| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15043:[2025 Spring]Liberal Arts Seminar (1) § 15044:Theme Study (1) | 2025 | Spring | Wed4 | College Of Law,College Of Economics,College Of Business Administration,College Of Social Sciences,College Of International Relations,College Of Policy Science,College Of Letters,College of Image Arts and Sciences,College of Comprehensive Psychology,College of Science and Engineering,College of Gastronomy Management,College of Information Science and Engineering,College of Life Sciences,College of Pharmaceutical Sciences,College of Sport and Health Science (tentative name) | KANDUBODA B. PRABATH | 2 |
Campus
KIC
Class Venue
YOYOKAN YY306
Language
English
Course Outline and Method
1)This class aims to imrove Problem-solving skills with relation to SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) via CHIL (Collaborative Hybrid International Learning).
2) During the semester (1-14classes), Students will find a project theme, identify problems, do a field survey to collect data, report via oral and written presentation.
3) Then, students will join an international presentation event to present the project solutions (3-5 August 2025, held in BKC).
4) Finally, at the end of the semester (mid-August), students will visit India (or Sri Lanka) to do an international field survey project on the same theme.
2) During the semester (1-14classes), Students will find a project theme, identify problems, do a field survey to collect data, report via oral and written presentation.
3) Then, students will join an international presentation event to present the project solutions (3-5 August 2025, held in BKC).
4) Finally, at the end of the semester (mid-August), students will visit India (or Sri Lanka) to do an international field survey project on the same theme.
Student Attainment Objectives
Students will be able to attain the objectives below using the English language.
1) Deepen the understanding of SDGs and identify social issues.
2) Be able to execute a fieldwork project in Japan and overseas.
3) Be able to improve academic presentation skills and socialization skills (group working, leadership, time management, negotiation, tenacity and so on).
4) Be able to improve peer learning skills.
1) Deepen the understanding of SDGs and identify social issues.
2) Be able to execute a fieldwork project in Japan and overseas.
3) Be able to improve academic presentation skills and socialization skills (group working, leadership, time management, negotiation, tenacity and so on).
4) Be able to improve peer learning skills.
Recommended Preparatory Course
Read the syllabus carefully before registering.
Especially [Grade evaluation method and explanations] & [Other comments], if not you will fail this course.
受講登録する前にシラバスを最後まで必ず読むこと。授業内容を理解せずに登録して参加すると、不合格になる可能性が高いです。
Especially [Grade evaluation method and explanations] & [Other comments], if not you will fail this course.
受講登録する前にシラバスを最後まで必ず読むこと。授業内容を理解せずに登録して参加すると、不合格になる可能性が高いです。
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) | Theme |
|---|---|
| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
| 1 |
Introduction - know the course objectives, set own objectives
|
course objectives, individual goals, course contents |
|
| 2-5 | Individual project - find theme, conduct field survey, analyze data, present |
academic paper content, field survey methods, written presentation |
|
| 6-8 | Individual presentations - individual oral presentations using slides |
presentation, mid-reflection, group work preparations |
|
| 9-13 | Group project - find theme, conduct field survey, analyze data, and ready for the international presentation session (World Youth Meeting, WYM 2025) |
peer-learning, group survey, PPT presentation |
|
| 14 | Reflection & preparation for World Youth Meeting |
plan, prepare and execute |
Class Format
Generally, media-based classes (Ontime or OnDemand).
Recommendations for Private Study
1) Students are expected to find own project (individually and as a group) and work towards proceeding it.
2) Be sure to check manaba time to time for weekly updates.
3) Students are expected to make contact with their peers (both domestic and overseas) and build better rapport with the group members.
2) Be sure to check manaba time to time for weekly updates.
3) Students are expected to make contact with their peers (both domestic and overseas) and build better rapport with the group members.
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 | Participation & contribution 15
|
Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Grading criteria
① Class contribution and participation
Over the 14 classes, students will receive marks for class contribution and participation according to below points.
A) Neither late attendance nor early leave.
B) Actively participate in pair & groups works, and other class discussions.
C)No excessive use of electronic devices or any other items unrelated to class contents.
D) In order to receive a passing grade, students must have more than 10 times attendances(however, it does not mean you will receive ‘a passing grade’ only with more than 10 attendances).
