Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
14788:IR18‐BA101 English for International Studies I (High‐intermediate)(RG) § 14789:IR-BAR101 English Ⅰ (G) 2023 Spring Mon4,Thu1 College　Of　International　Relations SAEKI CHIZURU 2

Campus

KIC/KIC

Class Venue

RYOYUKAN　RY207/RYOYUKAN　RY207

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

Students engage in an active learning process through an integrated approach to reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills. Among these skills, English I focuses particularly on reading skills such as skimming, scanning, summarizing, and being able to read critically. Emphasis is also placed on the grammatical understanding of sentences and vocabulary building. We use the textbook that explores the development of world civilizations. Fascinating actual stories and excellent writings attract readers, so they can enjoy learning English reading as well as history.

Student Attainment Objectives

Students will be able to
 summarize and discuss the readings
 through these activities, they will develop logical and critical thinking skills.
Master reading strategy and analytical reading.
increase vocabulary and strengthen listening ability.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

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

Introduction

テーマ/Theme　
Introduction
The Past and memory
Chapter 2, Gombrich

3-4

Origin of western civilizations

The Land by Nile, Mesopotamia today Chapter 3 and 4, Gombrich

5-6

Near East to Asia

Palestine to Israel, India, Chapter 5 and 11, Gombrich

7-8

Foundations of Asian civilization

Chapter 11, Gimbrich

9-10

Origin of eastern philosophy and religion

Chapter 10, test 1, Gimbrich,

11-12

Development of Alphabet

Chapter 6, Gimbrich

13-14

Origin of European Culture and Democracy

Chapter 7 and 8, Gimbrich

15-16

Idea of uniting east and west

Chapter 12 and 13, Gimbrich

17-18

Rulers of the western world and empire

Chapter 15, Gimbrich

19-20

Decline and fall of empire

Chapter 17 and 18, Gimbrich

21-22

Christianity as religion and philosophy

Chapter 16, test 2, Gimbrich

23-24

Islam

Chapter 20, Gimbrich

25-26

Eastern center of the worl

handouts

27-28

Gate to the modern world

Chapter 27 and 28, Gimbrich

29-30

Modern science and revolutions

Chapter 34, Gimbrich and test 3

Class Format

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.

The class Format for each class will be announced on manaba+R’s course news. Also, the class format for the first class will be notified on manaba+R’s course news before the first class(*).
For “Special Consideration”, please check manaba+R’s College of IR Student Page and the “Study Support Site”.

College of IR Student Page：https://ct.ritsumei.ac.jp/ct/course_1728150
Study Support Site：https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/pathways-future/eng/

(*)To check the class format for the first class of the course, you will need to apply for the “early use request function.” Refer to the Registration Guidebook AY 2023 for details. Please be careful that applying for the early use request does not sign you up for the course. You will need to register for courses during the designated period separately.

Recommendations for Private Study

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

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written)

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

Tests 70%, Weekly Assignments 30%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

(1) The key to pass this course is to do all assignments and attend all classes.
(2) When students missed a class, they need to contact either the instructor or classmates about what homework assignments are.
(3) Please don't hesitate to ask any questions to the instructor
(Note) Late submission of assignments is not acceptable.

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
A Little History of the World Gombrich, E. H. Yale University Press ISBN-10: 030014332X

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

We will use the textbook every time.

Reference Books

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)

Talk with Students

Other Comments

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