Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
14507:[2025 Spring]Special Lectures in English(Intermediate) (JA) § 14508:Special Lectures in English(Intermediate) (JA) 2025 Spring Thu4 College　Of　Law KIM WACHUTKA JACKIE J 2

Campus

KIC

Class Venue

ZONSHINKAN　ZS206

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

The theories of globalization helps us to understand the transition of poverty, disparity, inequalities, borders and movements. How does the advancement of globalization affect developed and developing countries? What are the key concepts of globalization that must be considered as we advance in time, technology and new discoveries? This course brings many of these questions to the front, allowing us to confront numerous changes and challenges by thinking critically.

Student Attainment Objectives

Students will gain an in-depth understanding of basic globalization theories. Students will learn to conduct various supplemental research in order to make their topic presentations richer and more informative. Students will practice the techniques of reading and gathering various information, writing concise and clear hand-outs and presentation skills.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

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

+R Jyugyo
Orientation Video
Course Introduction

What is Self, Identity, Culture?

2〜2

Globalization theories and concepts

Group Discussion on the questions of the pros and cons of globalization.
Global Concepts Lesson 1. What the World Needs Now.

3〜3

Markets, free trade, environment, transportation, money, economy, nations

Understanding the necessary vocabulary of globalization, sociology of self, identity, being, community.
Global Concepts Lesson 1

4〜4

Globalization Key concepts

Global Concepts Lesson 2. Young People Making a Difference.

5〜5

Integration of cultures

Global Concepts Lesson 2 Young People Making a Difference.
Mini-Presentation of Current Issues of Importance

6〜6

Global Concepts Lesson 3: Horns of a Dilemma

Endangered Species, international ban, poaching

7〜7

Global Concepts Lesson 3: Horns of a Dilemma.
Globalization Concepts and Important Vocabulary Review.

World Wildlife Fund, extinction, law enforcement official

8〜8

Short Midterm Test
Global Concepts Lesson 4: Of Nukes and Minefields

Arms-control pact, arsenal, disarmament

9〜9

Global Concepts Lesson 4: Of Nukes and Minefields

Landmines, nuclear weapon treaties, disarmament

10〜10

Global Concepts Lesson 5: The World's Hottest Issue

fossil fuels, greenhouse cases, landfill site

11〜11

Global Concepts Lesson 5: The World's Hottest Issue.
Final presentation topic explanation and discussion.

deforestation, desertification, alternative energy sources

12〜12

Lesson 6 Smart Roads and Cars.
Short Final test review.

Traffic fatalities, psychological traffic calming
Discussing the final topic presentation in groups and preparation.

13〜13

Short Final Test on Reading, listening and vocabulary.
Final Presentation Starts

Final presentation starts.

14〜14

Final Presentation

Final Presentation
Final Wrap-Up
Overall General Discussion

Class Format

All Classes will be face to face class format.

Recommendations for Private Study

Watch news and read newspapers and current event journals. By being aware of what is happening in the world both near and far, students will be better able to participate in class discussions.

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

•Active Participation (Attendance, homework, discussion) 20%
•Midterm Test 20%
•Final Test 30%
•Final Presentation [PowerPoint presentation] 30%





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Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Students are required to attend at least two thirds of the classes.

Students must make efforts to submit all work on time.

No late submissions will be accepted without a legitimate reason.

Job-Hunting is not a legitimate reason for absence.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Students are required to keep up with current events. Students are asked to extensively read the articles from the World Economic Forum.
The four academic skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing are honed through note-taking during lectures and presentations of reading materials, active discussions and debates and peer questioning.

[Important Note]
*** Submission of assignments will be conducted via manaba+R.
***“Reading materials” will be uploaded on either Manaba. All submissions must be made through Manaba.
*** This is a tentative schedule and changes may occur according to circumstances.
*** Class attendance will be extremely important to gain important information. Tests and presentations will be explained in full detail through written instructions and in class.

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Reference Books

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Theorizing Global Studies O'Byrne, D. & Hensby, A. Palgrave Macmillan 9780230517325
International Relations: Perspectives and Controversies Shimko, K. Wadsworth Cengage Learning 9780495797968
World Economic Forum On-line
Globalization 101 On-line PDF
Global Concepts Jim Knudsen 9784523176886

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 Comments

Copies of the reading will be distributed in class
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