Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
12540:[2025 Spring]IR18‐BA101 English for International Studies I (High‐intermediate)(RB) 2025 Spring Mon3,Thu2 College　Of　International　Relations SAEKI CHIZURU 2

Campus

KIC/KIC

Class Venue

RYOYUKAN　RY207/RYOYUKAN　RY207

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

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Students engage in an active learning process through an integrated approach to reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills. Among these skills, English I focuses particularly on reading skills such as skimming, scanning, summarizing, and being able to read critically. Emphasis is also placed on the grammatical understanding of sentences and vocabulary building. We use the textbook that explores the development of world civilizations. Fascinating actual stories and excellent writings attract readers so they can enjoy learning English reading as well as learning how civilizations developed to form cultural spheres in the world. The class will follow with academic discussions developed from conversation skills that students will acquire through this class.


Student Attainment Objectives

Students will be able to
1. Summarize and discuss the readings
2. Through these activities, they will develop logical and critical thinking skills.
3. Master reading strategy and analytical reading.
4. Increase vocabulary and strengthen listening ability.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1-2

Introduction
The past and memory

テーマ/Theme　
Introduction
The Past and memory
Chapter 2, Gombrich
Discussion

3-4

Origin of western civilizations

The Land by Nile, Mesopotamia today Chapter 3 and 4, Gombrich
Article reading and discussion
Conversation

5-6

Near East to Asia

Palestine to Israel, India, Chapter 5 and 11, Gombrich
Conversation and Listening

7-8

Foundations of Asian civilization

Chapter 11, Gimbrich
Article reading and discussion

9-10

Origin of eastern philosophy and religion

Chapter 10, test 1, Gimbrich
discussion and conversation

11-12

Development of Alphabet

Chapter 6, Gimbrich
Conversation

13-14

Origin of European Culture and Democracy

Chapter 7 and 8, Gimbrich
Conversation

15-16

Idea of uniting east and west

Chapter 12 and 13, Gimbrich
Conversation and listening

17-18

Rulers of the Western world and the empire

Chapter 15, Gimbrich
Conversation
Article reading and discussion

19-20

Decline and fall of empire

Chapter 17 and 18, Gimbrich
Conversation

21-22

Christianity as religion and philosophy

Chapter 16, test 2, Gimbrich
Listening and discussion

23-24

Islam

Chapter 20, Gimbrich
Conversation

25-26

Eastern center of the world

article reading
Conversation

27-28

Gate to the modern world

Chapter 27 and 28, Gimbrich
Discussion
Test 3

Class Format

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.


Recommendations for Private Study

Students are required to come to the class by reading and checking vocabulary in the assigned chapter /articles of every week. They are expected to make preparations for the presentation on the date of their assigned week. There will be occasional writing assignments.

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

Tests 70% (Test 1: 23% Test 2: 23% Test 3: 24%)
Each test includes (part I: reading and objective, and part II: long writing)
Weekly Assignments 30% (writing, participation in conversation practice, and vocabulary assignments)

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

(1) The key to pass this course is to do all assignments and attend all classes.
(2) When students missed a class, they need to contact either the instructor or classmates about what homework assignments are.
(3) Please don't hesitate to ask any questions to the instructor
(Note) Late submission of assignments is not acceptable.

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
A Little History of the World Gombrich, E. H. Yale University Press ISBN-10: 030014332X

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

We will use the textbook every time. Additional articles for reading will be distributed in the class.

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)

Talk with Students

Other Comments

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