Ritsumeikan University Syllabus

Course Name	Year	Term	Period	Faculty / Graduate School	All Instructors	Credits
12644:[2025 Spring]IR18‐BC103 Intensive English III (RB)	2025	Spring	Wed5	College　Of　International　Relations	BONG HYUNKYUNG	1

Campus

KIC

Class Venue

RYOYUKAN　RY207

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

【+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.

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 IIIは、特にライティング・スキルと文法の習得に重点を置く。学生は、テキスト単位のマクロなレベルのスキルと文単位のミクロなレベルのスキルをつなぎ合わせ、アカデミックなさまざまな文章を草稿し、リライトする。この科目では、優れた例を分析し、文献を比較・評価し、議論を支える資料を見つけ、ライティングを行う。標準テストに出題されるような問題演習も行う。評価は形成的評価を行う。 The aim of Intensive English III is to increase students' command of general academic English in the areas of writing and grammar. Students will gain practice and confidence in planning, drafting and revising a variety of academic genres combining macro-level skills on the textual level with micro-level skills on the sentence level. In class, students will analyze samples of good writing, plan their response to a given writing task and collaboratively develop texts that summarize pertinent information, compare and evaluate different sources, and support their arguments. Students will also gain practice with task types generally included in standardized exams. Formative evaluation is made through class participation, including small quizzes and assignments.

Student Attainment Objectives

1. 学生は、国内外での研究、あるいは将来のキャリアにおいて直面する様々な種類のタスクに対して、正確にかつ適切に対応できるようになる。 2. 学生は、国際的なオーディエンスに合わせて文章を作成する、さらに文章を論理的に構成し、アカデミックな文章、およびフォーマルな文章に適用することができる。 3. 学生は、ミクロなレベルで、複雑な文法を用い、幅広い語彙を使用し、書式を整え、専門的な文書を作成することができる。 1. Students will be able to respond accurately and appropriately to a range of different writing tasks they may face during their studies and their future careers both domestically and abroad. 2. Students will be able to tailor their writing to an international audience, structure their writing logically and apply conventions of academic or formal writing. 3. On the micro-level, students will be able to use complex grammar to create flow, a broad range of vocabulary to add precision to their writing, and accurate punctuation and mechanics to enhance their professional image.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Though no particular prior study is required, daily consultation of international media of several countries, political persuasions and levels of depth is strongly recommended. Besides browsing headlines, reading of investigative journalism and reports is essential in order to understand the background of an issue. Finally, purposeful comparative reading/watching (e.g. Japanese vs. American views on a controversial issue) should become a habit.

You must be familiar with the guidelines on writing essays and avoiding plagiarism:
http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/ir/ir-navi/common/pdf/gogaku/gogaku_text_01.pdf
http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/ir/ir-navi/common/pdf/gogaku/gogaku_text_08.pdf

