Social Analysis on Globalization

Social Analysis on Globalization

専門教育科目

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国際商経学部

2年

KCCBG2MCA2

2単位

講義 (Lecture)

2025年度前期

(Spring semester)

アラル須本 ケンザ宝

School of Economics and Management GBC

英語

目標16

By appointment or before or after class

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This course aims to help students develop a deeper understanding of geopolitics by analyzing how geography influences global politics, economics, and international relations. Through reading assignments, discussions, debates, and group work, students will critically engage with key geopolitical concepts and current events. The course also aims to enhance students’ analytical thinking, discussion skills, and ability to articulate arguments in English.

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. Explain key geopolitical concepts and how geography shapes global political dynamics.
2. Analyze and discuss the geopolitical implications of real-world events based on their understanding of the course material.
3. Demonstrate and refine critical thinking skills by engaging in discussions, debates, and group work on geopolitical topics.
4. Improve English communication skills through structured discussions and debates on complex geopolitical issues.
5. Connect course concepts to current international affairs.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of world geography through map-based quizzes and activities.

【Subtitle】Geopolitics
【Keywords】Discussion, Debate, Critical thinking, Social issues
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This course explores the role of geography in shaping global politics through the lens of Tim Marshall's Prisoners of Geography (2016). Students will be required to read assigned chapters as homework, and class sessions will focus on content review through group work, discussions, and debates. Additionally, students will engage in world map quizzes to reinforce their geographic knowledge. The course emphasizes active participation and critical engagement with the material, encouraging students to apply geopolitical concepts to contemporary international issues.

1. Class Introduction, Brainstorming "What is geopolitics?"
2. Russia 1
3. Russia 2
4. China 1
5. China 2
6. USA
7. Western Europe
8. Africa
9. Middle East 1
10. Middle East 2
11. India and Pakistan
12. Korea and Japan
13. Latin America
14. The Arctic
15. Final Review, Course Review

Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need to Know About Global Politics (2016), Tim Marshall, ISBN 978-1783962433
The e-book is also available.

Materials will be provided by the instructor.

Students will spend between two and three hours outside of class each week reviewing the material and preparing for class.

Students will actively conduct research and plan their discussion and group work.

Contribution to class discussion 20%
Discussion and debate review 20%
Group work 20%
Map quiz 20%
Final review 20%

The instructor will give feedback in class or in Unipa.

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