Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
12583:[2025 Fall]IR18‐BA104 English for International Studies IV (Intermediate)(RL) 2025 Fall Tue2,Fri1 College　Of　International　Relations NISHIKAWA TOSHIKI 2

Campus

KIC/KIC

Class Venue

RYOYUKAN　RY209/RYOYUKAN　RY209

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. In EIS IV,
students engage in an active learning process through an integrated approach to the four skills
using materials related to international relations with particular focus on language output skills
in a multicultural context. They will learn academic writing skills with APA style and possibly write literature reviews, research proposals, reports and papers. Formative evaluation is performed through in-class writings and two or more of the above documents, based on a rubric that targets writing skills in part.

*The language of teaching, and learning in this course will be English, and students must make an effort to use English to communicate both with the instructor and other students. Class attendance and active participation in in-class pair work/group work are paramount towards students’ success and final grade in this course.*

Student Attainment Objectives

Students may obtain all or part of the attainment objectives

1. Students will enhance their academic integrity by learning how to cite works and
write reference lists.
2. Students will be able to summarize facts and arguments related to international
society and write reports and papers after researching the issues.
3. Students will be able to write about international societal facts and make logical,
persuasive assertions within a culturally diverse context.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1〜2

Introduction: class routine, introduce 'Small Talk'

Discuss weekly schedule, assignments, and class policies.
Student introductions, background and writing sample.

3〜4

Introduction to International Relations
Chapter 8: The Research Paper

Reviewing the Essay and Introduction to Academic Writing Part -A
Write a proposal on an international topic that will be developed over the course of this semester
Students supply a writing sample - practice in-class writing

5〜6

Introduction to Types of Academic Essays
Chapter 1: Reviewing the Essay

Introduction to the Writing Process

7〜8

Chapter 2: The Writing Process
Introduction to Academic Writing - Part B
Introduction to APA - Part-A

Choosing a research paper topic and writing a title

9〜10

Chapter 3: Using Original Sources
Introduction to APA - Part B

What is Plagiarism - Introduction
How to avoid Plagiarism

11〜12

Chapter 4: Cause-Effect Essays/Research Topics

Students will be introduced to a cause-effect essay/research topics
Discuss global warming on a local, national, and international level

13〜14

Chapter 5: Comparison Essays/Research Topics
Population Growth

Compare population growth in different part of the world
Write a comparison essay on population from an international perspective

15〜16

First rough draft of the term paper due

Mid-term Exam 20% of the final grade
(timed writing on an international relations topic and or a topic from the textbook, 300-500 words)

17〜18

Chapter 7: Argument Essays/Research Topics
Current international events

Students will discuss current international or global events

19〜20

Global food supply and waste

Students will write a reaction essay on a current international or global event

21〜22

Taking a stance on an international topic

Students will discuss an international topic
Students will write an argument essay

23〜24

Introduction to peer editing

Students will peer edit papers in class

25〜26

Introduction to proofreading

Students will edit their term paper for language focus
Students will edit their term paper for structure
Second draft of term paper due

27〜28

Final exam 30% of the final grade (500-800 words +/-)

Review of important points for the final submission of the term paper
Term Paper Due
Feedback, Exit-survey, Q and A

Class Format

All classes are to be conducted face to face; however, in the case of an emergency or unforeseen circumstances, the instructor at their sole discretion may elect to provide online (live-streamed) classes. Please note that the maximum number of online classes will not be more than 1/2 of the total number of classes for the specified. course. If an instructor does conduct a live-streamed class, the link will be posted on Manaba+R.

Recommendations for Private Study

-30 minutes per day listen to native English, for example, CNN, BBC, www.TED.com
-30 minutes per day read some English, for example, English language newspapers, magazines
-Write a personal daily entry or journal in English every day

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

Active Class Participation............10%
Small Talk ...........................10%
Assignments/Research Paper...30%
Mid-term Exam..............20%
Final Exam.......30%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Students shall be required to do at least 1 hours of homework per week, which (in combination with homework for other courses) adds up to a significant amount of homework. Students are advised to plan for this and not to forgo homework because it will be important. If students are absent for social or sporting reasons, they are not excused from doing the homework, and each student will be responsible for ensuring that his or her written work reaches the teacher on time.
Active attendance (meaning participation) will also be important for students to benefit from this course.
University policy stipulates that for foreign language courses, students must attend at least two-thirds of the classes in order to get credit.
Lateness without justification (for example proof of train delay) will be penalized; three times late equals one time absent.
Club activities or other school activities are not to be accepted as valid reasons for additional absence. Extra or “makeup” work might be set for students who have to miss classes, provided that they submit “request for special consideration for students participating in extracurricular activities” issued by the University beforehand.
The schedule outlined above will be adaptable and negotiable according to the abilities and needs of the students

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Students are expected to spend approximately 60 minutes in pre-study and review of each lesson. Furthermore, students are expected to be on time for each class, prepared to learn, study, and use the English language to communicate at all times. Students must come to class with the assigned Textbook, paper, pencil, pen, and eraser, English to English dictionary or English to Japanese dictionary is highly recommended.

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Great Writing From Great Essays to Research 5 Edition Keith S. Folse, Tison Pugh National Geographic Learning, Cengage 978-0-357-02086-9 5th edition

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Reference Books

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Every student should have access to an English to English dictionary or English to Japanese dictionary.(paper or electronic) for every class.

Web Pages for Reference

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Talk with Students,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments

Course schedule may be modified based on student needs. Any such modifications will be clearly communicated to students in class.

The use of laptops is recommended strongly but not required.

The policy regarding mobile devices prohibits the use of cell phones, smartphones, and keitais during class time. Students are required to switch off these devices and store them in their bags, ensuring they remain out of sight. Usage of such devices is permitted only when explicitly authorized by the instructor.
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