% Five references (2% each) 15% Relevant thesis statement 10% Research paper outline 5% Introductory Paragraph (250 words) 25% Body Paragraphs (5% each) (350 words each) 5% Concluding Paragraph (500 words 25% Research Paper (2500 words +- 10%)

成績評価方法(備考)

The assessment comprises a range of major inputs to a research paper.
Each step is important, and students will develop the academic skill of building a research paper based on a relevant IR topic. Feedback along the way will encourage and lead students to the final research paper, consisting of the several parts practised throughout the semester.

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

Any reading material used on this course will be provided by the teacher by means of posting on the Ritsumeikan OneDrive. Students will be advised when material has been uploaded and will be given full access to OneDrive. Students may be required to read a small amount of material in preparation for each class.

教科書

書名	著者	出版社	ISBNコード	備考
Basic steps to writing research papers 2nd edition	Kluge & Taylor	Cengage	9784863123083

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)

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

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URL:https://secure.ritsumei.ac.jp/students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html/