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
51345:Contemporary Issues in Policy Science Ⅱ（EPS-A）(B) 2024 秋セメスター 金3 政策科学部 GERRY YOKOTA 2

キャンパス

OIC

授業施設

AS451セミナールーム

授業で利用する言語

English

授業の概要と方法

This is a survey course of contemporary issues related to policy science with emphasis on academic discussion skills. The course builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in the spring semester focusing on a variety of current issues chosen by the instructor related to topics such as economics, the environment, human rights, politics, health, culture, media, globalization, education, gender and society in order to increase students’ basic local, regional and global knowledge, as well as critical thinking and understanding. Students will also improve their reading and listening by preparing short articles for learning, as well as practicing writing of short reports/essays in English. Students will conduct supplementary research on topics studied. This class will be conducted 100% in English which will be very useful for students interested in enrolling in a CRPS course, study abroad, or preparing for a field research abroad project in their second academic year.

受講生の到達目標

The aims of this course are to:
- improve communicative competency and confidence in speaking English
- improve listening, reading and writing skills in English
- increase English vocabulary
- gain an understanding of contemporary local, regional and global issues
- practice critical thinking and analytical skills

<政策科学部学生のためのCEFR Can-Do listを参照のこと>
[S(B2.1-B2.2)], [L(B2.1-B2.2]

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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

Week 1. Orientation

Introduction to course goals, assignments, and teaching methods.

Week 2. SDGs 1-2

Basic training to prepare to discuss issues of poverty and hunger.

Week 3. SDGs 3-4

Basic training to prepare to discuss issues of health and education.

Week 4. Presentations

Short presentations on news items related to SDGs 1-4.

Week 5. SDGs 5 & 10

Basic training to prepare to discuss gender and inequality issues.

Week 6. SDGs 6-7

 Basic training to prepare to discuss water and energy issues.

Week 7. Presentations

Short presentations on news items related to SDGs 5, 6, 7 & 10.

Week 8. SDGs 8-9

Basic training to prepare to discuss issues of work, economic growth, industry, innovation, and infrastructure.

Week 9. SDGs 11 & 16

Basic training to prepare to discuss issues of sustainability and just peace.

Week 10. Group Work

Short presentations on news items related to SDGs 8, 9, 11 & 16.

Week 11. Presentation Skills 1

Topic selection and outlining.

Week 12. Presentation Skills 2

PowerPoint design & scriptwriting.

Week 13. Final Presentations

Week 14. Pair interviews

Follow-up interviews.

Week 15. Closure

Evaluation and reflection.

授業実施形態

In principle, 15 classes face-to-face.
However, media classes (either live-streamed classes or on-demand classes) may be held when necessary.
Consult Manaba weekly schedule and news announcements for class format updates.

 * In order to protect public health and reduce the spread of disease, remember to wear a mask if you feel any virus-type symptoms.

授業外学習の指示

Listen to lectures such as TED talks, news shows, and podcasts in English. Collaborate with a study partner or group.

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

Continuous assessment based on participation, presentations, and writing assignments.

成績評価方法(備考)

Further details will be given in the first week of class.

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)

No textbook purchase is required.

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

【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:http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp//students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html