Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
12551:[2025 Spring]IR18‐BA102 English for International Studies II (High‐Intermediate)(RB) 2025 Spring Tue1,Fri2 College　Of　International　Relations MATSUO SCOT 2

Campus

KIC/KIC

Class Venue

KOSHINKAN　KS205/KOSHINKAN　KS205

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

【+R-Jugyo】
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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. In EIS II, students engage in an active learning process through an integrated approach using materials related to the field of International Relations. This course provides practical and effective skills for discussion of global issues in academic contexts. It takes a step-by-step approach toward mastering presentation skills in English. Varied activities to promote oral communication skills are complemented by a focus on vocabulary, reading, and writing. Students will also acquire listening skills by analyzing speeches, lectures, TV programs, presentations such as Ted Talks and documentaries in English. Formative evaluation is performed through class participation, including assignments as well as presentations and speeches.

Student Attainment Objectives

Students will gain confidence to express their opinions on a wide range of IR topics.
Students will acquire listening skills including the ability to listen to lectures and take notes.
Students will engage in slide show presentation skills.
Students will gain sufficient vocabulary to allow for full participation in debates and discussions on global issues.
Students will gain skills necessary for full participation in workshop and poster sessions.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1-2

Introduction to teacher and class

learn class rules and grading system.

3-4

Studying Abroad

Visit the International Center and discuss studying abroad

4-5

Culture of Japan and sharing that abroad

Have the first group presentation on an aspect of Japan

6-7

Presentation skills

The physical message of a speech

8-9

Continuation of presentation skills

PowerPoint skills and effective slides/graphs/diagrams

10-11

Energy

group work on the midterm project and research on Energy

12-13

Presentations

Students present on their chosen field of interest

14-15

Mid-term exam

Finish presentations.
Exam and evaluation of the semester to date.

16-17

Population

Students group work on population and poverty research. Start discussing the Final Presentation.

18-19

Gender Issues

Learning about the history and turning points of Gender Issues. Students group work on the topic and Final Presentation topic.

20-21

Climate change

What are the factors that contribute to global warming and what does the future hold

22-23

United Nations

study how the UN affects change and reduces conflict in the world

24-25

preparation for Final Presentations

group work and research outside of the classroom

26-28

Final Presentations

a portion of the presentation score will be graded by the students


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.

The class Format for each class will be announced on manaba+R’s course news. Also, the class format for the first class will be notified on manaba+R’s course news before the first class(*).
For “Special Consideration”, please check manaba+R’s College of IR Student Page and the “Study Support Site”.

College of IR Student Page：https://ct.ritsumei.ac.jp/ct/course_1728150
Study Support Site：https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/pathways-future/eng/

Recommendations for Private Study

Visit the Beyond Borders Plaza.
Read the topics and do research before each class.

Grade Evaluation Method

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

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)		 0

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

30% In-class participation
20% Homework
20% Midterm exam
30% Final project/presentations

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Please make use of the following Internet resources:

English dictionary: http://www.merriam-webster.com/ or http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
Thesaurus (for synonyms): http://thesaurus.reference.com/
For writing resources: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/678/01/
About plagiarism: http://www.umuc.edu/current-students/learning-resources/writing-center/online-guide-to-writing/tutorial/chapter5/ch5-06.html
For grammar practice: http://www.azargrammar.com/materials/index.html
For vocab enrichment: http://www.freerice.com
For idea generation: http://www.ted.com
For online searches: http://scholar.google.co.uk (please use English language search engines)

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
CLIL International Issues in English (Revised Edition) Shigeru Sasajima Sanshusha 9784384335132

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 Comments

This syllabus may change with the needs of the students.
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