後期 水曜日 ２講時. 単位数: 2. 科目区分: 学部演習. 授業形態: 演習. 対象学年: -. 履修年度: 2024.
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1回毎週
1,2年
This class will be held in person.
The Google Classroom class code is 373blfk.
If you have any questions concerning this class, please email me at roots.maia.b8@tohoku.ac.jp.
The first class will be on October 2nd.
COURSE OBJECTIVES AND OUTLINE:
We will discuss current topics in family law and policy in Japan and abroad. We will explore, among other things the various legal issues surrounding LGBT families, the legal and policy controversy surrounding assisted reproductive technologies, and the law and policies concerning family violence. This seminar aims to cultivate a deeper understanding and a more global perspective on issues in family law and policy.
CONTENTS, METHOD AND PROGRESS SCHEDULE:
Class time will largely be taken up by discussion. Students are required to come prepared for each class. Preparation for class will consist of reading the assigned material (or viewing/listening to audio-visual content), and filling in a preparation sheet based on the assigned material and independent research. The preparation sheet will form the basis for class (group) discussion. Students are also expected to give a presentation in class.
Preliminary class schedule:
1. Orientation
2. LGBTQ+ families 1
3. LGBTQ+ families 2
4. Family violence 1
5. Family violence 2
6. Assisted reproductive technology, law and policy 1
7. Assisted reproductive technology, law and policy 2
8. Student presentations and discussion
9. Student presentations and discussion
10. The elderly, law and policy
11. The elderly, law and policy
12. Children in family law proceedings
13. Student presentations and discussion
14. Student presentations and discussion
15. Summary and review
* The contents of this schedule may be slightly altered based on the number of students.
GOAL OF STUDY:
Students will deepen their understanding of the issues discussed in class, as well as acquire new perspectives from home and abroad. By the end of the class students will be able to discuss and analyze various current topics in family law and policy.
GRADING CRITERIA:
Class participation and assignments: 75%
Presentation: 25%
TEXTBOOKS AND REFERENCES:
There is no assigned textbook. Reading and other materials will be distributed by the instructor.
Some literature references:
J. Eekelaar, R. George. Routledge Handbook of Family Law and Policy (2nd ed.). Routledge (London and New York), 2021.
二宮周平『18歳から考える家族と法』（法律文化社、2018年）
WORK TO BE DONE OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Students are required to prepare thoroughly for each class by reading/viewing/listening to the assigned materials and doing independent research. 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:
The class will be taught in English.
All students wishing to register for this seminar 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.
法学部の国際コースの登録者が優先的に履修できる授業です。
This class has been created as a “starter” class for students who have not taken content classes in English before.
If you took this class during academic year 2023, you are not eligible to register again in 2024, as there is some overlap in class materials.