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
14835:IR18‐BA104 English for International StudiesⅣ (High‐Intermediate)(RB) 2023 秋セメスター 火1,金2 国際関係学部 O’MOCHAIN ROBERT 2

キャンパス

衣笠/衣笠

授業施設

諒友館RY207号教室/諒友館RY208号教室

授業で利用する言語

English

授業の概要と方法

This course develops language skills through a content-based pedagogy. Content draws from authors who cover a wide range of issues with a global society perspective. All four language skills are integrated in the exploration of relevant issues, with a particular focus on academic writing ability. Students will improve their ability to express logical argument through engagement with a range of writing techniques and structures. In-class writing activities will also promote fluency and accuracy in written expression .The content area is "Discriminatory behavior in global contexts." It asks the question: "How does discrimination affect a country's global image?" The instructor provides examples and explanations of Gender and LGBT+ discrimination in global society. The spread of the #MeToo movement as a global phenomenon prompts a focus on one particular type of discrimination: sexual harassment in workplace and institutional contexts. What have global organizations said about these issues and what policies have been implemented to achieve more justice and equality for targets of discrimination? These issues are elaborated through academic reading, and writing. Communicating your ideas about these topics in open-ended discussion will improve your speaking and listening skills in English.

受講生の到達目標

1) Students shall learn about discourse structure, conventional academic report design, citations and references, paraphrasing, quotations, and academic honesty.
2) Students will learn about different academic writing styles and writing to different audiences using the APA format.
3) Students will be able to summarize facts and arguments related to International Society - with a focus on gender and LGBT issues - and write reports after researching the issues.
While this course emphasizes writing skills, students shall continue to develop all four skills in English.

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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
1

Introduction to class and instructor

Students will learn about the class rules and grading system.
Students will have first writing homework assignment.

2

Introduction to International Relations, Gender Studies, and Feminist approaches

In-class writing and group discussion: Brainstorming and conceptual mapping on discrimination topics
Collecting information from primary and secondary resources: APA format
WHO on sexual health;

3

APA style;Cover format, how to write in-text citations, and write a reference list.
Students discuss topics covered in the handouts

Guidelines for researching a topic
UN agencies and gender equality: Global comparisons

4

Pre-writing preparation

Cover how to pre-write and organize ideas within an essay
Student practice in-class writings

5

Unity and coherence
Common problems with tense, grammar and punctuation

UN initiatives on GBV; other IGO policies; NGO policies: national governments

6

Structure of the researched essay

Discuss the meaning of Nations, international relations, and international law on human rights
Awareness of Discrimination in global society

LGBTQ+ discrimination

7

Comparison Contrast Papers
Definitions and real-world examples of harassment
#MeToo as a global movement

Evaluating the reliability of sources: "The Student Debt Crisis"

UN initiatives on LGBT; other IGO policies; NGO policies: national governments

8

Support, Accuracy, and Logic
Types of sexual harassment: Quid pro quo/Gender Harassment/Unwanted sexual attention
Role of family members and local agencies in supporting targets of harassment
Notable cases that affected Japan's global image

What is Plagiarism? Support your work and citations

9

Cause and Effect Papers
Human Rights and children’s rights abuses in the sexually objectifying media industry:

Global Economy: Gender pay gap and women's access to workplace
Hostile Environment and Gender Discrimination

10

Quotations and citations; APA format

UN initiatives on sexual exploitation; other IGO policies; NGO policies: national governments
Sexual Harassment cases in Japan

11

Relating effects to causes

Inter-governmental organizations (IGO's) and NGO's fighting discrimination
Bullying against LGBT individuals as a harassment issue

12

Argumentative Essays

Talk about agencies and movements which help fight discrimination around the world

Critique of Feminism from Men’s Rights Movement

13

Summarizing sources
;

Masculinities Studies: R. W. Connell
Group discussion on assigned texts

14

Mid-Term Presentations

Review of notable presentations on discrimination issues

15

Mid-term presentations

Presentation skills

16

Collocations for argumentative essays

Masculinities Studies: Cassie Jaye; Romit Dasgupta
Human maturity through Respectful relationships: Consent Issues

17

Classification Papers

Efforts to undo homophobic policies of governments in Africa and the Middle East

18

Reading charts and bar graphs

Global protest movements:
Financial aspects of Discrimination cases: Justice and fairness in civil courts

19

Establishing order of importance

Identifying strategies to raise awareness
The #MeToo movement around the world and in Japan; HeforShe campaign
Bystander Intervention Programs and Education on Consent

20

Reaction Papers

Gender Equality and role of women in workplaces
Gender-based violence against exploited women

