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
15322:IR18‐CA201 Bridge to International StudiesⅠ(Order & Peace/Administration)(RB) § 15323:IR-CA201 英語・国際研究Ⅰ(国際秩序平和)(RB) 2022 春セメスター 火2 国際関係学部 MULLIGAN CHRISTOPHER 2

キャンパス

衣笠

授業施設

諒友館RY307号教室

授業で利用する言語

English

授業の概要と方法

This BIS (Bridge to International Studies) I is an introductory course on an aspect of international studies, introducing the basic concepts and specialized vocabulary of international studies while developing research skills through analyzing and evaluating academic research papers on the role of languages in intelligence, occupation, and peacebuilding.

Students will analyze and evaluate assigned reading for contents, structure, facts and opinion language use, implied meaning and contradictions, outside the class. Each student is expected to complete reading assignments before class. In class, students will present a summary of their understanding, comparing opposing viewpoints and expressing their own standpoint supported by evidence from the text or other relevant outside sources.

Class activities will include lectures, group discussions on the topic (quizzes) on basic concepts (definitions), and terms (jargon) used in the basics components in the field of International Relations. Final research paired presentation (Powerpoint).

受講生の到達目標

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to read academic research papers critically and to discuss which area (s) they are interested in or what issue(s) they’d like to investigate further. That is, students will be able to
(1) Analyse, Evaluate, and Summarise academic research papers. Being familiar with the APA writing conventions
(2) Figure out various research questions from the assigned academic research papers.
(3) Formulate own research questions.
(3) Discuss and express their own opinions and perspectives on the issues.
(4) Present ideas/opinions on the issues (discussion questions).
(6) Integrating a wide range of academic sources, and presenting their findings, accompanied by a conference-ready oral presentation.

事前に履修しておくことが望まれる科目

You must be familiar with the guidelines on writing essays and avoiding plagiarism:
http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/ir/ir-navi/common/pdf/gogaku/gogaku_text_01.pdf
http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/ir/ir-navi/common/pdf/gogaku/gogaku_text_08.pdf

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

introduction to course objectives.

Reading: please read Making of the Modern World and answer the comprehension questions until Westphalian System pp1-4 (q1-11) for next week.

APA 7th edition sample paper provided on Manabe assignment.

2-4

Making of the Modern World

Chapter 1: The Making of the Modern World -
Research writing instruction: introduction to APA examples

5-7

International relations: 'Diplomacy' by Stephen McGlinchey

International Relations: The Basics Chapter 2: Diplomacy
research Writing: choosing a topic--finding sources

8-10

International Relations Theory

International Relations: The Basics
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORY (Dana Gold & Stephen McGlinchey)
 Research writing: outline

11-12

Research writing instruction--presentation preparation

Research preparation: Documentation(in-text and final reference)
in class paired collaboration

13-15

The final presentation on paired research papers

Paired research papers and presentations

授業実施形態


[BCP Level 1 or 2]

・In principle, all 15 weeks (15 classes for once a week course, 30 classes for twice a week course) will be face-to-face.

・When a student is unable to attend face-to-face classes due to any of the following conditions, web-based follow-up will be provided for all classes. Students who fall under this category should notify their instructor by the first class.
[Conditions for web-based follow-up]

(1) When a student has a pre-existing condition/underlying health condition.

(2) When it is difficult for a student to commute to university due to concerns over putting cohabiting

family members at risk.

(3) When a student is unable to enter Japan due to international travel restrictions.

(4) Other valid reasons when a student has been impacted by COVID-19 and is under an unavoidable situation for which they are not responsible for.

[BCP Level 3 or 4]

・All 15 weeks (15 or 30 classes) will be web-based (Live-Streamed, using ZOOM): 15 or 30 ZOOM live-streamed lectures at the designated class hours/periods (i.e., 15 live-streamed classes for the once-a-week courses; 30 live-streamed classes for the twice-a-week courses).

※For more information on Ritsumeikan University's BCP Level, please refer to the following URL, Point No.1 “Measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).”
http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/news/detail/?id=475

授業外学習の指示

Daily consultation of international media of several countries, political persuasions and levels of depth is strongly recommended. Besides browsing headlines, reading of investigative journalism and reports is essential in order to understand the background of an issue. Finally, purposeful comparative reading/watching (e.g. Japanese vs. American views on a controversial issue) should become a habit.

成績評価方法

種別 割合(%) 評価基準等
定期試験（筆記）

レポート試験
（統一締切日を締切とするレポート）

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

Homework assignments/ three reading worksheets 20%
final research paper 20%
Participation-Discussion 20%
final paired research presentation (20%)
vocabulary Quizzes (20%)

成績評価方法(備考)

There will be three reading on International Relations and subsequent worksheets;
There will be a discussion/writing component for each. A certain amount of research will be required, and students will be expected to document those sources.
Students will have two vocabulary quizzes.
Students will be required to give a presentation on an international conflict that was mediated by a peace organization and analyze the means of mitigation, terms of the agreement, and eventual success or failure of the intervention.

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

(1) Be responsible for your owning learning (Responsibility/Self Management);
(2) Keep up with the assignments and do not fall behind (Meeting the deadline/Time Management)
(3) Read (understand) the designated readings in the textbook thoroughly (Preview).
(4) Make vocabulary notes and terminology notes (Organizing Skills).
(5) Make notes on quotes that you do not understand, and form questions or explain why you find it difficult to understand or unsure in 2-3 sentences. (Preview, Critical Thinking Skills)
(6) Type/copy quotes from the reading that either you are interested or you really disagree with. (Critical Thinking Skills, Academic Communication Skills)

教科書

書名 著者 出版社 ISBNコード 備考
International Relations Stephen Mcglinchey (ed) E-International Relations Publishing 978-1-910814-17-8 You can download the e-Textbook from the following link. https://www.e-ir.info/publication/beginners-textbook-international-relations/

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

You can download the e-Textbook from the following link. https://www.e-ir.info/publication/beginners-textbook-international-relations. Students are required to make copies of reading.

参考書

書名 著者 出版社 ISBNコード 備考
Basic Stems to Write Research Papers David Kluge, Matthew Taylor Cengage Learning ELT 978-4-86312-308-3

参考書(使用頻度、その他補足)

  This book is reserved at the library. Other materials will be provided by the instructor either in class or in the library.

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,その他(教員より別途指示）

備考

Note: This syllabus is subject to change based on the needs of the class.
【科目ナンバリング・カリキュラムマップはこちらから/Click here to see the Curriculum-Map and Course-Numbering】
URL:http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp//students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html