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
16876:[2025 春セメスター]Academic Skills 2 (GB) § 16877:特殊講義 ２(LB) § 16878:Intermediate Academic Skills(GB) 2025 春セメスター 金3 法学部,産業社会学部,国際関係学部,文学部 HO Tat Hing 2

キャンパス

衣笠

授業施設

学而館GJ404号教室

授業で利用する言語

英語

授業の概要と方法

学術文献・論文の検索方法、タームぺーパーの執筆方法、ディスカッション、プレゼンテーションの方法など留学先で必要となる総合的な学習スキルを学びます。

受講生の到達目標

留学先で必要となる総合的な学習スキルとより高度な語学スキルを身に着けます。

事前に履修しておくことが望まれる科目

本科目の受講にあたって、TOEFL(ITP) 480点以上、TOEFL(iBT) 55点以上、TOEIC(IP含む) 580点以上、IELTS 5.0以上、またはこれらのスコアに相当する英語力が必要です。

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

Welcome to Academic Skills 2 : What does this course offer you?

Course introduction and self introduction from the instructor.
【+R-Jugyo】For the details, go to "Reference Video" below

2

Lecture : Studying Abroad and Enriching Life

Exploration of studying abroad opportunities and difficulties. Discussion on students’ studying abroad planning and preparation.

3

Lecture: Case Studies of Studying Abroad

Sharing of studying abroad experience and Q&A by guest speaker.

4

Lecture : What is academic and non-academic writings

Scholarly articles/ non-scholarly articles/ subjective and objectives expressions.

5

Lecture : What is literature review?

-A literature review is a critical analysis and synthesis of existing scholarly literature on a particular topic or
research question. It involves identifying, evaluating, and summarizing relevant sources such as books, journal articles, and other academic publications.
-The purpose of a literature review is to provide context for a research study, demonstrate familiarity with the
current state of knowledge in the field, identify gaps or controversies in existing research, and justify the need for
the new study.
- Choosing a topic for your research paper.
-Please bring your laptop to the classroom.

6

Tutorial: Library database searching
Exercise : Construct a literature review

-Tutorial on using the university library database for searching literature.
-In class exercise on read and conduct a review of previous studies based on a given topic.
-Please bring your laptop to the classroom.

7

Tutorial : Writing the literature review in a research paper

-Students are required to conduct their initial literature review on their chosen research topics.
- Q&A and report for students’ literature review progress.
-Please bring your laptop to the classroom.

8

Lecture : What is research methodology?
Exercise: research methodology quiz

-Research methodology refers to the systematic approach and framework employed in conducting research
studies, encompassing the strategies, techniques, and principles utilized to gather, analyze, and interpret data in
order to address research questions or hypotheses.
-Pop quiz on research methodology topics.
-Please bring your laptop to the classroom.

9

Tutorial : Writing the methodology section in your research paper

-Q&A and report for students’ research methodology progress on their papers.
-Please bring your laptop to the classroom.

10

Lecture: Presentation Skills

-Introduction to various aspects of presentation skills including format, content, oral narrative etc.

11

Literature Review and Research Methodology Presentation and Feedback (session 1)

-Individual presentation of student’s research topics, literature reviews and research methodology. with feedbacks.

12

Literature Review and Research Methodology Presentation and Feedback (session 2)

-(Continue of session 1) Individual presentation of student’s research topics, literature reviews and research methodology and feedbacks.

13

Lecture : What is bibliography in a research paper?
Exercise : Quiz on constructing bibliography

-Purpose of bibliography and its format (APA style)
-Pop quiz about construction and format of bibliography.
-Please bring your laptop to the classroom.

14

Tutorials : Writing the bibliography section in your research paper and revision review.
Course Summary

-Q&A and progress checking on students’ bibliography section. Discussion on paper revision after feedbacks from presentation.
-Please bring your laptop to the classroom.

授業実施形態

Unless otherwise announced, classes will be conducted face-to-face.

授業外学習の指示

-To enroll in this course, students must have a minimum TOEFL (ITP) score of 480, TOEFL (iBT) score of 55, TOEIC (including TOEIC IP) score
of 580, IELTS score of 5.0, or an equivalent proficiency level in English.

-I expect students participating in this course to possess English proficiency equivalent to the language scores indicated above (however, I do not
require submission of scores). Instead, emphasis will be placed on practical language skills demonstrated during class, such as the ability to
respond in English during discussions, rather than solely relying on test scores.

-In this course, English will be used for tasks such as summarizing literature review and documenting research methodology.

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

Participation 15%
Presentation 25%
Assignments 45% (literature review 15%, methodology 15% and bibliography 15%)
Final paper 15%

成績評価方法(備考)

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

教科書

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

manaba+R,学生との直接対話

備考

<Course Language & Expectations>
This course will be conducted entirely in English. Oral and written proficiency in English is required, as the course will not be taught in Japanese.
The assignments, besides the final paper submission will be all in-class. Students need to be in-class to submit the assignment. No make up for the in-class assignments will be arranged except for absence due to special circumstances (official leave, medical reasons, or other exceptional
cases). Please refer to: https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/pathways-future/eng/course/absence.html/
Actively participate in classroom activities are expected.

<Preparation & Participation>
Students are expected to complete all reading assignments before each class and actively engage in discussions.
-Attendance
Attendance is crucial. Students must attend at least 10 out of the 14 sessions.
-Absences
If you are unable to attend a class, you should inform the instructor in Manaba+R in advance, stating the reason for your absence and how you plan to catch up on missed content and assignments. For special consideration regarding absences (official leave, medical reasons, or other exceptional cases), university regulations will apply. Please refer to the following website:
https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/pathways-future/eng/course/absence.html/
-Academic Integrity
All students at Ritsumeikan University are expected to uphold academic integrity. Any form of academic dishonesty—including using another person’s ideas, data, or language without proper acknowledgment—will result in penalties. Serious violations may be reported to the Student
Affairs Office for further disciplinary action.
Artificial Intelligence tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Grammarly etc.) are not permitted to be used for any of the exercises in this subject, unless explicitly allowed by the instructor. Violation will be considered as academic dishonesty with penalties. Serious violations may be reported to the Student Affairs Office for further disciplinary action.
【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:https://secure.ritsumei.ac.jp/students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html/