OIC

AS455

English

This is a survey course of contemporary issues related to policy science with emphasis on academic discussion skills. The course builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in the spring semester focusing on a variety of current issues chosen by the instructor related to topics such as economics, the environment, human rights, politics, health, culture, media, globalization, education, gender and society in order 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 short articles for learning, as well as practising writing of short reports/essays in English. Students will conduct supplementary research on topics studied. This class will be conducted 100% in English which will be very useful for students interested in enrolling in a CRPS course, study abroad, or preparing for a field research abroad project in their second academic year.

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
●gain an understanding of contemporary local, regional and global issues
●practice critical thinking and analytical skills
<政策科学部学生のためのCEFR Can-Do listを参照のこと> [S(B2.1-B2.2)], [L(B2.1-B2.2]

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 and schedule given in first class 【+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; prepare, practice and perform student presentations.
13-14	Class presentation
	Students will give a class presentation on a topic of their choice

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

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.

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 ● Skills tests ● Final assignments

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

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