シラバス － Global Liberal Arts (Politics and Law)

  • ナンバリングコードCode
    LIB-gla1-251
  • 科目名Subject Name
    Global Liberal Arts (Politics and Law)
  • 担当者名Instructor
    小寺　智史
  • 単位Credit
    2
  • 履修年次Standard Year for Registration
    1-4
  • 学期Semester
    後期
  • クラスClass
  • 曜限Day/Period
    月曜3時限
  • 教室Classroom
    3-303
  • 授業形態Course Type
    講義・演習
  • メディア授業Distance Learning Course
  • 備考Remarks
    使用言語：英語
  • 実務経験のある教員等による授業科目Taught by instructor(s) with practical experience
  • 学内単位互換科目としての受講可否Availability for inter-departmental credit transfer
    不可

授業の到達目標Objectives to be Attained

SEQ 1

DP観点 / Diploma Policy
Target Category
A（知識・技能）
After successfully completing this course, the student will:
1) be able to understand the basic structure of Japanese law;
2) be able to understand the basic structure of Japanese politics;
3) identify the legal and political challenges facing Japan in recent years.

SEQ 2

DP観点 / Diploma Policy
Target Category
B（思考力・判断力・表現力等）
After successfully completing this course, the student will:
1) be able to account for the basic structure of Japanese law and politics;
2) be able to explain the legal and political challenges facing Japan in recent years;
3) be able to discuss future relations between Japan and other countries.

授業の概要Course Overview

1. Global Liberal Arts (GLA) courses are designed as "Joint Study Course" where Japanese students and international students learn together. Students will explore the "unique characteristics of Japan – including distinctive features, strengths, weaknesses" as well as "global contexts and trends" across various fields. Through the perspective of "Japan in the global context," students will recognize the differences between Japan and the world and collaboratively envision a better future for the world.
2. In addition to theoretical instruction through lectures, GLA courses emphasize collaboration between Japanese and international students through activities such as group work and discussions. The primary language of instruction will be English.
3. This course aims to help students understand Japan's legal and political issues and challenges. It deals with the basic concepts of law and politics in Japan. It also focuses on Japan's diplomatic challenges in recent years, including security, economy, military, and cultural issues. At the end of the course, students will make a presentation about the future relations between Japan and other countries.

事前・事後学習、時間等Study Required outside Class(Preparation, etc.)

Students are expected to read the materials and references for each class and prepare for the final presentation at the end of the course.

授業計画(各回の授業内容)Course Outline

  • 1回目Session 1 対面授業 （Face-to-Face） 事前・事後学習 Study required outside class(Preparation/review)：200分
    Course Introduction
  • 2回目Session 2 対面授業 （Face-to-Face） 事前・事後学習 Study required outside class(Preparation/review)：200分
    Political Structure of Japan
  • 3回目Session 3 対面授業 （Face-to-Face） 事前・事後学習 Study required outside class(Preparation/review)：200分
    Political Challenges in Japan
  • 4回目Session 4 対面授業 （Face-to-Face） 事前・事後学習 Study required outside class(Preparation/review)：200分
    Legal Structure of Japan
  • 5回目Session 5 対面授業 （Face-to-Face） 事前・事後学習 Study required outside class(Preparation/review)：200分
    Legal Challenges in Japan
  • 6回目Session 6 対面授業 （Face-to-Face） 事前・事後学習 Study required outside class(Preparation/review)：200分
    Basic Concepts of Diplomacy
  • 7回目Session 7 対面授業 （Face-to-Face） 事前・事後学習 Study required outside class(Preparation/review)：200分
    Diplomatic Process in Japan
  • 8回目Session 8 対面授業 （Face-to-Face） 事前・事後学習 Study required outside class(Preparation/review)：200分
    Japan and the United States relations
  • 9回目Session 9 対面授業 （Face-to-Face） 事前・事後学習 Study required outside class(Preparation/review)：200分
    Evolution of Self-Defence in Japan
  • 10回目Session 10 対面授業 （Face-to-Face） 事前・事後学習 Study required outside class(Preparation/review)：200分
    Nuclear weapons and Japan
  • 11回目Session 11 対面授業 （Face-to-Face） 事前・事後学習 Study required outside class(Preparation/review)：200分
    The United Nations and Japan
  • 12回目Session 12 対面授業 （Face-to-Face） 事前・事後学習 Study required outside class(Preparation/review)：200分
    Japan's economic policy
  • 13回目Session 13 対面授業 （Face-to-Face） 事前・事後学習 Study required outside class(Preparation/review)：200分
    Other diplomatic challenges
  • 14回目Session 14 対面授業 （Face-to-Face） 事前・事後学習 Study required outside class(Preparation/review)：200分
    Final presentation

活用される学習方法Learning methods

聴講・視聴：講義の聴講、教材や実演の視聴を通して学習する。/ Listening, Watching : Learn by listening to lectures and watching educational materials and demonstrations.
読解：教科書や論文の読解を通して学習する。/ Reading comprehension: Learn by reading and comprehending textbooks and academic papers.
ディスカッション・ディベート / Discussion, Debate
グループワーク / Group work
プレゼンテーション / Presentation

教科書・テキストTextbooks

None. The course instructor will give students handouts and materials for each class.

