Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
12641:[2025 Spring]IR18‐BC102 Intensive English II (RB) 2025 Spring Fri5 College　Of　International　Relations HELVERSON GWYN A 1

Campus

KIC

Class Venue

GAKUJIKAN　GJ310

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

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IEISは、一般的なアカデミック英語運用能力を伸ばすことを目標とする。IEIS IIは、特にリスニン
グ・スキルやスピーキングスキルなどの口頭によるコミュニケーション・スキルに重点を置く。この
科目では、標準テストについても念頭に置きつつ、国際関係に関するトピックを選択する。また、
一対一の対面式のインタビューを行ったり、自分の将来や教育環境における経験について会話
する能力を伸ばすこともこの科目の目標である。評価は形成的評価を行う。
Intensive English for International Studies is an elective course intended to meet the various
needs of students who must increase their command of English to take Academic Skills courses
and core program courses carried out in English or to prepare for study abroad as exchange
students. IEIS II promotes communicative competence by preparing students to demonstrate
their listening and speaking skills in approved standardized tests. Topics of interest within
International Studies are incorporated into the syllabus, while maintaining a focus on chosen
themes for test preparation. Course objectives include promotion of the ability to engage in
face-to-face interview situations and to converse on topics such as describing your own life
situations and goals, and the ability to understand conversations about everyday experiences
and educational context situations. Formative evaluation is performed through class
participation, including small quizzes and assignments.

Student Attainment Objectives

1. 学生は一対一のインタビューを行い、自分自身の生活や研究そして目標などのト
ピックについても会話することができる。
2. 学生は、日常生活や教育環境に関する会話を理解し、リスニングやスピーキング
スキルの上達を自分で評価することができる。
3. 学生は国際関係関連のトピックについてディスカッションすることができる。
1. Students will be able to engage in face-to-face interview situations and to
converse on topics such as describing their own lives and goals.
2. Students will be able to understand conversations about everyday experiences
and educational context situations; and gain the ability to engage in effective self monitoring and evaluation of one’s own progress in listening and speaking skills.
3. Students will be able to discuss issues related to International Studies in class.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

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

Chapter 1 What are sustainable development goals?

Introducing Yourself
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2

Chapter 1 What are sustainable development goals? (cont.)

200 Countries in 200 Days activity

3

Chapter 2 What is a woman-friendly society?

Sustainable Paradigm

4

Chapter 2 What is a woman-friendly society? (cont.)

Individual, Group and Class Activities about SDG 5: Gender Equality

5

Chapter 3 Does Saving Infants' lives Slow Population Growth?

Group Discussion

6

Chapter 4 Can Technology Solve the Water Crisis?

Short Speech sharing our research

7

Chapter 6 What Does it Mean to be a Sustainable City?

Vocabulary, Reading, Comprehension Questions, Listening
Worksheet and Class Activity

8

Chapter 7 Will Black Companies Survive in the Future?

Vocabulary, Reading, Comprehension Questions, Listening
Worksheet and Class Activity

9

Chapter 8 What Can We Do to Stop Child Labor?

Expressing Agreement with Reasons

10

Chapter 9 How can we reduce food waste?

The Future of Food

11

Chapter 10 Is a World Without Plastic Possible?

Vocabulary, Reading, Comprehension Questions, Listening
Worksheet and Class Activity
Final Project explanation

12

Chapter 11 How can we embrace diversity in society?

Vocabulary, Reading, Comprehension Questions, Listening
Worksheet and Class Activity

13

Chapter 14 Will Tourism Break Down Cultural and Historical Barriers?

Activity: How to Field Questions

14

Presentations

Giving Constructive Feedback

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

This course requires students to work on the assignments specified in the course schedule on manaba+R and engage in practical work in groups. Students who have not prepared well may not be able to follow the lecture and cause other students trouble. Therefore, students are required to check the details on manaba+R for their preparation.

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

Unit Homework Presentations: 25%
Quizzes: 25%
Final Presentation: 25%
Active Participation/Attendance: 25%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）


Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

This course will be taught using a variety of techniques including lecture, listening activities, pair work, group work, discussion, and presentations by students.

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
SDGs X Discussion Yoshihara, R., Hayashi, C., Itoi, E., Iwamoto, N., Morrell, A Kinseido 9784764741508

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Reference Books

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Web Pages for Reference

Students are encouraged to access mainstream news outlets online to develop their listening skills and knowledge of current cultural topics. Sources such as the BBC, NPR, and Ted Talks are recommended.

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments

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