② Submission of home-works & other assignments
A) All the assignments are checked for format and content.
B) Assignments must submit on or before deadlines. In general, late assignments will not be accepted. However, exemptions will be made if consulted with Kanda (via mail or talking directly) before due time (+with minus marks).
Special attention will be given for health conditions and any other related matters. Feel free to consult Kanda for assignment submissions and other advice.
C) Feel free to ask if you have any question about the assignments (before you submit something wrong).
③Information for individual presentation, individual report, group presentation and evaluation criteria.
1) Individual report
-Students must produce a report based on the individual project conducted in the class.
2) Individual presentation
-Students must do an oral presentation using the report contents.
3) Group presentation
-Students must do an oral presentation at the international conference on August 4&5.
4) Other assignments include pre and post tasks requested in each class and will be informed during each lesson.
5) Information for evaluation criteria will be given using manaba during the classes.
① Class contribution and participation
Over the 14 classes, students will receive marks for class contribution and participation according to below points.
A) Neither late attendance nor early leave.
B) Actively participate in pair & groups works, and other class discussions.
C)No excessive use of electronic devices or any other items unrelated to class contents.
D) In order to receive a passing grade, students must have more than 10 times attendances(however, it does not mean you will receive ‘a passing grade’ only with more than 10 attendances).
② Submission of home-works & other assignments
A) All the assignments are checked for format and content.
B) Assignments must submit on or before deadlines. In general, late assignments will not be accepted. However, exemptions will be made if consulted with Kanda (via mail or talking directly) before due time (+with minus marks).
Special attention will be given for health conditions and any other related matters. Feel free to consult Kanda for assignment submissions and other advice.
C) Feel free to ask if you have any question about the assignments (before you submit something wrong).
③Information for individual presentation, individual report, group presentation and evaluation criteria.
1) Individual report
-Students must produce a report based on the individual project conducted in the class.
2) Individual presentation
-Students must do an oral presentation using the report contents.
3) Group presentation
-Students must do an oral presentation at the international conference on August 4&5.
4) Other assignments include pre and post tasks requested in each class and will be informed during each lesson.
5) Information for evaluation criteria will be given using manaba during the classes.
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
A) Refer to the course resources to receive advice on submitting the homework, avoid plagiarism, learn how to email, etc.
B) The theories and techniques introducing in the lessons are just one way to do the related work. Feel free to search and explore more utilizing other resources.
C) However, please follow the instructions given in the resources/news/assignments for the formatting and content organization when submitting all the tasks.
D) If you do not know how to check manaba＋R, confirm with the lecturer.
E) Since the participatory nature of this class, class contribution is mandatory.
B) The theories and techniques introducing in the lessons are just one way to do the related work. Feel free to search and explore more utilizing other resources.
C) However, please follow the instructions given in the resources/news/assignments for the formatting and content organization when submitting all the tasks.
D) If you do not know how to check manaba＋R, confirm with the lecturer.
E) Since the participatory nature of this class, class contribution is mandatory.
Textbooks
Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）
Reference Books
| Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN Code | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACADEMIC WRITING, A hand book for international students | Stephen Bailey, 2006 | Routledge | 0-415-384206 | For writing support |
Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）
Web Pages for Reference
https://app.grammarly.com/ FOR English check
https://apastyle.apa.org/ FOR referencing
https://scholar.google.com/ FOR finding academic articles
https://apastyle.apa.org/ FOR referencing
https://scholar.google.com/ FOR finding academic articles
How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)
Communication Paper,Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)
Other Comments
①Important: must read carefully before registering to this class. If you have any doubts, contact the lecturer in charge before registering. Also, the activity schedule and expenses given below may be changed depending on the conditions.
授業の内容と関連して二つの課外活動を予定しています。
一つは、国際大会WYM(https://japannet.gr.jp/w2024/)です。これは、授業の評価対象です。
WYMは、8月3，4，5にBKCで開催します。授業で取り組んだグループプロジェクトの内容をここで英語で発表し、他の国内外の高大生とディスカッションを行います。詳細は（https://ritsumei365-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/kanda_fc_ritsumei_ac_jp/Ek08oawjW9VKsJFZ_uB21e4BQVUyGCJYRDus4b-LTUPcFw?e=VsM8e6）にてご確認できます。
二つ目は、8月中旬に予定しているインド（又はスリランカ）訪問です。これは、任意的な参加で授業評価対象となるものではなく、各自で決めてください。
一週間程度フィールドワークを予定しています。授業中に取り組んだ課題の海外事情を把握するために実施します。
なお、費用は基本的に個人負担となります。しかし、個人費用負担軽減のために奨学金申請をする予定です。
1) This course schedules two off-school activities for students to enhance learning: The World Youth Meeting (WYM) and the overseas field project in India (or Sri Lanka).
