● Issues in the World

051-H-252

Beginning with an overview of international development and cooperation, the course will progress to the basic language and concepts necessary to understand the discourse on global development. Students will learn about, and speak and write about various issues associated with development of countries by looking at specific examples. Students will continue to develop the communication and academic skills they acquired during their first year.

Development of English language skills through acquisition of basic knowledge of international development and cooperation.

1	Course expectations and responsibilities Introduction to the research cycles Goal setting for first research cycle HW: Notes from Global Issues textbook
2	Types of note-taking: Vocabulary notes/Cornell system HW: Notes from Global Issues textbook
3	Discussion from notes in pairs/reforming notes - Block A HW: Research on chosen topic and notes
4	Discussion from notes in pairs/reforming notes - Block B HW: Research on chosen topic and notes
5	Timed writing from notes (First half) HW: Prepare drafts for report/discussion
6	Group leaders facilitate discussions on their chosen topics - Block A HW: Discussion reflection and feedback
7	Group leaders facilitate discussions on their chosen topics - Block B HW: Discussion reflection and feedback
8	Self-assessment on first research cycle Goal setting for second research cycle HW: Notes from Global Issues textbook
9	Discussion from notes in pairs/reforming notes - Block A HW: Notes from Global Issues textbook
10	Discussion from notes in pairs/reforming notes - Block B HW: Notes from Global Issues textbook
11	Discussion from notes in pairs/reforming notes - Block C HW: Notes from Global Issues textbook
12	Timed writing from notes (Second half) HW: Prepare drafts for report/discussion
13	Group leaders facilitate discussions on their chosen topics HW: Reflection and communication journal
14	Group leaders facilitate discussions on their chosen topics HW: Self-assessment of course progress
15	Course Evaluation and Feedback

The schedule may change according to the needs of the class.

Flipped learning (reading and note-taking in advance), pair work, group work

Approximately one hour of research and note-taking in preparation for each class.
More time may be required towards the end of each research cycle.

Group Discussions：20％（Group discussions facilitated by group leaders on their chosen topics
Pair/group discussions on their chosen topics. Feedback will be given in class.）

Writing Assignment：20％（Academic essay/report based on students’ chosen topic
Feedback will be provided by the instructor during the teacher-student conferencing.）

In-class participation：20％（On-going assessment of weekly tasks and homework）

Notebook Development：20％（Combined teacher and self-assessment of course notebook
Feedback will be given in the class.）

Homework Assignments：20％（Combined teacher and self-assessment of homework assignments. Feedback will be given in the class.）

Hite and Seitz, Global Issues, Wiley-Blackwell, ISBN：9781118968857

ISS Moodle Site
Nikkei Asian Review
The Economist

In this class, you will learn about global issues by conducting your own research on two topics of your choice, developing your ability to read and make notes in English, and explaining and discussing your research in pairs.
　
You must attend the first class. You will need to buy an A4-sized notebook and an A4 clear file with many pockets for handouts and loose paper. Bring these to every class, along with your digital device.
　
To get a good grade in this class, it is essential that you come to class on time, complete homework in a timely fashion, and participate actively in English.

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