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Course Code etc
Academic Year 2026
College University-wide Liberal Arts Courses (Language Courses)
Course Code FU213
Theme・Subtitle
Class Format Face to face (all classes are face-to-face)
Class Format (Supplementary Items) Face to face (all classes are face-to-face)
Campus Language
Campus Niiza
Semester Spring Semester
DayPeriod・Room Wed.2
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Credits 2
Course Number LNE2011
Language English
Class Registration Method Lottery Registration(定員:25人/ Capacity:25)
Assigned Year 配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。
Prerequisite Regulations
Acceptance of Other Colleges
Course Cancellation ×(履修中止不可/ Not eligible for cancellation)
Online Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper Limit
Relationship with Degree Policy 各授業科目は、学部・研究科の定める学位授与方針(DP)や教育課程編成の方針(CP)に基づき、カリキュラム上に配置されています。詳細はカリキュラム・マップで確認することができます。
https://www.rikkyo.ac.jp/about/disclosure/educational_policy/qo9edr0000006ur7-att/zengakukyoutu_gengo.pdf
Notes 言語自由科目 グローバル・スタディーズ領域

【Course Objectives】

・Analyze contemporary international relations and political issues using case studies, academic texts, and multiple perspectives

・Participate confidently in structured academic discussions, asking informed questions, responding thoughtfully to others, and supporting ideas with evidence

・Compare and evaluate competing perspectives on global issues such as diplomacy, international trade, foreign policy, conflict, and security

・Apply foundational international relations concepts and light theory to interpret real-world cases

・Design and facilitate student-led discussions, guiding peer inquiry through effective questioning and active listening

・Synthesize learning as a collective process by reflecting on insights gained from leading discussions and participating in classmates’ discussions

・Communicate ideas clearly in academic English through discussion leadership and written reflection

【Course Contents】

This CLIL course introduces students to key issues in international relations and politics through inquiry-based learning and student-led discussion. Rather than focusing on memorization or lectures, the course emphasizes critical reading and thinking, active discussion, and collaborative knowledge-building.

Students will explore topics such as diplomacy, international trade, foreign policy, war, and global security using case studies and academic sources. Through guided preparation, discussion facilitation, and reflection, students will develop both their academic English skills and their ability to think critically about global political issues.

The course culminates in a series of Student-Led Discussions (SLDs), in which students design and facilitate structured discussions on real-world international issues. Students will document their learning through a final reflection portfolio that details their SLD creation process and synthesizes insights gained from leading discussions and participating in their classmates’ discussion sessions.

Japanese Items

【授業計画 / Course Schedule】

1 Week 1 – Introduction to International Relations
Focus: International relations as inquiry; key actors and power; how to engage with case studies; effective discussions
2 Week 2 – Global Interdependence
Focus: Globalization, interdependence, and connections across states and systems (case-based discussion)
3 Week 3 – International Trade and Inequality
Focus: The effects of global trade on development, labor, and economic inequality (case-based discussion)
4 Week 4 – Economic Power and Influence
Focus: Trade agreements, sanctions, and economic pressure as tools of foreign policy (case-based discussion)
5 Week 5 – Foreign Policy Decision-Making
Focus: How states make foreign policy decisions; domestic and international pressures (case-based discussion)
6 Week 6 – Diplomacy and International Negotiation
Focus: Diplomacy, negotiation, and the role of international institutions (case-based discussion)
7 Week 7 – International Relations Theory (Overview)
Focus: Using theory as an analytical lens to interpret previously discussed real-world cases (case-based discussion)
8 Week 8 – Conflict and Security
Focus: Causes of conflict, security dilemmas, and escalation (case-based discussion)
9 Week 9 – War in the Modern World
Focus: Modern warfare, civilians, refugees, and ethics (case-based discussion)
10 Week 10 – Economic Warfare and Security
Focus: The weaponization of the economy, including sanctions and economic coercion, and their impacts in conflict settings (case-based discussion)
11 Week 11 – Student-Led Discussions I
Focus: Student-facilitated discussions on selected international issues
12 Week 12 – Student-Led Discussions II
Focus: Student-facilitated discussions on selected international issues
13 Week 13 – Student-Led Discussions III
Focus: Student-facilitated discussions on selected international issues
14 Week 14 – Student-Led Discussions IV
Focus: Student-facilitated discussions on selected international issues; course reflection; final portfolio

【活用される授業方法 / Teaching Methods Used】

板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド(パワーポイント等)の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above

補足事項 (Supplementary Items)
This course is discussion-based rather than lecture-based; students are expected to take an active role in class. Classes are built on pre-class preparation, including required reading and short written preparation. Case-based and inquiry-driven discussions form the core of each class session. The instructor facilitates discussion and provides guidance and feedback.

【授業時間外(予習・復習等)の学修 / Study Required Outside of Class】

At Rikkyo University, students are required to spend 45 hours of study (including class time) per credit. Please prepare for classes and review the materials accordingly.

【成績評価方法・基準 / Evaluation】

種類 (Kind)割合 (%)基準 (Criteria)
平常点 (In-class Points)100 Participation (including pre-class preparation, in-class discussions, and in-class activities)(30%)
Student Led Discussions(40%)
Final Portfolio(30%)
備考 (Notes)
If you do not attend 80% or more of the scheduled classes, you will not be considered for course evaluation.
You will not earn credit for more than three absences. Four or more absences will result in a failed grade.

【テキスト / Textbooks】

なし/None

【参考文献 / Readings】

【履修にあたって求められる能力 / Abilities Required to Take the Course】

【学生が準備すべき機器等 / Equipment, etc., that Students Should Prepare】

Notebook and writing instrument (pencil, pen, etc)
PC for accessing case studies and other materials, conducting research, and preparing for SLDs

【その他 / Others】

The class is taught in English, and students are expected to actively participate in all activities.

【注意事項 / Notice】

【履修目安】CEFR B2相当:英検 準1級-1級・GTEC 1190-1349点・TOEFL iBT 72-94点・IELTS 5.5-6.5
【Approximate English Requirement】Around CEFR B2:Eiken Level Pre-1~Level 1・GTEC1190-1349・TOEFL iBT 72-94・IELTS 5.5-6.5)