立命館大学シラバス

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
12752:[2025 春セメスター]IR18‐CA206 Bridge to International StudiesⅡ(Cultural Understanding)(RD)	2025	春セメスター	木1	国際関係学部	奉鉉京	2

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授業施設

諒友館RY203号教室

授業で利用する言語

English

授業の概要と方法

【+R-Jugyo】
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<<<<<Course Outline>>>>>
Bridge to International Studies course (BIS) is designed to be a “bridge” between language- acquisition-oriented learning in the 1st year (English for International Stuides) and "regular" content courses carried out in English in the 3rd year. BIS I (ICU) course is a content-based course on International Cultural Understanding and promotes the acquisition of all four skills whilst exploring key concepts in ICU program course. Students are challenged to problematize “common sense” assumptions about social life and ideal methods to promote solidarity in human history. Class activities include: group work and panel discussion; presentations, debates, and whole class discussion; clear expression of ideas and reactions through the writing of essays, journal entries, quiz answers, summaries, and other forms of writing such as note- taking. Formative evaluation is made through class participation, including small quizzes and assignments.

This BIS (Bridge to International Studies) II (RD: Basic) is a combination of English Academic Communication skills and the study of culture and communication - Intercultural Communication. As for English academic skills development, it is designed as an introduction to the basic concepts and skills for improving communication between persons from different minority, racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. As for the contents of the course, it is designed to help you understand aspects of culture & communication,-intercultural communication, introducing the basic concepts and specialized vocabulary of culture and communication.

<<<<<Method>>>>>
Students will analyse and evaluate assigned reading for contents, structure, facts and opinion language use, implied meaning and contradictions, outside the class. Each student is expected to complete reading assignments before class (homework). In class, students will present a summary of their understanding, comparing opposing viewpoints and expressing their own standpoint supported by evidence from the text or other relevant outside sources.

Class activities will include lectures, group discussions on the topic, two or three presentations based on the project (s) (topics) of your choice, and revisions (quizzes) on basic concepts (definitions) and terms (jargons) in the studies of 'culture and Communication: Intercultural Communication'

受講生の到達目標

<<<<<Attainment Objectives>>>>>
1 Students will be able to understand the main ideas and most details about international cultural understanding from lectures and student contributions during whole-class and group discussion and summarize them in English.
2 Students will be able to speak about these ideas confidently in class during presentations and group discussions. They will be able to ask questions of presenters and engage in classroom dialogue and conversations about these ideas and details.
3. Students will be able to apply and connect the knowledge they acquire in class to current world events.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to produce an well structured essay (approximately 1000+ words), showing evidence of further reading and not rely upon the textbook (A list of references-APA style- should be included, and demonstrating not only that they have understood the key concepts discussed in the course but also need to show that they have formed their own opinion which must be supported by reasons and examples and expressed clearly.

事前に履修しておくことが望まれる科目

You must be familiar with the guidelines on writing essays and avoiding plagiarism (IR NAVI):
http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/ir/ir-navi/technic/technic08.html/#technic08-01
http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/ir/ir-navi/language/language08.html/

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
授業回数/ 担当教員（複数担当の場合）	キーワード・文献・補足事項等
1	Orientation (Syllabus) & Culture is
1	Account of Assignments: Reading Assignment, Presentation Assignment, Writing Assignment (1) What is 'Culture'? and (2) Definition Type Paragraph
2	Essentialism & Non Essentialism
2	Definition, Compare and Contrast Reading Comprehension, Discussion, and Summarising
3	Non Essentialism & Socialisation (Enculturation)
3	Descriptive, Argumentative Reading Comprehension, Discussion, and Summarising
4	Cultural Identity & Cultural Hybridity
4	Classification Reading Comprehension, Discussion, and Summarising
5	Cultural Hybridity & Stereotype
5	Compare & Contrast, Descriptive Reading Comprehension, Discussion, and Summarising
6	Representation & Time and Culture
6	cause and effect Reading Comprehension, Discussion, and Summarising
7	Time andCulture & Discourse
7	Various types of paragraphs Reading Comprehension, Discussion, and Summarising
8	Review & Reaction Paper
8	Preparing for Writing an Essay Choosing topic/Narrowing down topic Thesis Statement is.. Sources: Types of Sources
9	Collectivism and Individualism & Masculine and Feminine Culture
9	-Compare & Contrast Reading Comprehension, Discussion, and Choosing topic/Narrowing down topic
10	Masculine and Feminine Culture & -context Culture and Low-context Culture
10	Compare & Contrast Reading Comprehension, Discussion, and Choosing topic/Narrowing down topic
11	Power-Distance & Globalization and Cultural Identity
11	Compare & Contrast Reading Comprehension, Discussion, and Choosing topic/Narrowing down topic
12	Final Essay Writing; Outlining
12	Presenting & Peer Review Drafting a poster
13	Final Essay Writing: Drafting & Revising
13	Peer Review Revising a poster Making visual aids for oral presentation (e.g. learn how to make a video presentation using powerpoint)
14	The Finals
14	The Finals - Part I - Poster/Oral presentation The Finals - Part II - Written Assignment (essay 1000+ words)

