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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
16057:IR18‐BA104 English for International StudiesⅣ (High‐Intermediate)(RC)	2024	秋セメスター	火1,金2	国際関係学部	MATSUO SCOT	2

キャンパス

衣笠/衣笠

授業施設

諒友館RY208号教室/諒友館RY208号教室

授業で利用する言語

English

授業の概要と方法

The aim of English for International Studies is to develop a high-level command of English, which will allow students to deepen their knowledge of International Relations. This is a basic writing course for students with the primary theme to develop the student’s ability in academic writing and confidence in using academic English to communicate. Emphasis will be given to APA style writing, appropriate word choices, varied sentence patterns, clear organizational patterns, and the use of in-text citations and references. The course is structured for students to feel comfortable writing in a variety of academic situations.

受講生の到達目標

1) Students shall learn about discourse structure, conventional academic report design, citations and references, paraphrasing, quotations, and academic honesty.
2) Students will learn about different academic writing styles and writing to different audiences using the APA format.
3) Students will be able to summarize facts and arguments related to International Society and write reports after researching the issues.
While this course emphasizes writing skills, students shall continue to develop all four skills in English.

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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
授業回数/ 担当教員（複数担当の場合）	キーワード・文献・補足事項等
1	Introduction to class and instructor
1	Students will learn about the class rules and grading system. Students will have first writing homework assignment.
2	Introduction to International Relations
2	In-class writing and group discussion
3	APA style
3	Cover format, how to write in-text citations, and write a reference list. Students discuss topics covered in the handouts
4	Pre-writing preparation
4	Cover how to pre-write and organize ideas within an essay Student practice in-class writings
5	Common problems with tense, grammar and punctuation
5	Students will have their writing checked by another classmate and marked for correction
6	Nation-State
6	Discuss the meaning of Nations and international relations
7	Diplomacy
7	Rough draft of First Paper due Students will hand in the rough draft for the final paper. In class, students will peer review writing in concert with concepts covered in the textbook. Continue group work on foreign policy
8	Support, Accuracy, and Logic
8	What is Plagiarism? Support your work and citations
9	Global Economy
9	ASEAN and other international economic groups
10	Global Trade
10	First world vs. Developing world
11	International Development
11	Writing workshop
12	International Aid/NGOs
12	First Paper Due Talk about agencies which help around the world
13	Poverty
13	Divided world. Group discussion on reading
14	Multi-dimensional Poverty
14	Rough Draft of Second Paper Due How poverty is the world's problem
15	Health
15	Health Care/ Infectious Diseases
16	Environment
16	Water Safety/Global Warming/Carbon Footprint
17	Education
17	Difference Studying in Industrialized or Developing Countries Second Paper Due
18	Work
18	Employment Problems around the world
19	Food Security
19	Farming/Agriculture Technology
20	United Nations
20	Working for a new world/ Parts of the UN/ UNICEF Rough Draft of Third Paper Due
21	Democracy and Governance
21	Elections and Leadership in Government
22	Corruption
22	How the government works infected with corruption Rough Draft of Final Paper Due
23	Conflict
23	Third Paper due War, Civil Unrest, Coups, and other forms of conflict
24	Sexism and Power
24	Gender-based violence Class discussion
25	Gender Equality
25	Sexism and Gender Inequalities
26	Presentation Skill Workshop
26	Students will learn presentation skills and practice presenting to other members.
27	Refugee and Displaced people
27	Discuss about the latest news Practice for Final Presentation
28	Presentations on Final Paper
28	Students will present to the class about the topic chosen for the final paper.
29	Final Presentations
29	Students will present to the class about the topic chosen for the final paper.
30	Final Paper Due and Class Review
30	The final class will cover the important points covered to use when studying abroad and bring to a conclusion all that was learned over the semester by the students.

授業実施形態

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 provided that the maximum number of online classes remains 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.

授業外学習の指示

Visit the Beyond Borders Plaza.
Read the research articles and look online for related topics and bring them to class.

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	20% In class participation 20% Assignments and homework 50% Writing assignments 10% Final Presentation

成績評価方法(備考)

Students will be expected to write a 1,800-word final paper in proper APA format.

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

Full details on the course schedule and evaluation criteria will be given in class.

教科書

書名	著者	出版社	ISBNコード	備考
CLIL International Issues in English (Revised Edition)	Shigeru Sasashima	Sanshusha	9784384335132

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

参考書

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

学生との直接対話

備考

Course schedule may be modified based on student needs. Any such modifications will be clearly communicated to students in class and via manaba+R.

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