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors)	Theme
Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors)	Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1	Orientation (Syllabus & Academic Writing Skills-For IELTS) Introductory explanations and getting to know each other
1	Learn about the class rules, assignments and grading system Describing the IELTS test with its two writing styles and requirements. Showing models of the test instructions and essays. Grammar Level Test
2	IELTS Practice Writing Test (timed practice in class) I
2	(1) Overview: Learning how to write Task type I, and Task type II essays Practice Writing Test (timed practice in class) #I (Task 1: you will have to look at a diagram, a table or short piece of text and then present the information in your own words.) (Task 2: you will have to present an argument or discuss a problem)
3	Integrated Task and Independent Task (two styles on the IELTS test)
3	Practice Writing Test # I-Evaluating & Editing, Rewriting Learning how to write Task type I essay Learning how to evaluate Task type I essay
4	Integrated Task and Independent Task (two styles on the IELTS test)
4	Practice Writing Test # I-Evaluating & Editing, Rewriting Learning how to write Task type II essay Learning how to evaluate Task type II essay
5	IELTS Practice Writing Test (timed practice in class) #II
5	(1) Overview: Learning how to write Task type I, and Task type II essays Practice Writing Test (timed practice in class) #II (Task 1: you will have to look at a diagram, a table or short piece of text and then present the information in your own words.) (Task 2: you will have to present an argument or discuss a problem)
6	Integrated Task and Independent Task (two styles on the IELTS test)
6	Practice Writing Test # II-Evaluating & Editing, Rewriting Learning how to write Task type I essay Learning how to evaluate Task type I essay
7	Integrated Task and Independent Task (two styles on the IELTS test)
7	Practice Writing Test # II-Evaluating & Editing, Rewriting Learning how to write Task type II essay Learning how to evaluate Task type II essay
8	IELTS Practice Writing Test (timed practice in class) #III
8	(1) Overview: Learning how to write Task type I, and Task type II essays IELTS Practice Writing Test (timed practice in class) #III (Task 1: you will have to look at a diagram, a table or short piece of text and then present the information in your own words.) (Task 2: you will have to present an argument or discuss a problem)
9	Integrated Task and Independent Task (two styles on the IELTS test)
9	Practice Writing Test # III-Evaluating & Editing, Rewriting Learning how to write Task type I essay Learning how to evaluate Task type I essay
10	Integrated Task and Independent Task (two styles on the IELTS test)
10	Practice Writing Test # III-Evaluating & Editing, Rewriting Learning how to write Task type II essay Learning how to evaluate Task type II essay
11	IELTS Practice Writing Test (timed practice in class) #IV
11	(Task 1: you will have to look at a diagram, a table or short piece of text and then present the information in your own words.) (Task 2: you will have to present an argument or discuss a problem)
12	Integrated Task and Independent Task (two styles on the IELTS test)
12	Practice Writing Test # IV-Evaluating & Editing, Rewriting Learning how to write Task type I essay Learning how to evaluate Task type I essay
13	Integrated Task and Independent Task (two styles on the IELTS test)
13	Practice Writing Test # III-Evaluating & Editing, Rewriting Learning how to write Task type II essay Learning how to evaluate Task type II essay
14	The Final: IELTS Writing Test V.
14	(Task 1: you will have to look at a diagram, a table or short piece of text and then present the information in your own words.) (Task 2: you will have to present an argument or discuss a problem).

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. 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.

Recommendations for Private Study

Daily consultation of international media of several countries, political persuasions and levels of depth is strongly recommended. Besides browsing headlines, reading of investigative journalism and reports is essential in order to understand the background of an issue. Finally, purposeful comparative reading/watching (e.g. Japanese vs. American views on a controversial issue) should become a habit.

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	Writing Practices (timed writings) active class paticipations (evaluating, Editing, Revising), and writing assignments (60%) The Final Writing Test (40%)

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Formative evaluation is performed through class participation, including timed writing tests, evaluating, editing and revising essays based on a rubric that targets each skill.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

(1) Be responsible for your owning learning (Responsibility/Self Management);
(2) Keep up with the assignments and do not fall behind (Meeting the deadline/Time Management);
(3) Read (understand) the designated readings in the textbook thoroughly (Preview).
(4) Make vocabulary notes and terminology notes (Organizing Skills).
(5) Make notes on quotes that you do not understand, and form questions or explain why you find it difficult to understand or unsure in 2-3 sentences. (Preview, Critical Thinking Skills)
(6) Type/copy quotes from the reading that either you are interested or you really disagree with. (Critical Thinking Skills, Academic Communication Skills)

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Reference Books

Title	Author	Publisher	ISBN Code	Comment
IELTS Academic Writing Book with IELTS Grammar Preparation	IELTS Success Group	Exam SAM Study Aids & Media	978-1949282771

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Web Pages for Reference

You must be familiar with the guidelines on writing essays and avoiding plagiarism:
http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/ir/ir-navi/common/pdf/gogaku/gogaku_text_01.pdf
http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/ir/ir-navi/common/pdf/gogaku/gogaku_text_08.pdf

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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