● 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 orientation Course expectations and responsibilities Introduction to the research cycles Goal setting for first research cycle HW: Notes from Global Issues textbook
2	Population 1/Types of note-taking: Vocabulary notes/Cornell system HW: Notes from Global Issues textbook
3	Population 2/Discussion from notes in pairs/reforming notes HW: Research on chosen topic and notes
4	Population 3/Discussion from notes in pairs/reforming notes HW: Research on chosen topic and notes
5	Population 4/Timed writing from notes 1 HW: Prepare drafts for report/discussion
6	Group Discussions 1/Report reading Group leaders facilitate discussions on their chosen topics HW: Discussion reflection and feedback
7	Group Discussions 2/Report reading Group leaders facilitate discussions on their chosen topics HW: Discussion reflection and feedback
8	Self-assessment and second cycle orientation Self-assessment on first research cycle Goal setting for second research cycle HW: Notes from Global Issues textbook
9	Wealth and Poverty 1/Discussion from notes in pairs/reforming notes HW: Notes from Global Issues textbook
10	Wealth and Poverty 2/Discussion from notes in pairs/reforming notes HW: Research on chosen topic and notes
11	Wealth and Poverty 3/Discussion from notes in pairs/reforming notes HW: Research on chosen topic and notes
12	Wealth and Poverty 4/Timed writing from notes 2 HW: Prepare drafts for report/discussion
13	Group Discussions 3/Report reading Group leaders facilitate discussions on their chosen topics HW: Reflection and communication journal
14	Group Discussions 4/Report reading Group leaders facilitate discussions on their chosen topics HW: Self-assessment of course progress
15	Course review and reflection

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 facilitated by group leaders on their chosen topics：20％（Feedback will be given in class）

Academic essay/report based on students’ chosen topic：20％（Feedback will be given individually）

On-going assessment of weekly tasks and homework：20％（Feedback will be given individually）

Combined teacher and self-assessment of course notebook：20％（Feedback will be given individually）

Combined teacher and self-assessment of academic development：20％（Feedback will be given individually）

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

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.
　
Regular attendance, active participation in class activities, and working on assignments in a timely fashion are essential to the successful completion of this course.
　
The schedule may change according to the needs of the class.
Please bring your laptop to the class every week.
For practice, you are required to use a device with a video-recording function (e.g. smartphone, tables/laptop with a camera).

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