Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
15370:IR18‐CA207 Bridge to International Studies III (RD) § 15371:IR-CA207 Introduction to International Studies in English Ⅲ(RD) 2022 Fall Wed1 College　Of　International　Relations STRAUMANN CHISATO 2

Campus

KIC

Class Venue

KOSHINKAN　KS205

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

This course will focus on Emotional Intelligence (EI). Emotional Intelligence provides the most important key to your career and personal success, and by extension of all international relations. EI is the ability to perceive, use, understand, and manage emotions. A study (at Harvard Business School, 2001) concluded EI matters twice as much as IQ and technical skills when determining who will be successful in life. However, despite its importance, most individuals haven’t been taught how to develop this aspect of themselves. EI is a competency that can be learned. For example, students dealing with challenging feedback, tight deadlines, relationship management, navigating change, and dealing with setbacks and failure could all benefit from establishing core emotional intelligence competencies.

In international relations field, the nature of emotions fundamentally helps to shape rationality and how we think about world politics, diplomacy, human rights, social issues, health, environment, and security, etc. because emotions permeate the complex challenges of the relations of states with each other.

Throughout this course, along with understanding the research support for EI, you will be expected to examine and improve your emotional intelligence by participating in a variety of activities and exercises.

Student Attainment Objectives

At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. understand the core components of Emotional Intelligence - Self-awareness, Self-regulation, Motivation, Empathy, and Social skills and identify them within behavior.
2. communicate effectively (orally and in writing) about emotional intelligence and demonstrate emotional intelligence through your communication with people around you
3. assess your level of emotional intelligence and implement an effective plan for improvement
4. manage their emotions, and positively influence and motivate themselves and others

Recommended Preparatory Course

You must be familiar with the guidelines on writing essays and avoiding plagiarism:
http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/ir/ir-navi/common/pdf/gogaku/gogaku_text_01.pdf
http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/ir/ir-navi/common/pdf/gogaku/gogaku_text_08.pdf

Course Schedule

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

Introduction
What’s Emotional Intelligence? EQ vs. IQ, EQ and International Relations

Introduction to the course; EQ vs. IQ; EQ and International Relations

2

Emotional Intelligence: Core concepts, Scope of Emotional Intelligence
EI Self-assessment

History and origin of Emotional Intelligence
Extension activities

3

Emotional Self-awareness

Understand how our emotions affect others and their emotions affect us
Extension activities

4

Self-regard

Understand how their self-awareness and respect are influenced by their awareness of and reaction to their strengths and limitations
Extension activities

5

Self-actualization

Understand what self-actualization is and how to identify it in themselves and others
Self-development plan for improving EI #1
Extension activities

6

Emotional expression

Understand their own emotional expression patterns and tendencies
Extension activities

7

Assertiveness

Recognize assertive, passive, or aggressive behavior in other and in themselves
Extension activities

8

Interpersonal relationships

Understand the benefits of interpersonal relationships; Analyze the impact of effective interpersonal relationships
Extension activities

9

Empathy

Gain an understanding of what empathy means and be able to distinguish it from sympathy; Develop active listening skills
Self-development plan for improving EI #2
Extension activities

10

Social responsibility

Describe what social responsibility is within a smaller and a larger community
Extension activities

11

Reality testing

Learn to be able to notice the facts of a situation and them interpret those correctly; Read people accurately as well as environment
Extension activities

12

Problem solving

Identify what emotions they experience during problem solving; Create the best possible emotional approach
Extension activities

13

Impulse control

Identify their challenges related to impulse control; Develop strategies for controlling their impulses
Extension activities

14

Flexibility

Understand how they react to changing situations; Understand how they can become comfortable in ambiguous situations
Extension activities

15

Summary and What’s Next?

