前期 木曜日 ４講時. 単位数: 2. 科目区分: 学部演習. 授業形態: 演習. 対象学年: 2,3,4年次対象. 履修年度: 2024.
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1回毎週
3,4年
This class will be held in person.
The Google Classroom class code is mkitkvc.
If you have any questions about this class, please email me at roots.maia.b8@tohoku.ac.jp.
The first class will be on April 11th.
COURSE OBJECTIVES AND OUTLINE:
This course will serve as (1) an introduction to Japanese law to those who are new to the subject, (2) a chance to analyze and discuss a wide range of issues in Japanese law, and (3) a chance to gain a more global perspective for those who have already taken courses in Japanese law. After learning/reviewing some basic concepts, we will be discussing a range of specific topics in different areas of Japanese law. Please note that this year there will be much more family law content (and fewer other topics) than previous years (see Preliminary Class Schedule below on details of topics that will be explored in this seminar). Where appropriate, comparative perspectives from other countries will be introduced. The aim of this seminar is to (1) acquire/review the basic concepts of (Japanese) law, (2) deepen the participants’ understanding of Japanese law and Japanese society, and (3) provide a global perspective on social issues in Japan and on the approach of Japanese law in tackling these issues.
CONTENTS, METHOD AND PROGRESS SCHEDULE:
Class sessions will be a mix of mini-lectures and seminars (mostly seminars). Active student participation, including in the form of class and group discussion, will be required during each session. To facilitate and guide class discussion, students are required to read assigned materials for each class, and prepare answers, in writing, to assigned questions. Finally, students are required to make a presentation in class.
Preliminary Class Schedule:
1. Orientation
2. Introduction to Japanese Law (some history and general concepts)
3. Japanese courts and judiciary
4. The Japanese Constitution 1
5. The Japanese Constitution 2 (some recent Supreme Court judgments)
6. Transgender persons and the law in Japan
7. Recognition of same-sex relationships in Japan
8. Student presentations
9. Student presentations
10. Support and care for the elderly in Japan
11. Sex crimes and criminal law in Japan
12. Age of criminal adulthood in Japan
13. Recent reforms in criminal law in Japan
14. Student presentations
15. Student presentations
* The contents of the syllabus may be slightly altered due to the number of students who end up taking this class, and their interests.
GOAL OF STUDY:
Students will learn/review the basic concepts and characteristics of various areas of (Japanese) law, as well as discuss specific current topics in Japanese law. By the end of the class, students will be able to analyze and discuss various current and classical topics in Japanese law and society from a comparative and global perspective.
GRADING CRITERIA:
Class participation and assignments: 75%
Presentation: 25%
TEXTBOOKS AND REFERENCES:
There is no assigned textbook. Course material will be provided by lecturer.
Some Useful Online References:
Waseda Bulletin of Comparative Law (annual English language publication introducing the newest developments in Japanese law. Accessible at http://www.waseda.jp/folaw/icl/public/bulletin/)
The Ministry of Justice, Japanese Law Translation Database System http://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/?re=2 (this is the most “official” English translation of Japanese laws out there.)
WORK TO BE DONE OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Students are required to prepare thoroughly for each class by reading the assigned materials and completing any written assignments. As students are also required to give a presentation in class, they will need to do research and prepare for the presentation outside of class time.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
This course will be conducted in English.
All students wishing to register for this course should note that attendance in all of the sessions is mandatory, and absences without a good reason and without notifying the lecturer in advance will result in failing the course.
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