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
12694:[2025 春セメスター]IR18‐CB101 Academic SkillsⅠ (Advanced)(RC) § 12695:RUIR-1101 Academic Skills I (Advanced)(RC) 2025 春セメスター 月4,木1 国際関係学部 MATSUO SCOT 4

キャンパス

衣笠/衣笠

授業施設

諒友館RY306号教室/諒友館RY306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 April 1. Be sure to check the “Course News” on manaba+R.

The aim of Academic Skills I is to familiarize students with theories, historical developments and current issues in the field of International Relations while developing their reading and critical thinking skills. In class, students will analyze and evaluate assigned readings for content, structure, facts and opinion, language use, implied meaning and contradictions, compare opposing viewpoints and express their own standpoint supported by evidence from the text or other relevant outside sources. Class activities may include group discussions, oral presentations, formal debates as well as units on rhetoric, grammar refresher spotlights and short response papers. The focus of this course is on developing students' conceptual background, power of analysis, and sense of diversity. Formative evaluation is performed through class participation, including assignments as well as one or more exams and presentations.

受講生の到達目標

-Students will be able to read academic and professional literature in the field of International Relations from a critical perspective, interpret it appropriately against a multicultural backdrop, and integrate information gleaned from the reading into their knowledge base to be used in subsequent assignments, further study or work-related tasks.
-Students will be able to respond to readings in speaking and writing, making reference to specific questions, issues or points, using appropriate terminology and demonstrating in-depth understanding of the reading in relation to its significance for theories, history and/or current events in the field of International Relations.
-Students will be able to apply a range of reading strategies on the textual, paragraph and sentence level, use syntactic and semantic cues to aid in local and global understanding, and employ cross-referencing to relate the text to its environment.

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 and outline of the course

Class objectives, how classes will proceed, and
how grades are assigned.

2

Introduction to textbook and homework.

Online component and sign up. Critical thinking skills

3

Critical thinking skills cont.

Introduction to reading academic texts

4

Critical reading

Skimming and scanning

5

Critical reading continued

Note taking for gist and details

6

Anatomy of arguments

Recognizing the main ideas

7

Sociology in International Relations

How to use outside sources and find resources on the internet.

8

Understanding cohesion

Recognizing patterns in reading: cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution

9

Making outlines of readings

Design graph and trends from readings

10

Develop reading fluency

Increase reading fluency through speed reading and other techniques

11

Understanding nominalization

Imagine and discuss factors that influence the accuracy of teaching

12

Interpretation of visuals in reading

Understand text references to visuals

13

Distinguishing fact from opinions

Recognizing opinion statements and interpret facts

14

Preparation for midterm exams

Review topics from the first half of the semester

15

Midterm exam and review of answers

The Midterm exam will reflect students' reading comprehension and reading skills learned

16

Understanding Implication and inferences

Distinguish between implications and direct statements/ paraphrasing

17

Evaluating evidence

Recognize and deal with faulty rhetoric

18

Synthesize information from several sources

Understand and review multiple perspectives

19

Understand definitions and classifications

Recognizing and understanding definitions within a text

20

Thinking about strategy

Recognize leaders of change within international relations

21

Market Prices and Values

Understanding poverty and minimum wage values

22

Understanding world health issues

Review different diseases which affect people around the world

23

Education around the world

How education affects change within countries, populations, and economies

24

Understanding Environmental problems

Researching a major pollutant and effects on the planet and humans

25

Overview of presentation project

Review grading and standards for presentations

26

Review topics and practice presentations

Prepare PowerPoint slides and practice with partners.

27

Presentations on topics chosen from the textbook by the students

Students will evaluate their peers

28

Final exam and discussion.

In class writing exam followed by discussion.

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 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.

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.

授業外学習の指示

Visit the Beyond Borders Plaza.
Preview readings and research information about the topic.

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

In class participation 20%
Homework 20%
In class presentations 15%
Mid term 15%
Final Research Paper 15%
Final Exam 15%

成績評価方法(備考)

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

教科書

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

Teacher will provide handouts at the beginning of class

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

学生との直接対話,その他(教員より別途指示）

備考

The syllabus may be changed to meet the needs of the students.
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