立命館大学シラバス

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
12578:[2025 秋セメスター]IR18‐BA104 English for International StudiesⅣ (Advanced)(RG)	2025	秋セメスター	火2,金1	国際関係学部	MULLER STEPHEN	2

キャンパス

衣笠/衣笠

授業施設

諒友館RY206号教室/諒友館RY206号教室

授業で利用する言語

English

授業の概要と方法

【+R-Jugyo】
Information for “+R-Jugyo” will be posted on the “Course News” on manaba+R by September 20. Be sure to check the “Course News” on manaba+R.

This course is for students with a high advanced level of English ability and will focus on academic writing skills, although reading, speaking, and listening skills will also receive attention. Main tasks will include various writing assignments, the writing of an academic paper, a group research project, reading and summarizing articles, and short discussions and presentations. Emphasis will be placed on active participation while thinking and writing critically about various themes relevant to international relations.

受講生の到達目標

In this course, students should expand their ability to work both as individuals and in groups, learn
to better express themselves in writing (journals and academic writing assignments) and in
discussions or presentations, develop the skills needed to research and write an academic paper,
and master the basic rules for using references and citations in APA style. Students will also be - encouraged to further develop critical thinking skills by looking at various issues from different points of view.

事前に履修しておくことが望まれる科目

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
Week 1: Classes 1-2	Introduce the structure of an Academic Essay: Introduction with a thesis statement, main body, and conclusion. The students will also be keeping a daily diary which will be written at home and checked in each class. To avoid plagiarism and the use of AI software all other writing exercises will be completed in the classroom. However, research can be conducted at home.
Week 1: Classes 1-2	How to write a strong thesis statement.
Week 2: Classes 3-4	How to write effective introductions.
Week 2: Classes 3-4	How to write effective conclusions.
Week 3: Classes 5-6	Writing an anecdote.
Week 3: Classes 5-6	Complete and edit the anecdote. Practice using "the" and "a" correctly.
Week 4: Classes 7-8	Writing a critical review (students can choose a book, movie, play, or musical performance)
Week 4: Classes 7-8	Complete and edit the critical review. Practice common mistakes made with tenses. Review the past tense and the past participle used in the present and past perfect tense.
Week 5: Classes 9-10	Writing a journalistic article.
Week 5: Classes 9-10	Complete and edit the journalistic article. Practice complicated word order in English
Week 6: Classes 11-12	Writing a "compare and contrast " essay
Week 6: Classes 11-12	Complete and edit the "compare and contrast" essay. Work on common grammatical mistakes.
Week 7: Classes 13- 14	Writing a Problem/Solution essay 1.
Week 7: Classes 13- 14	Complete and edit the Problem/Solution essay 1. Work on common grammatical mistakes
Week 8: Classes 15- 16	Problem/Solution essay 2. This time the essay will include citations. Work on writing in-text citations and References (APA style)
Week 8: Classes 15- 16	Complete and edit Problem/Solution essay 2. Check all citations have been listed correctly
Week 9: Classes 17- 18	Writing an Academic (opinion) essay 1. The instructor will provide the topic and some material for discussion. Students will have to do follow up research at home
Week 9: Classes 17- 18	Complete and edit the Academic (opinion) essay 1. Work on common grammatical mistakes.
Week 10: Classes 19- 20	Academic (opnion) essay 2. The instructor will provide the topic and some material for discussion. Students will have to do follow up research at home.
Week 10: Classes 19- 20	Complete and edit the Academic (opinion) essay 2. Work on common grammatical mistakes.
Week 11: Classes 21- 22	Writing an Academic (arguing) essay 1. The instructor will provide the topic and some material for discussion. Students will have to do follow up research at home.
Week 11: Classes 21- 22	Complete and edit the Academic (arguing) essay 1. Work on common grammatical mistakes.
Week 12: Classes 23- 24	Academic (arguing) essay 2. The instructor will provide the topic and some material for discussion. Students will have to do follow up research at home.
Week 12: Classes 23- 24	Complete and edit the Academic (arguing) essay 2. Work on common grammatical mistakes.
Week 13: Classes 25- 26	Writing for an Academic presentation. The students can choose their own topic.
Week 13: Classes 25- 26	Work on techniques for effective presentations including the creation of an impactful power point.
Week 14: Classes 27- 28	Student academic presentations with Q & A and feedback.
Week 14: Classes 27- 28	Student academic presentations with Q & A and feedback.

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. Please note that the maximum number of
online classes must be 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

Preparing for written assignments and presentations outside of class will be essential, and some assignments will require in-depth research. Class time will be reserved for explanations, examples, peer editing, questions and discussion. Details will be provided in class.

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	Class participation (20%) Writing Journals (20%) Paragraphs: Introductions and Conclusions (10%) Main Body Paragraphs: descriptive, narrative, example, opinion, compare and contrast (10%) Full Academic Essays with citations (40%)

成績評価方法(備考)

Regular attendance is essential as a substantial amount of assessment will take place during the class time.
Late assignments: Assignments submitted after the due date will receive a lowered grade.
Any assignment that has been influenced by AI software will receive a zero grade which will greatly impact the final grade, possibly leading to failure in the course.

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

教科書

書名	著者	出版社	ISBNコード	備考
Structure, Structure, Structure	Stuart Gale, Shunpei Fukuhara, Tim Cross	Nan'Un-Do	978-4-523-17704-3 C0082

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

Supplementary materials will be handed out by the instructor

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

コミュニケーションペーパー,manaba+R,学生との直接対話,その他(教員より別途指示）

備考

【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/