2021年度

(木曜日4講時)

＜概要/Course Content Summary＞

This course will systematically study and debate some of the key contents of the important and fully updated IR textbook: The Globalization of World Politics - An Introduction to International Relations (8th Edition), Edited by John Baylis, Steve Smith and Patricia Owens, Oxford University Press, 2020). No prior knowledge of International Relations is necessarily required nor expected. The course will include the opportunity to access an unrivaled coverage of history, theory, structures, processes, and international issues, prior to, during and following WWII, up to the present day, by over 30 leading international scholars. State of the Art online resources are included to support both IR lecturers and their students. All classes will be conducted online via MS Teams - divided into lectures/readings/summaries and discussion, in the first 45 minutes, and small group mini-presentations and discussion of research journal work in progress, in the last 45 minutes. Messages and attachments for study procedures and further information will be sent in due course, via DUET, to all students.

＜到達目標/Goals,Aims＞

Students will deepen and develop their critical reading, writing, thinking, discussion, presentation, and research skills. By the end of the semester, their knowledge and understanding of the above will have been increased and enhanced, as will their ability to comprehend and make informed judgements about some of the key concepts and problems 　
of International Relations in the Post War Era.

＜授業計画/Schedule＞

This schedule may be subject to additions, changes and/or revisions, at the discretion of the Instructor. Deadlines for all submissions of 　
coursework essays/reports will be given in class. "In-class evaluation" and "Continuous Assessment" are key components, in addition to essay submissions. Each week, at least 1-2 hours should be devoted to self study in the on-going research journals, and at least 3-4 hours should be devoted to reading and note-taking from the core textbook and any related sources.

＜成績評価基準/Evaluation Criteria＞

All of the above evaluation criteria must be done honestly and diligently by each student, in order to secure a decent grade at the end of the semester. Please note carefully that any form of plagiarism in submitted written work will NOT be tolerated at all. (Guidelines for APA citation and references, and the avoidance of plagiarism, will be given in due course.

＜テキスト/Textbook＞

This is the required course textbook, which students are expected to buy, read through and study.(Please see above comments.)

＜参考文献/Reference Book＞

There are several related books of interest to be found in the Doshisha University Libraries, and I also encourage you to search for titles on online bookshops and to 　
explore the excellent English Language Academic Bookshop Section in Maruzen in the basement of the BAL Department Store, Kawaramachi-dori, Kyoto. (Or check out the bookshops available in your own neighborhood, if you are not based in Kyoto.)

＜備考/Remarks＞

INSTRUCTOR: Garth WARRIES　
E-MAIL: gwarries@hotmail.com　
　
As aforementioned: all classes will be conducted in real-time on MS Teams in the 4th Period on Thursday afternoons. Punctuality and regular attendance is expected and indeed, insisted upon. Also, full details regarding on-going research journal methodology and requirements, and all other information will be given in due course as Attachments to Messages on DUET. Copies of the required core textbook can be purchased via the Doshisha University Bookshop Service. Please begin reading your textbook as soon as you receive it, and also feel free to begin making self-study notes.