Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
12567:[2025 Fall]IR18‐BA103 English for International Studies III (Theme‐based)(RG) 2025 Fall Mon4,Thu1 College　Of　International　Relations SAEKI CHIZURU 2

Campus

KIC/KIC

Class Venue

RYOYUKAN　RY207/RYOYUKAN　RY207

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

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This class places relative emphasis on reading skills although all four skills--reading, listening comprehension, speaking, and writing--are also incorporated into the class activities. We use the textbook that explores the origin of the modern world and interactions among Western and Eastern nations. As for English skills, this course will involve more critical thinking strategies in addition to the emphasis on extensive reading in international studies. The course also uses other materials, including best essays, book chapters, and speeches, to learn discussion and communication skills in English.

Student Attainment Objectives

Students will
master reading strategy, build vocabulary, develop critical thinking and analytical reading skills.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1〜2

Introduction
A World of Empires
Conversation 1

Chapter 1, Bauer
Comic 1

3〜4

Protestant Rebellions
James, King of Two countries
Conversation 2
Good Essay 1

Chapter 2 and 3, Bauer
Comic 2
New York Times Essay 1

5〜6

Searching for the Northwest Passage
Warlords of Japan
Conversation 3
Speech 1

Chapter 4 and 5, Bauer
Comic 3
Speech 1

7〜8

New Colonies in the New World
The Spread of Slavery
Conversation 4
Poster analysis 1

Chapter 6 and 7, Bauer
Comic 4
Poster analysis

9〜10

The Middle of the East
Test 1

Chapter 8, Bauer
Test 1

11〜12

The Western War
Far East of Europe
Conversation 5
Good Essay 2

Chapter 9 and 10
Comic 5
New York Times Essay 2

13〜14

The Mogul Emperors of India
Battle Fire and Plague in England
Conversation 6
Speech 2

Chapter 11 and 12
Comic 6
Speech 2

15〜16

The Sun King
A New World in Conflict
Conversation 7
Best Essay Article

Chapter 13 and 15, Bauer
Comic 7
Best Essay article

17〜18

The Universal Laws of Newton and Locke
Russia Looks West
Conversation 8
Song

Chapter 16 and 17
Comic 8
lyrics in song

19〜20

The Imperial East
The American Revolution
Conversation 9

Chapter 20 and 22
Comic 9

21〜22

American Constitution
Exploration of Captain Cook
Test 2

Chapter 23 and 24
Test 2

23〜24

Revolution Gone Sour in France
Catherine the Great
Conversation 10
Speech 3

Chapter 25 and 26
Comic 10
Speech 3

25〜26

A Changing World
China and the Rest of the World
Conversation 11
Reading Silent Spring

Chapter 27 and 28
Comic 11
Silent Spring

27〜28

The Rise of Bonaparte
The End of Napoleon
Reading Silent Spring
Conversation 12

Chapter 29 and 33
Silent Spring
Comic 12
Test 3


Class Format

All classes are to be conducted face to face; however, in the case of an emergency, the instructor may elect to provide online (live-streamed) classes. Please note that the maximum number of online classes must be less than 1/2 of the total number of classes for the specified course. If an instructor does conduct a live-streamed class, then the link will be posted on Manaba+R.



Recommendations for Private Study

Students are required to come to the class by reading and checking vocabulary the assigned chapter /articles of every week. There will be occasional writing assignments as well.

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

Test 60% (Test 1: 20%, Test 2: 20%, Test 3: 20%)
Each test includes Part I: objective and reading and Part II: long writings
Assignments 35% (writings, participation in conversation practice and vocabulary)
TOEFL 5%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Students are expected to participate in class and group discussions actively in English.

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
The story of the world: Early Modern Times Revised edition Bauer, Susan Wise Well-Trained Mind Pr; Revised edition (February 25, 2020) ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1945841443 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1945841446

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

We will use the textbook every time. Additional reading materials (articles and essays)will be provided in the class

Reference Books

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment

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

All students must bring their textbooks to the class every time. Otherwise, they will lose points.
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