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
12551:[2025 春セメスター]IR18‐BA102 English for International StudiesⅡ (High‐Intermediate)(RB) 2025 春セメスター 火1,金2 国際関係学部 MATSUO SCOT 2

キャンパス

衣笠/衣笠

授業施設

恒心館KS205号教室/恒心館KS205号教室

授業で利用する言語

English

授業の概要と方法

【+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.

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.

受講生の到達目標

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.

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
キーワード・文献・補足事項等
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


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.

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/

授業外学習の指示

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

成績評価方法

種別 割合(%) 評価基準等
定期試験（筆記） 0

レポート試験
（統一締切日を締切とするレポート）		 0

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

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

成績評価方法(備考)

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

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)

教科書

書名 著者 出版社 ISBNコード 備考
CLIL International Issues in English (Revised Edition) Shigeru Sasajima Sanshusha 9784384335132

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

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

学生との直接対話

備考

This syllabus may change with the needs of the students.
【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:https://secure.ritsumei.ac.jp/students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html/