2) The WYM will be held in Japan on the first week of August 2025 at BKC from 3rd to 5th AUG. Part of the evaluation includes this presentation.
3) In addition, the class sets students a chance to conduct fieldwork in India after the 15th August. This is an optional activity, and students can decide whether to join or not. Class evaluation does not include this field-trip content. Find below for details.
Tentative schedule
Visiting duration: From August to 15－25, 2024.
15 - Fly to India (ベンガル市) ｗｗｗhttps://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/ベンガル地方
アムリタ大学訪問 https://www.amrita.edu/schools/
Or Sri Lanka (コロンボ市) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Lanka
シリジャヤワルデナプラ大学 https://www.sjp.ac.lk/
25 Reach Japan
-Travel expenses are self-paying—estimated overall expenses: 200,000 Japanese yen.
-The estimated expenses may change depending on circumstances, and they only include air tickets, lodgings in India, Sri lanka, breakfast, airport pick-up and drop-off, visas, and foreign insurance.
-The lecturer is considering applying for subsidies to reduce self-burden costs. The self-payment amount may be reduced depending on the grant acquisition situation.
②Class observations
Please note that this class is also open to observers as a part of Faculty Development (FD) & Staff Development (SD) activities. Thus, there may be visitors coming to observe the class activities. Feel free to communicate with them too.
授業の内容と関連して二つの課外活動を予定しています。
一つは、国際大会WYM(https://japannet.gr.jp/w2024/)です。これは、授業の評価対象です。
WYMは、8月3，4，5にBKCで開催します。授業で取り組んだグループプロジェクトの内容をここで英語で発表し、他の国内外の高大生とディスカッションを行います。詳細は（https://ritsumei365-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/kanda_fc_ritsumei_ac_jp/Ek08oawjW9VKsJFZ_uB21e4BQVUyGCJYRDus4b-LTUPcFw?e=VsM8e6）にてご確認できます。
二つ目は、8月中旬に予定しているインド（又はスリランカ）訪問です。これは、任意的な参加で授業評価対象となるものではなく、各自で決めてください。
一週間程度フィールドワークを予定しています。授業中に取り組んだ課題の海外事情を把握するために実施します。
なお、費用は基本的に個人負担となります。しかし、個人費用負担軽減のために奨学金申請をする予定です。
1) This course schedules two off-school activities for students to enhance learning: The World Youth Meeting (WYM) and the overseas field project in India (or Sri Lanka).
2) The WYM will be held in Japan on the first week of August 2025 at BKC from 3rd to 5th AUG. Part of the evaluation includes this presentation.
3) In addition, the class sets students a chance to conduct fieldwork in India after the 15th August. This is an optional activity, and students can decide whether to join or not. Class evaluation does not include this field-trip content. Find below for details.
Tentative schedule
Visiting duration: From August to 15－25, 2024.
15 - Fly to India (ベンガル市) ｗｗｗhttps://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/ベンガル地方
アムリタ大学訪問 https://www.amrita.edu/schools/
Or Sri Lanka (コロンボ市) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Lanka
シリジャヤワルデナプラ大学 https://www.sjp.ac.lk/
25 Reach Japan
-Travel expenses are self-paying—estimated overall expenses: 200,000 Japanese yen.
-The estimated expenses may change depending on circumstances, and they only include air tickets, lodgings in India, Sri lanka, breakfast, airport pick-up and drop-off, visas, and foreign insurance.
-The lecturer is considering applying for subsidies to reduce self-burden costs. The self-payment amount may be reduced depending on the grant acquisition situation.
②Class observations
Please note that this class is also open to observers as a part of Faculty Development (FD) & Staff Development (SD) activities. Thus, there may be visitors coming to observe the class activities. Feel free to communicate with them too.
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