Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
12545:[2025 Spring]IR18‐BA101 English for International Studies I (High‐intermediate)(RG) 2025 Spring Mon4,Thu1 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 history. The class will also have student presentations and discussions.

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

3-4

Origin of western civilizations
Student Presentation Contemporary Africa

The Land by Nile, Mesopotamia today Chapter 3 and 4, Gombrich
Conversation 1

5-6

Near East to Asia
Student Presentation Contemporary Iraq

Palestine to Israel, India, Chapter 5 and 11, Gombrich
Conversation 2

7-8

Foundations of Asian civilization
Student Presentation Contemporary Israel

Chapter 11, Gimbrich
Conversation 3

9-10

Origin of eastern philosophy and religion
Grammar Exercise

Chapter 10, test 1, Gimbrich

11-12

Development of Alphabet
Student Presentation Contemporary India

Chapter 6, Gimbrich
Conversation 4

13-14

Origin of European Culture and Democracy
Student Presentation Contemporary China

Chapter 7 and 8, Gimbrich
Conversation 5

15-16

Idea of uniting east and west
Student Presentation Contemporary Greece

Chapter 12 and 13, Gimbrich
Conversation 6

17-18

Rulers of the western world and empire
Student Presentation Contemporary Italy

Chapter 15, Gimbrich
Conversation 7

19-20

Decline and fall of empire
Grammar Exercise

Chapter 17 and 18, Gimbrich
Conversation 8

21-22

Christianity as religion and philosophy
Grammar Exercise

Chapter 16, test 2, Gimbrich

23-24

Islam
Student Presentation Contemporary Saudi Arabia

Chapter 20, Gimbrich
Conversation 9

25-26

Eastern center of the world

handouts
Conversation 10

27-28

Gate to the modern world
Grammar Exercise

Chapter 27 and 28, Gimbrich
Conversation 11
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 prepare for the presentations on the date of the 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 writings
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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