参考書等References

Alisa Gaunder, Japanese Politics and Government, 2nd ed. (Routledge, 2023).
Hiroshi Oda, Japanese Law, 4th ed. (Oxford University Press, 2021).
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan, Diplomatic Bluebook 2024.

課題の種類・内容Homework, Assignments, etc.

Students are required to prepare for class discussion, group activities, and presentations.

課題に対するフィードバックの方法Feedback Method

Regular feedback will be given during class activities and through Moodle.

成績評価Evaluation

成績評価の方法 / Evaluation Method

group presentations (20%); in-class participation (30%); written examination (50%)

観点別評価の入力項目(ルーブリックとその使用方法) / Target to be Evaluated

SEQ 1

DP観点 / Diploma Policy
Target Category
A（知識・技能）
成績評価の規準 / Evaluation Criteria
After successfully completing this course, the student will:
1) be able to understand the basic structure of Japanese law;
2) be able to understand the basic structure of Japanese politics;
3) identify the legal and political challenges facing Japan in recent years.
評価尺度（水準）/ Evaluation Scale
卓越水準 / Outstanding
Deep understanding of legal and political concepts, able to explain the basic legal and political structure
目標到達水準 / Excellent
Understanding of legal and political concepts, able to provide basic explanations
目標途上水準 / Good
Understands legal and political concepts but explanations are insufficient
目標下限水準 / Adequate
Shallow understanding of legal and political concepts
近接水準 / Inadequate
Does not understand legal and political concepts
評価不能 / Unevaluable
評価に値する情報が不足。または上記の水準に値せず、能力として評価に不適（Lack of information worthy of assessment. Or not worthy of the above level and unsuitable for assessment).

SEQ 2

DP観点 / Diploma Policy
Target Category
B（思考力・判断力・表現力等）
成績評価の規準 / Evaluation Criteria
After successfully completing this course, the student will:
1) be able to account for the basic structure of Japanese law and politics;
2) be able to explain the legal and political challenges facing Japan in recent years;
3) be able to discuss future relations between Japan and other countries.
評価尺度（水準）/ Evaluation Scale
卓越水準 / Outstanding
Able to explain Japan's legal and political challenges and discuss future relations between Japan and other countries with concrete examples.
目標到達水準 / Excellent
Able to account for the basic structure of Japanese law and politics and explain the legal and political challenges in Japan.
目標途上水準 / Good
Understands the legal and political structure and challenges in Japan but explanations are insufficient
目標下限水準 / Adequate
Shallow understanding of the legal and political structure and challenges in Japan, difficult to explain
近接水準 / Inadequate
Does not understand the legal and political structure and challenges in Japan
評価不能 / Unevaluable
評価に値する情報が不足。または上記の水準に値せず、能力として評価に不適（Lack of information worthy of assessment. Or not worthy of the above level and unsuitable for assessment).
成績評価に関するその他の確認事項 / Other Information for Evaluation

履修上の注意Other Course Information

1. Course Schedule
GLA courses are conducted in accordance with the academic calendar for the international student program “International Division”, and therefore follow a schedule that partially differs from the regular undergraduate academic calendar.
Academic Calendar for GLA courses:
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 to Wednesday, December 24, 2025
※For specific class dates, please refer to the following URL:
https://www.seinan-gu.ac.jp/education_study/education_research/gla.html
2. Language Proficiency
Since the primary language of instruction for GLA courses is English and GLA courses are designed as joint classes for international and Japanese students, the following language proficiency levels are recommended. However, students are still welcome to enroll even if they do not meet these levels. We encourage students to take this opportunity to develop their skills and gain valuable international experience!
Recommended Language Proficiency Levels:
- Eiken Pre-1 or higher
- TOEIC 600 or higher
- TOEFL ITP 480 or higher
- TOEFL iBT 54 or higher
- IELTS 5.0 or higher

定員45名（学部生20名、留学生25名）
※ 定員を超える履修希望者がいた場合、所属学部・学年等を考慮のうえ、抽選により受講者を決定します。
Capacity: 45 students (20 Japanese students, 25 international students)
*If the number of applicants exceeds the capacity, participants will be selected by lottery.