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
14814:IR18‐BA102 English for International StudiesⅡ (Basic)(RK) § 14815:IR-BAR102 英語Ⅱ(K) 2023 春セメスター 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RY309号教室/諒友館RY309号教室

授業で利用する言語

English

授業の概要と方法

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 II, students engage in an active learning process through an integrated approach using materials related to the field of International Relations. This course provides practical and effective skills for discussion of global issues in academic contexts. It takes a step-by-step approach toward mastering presentation skills in English. Varied activities to promote oral communication skills are complemented by a focus on vocabulary, reading, and writing. Students will also acquire listening skills by analyzing speeches, lectures, TV programs, presentations such as Ted Talks and documentaries in English. Formative evaluation is performed through class participation, including assignments as well as presentations and speeches.

受講生の到達目標

Students will gain confidence to express their opinions on a wide range of IR topics.
Students will acquire listening skills including the ability to listen to lectures and take notes.
Students will engage in slide show presentation skills.
Students will gain sufficient vocabulary to allow for full participation in debates and discussions on global issues.
Students will gain skills necessary for full participation in workshop and poster sessions.

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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
Lesson 1

Introductions

Introduction to the book and personal introductions

Lesson 2

UN Development Goals

Pages 6-11

Discussion
Listening

Lesson 3

Writing a paragraph

Topic Sentences

Lesson 4

Blood Transfusion Safety

Pages 12-17

Lesson 5

Politeness levels in writing

Formal and informal letters

Listening comprehension

Lesson 6

World Wildlife Fund

Pages 18-23


Listening

Lesson 7

Writing an opinion paragraph

Draft of first paragraph

Reading and Sharing

Lesson 8

International law and landmines

Pages 24-29

Group Discussion

Lesson 9

Writing a problem-solution paragraph

Presentation Preparation

Lesson 10

The climate crisis

Group Discussion

Presentation preparation

Lesson 11

Writing a cause-effect paragraph

Presentation preparation

Lesson 12

Mid-Term Presentations

Question and Answer Sessions

Lesson 13

Mid-Term Presentations

Question and Answer Sessions

Lesson 14

Traffic Safety

Pages 36-41

Listening activities

Lesson 15

Writing an Essay

Thesis statements

Practicing essay organization
Writing outline of drafts

Lesson 16

Language extinction

Pages 42-47

Vocabulary expansion

Lesson 17

Final proofreading of first draft

Submission of mid-term essay draft

Lesson 18

Global gender gap

Page2 48-53

Writing with idioms

Lesson 19

Writing a descriptive essay

Outline Practice

Lesson 20

The United Nations and world government

Pages 54-59

Using key concepts

Lesson 21

Persuasive essays



Planning writing strategies

Lesson 22

Violence and mass-media

Pages 60-65

Word forms

Lesson 23

Persuasive Essays

Health issues

Backing up your answers

Listening comprehension

Lesson 24

Apologies for historical crimes

Pages 66-71


Listening Activity

Lesson 25

Comparison Essays

Education

Recognizing differences

Lesson 26

Young people and sports

Pages 72-77

Making questions

Lesson 27

Gender discrimination in China and India

Pages 84-89

Using key concepts

Lesson 28

Final Presentations

Question and Answer sessions

Lesson 29

Final Presentations

Question and Answer sessions

Lesson 30

End of semester review

Final written report

授業実施形態

BCP停止の場合は、BCPレベル0～2の記載どおりに授業が行われます。
During the suspension period of BCP, classes will be as described in BCP levels 0-2.

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

Students are expected to study/do homework 2-3 hours per week. Students will review each lesson, complete the assigned activities in the textbook, prepare their presentations, and study for tests. In addition, students are requested to check Course News in Manaba to read the assigned homework.

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

20% Participation
Textbook accuracy: 20%
Presentations: 30% (15% x 2)
Essays: 30% (15% x 2)

成績評価方法(備考)

Textbook accuracy also involves providing extra information for oral and written responses

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
Global Concepts: English for International Understanding Jim Knudsen Nan'un Do 978-4-523--17688-6

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

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

備考

This syllabus may change with the needs of the students.
【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/