Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
12759:[2025 Fall]IR18‐CA207 Bridge to International Studies III (RF) 2025 Fall Wed2 College　Of　International　Relations HACON JONATHAN 2

Campus

KIC

Class Venue

KOSHINKAN　KS208

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

【+R-Jugyo】
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In this course students will focus on three different topics related to international relations, do independent research and make a presentation connected to each of these topics. Students will practice critical thinking and comprehension of authentic English.

Student Attainment Objectives

1. Increase confidence in public speaking
2. Improve presentation skills
3. Be able to think critically and express insightful opinions
4. Express ideas clearly based on academic research
5. Increase comprehension of authentic English

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

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

Introductions

Class Overview
Get to know each other

Week 2

Presentations and Academic Research Workshop

Practicing a variety of skills for speaking to an audience
Overview of academic research and referencing

Weeks 3-5

Unit 1: Identity

TED Talk: 404, the story of a page not found
Authentic listening skill: Recognizing key terms
Critical thinking: Relevant examples
Presentation skill: Giving examples

Week 6

Presentation 1

Based on a topic related to unit 1
25% of final grade
Students must show evidence of academic research and provide a written summary in APA format.

Weeks 7-9

Unit 2: Careers

TED Talk: Keep your goals to yourself
Authentic listening skill: Listening for signposts
Critical thinking: Using appropriate evidence
Presentation skill: Thinking about your audience

Week 10

Presentation 2

Based on a topic related to unit 2
25% of final grade
Students must show evidence of academic research and provide a written summary in APA format.

Weeks 11-13

Unit 3: Growth and Development

TED Talk: Keep your goals to yourself
Authentic listening skill: Focused listening
Critical thinking: Supporting the main argument
Presentation skill: Using props

Week 14

Presentation 3

Based on a topic related to unit 3
25% of final grade
Students must show evidence of academic research and provide a written summary in APA format.

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

Watch presentations on topics that interest you for inspiration and read academic research related to each unit to find out what has and has not been done already. Reviewing content covered in class is recommended.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written) 0

（割合も評価基準も入力しない）
Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)		 0

（割合も評価基準も入力しない）
Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

Three presentations with evidence of academic research: 25% each (75% total)
Active class participation: 25%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Keynote (AME) Level 4 : Student Book with Spark Access + e-Book (1 year access) Paul Dummett; Helen Stephenson; Lewis Lansford National Geographic 979-8-214-33388-5 used weekly

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

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)

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

Other Comments

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