| 授業名 | International Relations |
|---|---|
| Course Title | International Relations |
| 担当教員 Instructor Name | Darron Gray |
| 授業形態 Class Type | 講義 Regular course |
| 授業形式 Class Format | Live Virtual |
| 単位 Credits | 2 |
| 言語 Language | EN |
| 科目区分 Course Category | 教養教育科目 / Liberal Arts |
| 学位 Degree | BBA |
| 開講情報 Terms / Location | 2021 UG Nisshin Term4 |
| コード Couse Code | NUC429_N21B |
授業の概要 Course Overview
Mission Statementとの関係性 / Connection to our Mission Statement
This course will consider how globalisation relates to business and society in a global context. It will look at a variety of global case studies, facilitating students to develop a greater understanding of how New Asia and the rest of the world interacts.
授業の目的（意義） / Importance of this course
With this course, students will deepen their understanding of the relationship between globalisation and current international relations. They will look at the historic development of globalisation and bring it up to date with how globalisation has evolved throughout the years and how it will continue to change in the future. From the invention of globalisation they will examine how different countries have benefited and suffered and look at the current national rhetoric of de-globalisation.
学修到達目標 / Achievement Goal
By studying this course, students will be able to critique academic papers written on the subject of globalisation and apply geographical theory to what they have read.
Students will develop their ability to synthesize ideas from theoretical readings, case studies, class discussions and their own experiences into effective oral and written arguments.
*This syllabus may be updated further prior to the start of Term 4
Students will develop their ability to synthesize ideas from theoretical readings, case studies, class discussions and their own experiences into effective oral and written arguments.
*This syllabus may be updated further prior to the start of Term 4
本授業の該当ラーニングゴール Learning Goals
*本学の教育ミッションを具現化する形で設定されています。
LG1 Critical Thinking
LG2 Diversity Awareness
LG3 Ethical Decision Making
LG4 Effective Communication
LG2 Diversity Awareness
LG3 Ethical Decision Making
LG4 Effective Communication
受講後得られる具体的スキルや知識 Learning Outcomes
This course will enable students to understand current events in the global economy within their historical context. They will develop a sound knowledge and understanding of how globalisation connects to national and international economics and politics. They will be able to critique academic papers written on the subject of globalisation and apply geographical theory to what they have read.
Students will develop their ability to synthesize ideas from theoretical readings, case studies, class discussions and their own experiences into effective oral and written arguments.
Students will develop their ability to synthesize ideas from theoretical readings, case studies, class discussions and their own experiences into effective oral and written arguments.
SDGsとの関連性 Relevance to Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 4 質の高い教育をみんなに（Quality Education）
教育手法 Teaching Method
| 教育手法 Teaching Method | % of Course Time | |
|---|---|---|
| インプット型 Traditional | 20 % | |
| 参加者中心型 Participant-Centered Learning | ケースメソッド Case Method | 80 % |
| フィールドメソッド Field Method | 0 % | 合計 Total | 100 % |
事前学修と事後学修の内容、レポート、課題に対するフィードバック方法 Pre- and Post-Course Learning, Report, Feedback methods
Each week students will prepare for class by reading a case study, a well-known theoretical perspective, and writing a short preparatory report for three of those. Students should expect to spend 3 hours preparing for each class. Required assessments include three preparation reports, class participation and a final paper. Students will receive written feedback on reports and oral feedback on in-class participation.
授業スケジュール Course Schedule
第1日（Day1）
What is globalisation and how is it measured?●使用するケース
1. Challenges of Globalisation2. Measuring Globalisation
第2日（Day2）
Different Perspectives on Globalisation●使用するケース
Perspectives on Globalization第3日（Day3）
Globalisation versus Glocalisation●使用するケース
Garrard Japan: Global or Local第4日（Day4）
Globalisation and Social Media●使用するケース
Starbucks in the Forbidden City第5日（Day5）
Language as a Globalisation Strategy●使用するケース
Language and Globalization: "Englishnization" at Rakuten第6日（Day6）
Globalisation and Health●使用するケース
Covid-19: The Global Shutdown第7日（Day7）
De-globalisation / Anti globalisation●使用するケース
Globalization in the Age of Trump成績評価方法 Evaluation Criteria
*成績は下記該当項目を基に決定されます。
*クラス貢献度合計はコールドコールと授業内での挙手発言の合算値です。
*クラス貢献度合計はコールドコールと授業内での挙手発言の合算値です。
| 講師用内規準拠 Method of Assessment | Weights |
|---|---|
| コールドコール Cold Call | 0 % |
| 授業内での挙手発言 Class Contribution | 45 % |
| クラス貢献度合計 Class Contribution Total | 45 % |
| 予習レポート Preparation Report | 15 % |
| 小テスト Quizzes / Tests | 0 % |
| シミュレーション成績 Simulation | 0 % |
| ケース試験 Case Exam | 0 % |
| 最終レポート Final Report | 40 % |
| 期末試験 Final Exam | 0 % |
| 参加者による相互評価 Peer Assessment | 0 % |
| 合計 Total | 100 % |
評価の留意事項 Notes on Evaluation Criteria
教科書 Textbook
- The textbook is not necessary for this course「The textbook is not necessary for this course」The textbook is not necessary for this course（The）
参考文献・資料 Additional Readings and Resource
Michie, J., 2017, An Advanced Introduction to Globalisation, Edward Elgar, paperback version
授業調査に対するコメント Comment on Course Evaluation
Course in charge of the first year
担当教員のプロフィール About the Instructor
Darron Gray is an experienced educator with over 20 years in the education sector. He received his Masters of Education from the University of Cambridge in 2013, having previously received his teacher status from the Canterbury Christchurch University.
As a graduate of Physical Geography from University of Wolverhampton Darron has a passion with the outdoors and has travelled extensively to satisfy his geographical curiosity. His undergraduate thesis was a study of glaciers in south-west Norway.
As an educator Darron has also led many field trips, including trips to Wales, Iceland, Northern Thailand and South Africa. He is also an Award Leader for the International Award.
（実務経験 Work experience）
Darron has worked in education for over 20 years. Before joining NUCB he was the Assistant Headteacher at a high achieving International School in Bangkok, Thailand. Before working in Thailand Darron worked in Borneo and also taught at a very well respected school in Cambridgeshire, UK.
Darron previously worked in Japan between 1999 - 2007, when he was a teacher to all age groups before working as a tour guide for Intrepid Travel, a well known Australian travel company with a sustainable tourism business model.