Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
15366:IR18‐CA207 Bridge to International Studies III (RB) § 15367:IR-CA207 Introduction to International Studies in English Ⅲ(RB) 2022 Fall Wed1 College　Of　International　Relations TKATSCHOW DWIGHT A. 2

Campus

KIC

Class Venue

RYOYUKAN　RY302

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

(Peacemakers of the 20th Century)

The theme of this course is peacemakers of the 20th century. It deals with those individuals who have had a significant impact upon world culture and have contributed to the betterment of life and society through the avocation of peace and non-violence. It will look at five figures: Chiune Sugihara, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, H.H. The 14th Dalai Lama, Mahatma Gandhi, and Martin Luther King, Jr., many who have been the recipient of such world-class awards as the Nobel Prize. Emphasis will be placed upon the socio-political aspects of their lives and how they have influenced global society in relation to politics, peace, human rights, and religion, etc. They will be examined in the context of the 20th century as well as their continuing influence upon the peace process in the 21st century. Focus will be placed not only on their lives, but upon important background information necessary for an understanding of the context in which the events of their lives have taken place, as well as the peace process as a whole.

The subjects will be dealt with and discussed within an academic context applying the tools of critical thinking and argumentation in an English language environment. This course is interactive, consisting of a series of instructor-based lectures, individual student presentations, as well as in-class work and homework assignments, etc.

Its approach is linguistic and cognitive concentrating upon discourse as well as reading, writing and research skills (inclusive of computer assisted learning), while at the same time stimulating intellectual interest through provocative subject matter.

Student Attainment Objectives

The principle objectives of this course are fourfold: (1) a critical understanding and awareness of the peace process and key individuals who have contributed to it; (2) the expansion of one's personal and academic knowledge base; (3) the acquisition and assimilation of advanced level language skills for language processing and production; and (4) the refinement of existing and learning of advanced level research skills (conventional and computer-based, etc.) for higher levels of learning.

Recommended Preparatory Course

A knowledge of the English language (reading, writing and speaking, etc.) at the intermediate level or better is required.

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
0〜1

Orientation: Course Overview and Structure

Introduction: The Importance of Peace in a Chaotic World; and
A Definition of Peace
ZOOM Meeting (live-streamed)

1〜2

Chiune Sugihara: Diplomat for Life and Hero of the Holocaust

ZOOM Meeting (live-streamed)

2〜3

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

ZOOM Meeting (live-streamed)

3〜4

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi: Nonviolent Crusader for Peace and Democracy

ZOOM Meeting (live-streamed)

4〜5

Human & Constitutional Rights; and an Overview of Democracy & the Types of Political Systems and Ideologies throughout the World

ZOOM Meeting (live-streamed)

5〜6

The Dalai Lama: Ocean of Wisdom and Compassion

ZOOM Meeting (live-streamed)

6〜7

The United Nations: The Institution, its Structure & Purpose

ZOOM Meeting (live-streamed)

7〜8

Individual Oral Reports 1

ZOOM Meeting (live-streamed)

8〜9

The Nobel Peace Prize (An Overview)

ZOOM Meeting (live-streamed)

9〜10

Mahatma Gandhi: Father of Nonviolent Resistance

ZOOM Meeting (live-streamed)

10〜11

Martin Luther King, Jr.: Peaceful Activist and Martyr for Civil Rights

ZOOM Meeting (live-streamed)

11〜12

Individual Oral Reports 2

ZOOM Meeting (live-streamed)

12〜13

Amnesty International and its Work to Free Innocent People from Political Injustice and Persecution * (If time permits)

ZOOM Meeting (live-streamed)

13〜14

Individual Oral Reports 3

ZOOM Meeting (live-streamed)

14〜15

Course Summary: The Challenge of Peace in the 21st Century

ZOOM Meeting (live-streamed)

Class Format

IMPORTANT NOTE: All classes for 15366:IR18‐CA207 Bridge to International Studies III (RB) § 15367-IR-CA207 Introduction to International Studies in English Ⅲ(RB) in AY 2022 will be ZOOM Meetings. This means 15 online classes (live-streamed) that will meet once-a-week. This will allow all students to be able to take classes and to fully participate in all course activities.

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Recommendations for Private Study

Each week, students will be assigned homework consisting of readings, research and written exercises to be completed in preparation for the following week's class and activities, etc. In addition, each student is expected to keep a journal (notebook) in which he/she summarizes information about the materials read, research conducted and other important information, i.e. questions about material covered in the course, personal observations and opinions, etc. as well as record the answers for worksheets and other assignments. The journal is to be handed-in, in the 12th or 13th week of classes. Class work and homework assignments are intensive requiring an active participation by each student in attendance.

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

30 % - Journal & Homework Exercises

30 % - Individual Oral Report (ZOOM Meeting Presentation)

25 % - Written Report (Research)

15 % - Participation (In-class Work - Forum Discussions via ZOOM Meeting)　

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Breakdown of Grading Criteria

Grades will be awarded on the basis of oral and written assignments and participation. All students will be expected to attend class regularly and actively participate in all its activities. The distribution of marks in the course consists of four components:

1. Journal & Homework Exercises (Worksheets, etc.) -- Maximum of 30 Marks
(To be Handed-in Weeks 12 or 13)

2. One Individual Oral Report (Topic concerned with some aspect of Peace - 5 minutes in length given via ZOOM Meeting) -- Maximum of 30 Marks

3. One Written Report [Research] (Critical Evaluation of some aspect of the Peace Process - 5 pages not including the title page & bibliography, approximalely 1000 - 1250 words in length) -- Maximum of 25 Marks

4. Participation (In-class Work - Forum Discussions via ZOOM Meeting) -- Maximum of 15 Marks

*** Note: Failure to complete class work will be penalized with loss of marks and possible failure of the course.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Because this course requires active participation by all students involved, it is necessary to keep up with weekly readings and other class work in order to understand materials and ideas presented. In addition, it is also necessary to keep a regular journal (part of the course requirements), so that it can become an active tool for learning and thinking, where one can express one's ideas about materials dealt with, articulate any concerns or problems, as well as use it for the development of individual oral reports and record assignments, etc.

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
On-line Course Materials Various None None Supplied by the Instructor

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

NOTE: All course materials will be posted in the "RESOURCE" section of the class on Manaba. Thus you need to pay careful attention to Ritsumeikan/Manaba e-mails to find out what course materials have been posted (PDF files, etc.) and when, so that you can download them for each class session.

Reference Books

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Any good English/Japanese Dictionary

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

A list of useful references will be supplied by the instructor. Also any good English/Japanese dictionary (book, electronic or computer format).

Web Pages for Reference

Internet website information related to the course will be supplied by the instructor.

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

Other (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments

All students must turn-in a journal, do one individual oral report, one written research report, and submit all homework exercises as well as other class work to pass the course.

Students should also have good basic skills in the use of a word processor, be able to make a PowerPoint presentation, and use the Internet effectively, i.e. use of e-mail, web browsers, search engines, etc.

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