Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
12552:[2025 Spring]IR18‐BA102 English for International Studies II (High‐Intermediate)(RC) 2025 Spring Tue1,Fri2 College　Of　International　Relations NISHIKAWA TOSHIKI 2

Campus

KIC/KIC

Class Venue

RYOYUKAN　RY206/RYOYUKAN　RY206

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

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The aim of English for International Studies is to develop a high-level command of English which allows students to deepen their knowledge of International Relations. The class is a high-intermediate English communications course for non-native English speakers with the primary theme to develop the student’s ability in day-to-day and academic English to communicate domestically and internationally. Emphasis will be given to appropriate word choices, varied sentence patterns, clear organizational patterns, and English as a lingua franca. Although all four skills-speaking, reading, listening, and writing will be duly incorporated in discussions on topics of international and local relevance. Students will also develop academic and professional speaking skills such as discussion, debates, and presentations using short texts such as newspaper articles and long texts such as chapters in given textbooks. Formative evaluation is performed through class participation, including written examinations and assignments as well as one or more essays, papers, and presentations, based on a rubric that targets each skill. The course is structured around the course textbook, but the instructor will also create additional materials, and activities for students to do both in the classroom, and for homework. In addition to the above students speaking and listening skills will be developed over the course as required.

*The language of teaching, and learning in this course will be English, and students must make an effort to use English to communicate both with the instructor and other students. Class attendance and active participation in in-class pair work/group work are paramount towards students’ success and final grades in this course. *

Student Attainment Objectives

Students may obtain all or part of the following objectives:

1. Students will acquire listening skills including the ability to listen to lectures and
take notes. They will also develop academic speaking skills through tasks such as
presentations, discussions, and debates.
2. Students will be able to listen to English language materials and understand the
gist of the materials, the structure of the arguments, and sentences that support
these arguments.
3. Students will be able to have discussions and give speeches and presentations
logically and persuasively in verbal and non-verbal communication.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

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

Introduction: class routine, introduce 'Small Talk'

Discuss weekly schedule, assignments, research paper, presentation, and class policies.
Student introductions, background and writing sample.

3〜4

Unit 1 Where We Live

• Discuss Improving Communities
• Give Reasons and Explain Results

The World’s Biggest Melting Pot In this National Geographic video, we learn about the benefits of living in a multicultural city

5〜6

Unit 2 The Mine's Eye

• Express Degrees of Liking
• Discuss Mental Influences
• Talk about Personal Characteristics

7〜8

Unit 3 Changing Planet

• Discuss Pollution
• Discuss Causes and Effects
• Discuss Animal Populations
• Consider the Effects of Climate Change

9〜10

Unit 4 The Good Life

• Talk about the Things You Value
• Discuss Important People or Events

A Life Lesson from a Volunteer Firefighter: In this TED Talk, Mark Bezos describes how every act of generosity matters.

11〜12

Unit 5 Survival

• Say How Things Could Be Different
• Discuss the Survival of Species
• Talk about Threats to Survival

13〜14

Unit 6 Art Matters

• Report Other People’s Ideas
• Express Opinions about Public Art
• Produce a Biographical Profile

15〜16

Unit 7 Getting Around

• Alternatives to Travel
• Review Places or Experiences

Mid-term Exam 20% of the final grade
(timed writing on an international relations topic and or a topic from the textbook, 300-500 words)

17〜18

Unit 8 Competition

• Discuss Types of Competitors
• Talk about Useful Skills
• Discuss Winning and Losing
• Compare or Contrast TwoTopics *

19〜20

Unit 9 Danger

• Ask about Personal Fears
• Discuss Dangerous Jobs

An Everyday Danger: In this National Geographic video, we learn about the difficulties of
living with allergies.

21〜22

Unit 10 Mysteries

• Discuss Why People Study the Past
• Talk about Solving Mysteries
• Discuss Theories and the Truth

23〜24

Unit 11 Learning

• Discuss Technology and Learning
• Talk about Learning
• Discuss Educational Choices

25〜26

Unit 12 Innovation

• Speculate about the Future
• Talk about Positive Outcomes
• Describe Inventors and Inventions
• Talk about Good Habits

27-28

Review Units 1-12

Final written examination 30% of the final grade (300-500 words)

Feedback, Exit-survey, Q and A

Class Format

All classes are to be conducted face to face; however, in the case of an emergency or unforeseen circumstances, the instructor at their sole discretion may elect to provide online (live-streamed) classes. Please note that the maximum number of online classes will not be more than 1/2 of the total number of classes for the specified. course. If an instructor does conduct a live-streamed class, the link will be posted on Manaba+R.

Recommendations for Private Study

-15 minutes per day listen to native English, for example, CNN, BBC, www.TED.com
-15 minutes per day read some English, for example, English language newspapers, magazines
-Write a personal daily diary entry in English every day

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

Active Class Participation............20%
Small Talk ...........................10%
Assignments ..........................20%
Mid-term Exam..............20%
Final Exam......30%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Students shall be required to do at least 1 hours of homework per week, which (in combination with homework for other courses) adds up to a significant amount of homework. Students are advised to plan for this and not to forgo homework because it will be important. If students are absent for social or sporting reasons, they are not excused from doing the homework, and each student will be responsible for ensuring that his or her written work reaches the teacher on time.
Active attendance (meaning participation) will also be important for students to benefit from this course.
University policy stipulates that for foreign language courses, students must attend at least two-thirds of the classes in order to get credit.
Lateness without justification (for example proof of train delay) will be penalized; three times late equals one time absent.
Club activities or other school activities are not to be accepted as valid reasons for additional absence. Extra or “makeup” work might be set for students who have to miss classes, provided that they submit “request for special consideration for students participating in extracurricular activities” issued by the University beforehand.
The schedule outlined above will be adaptable and negotiable according to the abilities and needs of the students

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Students are expected to spend approximately 60 minutes in pre-study and review of each lesson. Furthermore, students are expected to be on time for each class, prepared to learn, study, and use the English language to communicate at all times. Students must come to class with the assigned Textbook, paper, pencil, pen, and eraser, English to English dictionary or English to Japanese dictionary is highly recommended.

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
World English 3 Third Edition Christien Lee; Becky Tarver Chase; Kristin L. Johannsen National Geographic Learning, Cengage 978-0-357-11369-1 3rd edition

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Reference Books

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Every student should have access to an English to English dictionary or English to Japanese dictionary.(paper or electronic) for every class.

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

Course schedule may be modified based on student needs. Any such modifications will be clearly communicated to students in class.

The use of laptops is recommended strongly but not required.

The policy regarding mobile devices prohibits the use of cell phones, smartphones, and keitais during class time. Students are required to switch off these devices and store them in their bags, ensuring they remain out of sight. Usage of such devices is permitted only when explicitly authorized by the instructor.


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