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
51013:Academic Workshop (EPS-A)(A) 2022 春セメスター 金3 政策科学部 GERRY YOKOTA 2

キャンパス

OIC

授業施設

AS363セミナールーム

授業で利用する言語

English

授業の概要と方法

In this introductory course, students will examine and compare different approaches to policy used in Japan and other countries. A variety of policy issues will be chosen by the instructor related to the environment, human rights, politics, health, culture, globalization, economics, education, gender and society. Students will learn how to write descriptive, compare/contrast, and persuasive style short research-based academic essays using in-text citations and referencing. This class will be conducted 100% in English. This class will be very useful for students interested in enrolling in a CRPS course, study abroad, or preparing for a field research project in a foreign country during their second academic year.

受講生の到達目標

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
●attain an awareness and understanding of regional/global social and policy issues
●learn academic essay writing styles and research skills
●learn basics of how to cite and reference research, as well as how to avoid plagiarism

<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(B2.1-B2.1)]

事前に履修しておくことが望まれる科目

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
キーワード・文献・補足事項等

Week 1. Orientation

Introduction to course goals, assignments, and teaching methods

Week 2. Climate Change Basics

Expressing informed opinions (Pair work)

Week 3. Water Basics

Requesting clarification (Pair work)

Week 4. Climate Change and Water Policy

From literacy to policy (Group work)

Week 5. Group Presentations

Equitable sharing of responsibilities

Week 6. Energy Basics

Making comparisons (Pair work)

Week 7. Poverty Basics

Finding differences (Pair work)

Week 8. Energy and Poverty Policy

Drawing connections (Group work)

Week 9. Group Presentations

Accountability

Week 10. Research and Research Questions

Research ethics (Pair work)

Week 11. Script and PowerPoint Design

Rhetoric and cognition (Pair work)

Week 12. Rehearsal

Presentation skills

Week 13. Presentations

Presentation and listening skills

Week 14. Q&A

Giving feedback

Week 15. Closure

Evaluation and closure

授業実施形態

BCPレベル1~2 :対面授業8回以上、メディア授業7回以下
第1回目講義は、メディア授業となります(詳細はmanaba+Rコースニュースで通知)
BCPレベル3以上:メディア授業

授業外学習の指示

English-English learner’s dictionaries (either paper or online) are useful to help you think directly in English and avoid translating. This is a good way to practice and build new vocabulary. To keep track of contemporary issues and improve your English language skills, access English news publications, e.g. Japan Times, the Asahi Shimbun, Japan Today https://japantoday.com/, as well as BBC Learning English https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/ and NHK News 7 https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/

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

Continuous Assessment may be based on:
Writing and research assignments
Participation
Presentations

成績評価方法(備考)

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

If you do not understand the teacher’s instructions make sure you ask for clarification. Teachers want to support their students whenever and however they can. Make sure you are prepared for each class but if for some reason you cannot do your homework please attend class anyway. The time you spend in the class is very important to your learning and improving.

教科書

書名 著者 出版社 ISBNコード 備考
Living as Global Citizens Oseki & McManus Nan'un-do 978-4-523-17931-3

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

Textbook purchase required.

参考書

参考書(使用頻度、その他補足)

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

備考

【科目ナンバリング・カリキュラムマップはこちらから/Click here to see the Curriculum-Map and Course-Numbering】
URL:http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp//students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html