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
15025:IR18‐CA203 Bridge to International StudiesⅠ(Cultural Understanding)(RD) § 15026:IR-CA203 英語・国際研究Ⅰ(国際文化理解)(RD) 2023 春セメスター 火2 国際関係学部 五十嵐 優子 2

キャンパス

衣笠

授業施設

諒友館RY206号教室

授業で利用する言語

English

授業の概要と方法

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.

受講生の到達目標

(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).

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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

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

授業実施形態

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.

授業外学習の指示

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

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

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

成績評価方法(備考)

Late submission of assignments is not acceptable.

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

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.

教科書

書名 著者 出版社 ISBNコード 備考
Global perspectives in the English-speaking world: Past and present JA Kusaka, Jesse Elam, & Dax Thomas Shohakusha 978-4-88198-776-6

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

We will use the textbooks in each class.

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

manaba+R,学生との直接対話,その他(教員より別途指示）

備考

【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/