Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
15105:IR18‐BA101 English for International Studies I (Intermediate)(RI) § 15106:IR-BAR101 English Ⅰ (I) 2022 Spring Mon4,Thu1 College　Of　International　Relations MARUTA SHOICHI 2

Campus

KIC/KIC

Class Venue

RYOYUKAN　RY302/RYOYUKAN　RY302

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

The purpose of this course is to help students develop reading skills through leaning various global issues in English. We will focus on some of the key issues faced by today’s world, such as war and peace, global warming, human rights, food waste, etc. By studying these topics in English, students are expected not only to acquire basic language skills needed for studying International Relations, but also to increase awareness as a responsible global citizen. Although primary focus is on reading and vocabulary, other exercises to demonstrate your understanding and opinions will also be given in class.

This class will be conducted entirely online, through Zoom live instructions.

Student Attainment Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be expected to:
1. have expanded vocabulary and grammatical knowldege to read English passages accurately.
2. have the ability to analyze the structure and understand the main point of English passages.
3. be able to paraphrase English passages and make summaries in your own words and expressions.
4. be familiar with some of the crucial problems we are facing in today’s world.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

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

Course Introduction
Ritsumeikan Charter, UN Charter, and Global Issues 1

Reading and Discussion
Web-based (Live-Streamed, using ZOOM)

3-4

Ritsumeikan Charter, UN Charter, and Global Issues 2

Reading and Discussion
Web-based (Live-Streamed, using ZOOM)

5-6

International Relationships 1

Reading and Discussion
Web-based (Live-Streamed, using ZOOM)

7-8

International Relationships 2

Reading and Discussion
Vocabulary Test 1
Web-based (Live-Streamed, using ZOOM)

9-10

War and Peace 1

Reading and Discussion
Web-based (Live-Streamed, using ZOOM)

11-12

War and Peace 2

Reading and Discussion
Web-based (Live-Streamed, using ZOOM)

13-14

Human Rights 1

Reading and Discussion
Web-based (Live-Streamed, using ZOOM)

15-16

Human Rights 2

Reading and Discussion
Vocabulary Test 2
Web-based (Live-Streamed, using ZOOM)

17-18

Food 1

Reading and Discussion
Web-based (Live-Streamed, using ZOOM)

19-20

Food 2

Reading and Discussion
Instruction on group presentation
Web-based (Live-Streamed, using ZOOM)

21-22

Global Warming 1

Reading and Discussion
Web-based (Live-Streamed, using ZOOM)

23-24

Global Warming 2

Reading and Discussion
Web-based (Live-Streamed, using ZOOM)

25-26

Global Citizenship 1

Reading and Discussion
Vocabulary Test 3
Web-based (Live-Streamed, using ZOOM)

27-28

Global Citizenship 2

Reading and Discussion
Preparation for group presentation
Web-based (Live-Streamed, using ZOOM)

29-30

Group Presentation

Topics selected by student groups
Web-based (Live-Streamed, using ZOOM)

Class Format

[BCP Level 1 ～ 4]
・In principle, all 15 weeks will be web-based (Live-Streamed, using ZOOM): 30 ZOOM live-streamed lectures at the designated class hours/periods.
・Details on class format will be announced on the course page of manaba+R.

※For more information on Ritsumeikan University's BCP Level, please refer to the following URL, Point No.1 “Measures to prevent spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).”
http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/news/detail/?id=475

Recommendations for Private Study

Instructions on homework assignments are given in each class. The assingmens are mostly completing the worksheets on various global issues based on your understanding of the reading and listening exercises in the textbook and other related materials.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written)

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

- Assigned summary of course materials: 50%
- Final group presentation: 20%
- Vocabulary tests: 20%
- Participation in class activities: 10%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
CLIL 英語で学ぶ国際問題 笹島 茂、池田 真、山崎 勝、千田 享、藤澤 さとみ、福島 純子、仲谷 都、油木田 美由紀、Alana Schramm 三修社 978-4-384-33433-3 C1082

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Reference Books

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Web Pages for Reference

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

Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments

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