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
14507:[2025 春セメスター]英語特殊講義（中級）(JA) § 14508:（副）英語特殊講義（中級）(JA) 2025 春セメスター 木4 法学部 KIM WACHUTKA JACKIE 2

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衣笠

授業施設

存心館ZS206号教室

授業で利用する言語

English

授業の概要と方法

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.

受講生の到達目標

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.

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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
1〜1

+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

授業実施形態

All Classes will be face to face class format.

授業外学習の指示

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.

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

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





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成績評価方法(備考)

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.

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

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.

教科書

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

参考書

書名 著者 出版社 ISBNコード 備考
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

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

備考

Copies of the reading will be distributed in class
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