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
12580:[2025 秋セメスター]IR18‐BA104 English for International StudiesⅣ (High‐Intermediate)(RI) 2025 秋セメスター 火2,金1 国際関係学部 O’MOCHAIN ROBERT 2

キャンパス

衣笠/衣笠

授業施設

諒友館RY307号教室/諒友館RY307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 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.

受講生の到達目標

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 - 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.

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
キーワード・文献・補足事項等
1

Introduction to class and instructor

Students will learn about the class rules and grading system.

2

Introduction to International Relations, Gender Studies, and Feminist approaches

In-class writing and group discussion: Brainstorming and conceptual mapping on discrimination topics
Collecting information from primary and secondary resources
Students will have first homework assignment.

3

APA style;Cover format, how to write in-text citations, and write a reference list.
Students discuss topics covered in the handouts;Guidelines for researching a topic

CRIME
Crimes of sexual assault: Cases of Shiori Ito and Rina Gonoi

4

Pre-writing preparation: The Writing Process; How to pre-write and organize ideas within an essay

MOBILE PHONES
Misogyny on social media platforms
Prevention of Discrimination in global society: United Nations initiatives

5

Unity and coherence
Common problems with tense, grammar and punctuation

SMOKING
Rehabilitation for people with addictions

6

Structure of the researched essay

Discuss the meaning of Nations, international relations, and international law on human rights
Awareness of Discrimination in global society
International Status Anxiety
Zarakol on Turkey and Japan

7

APA Format and headings

JUNK FOOD
Cases of "Body Shaming"

8

Support, Accuracy, and Logic
What is Plagiarism? Support your work and citations

CELEBRITY MARRIAGE
Marriage equality around the world

9

Different types of essays:

SPORT
Transgender issues and fairness in sport

10

References and citations

Sexual Harassment cases in Japan
Summarizing the "Backlash" argumentative essay

11

Relating effects to causes
Quotations

DRIVING
Issues of age discrimination

12

Comprehensive Literature Reviews

BULLYING

Human maturity through Respectful relationships: Consent Issues

13

Summarizing sources and Paraphrasing

Masculinities Studies: R. W. Connell
Masculinities Studies: Historical View of Japan

14

Presentations Skills

Review of notable presentations on discrimination issues
LGBT ISSUES IN JAPAN

15

Mid-term presentations

Presentation skills

16

Mid-Term Presentations

Self-evaluations of presentation performance

17

Research Proposals

SEXISM and GENDER ROLES
Notable cases that affected Japan's global image

18

Constructing your argument

Global protest movements:
Critique of Feminism from the Men’s Rights Movement

19

Establishing an order of importance: Rank order in your research essays

Identifying strategies to raise awareness
The #MeToo movement around the world and in Japan; HeforShe campaign
Bystander Intervention Programs and Education on Consent

20

Research Methods

SLEEPING
Hostile work conditions and sleep deprivation

21

The References List: APA format; Citations; Punctuation Issues

JAPAN AND POPULATION
Discrimination against single women

22

Rhetorical focus: Counter-arguments, concessions, and rebuttals

Gender discrimination and a country’s global image: International Status Anxiety
Focus on equality in Japanese society

23

Translation issues and ambiguous language

PARASITE SINGLES
Stigmatization of groups within society

24

Using search engines for academic content

J-POP
Exploitation of young people in the entertainment industry; The Johnny Kitagawa case

25

Students will learn presentation skills and practice presenting to other members
Gender discrimination and a country’s/organization’s global image:

COSMETIC SURGERY
Issues of "body shaming"

26


Final Presentations


Self-evaluations

27

Final Presentations


Discuss the latest news on discrimination issues
Self-evaluations

28

Re-cap of course themes

Our favourite works of political art.

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

1) Summarize any reading in five sentences for future reference.
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.

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

Mid-Term Paper: 15%
Textbook accuracy: 15%
Participation, Punctuality and Attendance: 20%
Presentations (Mid-term and end-of-term): 30% (15% x 2)
Final Research Paper 20%

成績評価方法(備考)

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

Please observe rules outlined on Day One

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
.
Show me that you are trying your best. Improvement over the course of the semester is taken into account

教科書

書名 著者 出版社 ISBNコード 備考
Provoke a Response: Critical Thinking through Data Analysis Stuart Cole and Shunpei Fukuhara Nan'Un-Do 978-4-523-17822-4

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

Additional materials will be posted on the Manaba+R Resources section

参考書

参考書(使用頻度、その他補足)

Seagrave, K. (1994). The sexual harassment of women in the workplace: From 1600 to 1993. Jefferson, NC: McFarland------- Hansen, G. M. (2016). Femininity, self-harm and eating disorders in Japan: Navigating contradictions in narrative and visual culture. New York (NY): Routledge.

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

その他(教員より別途指示）

備考

The short essays have a five-paragraph structure.
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
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