| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
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| 12580:[2025 Fall]IR18‐BA104 English for International Studies IV (High‐Intermediate)(RI) | 2025 | Fall | Tue2,Fri1 | College Of International Relations | O’MOCHAIN ROBERT | 2 |
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Course Outline and Method
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 develops language skills through a content-based pedagogy. Content draws from authors who cover a wide range of issues with a global society perspective. All four language skills are integrated in the exploration of relevant issues, with a particular focus on academic writing ability. Students will improve their ability to express logical argument through engagement with a range of writing techniques and structures. In-class writing activities will also promote fluency and accuracy in written expression .The content area focuses on the analysis of research data to understand issues of global society. The instructor will also explore his areas of specialization by provideing examples and explanations of Gender and LGBT+ discrimination in global society. The spread of the #MeToo movement as a global phenomenon prompts a focus on one particular type of discrimination: sexual harassment in workplace and institutional contexts. What have global organizations said about these issues and what policies have been implemented to achieve more justice and equality? These issues are elaborated through reading, and writing activities. Communicating your ideas about these topics in open-ended discussions will improve your speaking and listening skills in English.
Student Attainment Objectives
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 - with a focus on gender and LGBT issues - 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 |
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| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
| 1 | Introduction to class and instructor |
Students will learn about the class rules and grading system. |
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| 2 | Introduction to International Relations, Gender Studies, and Feminist approaches |
In-class writing and group discussion: Brainstorming and conceptual mapping on discrimination topics
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APA style;Cover format, how to write in-text citations, and write a reference list.
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CRIME
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| 4 | Pre-writing preparation: The Writing Process; How to pre-write and organize ideas within an essay |
MOBILE PHONES
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Unity and coherence
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SMOKING
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| 6 | Structure of the researched essay |
Discuss the meaning of Nations, international relations, and international law on human rights
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| 7 | APA Format and headings |
JUNK FOOD
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Support, Accuracy, and Logic
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CELEBRITY MARRIAGE
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| 9 | Different types of essays: |
SPORT
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| 10 | References and citations |
Sexual Harassment cases in Japan
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Relating effects to causes
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DRIVING
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| 12 | Comprehensive Literature Reviews |
BULLYING
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| 13 | Summarizing sources and Paraphrasing |
Masculinities Studies: R. W. Connell
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| 14 | Presentations Skills |
Review of notable presentations on discrimination issues
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| 15 | Mid-term presentations |
Presentation skills |
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| 16 | Mid-Term Presentations |
Self-evaluations of presentation performance |
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| 17 | Research Proposals |
SEXISM and GENDER ROLES
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| 18 | Constructing your argument |
Global protest movements:
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| 19 | Establishing an order of importance: Rank order in your research essays |
Identifying strategies to raise awareness
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| 20 | Research Methods |
SLEEPING
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The References List: APA format; Citations; Punctuation Issues
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JAPAN AND POPULATION
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| 22 | Rhetorical focus: Counter-arguments, concessions, and rebuttals |
Gender discrimination and a country’s global image: International Status Anxiety
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| 23 | Translation issues and ambiguous language |
PARASITE SINGLES
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| 24 | Using search engines for academic content |
J-POP
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Students will learn presentation skills and practice presenting to other members
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COSMETIC SURGERY
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| 27 | Final Presentations |
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| 28 | Re-cap of course themes |
Our favourite works of political art. |
Class Format
Recommendations for Private Study
2) Design your own glossary (list of vocabulary items from readings).
3) Review last class's notes if you get to the classroom early.
4) Prepare for class and participate actively. This helps you remember.
5) Find your own related interest outside of class (movies, books, websites/news feeds...)
6) Make friends with Japanese students and other international students on campus and beyond.
7) Plan on study abroad/working holidays or some big goal.
8) Set yourself weekly/monthly goals and check whether you accomplish them.
9) Study a little everyday (e.g. on the train).
10) Eat healthy, sleep enough and get some exercise!
Visit the Writing Tutorial Center and the Beyond Borders Plaza.
Visit the library and access their website. Read the research articles and look online for related topics and bring them to class.
Grade Evaluation Method
| Kind | Percentage | Grading Criteria etc. |
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| 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 | Mid-Term Paper: 15%
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Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
Only access an electronic device when directed by instructor
Avoid arriving late; if this happens, take your seat quietly
Avoid eating or chewing gum during class
Check “Manaba +R” for resources, forum, and assignments when directed.
Have your textbook and dictionary on hand for each session.
English is the language of use during class time. This applies even when your classmates are of the same nationality or language group
Essays and Reports need to include headings to help the reader understand the logical flow of your arguments.
Make use of resources on campus, e.g., the library, the Writing Tutorial Centre, the Self Access Learning Centre “Beyond Borders Plaza” with Learning Communities
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Show me that you are trying your best. Improvement over the course of the semester is taken into account
Textbooks
| Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN Code | Comment |
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| Provoke a Response: Critical Thinking through Data Analysis | Stuart Cole and Shunpei Fukuhara | Nan'Un-Do | 978-4-523-17822-4 |
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)
Other Comments
The final paper is approximately 1500 words in length.
Course schedule may be modified based on student needs. Any such modifications will be clearly communicated to students in class and via manaba+R.
When you need advise on any relevant issue, contact the instructor at his work e-mail address
robert01@fc.ritsumei.ac.jp
Please use your university e-mail address only for communication
URL:https://secure.ritsumei.ac.jp/students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html/