Emotional Intelligence and your success

Class Format

[BCP Level 1 or 2]
・In principle, all 15 weeks (15 classes for once a week course, 30 classes for twice a week course) will be face-to-face.
・When a student is unable to attend face-to-face classes due to any of the following conditions, web-based follow-up will be provided for all classes. Students who fall under this category should notify their instructor by the first class.
 
[Conditions for web-based follow-up]
(1) When a student has a pre-existing condition/underlying health condition.
(2) When it is difficult for a student to commute to university due to concerns over putting cohabiting
family members at risk.
(3) When a student is unable to enter Japan due to international travel restrictions.
(4) Other valid reasons when a student has been impacted by COVID-19 and is under an unavoidable situation for which they are not responsible for.
 
 
[BCP Level 3 or 4]
・All 15 weeks (15 or 30 classes) will be web-based (Live-Streamed, using ZOOM): 15 or 30 ZOOM live-streamed lectures at the designated class hours/periods (i.e., 15 live-streamed classes for the once-a-week courses; 30 live-streamed classes for the twice-a-week courses).
 
※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

 (1) Be responsible for your owning learning (Responsibility/Self Management)
 (2) Keep up with the assignments and do not fall behind (Meeting the deadline/Time Management)
 (3) Read (understand) the designated readings in the textbook thoroughly (Preview)
 (4) Consult with the teacher for any questions they might have.

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

Homework assignments – 10%
Participation-Discussion – 20%
Journal writing – 30% (10 journals @3% each)
Self-development plans for improving emotional intelligence – 20% (10% each)
Research paper – 20%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

- Late submission of assignments is not acceptable.

- Be responsible for your owning learning (Responsibility/Self Management);
- Keep up with the assignments and do not fall behind (Meeting the deadline/Time Management)
- Read (understand) the designated readings in the textbook thoroughly (Preview).

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Since EI is so important to life success and workplace, it’s essential to practice these skills while you are in college! Here’s how I expect you to demonstrate EI behaviors in class and the EI dimensions they reflect:
1. Be willing to better understand yourself and why you react to certain situations as you do (emotional self-awareness, self-regard, reality testing, problem solving)
2. Come to every class and be fully prepared (self-actualization, social responsibility, stress tolerance, self-regard)
3. Accept responsibility for your behavior (emotional self-awareness, self-regard, problem solving, impulse control, stress tolerance, optimism)
4. Work effectively with me and your classmates and resolve conflict, if it occurs, in a respectful and constructive way (emotional self-awareness, self-regard, social responsibility, interpersonal relationship, empathy, assertiveness, independence, flexibility, problem solving, reality testing, stress tolerance, impulse control, and optimism); in other words – almost every EI skill area.

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
The Student EQ Edge: Emotional Intelligence and Your Academic and Personal Success: Kindle Edition Steven Stein, Howard Book, & Korrel Kanoy Jossey-Bass Kindle Edition

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Reference Books

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Emotional Intelligence: Why it can matter more than IQ Daniel Goleman Bloomsbury 78-0747529828
Emotional Intelligence and Diversity Series: Affirmative Introspection Jorge Cherbosque, Lee Gardenswartz, & Anita Rowe www.EIDI-Results.org
Emotional Intelligence and Diversity Series: Self-Governance Jorge Cherbosque, Lee Gardenswartz, & Anita Rowe www.EIDI-Results.org
Emotional Intelligence and Diversity Series: Intercultural Literacy Jorge Cherbosque, Lee Gardenswartz, & Anita Rowe www.EIDI-Results.org
Emotional Intelligence and Diversity Series: Social Architecting Jorge Cherbosque, Lee Gardenswartz, & Anita Rowe www.EIDI-Results.org
Emotional Intelligence for Managing Results in a Diverse World Jorge Cherbosque, Lee Gardenswartz, & Anita Rowe Nicholas Brealey 978-0-89106-394-0
Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships Daniel Goleman Arrow 978-0099464921

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

Please note that class schedule and contents may be subject to change depending on the circumstances
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