| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
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| 12750:[2025 Spring]IR18‐CA206 Bridge to International Studies II (Cultural Understanding)(RB) | 2025 | Spring | Thu1 | College Of International Relations | LITTLECOTT GARY | 2 |
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Course Outline and Method
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BIS II (ICU) builds on the work of BIS I (ICU) and further deepens the understanding and knowledge acquired in BIS I (ICP), while developing four skills of English language. This course focuses on the present issues to connect global intercultural communication and international society. Students will be able to identify and summarize the key issues of international and intercultutural understanding. Students are given opportunities to reflect deeply on these issues and to express critically formed opinions in debate and discussion.
Student Attainment Objectives
2. Be able to discuss objectively and express opinions regarding the key themes of international and intercultural understanding
3. Build the vocabulary needed to effectively listen to, read, and speak about concepts and real examples related to 'intercultural communication' and 'international understanding'
Recommended Preparatory Course
Course Schedule
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| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
| Lesson 1 | Introduction (Personal Introductions / Course Introduction) |
Reading Circle: Details and Groups
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| Lesson 2 | Reading Circle Introduction and Examples |
Spoken Language Focus: F of SL |
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| Lesson 3 | Reading Circle: Instructions and Examples |
Spoken Language Focus: F of SL |
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| Lesson 4 | Reading Circle 1 (Discussion 1) |
Spoken Language Focus: F of SL |
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| Lesson 5 | Reading Circle 2 (Discussion 2) |
Spoken Language Focus: F of SL |
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| Lesson 6 | Reading Circle 3 (Discussion 3) |
Spoken Language Focus: F of SL |
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| Lesson 7 | Reading Circle 4 (Discussion 4) |
Spoken Language Focus: F of SL |
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| Lesson 8 | Reading Circle 5 (Discussion 5) |
New Reading Circle Groups Announced. Please note: although we make new Groups, we continue with the same class Text
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| Lesson 9 | Reading Circle 6 (Discussion 6) |
Spoken Language Focus: F of SL |
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| Lesson 10 | Reading Circle 7 (Discussion 7) |
F of SL Quiz (20%) |
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| Lesson 11 | Reading Circle 8 (Discussion 8) |
Reading Circle Vocabulary Focus Practice |
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| Lesson 12 | Reading Circle 9 (Discussion 9) |
Reading Circle Vocabulary Focus Practice |
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| Lesson 13 | Reading Circle 10 (Discussion 10) |
Reading Circle Text: Vocabulary Quiz (20%) |
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| Lesson 14 | Reading Circle Grades and Feedback |
Reading Circle Text: Vocabulary Quiz Grades and Answers |
Class Format
Recommendations for Private Study
Make note of questions or difficulties you have concerning the content material.
Grade Evaluation Method
| Kind | Percentage | Grading Criteria etc. |
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| Final Examination (Written) | ||
| Report Examination (A report to be submitted by the unified deadline) |
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| Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment (Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class) |
100 | Features of Spoken Language: Quiz 20%
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Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
There is spoken language instruction to assist you during class discussions, primarily the Reading Circles. The F of SL Quiz will test your knowledge of the spoken language
Reading Circle: Vocabulary Quiz 20%
During each Reading Circle there is a primary focus on the vocabulary from the IR related text that you will read/study. The Reading Circle: Vocabulary Quiz will test your understanding/knowledge of the IR vocabulary
Reading Circle Work/Participation 50%
There are 10 Reading Circles and each one is worth 5%. Full details of Reading Circle grading will be given at the start of the course.
Class Tasks 10%
You will be graded for being in class and doing the work in a satisfactory way. Class Task points may be deducted if class rules are broken (unauthorised smart phone use, sleeping in class, and so on.)
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
Textbooks
Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）
Reference Books
Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）
Web Pages for Reference
How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)
Other Comments
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