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
50962:[2025 春セメスター]Contemporary Issues in Policy Science Ⅰ(EPS-A)(A) 2025 春セメスター 火2 政策科学部 岡田 仁子 2

キャンパス

OIC

授業施設

AS468セミナールーム

授業で利用する言語

英語

授業の概要と方法

This is a survey course of contemporary issues related to policy science with emphasis on academic discussion skills. A variety of current issues will be chosen by the instructor related to topics such as economics, the environment, human rights, politics, health, culture, media, globalization, education, gender and society to increase students’ basic local, regional and global knowledge, as well as critical thinking and understanding. Students will also improve their reading and listening by preparing materials for learning, as well as practice writing of short reports/essays in English. Students will conduct supplementary research on the topics studied. This class will be conducted 100% in English and will be very useful for students interested in enrolling in a CRPS course, studying abroad, or preparing for a field research abroad project in their second academic year.

受講生の到達目標

The aims of this course are to:
- improve communicative competency and confidence in speaking English - improve listening, reading and writing skills in English
- increase English vocabulary
- learn how to analyse and compare policies and practices across nations - gain critical thinking and analytical skills
- learn how to build logical arguments

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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

Introduction

- Meeting your classmates and instructor
- Introduction to course content, methods, evaluation - More detailed syllabus given in first class
- Discussion of expectations

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2-12

Class discussion

Interactive discussion-based classes in English, focusing on a variety of current issues; students may also practice friendly debate-skills; and prepare, practice and perform student presentations

13-14

Presentation

Students will give a class presentation on a topic of their choice

授業実施形態

14 classes on Face to Face basis. However, Media-based classes might be conducted as necessary.

授業外学習の指示

Students should practice listening, speaking, reading and writing in English as much as possible. Students should read and listen to the news in English to be aware of current issues.

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

Continuous Assessments may be based on:
- Participation and preparation - Homework assignments
- Final assignments

成績評価方法(備考)

The instructor will give a more detailed course outline in the first week of class including topics for discussion, evaluation criteria and learning methods.

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

If you do not understand the teacher’s instructions make sure you ask for clarification. Teachers want to support their students whenever and however they can. Make sure you are prepared for each class but if for some reason you cannot do your homework please attend class anyway. The time you spend in the class is very important to your learning and improving.

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)

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

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】
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