Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
12735:[2025 Spring]IR18‐CA202 Bridge to International Studies I (Cooperation & Development)(RA) 2025 Spring Tue2 College　Of　International　Relations STANDS DARBY 2

Campus

KIC

Class Venue

GAKUJIKAN　GJ310

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

【+R-Jugyo】
Information for “+R-Jugyo” will be posted on the “Course News” on manaba+R by April 1. Be sure to check the “Course News” on manaba+R.

This course allows students to learn about, investigate and reflect on how people define and strive to achieve cooperation and development, at both the international and local levels. The pertinent questions regarding which issues related to development should be addressed and in what ways people have approached them will also be explored. Students will create structured written responses and participate in discussions related to readings on these themes.

Student Attainment Objectives

1. Be able to define and employ key terms related to the concepts of 'Cooperation' and 'Development'.

2. Be able to discuss objectively and express opinions regarding the key themes based on comparative analysis.

3. Build the vocabulary needed to effectively listen to, read, and speak about concepts and real examples related to 'cooperation' and 'development'.

4. Be able to research and give a presentation on a topic related to course content.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1 April 8

Course introduction - Personal views of 'cooperation' 'development'
Note: This schedule is subject to revision

1. Course content, expectations, assessment methods
2. Short one-to one interview and written report 50 to 100 words

2 April 15

Useful definitions of Cooperation / Development / Success

Possible types of relationships related to cooperation / development

3 April 22

International/Local cooperation: Focus on Political Agencies

established means of interaction
types of goals
examples of successes / limitations

4 April 29

International/Local cooperation: Focus on the Arts

shared outlooks / goals
examples of successes / limitations


5 May 13

International/Local cooperation: Focus on Education

examples of successes / limitations
shared outlooks / goals

6 May 20

International/Local cooperation: Focus on Sports

examples of successes / limitations
shared outlooks / goals

7 May 27

Review of key introduced vocabulary and content

Shared characteristics found in approaches studied

8 June 3

International/Local cooperation: Focus on Science

examples of successes / limitations
shared outlooks / goals

9 June 10

International/Local cooperation: Focus on Business

shared outlooks / goals
examples of successes / limitations

10 June 17

International/Local cooperation: Focus on Social Media

shared outlooks / goals
examples of successes / limitations

11 June 24

Possible Research topics and approaches

Gathering information and data for individual research topic
Research Summary 350-400 words -Oral presentation 5-6 minutes

12 July 1

Creating suitable and comprehensive content for presentation

Checking and developing research topic content

13-14 July 8 and July 15

Presentations by students

Noting and discussing key points-
Giving feedback for improvement of presentations and / or research

Small group discussion and opinion sharing related to presentations

Class Format

All classes are to be conducted face to face; however, in the case of an emergency the instructor may elect to provide online (live-streamed) classes provided that the maximum number of online classes remains less than 1/2 of the total number of classes for the specified course. If an instructor does conduct a live-streamed class, then the link will be posted on Manaba+R.

Recommendations for Private Study

Plan and prepare enough time to complete homework assignments before class time.

Make note of questions or difficulties you have concerning the content material.

Devise ways to address any difficulties, such as asking questions of the instructor or class members.

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

Continuous assessment will be conducted on a regular basis.

Assigned Readings and Related Homework 25%

Final Individual Research and Presentation 25%

Short Research Summaries with Analysis and Discussion 25%

Participation 25%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Beyond Economic Growth : An Introduction to Sustainable Development, Second Edition Soubbotina, Tatyana P World Bank available free online at the link below

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

free download available at this link: https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/14865 Other materials provided by instructor

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 Comments


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