Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
12575:[2025 Fall]IR18‐BA104 English for International Studies IV (Intermediate)(RD) 2025 Fall Tue1,Fri2 College　Of　International　Relations MATSUO SCOT 2

Campus

KIC/KIC

Class Venue

RYOYUKAN　RY208/RYOYUKAN　RY208

Language

English

Course Outline and Method


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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.

Student Attainment Objectives

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.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

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

Introduction to class and instructor

Students will learn about the class rules and grading system.
Students will have first writing homework assignment.

2

Introduction to International Relations

In-class writing and group discussion

3

APA style

Cover format, how to write in-text citations, and write a reference list.
Students discuss topics covered in the handouts

4

Pre-writing preparation

Cover how to pre-write and organize ideas within an essay
Student practice in-class writings

5

Common problems with tense, grammar and punctuation

Students will have their writing checked by another classmate and marked for correction

6

Nation-State

Discuss the meaning of Nations and international relations

7

Diplomacy

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

What is Plagiarism? Support your work and citations

9

Global Economy

ASEAN and other international economic groups

10

Global Trade

First world vs. Developing world

11

International Development

Writing workshop

12

International Aid/NGOs

First Paper Due
Talk about agencies which help around the world

13

Poverty

Divided world.
Group discussion on reading

14

Multi-dimensional Poverty

Rough Draft of Second Paper Due
How poverty is the world's problem

15

Health

Health Care/ Infectious Diseases

16

Environment

Water Safety/Global Warming/Carbon Footprint

17

Education

Difference Studying in Industrialized or Developing Countries
Second Paper Due

18

Work

Employment Problems around the world

19

Food Security

Farming/Agriculture Technology

20

United Nations

Working for a new world/ Parts of the UN/ UNICEF
Rough Draft of Third Paper Due

21

Democracy and Governance

Elections and Leadership in Government

22

Corruption

How the government works infected with corruption
Rough Draft of Final Paper Due

23

Conflict

Third Paper due
War, Civil Unrest, Coups, and other forms of conflict

24

Sexism and Power

Gender-based violence
Class discussion

25

Gender Equality

Sexism and Gender Inequalities

26

Presentations on Final Paper

Students will present to the class about the topic chosen for the final paper.

27

Final Presentations

Students will present to the class about the topic chosen for the final paper.

28

Final Paper Due and Class Review

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.

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 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.

Recommendations for Private Study

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

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

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

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

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

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

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

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

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

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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