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
12550:[2025 春セメスター]IR18‐BA102 English for International StudiesⅡ (Advanced)(RA)	2025	春セメスター	火1,金2	国際関係学部	MULLER STEPHEN	2

キャンパス

衣笠/衣笠

授業施設

諒友館RY209号教室/諒友館RY209号教室

授業で利用する言語

English

授業の概要と方法

【+R-Jugyo】
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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 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 revitalizing and enriching society through pluralism, equity, and cultural transformation as embodied in the Japanese concept of "Kyosei" (共生): co-existence.

受講生の到達目標

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 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 materials and themes presented in class from different points of view.

事前に履修しておくことが望まれる科目

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
Week 1: classes 1-2	Introductions. Introduction to the instructor, course, and students who will introduce themselves and describe their interest in international relations. This course will center on revitalizing and enriching societies through pluralism, equity, and cultural transformation, focusing on the Japanese concept of "Kyosei" and its equivalent manifestation in other cultures and societies throughout the world.
Week 1: classes 1-2	Introduction to the concept of "Kyosei" (共生: co-existence) which is also reflected in the Ritsumeikan Charter with its emphasis on “building an institution where many cultures coexist in the spirit of international mutual understanding”.
Week 2: classes 3-4	An investigation of culture. Understanding the difference between high and low context communication.
Week 2: classes 3-4	Continue to investigate communicating across cultures. The instructor will provide the first chapter from the book "The Culture Map" by Erin Meyer as a reference.
Week 3: classes 5-6	Discuss students' research on high and low context communication. Continue to investigate the topic of culture
Week 3: classes 5-6	Investigate the topic of multiculturalism worldwide with readings and discussion.
Week 4: classes 7-8	Discuss the student's research on multiculturalism. Continue to investigate the positives and negatives of multiculturalism
Week 4: classes 7-8	Investigate and critique the policy of multiculturalism in Canada. The teacher will provide readings and videos for the students.
Week 5: classes 9-10	Discuss the students' research on the policy of multiculturalism in Canada and how it compares with other policies of multiculturalism worldwide.
Week 5: classes 9-10	Summarize all the findings and begin to prepare for the first student presentation on culture and multiculturalism. The students will also be taught techniques of effective presentations and how to communicate with confidence and impact.
Week 6: classes 11-12	First student presentations with Q & A and feedback.
Week 6: classes 11-12	First student presentations with Q & A and feedback.
Week 7: classes 13-14	Investigate other aspects of diversity including gender and minorities, the aged and disabled. This class will start with investigating gender
Week 7: classes 13-14	Continue to investigate international policies towards gender, in particular looking at the role of male dominance.
Week 8: classes 15-16	Discuss students' research into gender and male dominance in societies worldwide.
Week 8: classes 15-16	Investigate international policies towards minorities, particularly the LGBTQ community.
Week 9: classes 17-18	Discuss students' research on minorities. Investigate the subject further with readings and other resources.
Week 9: classes 17-18	Investigate international policies towards the aged. Many societies are facing an increase in "greying" populations and a drop in the birth rate impacting economies and the health sector. What is being done and what should be done.
Week 10: classes 19-20	Discuss students' research on the aged in international societies.
Week 10: classes 19-20	Investigate international policies towards the disabled with particular reference to barrier-free access and employment.
Week 11: classes 21-22	Discuss students' research on the aged in international societies.
Week 11: classes 21-22	Prepare for the second student presentation with more work on techniques to ensure an effective presentation and to communicate with confidence and impact.
Week 12: classes 23-24	Second student presentation on diversity with Q & A and feedback.
Week 12: classes 23-24	Second student presentation on diversity with Q & A and feedback.
Week 13: classes 25-26	Overview of the whole course with additional material and resources.
Week 13: classes 25-26	Overview of the whole course with additional material and resources.
Week 14: classes 27-28	Students' final presentation. You will describe what you have learned throughout the course, giving detailed examples and explanations and how you intend to implement this knowledge in your future careers.
Week 14: classes 27-28	Students' final presentation. You will describe what you have learned throughout the course, giving detailed examples and explanations and how you intend to implement this knowledge in your future careers.

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. 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.

授業外学習の指示

Students will be expected to read the newspaper (print or online) and academic articles or other materials, related to International Relations and co-existence, keep a journal of news events, and make a brief news report in every class. Students are also advised to keep a record of useful vocabulary learned in and outside of the class (this can be done in the back of the journal). Listening to English news broadcasts, and watching English TV programs, documentaries or movies to supplement the listening practice done in class would also be very helpful. Preparation for discussion, presentation and writing assignments will be done at home and research will be required.

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	Class Participation (20%) Journals (20%) Discussion, discussion preparation (20%) Written assignments (20%) Presentations (20%)

成績評価方法(備考)

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

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

Any assignment that has been influenced by AI software will receive a zero grade which will greatly impact the final grade, possibly leading to failure in the course.

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

教科書

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

No Textbook. Materials will be provided by the instructor.

参考書

参考書(使用頻度、その他補足)

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

コミュニケーションペーパー,manaba+R,学生との直接対話,その他(教員より別途指示）

備考

The syllabus contents, schedule, or format may be altered as the semester progresses, to suit the needs and learning pace of the class. Owing to the importance of the subject matter, more time may be given to particular topics in which case any topics that are not covered by the end of the semester will be studied in the second semester.

【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】
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