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
16286:IR18‐CA207 Bridge to International StudiesⅢ(RH) § 16287:IR-CA207 英語・国際研究Ⅲ(RH)	2024	秋セメスター	水2	国際関係学部	フレンチ香織	2

キャンパス

衣笠

授業施設

恒心館KS203号教室

授業で利用する言語

English

授業の概要と方法

Metals play an essential role in the modern world. For example, lithium, nickel, and cobalt are indispensable metals in the production of lithium-ion batteries, while copper has been long used in electric wires, television sets, refrigerators, and IT devices. Despite the importance, the metals and mining sector is sometimes overlooked, and mineral development involves various International Relations-related issues to secure the supply. These include resource nationalism, geopolitics, economics and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues.

This course will examine some of the major metals and mining-related topics and encourage students to think and write critically about these subjects. Class activities will include pair reviews and presentations on weekly assignments, pair/group discussion, and the development of student research projects related to metals and mining. At the end of this course, students are required to do a 5 to 6-minute final presentation and submit a 1500-word term paper on their research project.

This is a student-led class. Students’ active participation is expected.

受講生の到達目標

1. Students will develop an in-depth understanding of the topic of the course and be able to evaluate its implications for current theory and practice in that area.
2. Students will be able to follow academic lectures and comprehend academic readings related to the topic and extract information, concepts and language for later use.
3. Students will be able to express their opinions on the topic verbally and in writing by making reference to class readings and/or independent research.

事前に履修しておくことが望まれる科目

No particular preparation is required before the course starts. However, it is strongly recommended to watch and listen to the news related to the metals and mining on international media, such as in the Japan Times, the Economist, the Financial Times, the New York Times, and on the BBC. In addition, it is also recommended to start to explore which metals and mining-related topic will be of interest for your research project.

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	Course Introduction
1	Outline, policies, and student introduction. Sample writing exercise.
2	Metals around you - Minerals, base metals, and rare metals
2	Presentation practice in pairs, feedback/discussion, and development of individual research
3	"Critical minerals" - the concept and national policies
3	Presentation practice in pairs, feedback/discussion, and development of individual research
4	Geological scarcity and mineral resource development - extraction from natural resources, recycling, and sea mining
4	Presentation practice in pairs, feedback/discussion, and development of individual research
5	Resource nationalism
5	Presentation practice in pairs, feedback/discussion, and development of individual research
6	Mining in Africa
6	Presentation practice in pairs, feedback/discussion, and development of individual research
7	Paper preparation 1
7	A review of APA style and paper structure and paper preparation
8	ESG (1) Environmental impacts
8	Presentation practice in pairs, feedback/discussion, and development of individual research
9	ESG (2) Social impacts
9	Presentation practice in pairs, feedback/discussion, and development of individual research
10	ESG (3) Governance
10	Presentation practice in pairs, feedback/discussion, and development of individual research
11	Paper preparation 2
11	Paper preparation and editing
12	Draft paper submission and peer review
12	Draft paper submission, peer review of individual research papers and editing
13	Final presentations
13	Individual final presentations
14	Final presentations
14	Individual final presentations
15	Final presentations, wrap-up, and research paper submission
15	Individual final presentations and paper submission

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 provided that the maximum number of online classes remains 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

1) Students will read the reading material each week before class.
        The reading material will be supplied in class.
2) Students will prepare:
             - short written passages or short presentations on a weekly basis
             - a final presentation (5 to 6 mins) in Week 14 or 15
             - a 1500-word research paper in APA style by Week 15
3) Instructions for each assignment will be communicated in class and via manaba+R.
        Be sure to check manaba+R regularly.

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	Weekly assignments: 30% 1500-word research paper in APA style: 25% Final presentation (PowerPoint, 5 to 6 mins): 15% Class participation & attendance: 30%

成績評価方法(備考)

1) Late submission of assignments is not acceptable.
2) Use of AI and plagiarism will be treated as academic dishonesty and will severely negatively influence your grade.
3) 5 absences and / or late arrivals will result in failure of the class.
4) Students are expected to do all the assignments before class. Students who have not prepared well before class time will affect your class participation and also may cause trouble to other students.

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

1) To pass this course is to do all the assignments and attend all classes.
2) When you miss a class, you need to contact either the instructor or classmates about homework assignments.
3) Please don't hesitate to ask questions to the instructor in English (or in Japanese outside of class time).

教科書

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

There are no set textbooks for this course, the instructor will supply all reading extracts. The reading material will be extracted from published books, international organizations’ and governmental reports and documents, newspaper articles, and journals.

参考書

参考書(使用頻度、その他補足)

References will be announced via manaba+R when necessary.

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

Instructor's email address: kfr23140@fc.ritsumei.ac.jp

1) Bring your own laptop or tablet to every class. (Use of smartphones is not permitted.)
2) Course schedule is subject to change based on student needs. Any such changes will be clearly communicated to students in class and via manaba+R.

【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