授業実施形態

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. Please note that the maximum number of online classes must be 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.

授業外学習の指示

Daily consultation of international media of several countries, political persuasions and levels of depth is strongly recommended. Besides browsing headlines, reading of investigative journalism and reports is essential in order to understand the background of an issue. Finally, purposeful comparative reading/watching (e.g. Japanese vs. American views on a controversial issue) should become a habit.

1 Questions/Quotes (student generated questions): To help guide our discussions, please bring typed questions and or quotes from the assigned reading. These questions and quotes should be explored in advance (before submitting) whether you agree or disagree with. Class discussions will be based on student-generated questions. I shall provide some quotes and questions if necessary.
2 Participation/Discussion: Discussion-participation is a vitally important component of the class. Throughout the semester, you will be asked to participate actively in the form of class discussions, case study analyses, and reflections about your experience or your thoughts on topic related questions.
3 Quizzes: Quizzes may include reviewing English expressions (words and phrases) from the reading material, comprehension multiple choice questions, true-false questions, short answers, and essay questions drawn from the lecture and discussions based on the topic in class.
4 Presentation (Oral & Poster) Practice: You will be expected to present and exchange insights, observation, and ideas (opinions) actively with your classmates in either small group or whole class discussions.
5 Writing Assignments: To help you figure out main ideas and opinions in the form of research questions implicated in the assigned research papers, and to equip you with ability to formulate research questions of your own, please analyse a research paper of your choice from the papers assigned, and write a 1000+ word essay (research paper) on a topic of your choice, integrating a wide range of academic sources, and present your findings in the form of substantial academic paper accompanied by a conference-ready oral/poster presentation.

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	Questions/Quotes/Participation-Discussion/Presentation Practices/ Quizzes (50%) Writing Assignments (30%) Formal (Oral/Poster) Presentations (20%)

成績評価方法(備考)

Formative evaluation is performed through class participation, including small quizzes and assignments as well as one or more essays, papers, and presentations, based on a rubric that targets each skill.

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

(1) Be responsible for your owning learning (Responsibility/Self Management);
(2) Keep up with the assignments and do not fall behind (Meeting the deadline/Time Management);
(3) Read (understand) the designated readings in the textbook thoroughly (Preview).
(4) Make vocabulary notes and terminology notes (Organizing Skills).
(5) Make notes on quotes that you do not understand, and form questions or explain why you find it difficult to understand or unsure in 2-3 sentences. (Preview, Critical Thinking Skills)
(6) Type/copy quotes from the reading that either you are interested or you really disagree with. (Critical Thinking Skills, Academic Communication Skills)

教科書

書名	著者	出版社	ISBNコード	備考
Exploring Landscapes of Culture & Communication	Ruddick, M., Pryor, S. and Kusaka, JA	shohakusya	978488198

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

Other reading materials will be posted on manaba+R.

参考書

書名	著者	出版社	ISBNコード	備考
Basic Stepts to Writing Research Papers	David Kluge, Matthew Taylor	Cengage Learning ELT	978-4-86312-308-3
Student Research and Report Writing	Gabe Wang & Keumjae Park	Wiley Blackwell	978-1-118-96391-3

参考書(使用頻度、その他補足)

Students are required to make copies of reading if necessary. The books are reserved at the library.

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,学生との直接対話,その他(教員より別途指示）

備考

Note: This syllabus is subject to change based on the needs of the class.

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