Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
15025:IR18‐CA203 Bridge to International Studies I (Cultural Understanding)(RD) § 15026:IR-CA203 Introduction to International Studies in English Ⅰ(RD) 2023 Spring Tue2 College　Of　International　Relations IGARASHI YUKO 2

Campus

KIC

Class Venue

RYOYUKAN　RY206

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

Today, various types of English are spoken in the world. In this course, students will examine some of the English speaking countries from the perspective of sociolinguistics. In particular, the students will look at how some English varieties have been developed and used; this study enhances the students' understanding about the diversity of English and its users. In class, students are encouraged to think critically about issues emerged from the global spread of English.

This is a student-centered language class. Group work is encouraged, and students learn to collaborate and communicate with one another in English; students' active participation is greatly expected.

Student Attainment Objectives

(1) Students will understand basic ideas of colonialism, postcolonialism, and neocolonialism.
(2) Students will understand how English varieties have been developed.
(3) Students will understand the diversity of English and its users as well as the current use of English in the world.
(4) Students will write a research paper relevant to English varieties (6-10 pages (double space) including an APA style reference section).

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

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

Introduction 

Details about assignments will be explained in class. 

2

Chapter 1: Colonialism

  The English language

3

Chapter 2: Postcolonialism

 Reclaiming cultural identity

4

Chapter 3: Neocolonialism

The north-south divide

5

Chapter 4: The UK

Immigration and nationalism

6

Research paper analysis

Read a research paper and analyze it 1

7

Research paper analysis

Read a research paper and analyze it 2

8

References and citations

Review of the APA style 1

9

References and citations

Review of the APA style 2

10

Research paper preparation

Write an introducdtion and references of your research paper

11

Chapter 5: Ireland

Religion and repression

12

Chapter 6: Nigeria

Ethnic coflict and cultural expression

13

Chapter 7: South Africa

Racism and mythology

14

Chapter 8: New Zealand

Tradition and cultural resurgence

15

Group presentation

1) PPT presentation about a topic your group researched

2) Research paper submission

Class Format

BCP停止の場合は、BCPレベル0～2の記載どおりに授業が行われます。
During the suspension period of BCP, classes will be as described in BCP levels 0-2.

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/

(*)To check the class format for the first class of the course, you will need to apply for the “early use request function.” Refer to the Registration Guidebook AY 2023 for details. Please be careful that applying for the early use request does not sign you up for the course. You will need to register for courses during the designated period separately.

Recommendations for Private Study

Please read each reading in the textbook thouroughly in advance, which will help you engage in class and homework assignments.

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

Writing Assignments: 30%
Research Paper: 25%
Group Presentation: 25%
Class Participation: 20%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Late submission of assignments is not acceptable.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

1) The key to pass this course is to do all assignments and attend all classes.
2) When you missed a class, you need to contact either the instructor or classmates about homework assignments.
3) Please don't hesitate to ask any questions to the instructor in either English or Japanese.

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Global perspectives in the English-speaking world: Past and present JA Kusaka, Jesse Elam, & Dax Thomas Shohakusha 978-4-88198-776-6

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

We will use the textbooks in each class.

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)

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

Other Comments

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