Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
10890:Critical Reading (SB) 2023 Fall Fri3 College　Of　Social　Sciences ITO HISAYASU 2

Campus

KIC

Class Venue

JINSHINKAN　JS001

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

【授業の概要】
This is a fukusenko B-gun course with 2 credits mainly for the third year students (up to 27 students per class). This course is designed to develop students’ English language and academic skills through the study of important social and global issues from the standpoint of monotheistic thoughts.

In order to be very active in our globalized society today, it is so vital that we understand the monotheistic thoughts which are dominant in the world such as the thoughts of:

Christianity, Islam and Judaism.

In short, this course aims to explore, *in English*, important social and global issues related to the monotheistic thoughts in modern society *by reading critically* and objectively relevant literature, and news form the media about them.

【授業の方法】
本科目は大学設置基準および立命館大学産業社会学部則において、区分を面接授業とする。詳細な実施方法については、manaba+Rのコースニュース、「授業スケジュール」および「授業実施形態」欄を確認のこと。

Student Attainment Objectives

Students will be expected to:
・Develop an understanding of language and concepts related to the course topic;
・Learn and use a variety of reading skills and content-analysis skills;
・Become familiar with research methodology to support written and oral arguments;
・Complete a research/writing project;
・Give short presentations;
・Express their opinions.

In other words, students will be expected to develop academic skills of:
① English ② finding real issues ③ research ④ critical reading ⑤ presentation ⑥ online communication ⑦ writing a research essay ⑧ understanding different cultures and ⑨ time management.

Recommended Preparatory Course

 Academic English I – V (Sansha English Fukusenko A-gun courses)

Course Schedule

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

 Introduction to the course (Course Outline and Method)　
 

*See the course news about the first instructions in Manaba (available at Noon on September 29th).*
<Live-Stream Class using Zoom>

2

Critical Reading Skills

Reading some articles, Example issues & Essay structure
<Live-Stream Class using Zoom>

3

Monotheism and Society: Islam, Concept Map, Quiz

＜On-Demand Class＞

4

Monotheism and Society: Christianity, Concept Map, Quiz

＜On-Demand Class＞

5

Monotheism and Society: Review

<Live-Stream Class using Zoom>

6

Monotheism and Society: Judaism, Concept Map, Quiz

＜On-Demand Class＞

7

Monotheism and Society, Presentation & Speaking skills
 

<Live-Stream Class using Zoom>

8

Presentation & Listening skills

＜On-Demand Class＞

9

Research & Writing skills: Essay Guidelines

<Live-Stream Class using Zoom>

10

Monotheism and Society, Research & Writing skills

<Live-Stream Class using Zoom>

11

Monotheism and Society, Research & Writing skills, Quiz

＜On-Demand Class＞

12

 
Monotheism and Society, Research & Writing skills
 

<Live-Stream Class using Zoom>

13

Research & Writing skills: Essay Submission

＜On-Demand Class＞

14

Review for the course topic & Final Class Test
 

＜On-Demand Class＞

15

Conclusion of the course: Course review and assessment

<Live-Stream Class using Zoom>

Class Format

【注意】
BCPの運用停止に伴って、2023年度春学期より対面授業を受けるにあたっての配慮は行いません。
新型コロナウイルスに罹患した場合等については、学び支援サイトを確認してください。

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.

【授業形態】
All classes are delivered “ONLINE” regardless of the BCP level to ensure safety measures to prevent infection of both the teacher and students:

There are roughly two teaching methods.
※ On-Demand Classes using Manaba and OneDrive.
※ Live-Stream Classes using Zoom on real time as scheduled.
(＊When students participate Zoom classes, they are required to set their video ON for their identification.)

To be more specific, this course will be delivered online by providing interactive contents, study instructions and feedback through online learning tools such as manaba+R (course news, tutoring collections, tests, surveys, assignments, projects, grades, forum and resources), OneDrive, and Zoom.

・This class will consist of 15 Lessons, 8 of which will be Live-Stream classes and 7 of which will be On-Demand classes in principle. Please check the class schedule to see how each class session will be conducted.
・The details of the class method will be announced in Manaba+R.

Recommendations for Private Study

Students are required to read given materials in advance and to do writing assignments stated in the materials or instructed by the teacher. Students are expected to spend 90 minutes or more to complete the given assignments for each lesson.

BBP（Beyond Borders Plaza）is recommended for self-directed study.

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

More detailed information about assessment is provided in the class syllabus which the teacher will distribute in the first class.

The teacher will evaluate students based on their performance in homework assignments, presentations, writing projects, and class tests, as well as on their participation in class activities, regardless of the BCP level.

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Participation:
All students who wish to take this course MUST attend the FIRST lesson.

To be eligible for a passing grade,* students MUST attend at least two thirds of classes during the semester.

A high level of preparation outside of class as well as active participation in class will be required.
    (Absences not approved by the university such as part-time jobs or job hunting activities do NOT fall in the special consideration categories. Therefore, those students also must keep the due dates for class assignments and tests.)

Responsibility of Absent Students:
Students who are absent from class must contact classmates to find out about work done or assigned during their absence.

Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is never allowed. Stealing from reference literature or other materials, direct copying of reports and essays that another person wrote, and/or copying from the Internet is not acceptable. Plagiarism is a clear violation to the right of the copyright holder, and Ritsumeikan University will take strict disciplinary action for serious offenses.

Correspondence policy:
・受講中の教員への連絡・問合せは、必ずManabaの個別指導コレクションを使うこと。
・開講・受講前は、次の点に注意して、教員メルアド <hito4392@ss.ritsumei.ac.jp> へ問い合わせ可能。
      　・教員への連絡は、自分の立命館メルアド（…@ed.ritsumei.ac.jp）から連絡すること。
      　・メール件名に「授業科目とクラス名」を含め、本文には必ず自分の氏名を書くこと。

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
英語で読む　池上彰の世界の宗教が面白いほどわかる本 池上　彰 Kadokawa 9784046002570

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Please buy the textbook from your favorite bookstore or the Internet. You need to have the textbook in hand by the 2nd lesson.　 * Since most likely students are not familiar with the course topic “Monotheistic Thoughts and Modern Society”, more specifically the thoughts and cultures of Monotheism, they are expected to understand its contents and backgrounds by reading the textbook. Especially, in order to take quizzes successfully and to complete the given assignments, they are required to read the textbook very carefully. Once they appear to grasp its contents and backgrounds, the textbook will be less referred to in the class. However, depending on their comprehension levels, in other words, depending on their needs, students must use the textbook in their own self-studies until the final class test.

Reference Books

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
The Monotheistic Religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam Cohen, A.M. Mason Crest Publisher 9781422205372
これで変わる！あなたの英語力！～英語の環境作りのススメ 伊東 寿泰 ヨベル 9784909871664

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

The reference books above will be helpful along with the additional list of books to be provided in class. Some of the books must be used for the research and presentation projects. Additional materials will be introduced in class. “Sansha Foreign Language Learning Handbook” will be used in the course as well.

Web Pages for Reference

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

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

Other Comments

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