Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
15039:IR18‐CA205 Bridge to International Studies II (Cooperation & Development)(RC) § 15040:IR-CA205 Introduction to International Studies in English Ⅱ(RC) 2023 Spring Thu1 College　Of　International　Relations LAVIGNE ANTHONY 2

Campus

KIC

Class Venue

RYOYUKAN　RY203

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

BIS II (ICD)は、BIS I (ICD)において国際協力開発について得られた知見を深めるコンテンツベー スの発展科目であり、同時に英語言語の四技能をさらに伸ばすことを目標とする。この科目で は、特にグローバル社会において国際協力を開発という視点から、経済と国際社会とを関連させ ることに重点を置く。国際協力開発の専門用語を学び、主要な概念を応用し、国際問題を深く掘 り下げる。また、ディベートやディスカッションを通して、批判的な視点で考え、そうした考えや意見 を英語で述べ、文章にまとめる力を養う。評価は、平常の授業参加と課題から測る形成的評価を 行う。BIS II (ICD) builds on the work of BIS I (ICD) and develop understanding the knowledge acquired in BIS I (ICD), while developing four skills of English language. This course focues on connecting issues of global economics and international society through the lens of Development Studies and related disciplines. Teaching methodologies within an integrated four- skills approach include debate and discussion, group project work, mini-lectures, panel discussions and simulation activities. Students will be able to identify and summarize the key issues of International Cooperation and Development and use this knowledge for further education. .Students are given opportunities to reflect deeply on issues of international development to express critically formed opinions in debate and discussion Evaluation is made thorough class participation, including small quizzes and assignments.

Student Attainment Objectives

1. 学生は、英語で国際協力開発に関する資料と方法を理解し、自己の関心や研究 に応用することができる。
2. 学生は、英語で批判的に資料を読み、国際文化理解に関する知見を深め、多角 的・多面的な視点から内容を判断できる。
3. 学生は1,2を通して、英語でリサーチ・クエスチョンを組み立て、調査し、調査結果 を英語で文章にまとめることができる。

1. Students will understand the academic material and methods from relevant disciplines and apply them to their own research interests and projects in English.
2. Students will be able to read with a critical attitude that evaluates content from multiple points of view in English.
3. Students will be able to form a research question, investigate it, and write coherent texts to report on their findings in English.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

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

Course Introduction, Story of Stuff preview

Vocabulary, Intro discussion

Week 2

Story of Stuff continued

Discussion about the materials cycle

Week 3

SDGs X Discussion: Chapter 1

What are the SDG's?

Week 4

Small Group Presentations

Which of the SDGs are interesting for you?

Week 5

SDGs X Discussion: Chapter 10

Is a World without Plastic Possible? ; listening; discussion

Week 6

Story of Bottled Water

Documentary; Vocabulary, Discussion

Week 7

Story of Bottled Water

Follow up; Preview of mid-term project

Week 8

Mid-term project

Group work time, mid-term survey

Week 9

Group presentations

Group presentations on water, plastic

Week 10

SDGs X Discussion: chapter 12

What kind of energy is affordable and clean? ; listening, discussion

Week 11

Tomorrow the Documentary: Energy

Introduction of Energy projects

Week 12

Energy projects

Group work time

Week 13

Energy Projects

Group presentations about alternative energy in Japan

Week 14

SDGs X Discussion: chapter 5

How can quality education for all be achieved?

Week 15

TED: Ken Robinson

Education video; Final paper explanation

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

This course requires students to work on the assignments specified in 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

Midterm exam: 25%;
Final Presentation: 20%;
Final Exam: 25%;
Participation/attendance: 30%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

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

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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