Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
14824:IR18‐BA103 English for International Studies III (Theme‐based)(RG) § 14825:IR-BAR103 English Ⅲ (G) 2023 Fall Mon4,Thu1 College　Of　International　Relations SAEKI CHIZURU 2

Campus

KIC/KIC

Class Venue

RYOYUKAN　RY207/RYOYUKAN　RY207

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

This class places relative emphasis on reading skills although all four skills--reading, listening comprehension, speaking, and writing--are also incorporated into the class activities. We use the textbook that explores the origin of modern world and interactions among Western nations and Eastern nations. As English skill, this course will involve more critical thinking strategies in addition to the emphasis on reading extensively in the area of international studies.

Student Attainment Objectives

Students will
master reading strategy, build vocabulary, develop critical thinking and analytical reading skills.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

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

Introduction
A World of Empires

Chapter 1, Bauer

3〜4

Protestant Rebellions
James, King of Two countries

Chapter 2 and 3, Bauer

5〜6

Searching for the Northwest Passage
Warlords of Japan

Chapter 4 and 5, Bauer

7〜8

New Colonies in the New World
The Spread of Slavery

Chapter 6 and 7, Bauer

9〜10

The Middle of the East test 1

Chapter 8, Bauer

11〜12

The Western War
Far East of Europe

Chapter 9 and 10

13〜14

The Mogul Emperors of India
Battle Fire and Plague in England

Chapter 11 and 12

15〜16

The Sun King
A New World in Conflict

Chapter 13 and 15, Bauer

17〜18

The Universal Laws of Newton and Locke
Russia Looks West

Chapter 16 and 17

19〜20

The Imperial East
The American Revolution

Chapter 20 and 22

21〜22

American Constitution
Exploration of Captain Cook
Test 2

Chapter 23 and 24 Test 2

23〜24

Revolution Gone Sour in France
Catherine the Great

Chapter 25 and 26

25〜26

A Changing World
China and the Rest of the World

Chapter 27 and 28

27〜28

The Rise of Bonaparte
The End of Napoleon

Chapter 29 and 33

29〜30

Freedom of South America
Troubled Africa
Test 3

Chapter 34 and 37, Bauer and Test 3

Class Format

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.

Recommendations for Private Study

Students are required to come to the class by reading and checking vocabulary the assigned chapter /articles of every week. There will be occasional writing assignments as well.

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

Test 60%
Assignments 30%
Participation 10%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Students are expected to participate in class and group discussions actively in English.

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
The story of the world: Early Modern Times Revised edition Bauer, Susan Wise Well-Trained Mind Pr; Revised edition (February 25, 2020) ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1945841443 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1945841446

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

We will use the textbook every time.

Reference Books

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment

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 Comments

All students must bring their textbooks to the class every time. Otherwise, they will lose points.
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