21

The References List: APA format


Prevention of Discrimination in global society: United Nations initiatives

Case study of GBV against exploited women: Sexual exploitation and human trafficking

22

Rhetorical focus: Counter-arguments and concessions

Gender discrimination and a country’s global image: International Status Anxiety
Focus on equality in Japanese society

23

Translation issues and ambiguous language

Focus on equality in Japanese society: Notable discrimination cases
The Ito Shiori case and the Gonoi Rina case

Benefits of engagement with new approaches:

24

Using search engines for academic content

Gender-based violence:
Review of content on unwanted sexual attention as a legal concept

Group discussion

25

Language focus: Verb tense consistency

Sexism and Gender Inequalities: Review of LGBT issues

26

Presentation Skills
Language focus: Restrictive and nonrestrictive clauses

Students will learn presentation skills and practice presenting to other members
Gender discrimination and a country’s/organization’s global image:

27

Other types of harassment and institutional responses
Timed writing exercise on issues learned during the semester

Language focus: Adverbial and noun clauses
Discuss the latest news on discrimination issues
Practice for Final Presentation

28

Presentations on Final Paper

Students will present to the class about the topic chosen for the final paper or some other aspect of discrimination (international, comparative focus)

29

Final Presentations

Students will present to the class about the topic chosen for the final paper.

30

Language focus: Run-on sentences and sentence fragments
Final Paper Due

The final class will cover the important points covered to use when studying abroad and when engaging in intercultural exchanges on gender discrimination issues. This brings to a conclusion all that was learned over the semester by the students/ Political movies.

授業実施形態

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.

授業外学習の指示

1) Summarize any reading in five sentences for future reference.
2) Design your own glossary (list of vocabulary items from readings).
3) Review last class's notes if you get to the classroom early.
4) Prepare for class and participate actively. This helps you remember.
5) Find your own related interest outside of class (movies, books, websites/news feeds...)
6) Make friends with Japanese students and other international students on campus and beyond.
7) Plan on study abroad/working holidays or some big goal.
8) Set yourself weekly/monthly goals and check whether you accomplish them.
9) Study a little everyday (e.g. on the train).
10) Eat healthy, sleep enough and get some exercise!

Visit the Writing Tutorial Center and the Beyond Borders Plaza.

Visit the library and access their website. Read the research articles and look online for related topics and bring them to class.

成績評価方法

種別 割合(%) 評価基準等
定期試験（筆記） 0

レポート試験
（統一締切日を締切とするレポート）		 0

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

2 short essays: 20% (10% x 2)
Textbook accuracy: 15%
Participation: 15%
Presentations (Mid-term and end-of-term): 30% (15% x 2)
Final Research Paper 20%

成績評価方法(備考)

The final research paper must contain at least 8 properly cited and referenced sources (i.e. academic support/ credible authority/ global institution report). Each report has an introduction, a (wide-ranging) literature review, results section, discussion section, and conclusion

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

Please observe rules outlined on Day One

Only access an electronic device when directed by instructor
Avoid arriving late; if this happens, take your seat quietly
Avoid eating or chewing gum during class
Check “Manaba +R” for resources, forum, and assignments when directed.
Have your textbook and dictionary on hand for each session.
 
English is the language of use during class time. This applies even when your classmates are of the same nationality or language group

Essays and Reports need to include headings to help the reader understand the logical flow of your arguments.


Make use of resources on campus, e.g., the library, the Writing Tutorial Centre, the Self Access Learning Centre “Beyond Borders Plaza” with Learning Communities
.
Show me that you are trying your best. Improvement over the course of the semester is taken into account

教科書

書名 著者 出版社 ISBNコード 備考
Effective Academic Writing No. 3 The Researched Essay (2nd Edition) R. Liss and J. Davis Oxford 97801943 23482

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

Additional materials will be posted on the Manaba+R Resources section

参考書

参考書(使用頻度、その他補足)

Seagrave, K. (1994). The sexual harassment of women in the workplace: From 1600 to 1993. Jefferson, NC: McFarland------- Hansen, G. M. (2016). Femininity, self-harm and eating disorders in Japan: Navigating contradictions in narrative and visual culture. New York (NY): Routledge.

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

その他(教員より別途指示）

備考

The short essays have a five-paragraph structure.
The final paper is approximately 1500 words in length.

Course schedule may be modified based on student needs. Any such modifications will be clearly communicated to students in class and via manaba+R.
When you need advise on any relevant issue, contact the instructor at his work e-mail address
robert01@fc.ritsumei.ac.jp
Please use your university e-mail address only for communication
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