Ritsumeikan University Syllabus

Course Name	Year	Term	Period	Faculty / Graduate School	All Instructors	Credits
16019:IR18‐BA102 English for International Studies II (Advanced)(RA)	2024	Spring	Tue1,Fri2	College　Of　International　Relations	HARPER JULIA	2

Campus

KIC/KIC

Class Venue

RYOYUKAN　RY209/RYOYUKAN　RY209

Language

Course Outline and Method

This course is for students with advanced English ability and will focus on oral expression, listening, and reading, although writing skills will also receive attention. Tasks will include journal writing, discussion and presentation, reading and listening assignments, viewing and discussing DVD material, and short academic writing assignments. Emphasis will be placed on thorough preparation, active participation in class, and thinking critically about various themes relevant to student interests and international relations. The course will focus on issues related to conflict, peace, and security.

In principle, all classes will be held face-to-face in the assigned classroom.

Student Attainment Objectives

In this course students should develop the ability to work both as individuals and in pairs or groups; to express themselves clearly and defend a point of view in formal and informal discussions, debates and presentations; to read (various articles) and listen (to DVD and online material) for gist, main points, and for detailed information; and to write short academic paragraphs and essays in APA style. Students will also be encouraged to develop critical thinking skills by researching various themes, by asking and answering questions, and by looking at the materials and themes presented in class from different points of view.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Developing the habit of reading the newspaper, watching T.V. news programs or following the news on the Internet will be useful, as students are expected to have knowledge of current affairs and global issues. News journals will be assigned as homework.

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors)	Theme
Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors)	Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
Week 1: Classes 1〜2	Course description, Introductions, Practice basic speaking skills
Week 1: Classes 1〜2	Voice, eye contact, pair and group work, oral paraphrasing and reporting, preparing visuals, study habits, logical order
Week 2: Classes 3〜4	Theme: What is peace?
Week 2: Classes 3〜4	Background reading, negative peace, positive peace, discussion preparation and speaking skills, presentations skills, news journals
Week 3: Classes 5〜6	Theme: Influential people I (DVD/Online listening) Skills: Focus on listening and discussion
Week 3: Classes 5〜6	Listening for main points, expressing opinions, logical organization of ideas, sharing information, question and answer, introduction to basic writing skills
Week 4: Classes 7〜8	Theme: Influential people II (DVD/Online listening) Skills: Focus on writing and presentation
Week 4: Classes 7〜8	Brainstorming, researching, paraphrasing and summarizing, logical order, transitions, peer editing and revision, oral expression, paragraph writing, presentation visuals and oral delivery
Week 5: Classes 9〜10	Global issues: Problems and solutions Skills: Focus on reading, vocabulary, sharing ideas, video material
Week 5: Classes 9〜10	Racial discrimination, diversity issues, relevant vocabulary, organization of ideas
Week 6: Classes 11〜12	Global issues: Problems and solutions Skills: Focus on listening (DVD/Online listening), taking notes, and discussion.
Week 6: Classes 11〜12	SDGs, rights of the child, listening skills, note-taking skills, main points and details, expressing opinions
Week 7: Classes 13〜14	Global issues: Problems and solutions Skills: Focus on presentation, discussion, and writing skills
Week 7: Classes 13〜14	Research, organization, expressing opinions, visuals, voice, eye contact, listening and commenting, question and answer, paragraph writing
Week 8: Classes 15〜16	Gender issues: Cause, effect, solutions Skills: Focus on reading, vocabulary, sharing ideas
Week 8: Classes 15〜16	Gender and conflict, human security versus national security, relevant vocabulary, cause and effect, organization of ideas and support
Week 9: Classes 17〜18	Gender issues: Cause, effect, solutions Skills: Focus on listening (DVD/Online listening), taking notes, and discussion
Week 9: Classes 17〜18	Gender and conflict, listening for main ideas and support, organizing notes, group work, reporting back to the class
Week 10: Classes 19〜20	Gender issues: Cause, effect, solutions Skills: Focus on presentation, discussion, and writing skills
Week 10: Classes 19〜20	Gender and conflict, research, visuals, cause and effect, supplying data and evidence
Week 11: Classes 21〜22	Conflict and peace: Analysis and argument Skills: Focus on reading, vocabulary, sharing ideas
Week 11: Classes 21〜22	Recent conflicts, relevant vocabulary, identifying claims and arguments, violent and non-violent action, conflict resolution, sharing and discussing ideas
Week 12: Classes 23〜24	Conflict and peace: Analysis and argument Skills: Focus on listening (DVD/Online listening), taking notes, and discussion
Week 12: Classes 23〜24	Child soldiers, peace making, listening for details, organizing notes, analyzing information and arguments
Week 13: Classes 25〜26	Conflict and peace: Analysis and argument Skills: Focus on presentation, discussion, and writing skills
Week 13: Classes 25〜26	Research, visuals, delivery, analyzing materials and making arguments, language use, peer support
Week 14: Classes 27〜28	Final presentations and discussion l (Groups 1 and 2)
Week 14: Classes 27〜28	Visuals, explanations, asking and answering questions, leadership skills, research, listening and commenting
Week 15: Classes 29〜30	Final presentations and discussion ll (Groups 3 and 4)
Week 15: Classes 29〜30	Visuals, explanations, asking and answering questions, leadership skills, research, listening and commenting

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 will be expected to read the newspaper (print or online) and academic articles or other materials, keep a journal of news events, and make a brief news reports. As well, students are advised to keep a record of useful vocabulary learned in and outside of the class for later use. Listening to English news broadcasts, and watching English TV programs, documentaries or movies to supplement the listening practice done in class would be very helpful. Preparation for discussion, presentation and writing assignments will be done at home and research will be required.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind	Percentage	Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written)	0
Report Examination (A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)	0
Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　 (Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)	100	Class Participation (20%) Journals (20%) Discussion, discussion preparation (20%) Written assignments (20%) Presentations (20%)

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Regular attendance is essential as a significant amount of assessment will take place during the class.

Late assignments: Assignments submitted after the due date will receive a lowered grade.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

To be explained in detail in class

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

No textbook. All materials will be supplied by the instructor.

Reference Books

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

To be announced in class

Web Pages for Reference

To be announced in class

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Communication Paper,Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments

The syllabus contents, schedule, or format may be slightly altered as the semester progresses, to suit the needs and learning pace of the class.

I look forward to an enjoyable and productive term!

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