Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
50963:[2025 Spring]Contemporary Issues in Policy Science 1 （EPS-A） (B) 2025 Spring Tue2 College　Of　Policy　Science FUKUI HARUNA 2

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AS469

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

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 learning materials for learning, as well as practice writing of short reports/essays in English. Students will conduct supplementary research on 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.

Student Attainment Objectives

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

<政策科学部学生のためのCEFR Can-Do listを参照のこと> [W(B1-B2.1)], [S(B1-2.1)]

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

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

 Introduction

- Meeting your classmates and instructor
- Introduction to course content, methods, evaluation
- More detailed syllabus given in first class
- Discussion of expectations
【+R-Jugyo】Information for “+R-Jugyo” will be posted on manaba+R.

2-12

Class discussion

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

13-14

Class presentation

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

Class Format

14 classes on Face to Face basis, 0 classes on Media basis (either live-streamed classes or on-demand classes).

Recommendations for Private Study

Read articles and watch videos in English, then summarize the main ideas to improve your understanding and writing. Join discussions and debates to practice speaking and think more deeply about global issues.

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

Continuous Assessments may be based on:

- Participation and preparation
- Homework assignments
- Final assignments

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Read articles and watch videos in English, then summarize the main ideas to improve your understanding and writing. Join discussions and debates to practice speaking and think more deeply about global issues.

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)

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

Other Comments

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