Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
16260:IR18‐CA205 Bridge to International Studies II (Cooperation & Development)(RC) § 16261:IR-CA205 Introduction to International Studies in English Ⅱ(RC) 2024 Spring Thu1 College　Of　International　Relations FRENCH KAORI 2

Campus

KIC

Class Venue

RYOYUKAN　RY203

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

The objective of this course is to familiarize students with some of the major themes within International Cooperation and Development while using English. This will be done through introducing key concepts and topic-related vocabulary, and giving students opportunities to express critically formed opinions in English. This class introduces an overview of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and then examines some environmental topics in relation to the SDGs.

Class activities will include pair reviews and presentations on weekly assignments, pair/group discussion, and the development of student research projects related to one of the environmental SDGs topics used in this class. At the end of this course students are required to do a 5 to 6-minute final presentation and submit a 1000-word term paper on their research project.

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

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 read with a critical attitude that evaluates content from multiple points of view in English.
3. Students will be able to form a research question, investigate it, and write coherent texts to report on their findings in English.

Recommended Preparatory Course

No particular preparation is required before the course starts. However, it is strongly recommended to watch and listen to the news related to the environmental SDGs on international media, such as in the Japan Times, the Economist, the Financial Times, the New York Times, and on the BBC. In addition, it is recommended to start to explore which topic will be of interest for your research project.

Course Schedule

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

Course introduction

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

2

Overview of the SDGs

Presentation practice in pairs and feedback

3

Climate change 1

Pair review of written passages, feedback, and discussion and/or development of student research project

4

Climate change 2

Presentation practice in pairs and feedback

5

Energy issues

Pair review of written passages, feedback, and discussion and/or development of student research project

6

Paper preparation 1

A review of the APA style, paper structure, and paper preparation

7

Paper preparation 2

TBA

8

Water management

Presentation practice in pairs and feedback

9

E-waste management

Pair review of written passages, feedback, and discussion and/or development of student research project

10

Food waste management

Presentation practice in pairs and feedback

11

Microplastics and ecosystems

Pair review of written passages, feedback, and discussion and/or development of student research project

12

Paper preparation 3

Paper preparation and editing

13

Final presentations

Individual final presentations

14

Final presentations

Individual final presentations

15

Final presentations, wrap-up, and term paper submission

Individual final presentations and paper submission

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 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.

Recommendations for Private Study

1) Students will read the reading material each week before class.
        The reading material will be supplied in class.
2) Students will prepare:
        - short written passages or short presentations on a weekly basis
        - a final presentation (5 to 6 mins) in Week 13 or 14
        - a 1000-word term paper in APA style by Week 15
3) Instructions for each assignment will be communicated in class and via manaba+R.
        Be sure to check manaba+R regularly.

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

Weekly assignments (writing/presentations): 30%
1000-word term paper in APA style: 20%
Final presentation (PowerPoint, 5 to 6 mins): 15%
Class participation & attendance: 35%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

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.
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 time will suffer grade penalties and also may cause trouble to other students.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

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 homework 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).

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

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

Reference Books

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

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

Web Pages for Reference

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

Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students

Other Comments

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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