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
15143:IR18‐BA103 English for International StudiesⅢ (Theme‐based)(RJ) § 15144:IR-BAR103 英語Ⅲ(J) 2022 秋セメスター 月4,木1 国際関係学部 加藤 恒彦 2

キャンパス

衣笠/衣笠

授業施設

諒友館RY209号教室/諒友館RY209号教室

授業で利用する言語

English

授業の概要と方法

EISは、国際関係学の知見を深めるための高度な専門英語運用能力の養成を目標とする。国際
関係を題材にしたコンテンツを扱い、四技能を統合した主体的な学びを行う。EISⅢは、リーディン
グ・スキルに重点を置いたEIS Ⅰをさらに発展させたものである。環境問題、歴史、地域研究、社
会言語学、異文化コミュニケーションなどに特化したコースから、関心のあるクラスを選択するこ
とができる。さまざまな種類のテキストを読み、多角的視点から分析を行う。評価は、ルーブリック
を基に、平常の授業参加と課題から測る形成的評価を行う。
English III is an advanced class of English Ⅰ: students will be engaged in an active learning
process through an integrated approach to the four skills with a particular emphasis on reading
skills. Students can choose from specified courses in the area of international studies such as
environmental issues, readings in history, area studies, social linguistics, intercultural
communication or other topics. Students will read various types of texts and analyze the topics
from various perspectives for comprehensive evaluation. 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

This course deals with two big topics: One is the Atlantic Slave Trade in the West Indies and how it contributed to the rise of the industrial Revolution in England, thus making the UK one of the world super powers through 19th century until World War II, and the other is the history of the black people in America from the slavery days until today, which would explain why Black Lives Matter movement started and still going on.

Key words: Atlantic Slave Trade, British Industrial Revolution, Slavery in America, White Supremacy & Racism, Civil Rights Movement, Affirmative Action, Black Live Matter Movement


受講生の到達目標

Studens are supposed to study and attain basic understanding in English the importance of race in world history and how the racial situations in Americahas has been undergoing changes. In addition to that, students are required to write two essays in English during the course on the related topics, thus deepening
their understanding about the subject and improving their ability to clarify their thoughts on the subject in English..

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
キーワード・文献・補足事項等
1=2

Introduction to this course

Slavery & Capitalism by Eric Willisms

West Indian Slavery & the Industrial Revolution in England

3=4

Slavery & Capitalism by Eric Willisms

West Indian Slavery & the Industrial Revolution in Englan

5-6

Slavery & Capitalism by Eric Willisms

West Indian Slavery & the Industrial Revolution in Englan

7-8

Slavery & Capitalism by Eric Willisms

West Indian Slavery & the Industrial Revolution in Englan

9-10

Slavery & Capitalism by Eric Willisms

The real cause of the end of the slave trade

11-12

The Different Mirror by R. Takaki

Native Americans & White European Migrants

13-14

Roll Jordan Roll by Genovese

Slavery In America

15-16

Roll Jordan Roll by Genovese

Slavery In America

17-18

The Declining Significance of Race by William Julius Willson

The Plight of Freed Blacks after the Civil War: the System of Segregation Set in

19-20

The Declining Significance of Race by William Julius Willson

Northern Migration of Blacks

21-22

The Declining Significance of Race by William Julius Willson

The economic Depression Era and the Plight of Black People under New Deal

23-24

The Declining Significance of Race by William Julius Willson

The Changed World Order After the World War II and the Beginning of the Civil rights Era


Eyes on the Prize: How Blacks Waged Struggle against the Wall of Racism

25-26

The Declining Significance of Race by William Julius Willson

Post-Civil Rights Period: Affirmative Action and Its Results

27-28

The Truly Disadvantaged and More Than Just Race by William Julius Willson

Polarization of Black People, Inner-Cities, War on Drugs, Gang War

29-30

When They Call You Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir by Patrisse Khan-Cullors & Asha Bandels

Black Lives Matter Movement

授業実施形態

[BCP Level 1 or 2]

・In principle, all 15 weeks (15 classes for once a week course, 30 classes for twice a week course) will be face-to-face.

・When a student is unable to attend face-to-face classes due to any of the following conditions, web-based follow-up will be provided for all classes. Students who fall under this category should notify their instructor by the first class.

 

[Conditions for web-based follow-up]

(1) When a student has a pre-existing condition/underlying health condition.

(2) When it is difficult for a student to commute to university due to concerns over putting cohabiting

family members at risk.

(3) When a student is unable to enter Japan due to international travel restrictions.

(4) Other valid reasons when a student has been impacted by COVID-19 and is under an unavoidable situation for which they are not responsible for.

 

[BCP Level 3 or 4]

・All 15 weeks (15 or 30 classes) will be web-based (Live-Streamed, using ZOOM): 15 or 30 ZOOM live-streamed lectures at the designated class hours/periods (i.e., 15 live-streamed classes for the once-a-week courses; 30 live-streamed classes for the twice-a-week courses).

 

※For more information on Ritsumeikan University's BCP Level, please refer to the following URL, Point No.1 “Measures to prevent spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).”

http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/news/detail/?id=475

授業外学習の指示

Students can read the text of the lectures uploaded on Manaba after each lecture to
check if their understanding of it was right. They can also buy and rea the kindle editions of
the books dealt with in the lectures if they can afford to do so.

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

Midterm report 50%
Final report 50%

成績評価方法(備考)

Students are required to submit two English essays of 2,000 words each, related to the subject in this course.
Active participation in the course will also be highly regarded in grading.

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

Students are expected to participate in class and group discussions actively in English.

教科書

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

Although the lectures are based upon many books, students are not obliged to buy any textbook.

参考書

書名 著者 出版社 ISBNコード 備考

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

コミュニケーションペーパー,manaba+R,学生との直接対話

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