Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
12547:[2025 Spring]IR18‐BA101 English for International Studies I (Intermediate)(RI) 2025 Spring Mon4,Thu1 College　Of　International　Relations IRIE NOBUAKI 2

Campus

KIC/KIC

Class Venue

RYOYUKAN　RY303/RYOYUKAN　RY205

Language

Language

Course Outline and Method

The aim of English for International Studies is to develop a high-level command of English which　will allow students to deepen their knowledge of International Relations. 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. Students are divided into streams based on their levels, and they read articles in academic journals, newspapers, and textbooks related to the above topics. Students summarize and discuss these readings, and through these activities, they will develop logical and critical thinking skills. Formative evaluation is performed through class participation, including small quizzes and assignments as well as one or more essays, papers, and presentations, based on a rubric that targets each skill.

[+R Jugyo]
Information for "+R Jugyo" will be posted on the "course News on Manaba +R by April 1. Be sure to check the "Course News" on Manaba +R.

Student Attainment Objectives

At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- summarize and discuss the readings
- through these activities, they will develop logical and critical thinking skills.
- master reading strategy and analytical reading.
- increase vocabulary and strengthen listening ability.
- work to research a topic related to each unit and make a mini-presentation

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

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

+R Class Activity/ Introduction to the course

This week's class assignment includes a 40-minute +R Class activity. Details for this activity are available in Course News in Manaba+R.

Explaining the syllabus, self introduction,

2-3

Unit 1 Hidden Miracles - Lesson A
Unit 1 Hidden Miracles - Lesson B

Understanding reasons and key details, Interpreting a statement
Connecting ideas using a concept map, making predictions

4

Unit 1 Mini-project presentations

Unit 1 Presentation of the topic and discussion (pairs/groups)

5-6

Unit 2 Sleep Matters - Lesson A
Unit 2 Sleep Matters - Lesson B

Identify reasons and effects, understanding statistics, Analyzing a writer’s claims
Understanding main ideas and classifications, Synthesizing ideas from multiple sources

7

Unit 2 Mini-project presentations

Unit 2 Presentation of the topic and discussion (pairs/groups)

8-9

Unit 4 Happy Planet - Lesson A
Unit 4 Happy Planet - Lesson B

Linking ideas using a summary chart, analyzing an argument, Evaluating an argument
Recognizing a speaker’s message, Questioning survey results

10

Unit 4 Mini-project presentations

Unit 4 Presentation of the topic and discussion (pairs/groups)

11-12

Unit 5 Career Paths - Lesson A
Unit 5 Career Paths - Lesson B

Understanding sequence, Understanding reasons, Evaluating pros and cons
Making predictions, Understanding causes and effects, Synthesizing information

13

Unit 5 Mini-project presentations

Unit 5 Presentation of the topic and discussion (pairs/groups)

14-15

Unit 6 Text Generation - Lesson A
Unit 6 Text Generation - Lesson B

Making comparisons, Interpreting meaning
Making predictions, Applying information to new contexts, Applying ideas to own experience

16

Unit 6 Mini-project presentations

Unit 6 Presentation of the topic and discussion (pairs/groups)

17-18

Unit 7 Barriers and Bridges - Lesson A
Unit 7 Barriers and Bridges - Lesson B

Understanding tone and purpose using a concept map, Evaluating an argument using examples
Understanding key details, a sequence of events, Synthesizing ideas

19

Unit 7 Mini-project presentations

Unit 7 Presentation of the topic and discussion (pairs/groups)

20-21

Unit 8 Personality Types - Lesson A
Unit 8 Personality Types - Lesson B

Identifying different viewpoints, Making inferences
Understanding a speaker’s message, Applying ideas to other contexts

22

Unit 8 Mini-project presentations

Unit 8 Presentation of the topic and discussion (pairs/groups)

23-24

Unit 10 Facing fear - Lesson A
Unit 10 Facing fear - Lesson B

Linking ideas and examples, Understanding a process
Recognizing and understanding main ideas, Understanding a sequence of events

25

Unit 10 Mini-project presentations

Unit 10 Presentation of the topic and discussion (pairs/groups)

26-28

Individual Presentation

Evaluating presentations and Q & A sessions

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 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."

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. Also students should be prepared to discuss in class.

- Try to read and listen to authentic material in English in the field of your interest, such as news, magazines, articles, or novels

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

Class participation and discussion participation 20%
Homework assignments 20%
Mini project presentation of the unit (8 x 5%) 40%
Individual presentation 20%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
21st Century Reading with TED Talks Book 3 Laurie Blass/Mari Vargo/Ingrid Wisniewska Cengage Learning 978-1-305-26571-4

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)

Talk with Students,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments

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