Course Overview

In this class, we aim to understand Japanese politics and civil society and to master methodology of social sciences through reading some basic literatures in English. In particular, we make much account of comparative methods. We discuss a variety of themes concerning civil society in this class.

Learning Achievement

(1)Students acquire basic knowledge of politics and civil society and can explain it.
(2)Students can examine the features of Japanese politics and civil society from comparative perspectives.
(3)Students can accurately understand previous research and envision new research based on it.
(4)Students can discuss with other students from different backgrounds and relativize their thoughts.

Competence

Generic Competencies: Leveraging Knowledge, Communication, Internationality
Degree Program Competencies: Research and Expertise

Course prerequisites

Grading Philosophy

preparation for comments in advance 20%, participate in class discussions 40%, and term papers 40%

Course schedule

The class will follow the textbook.

Course type

Lectures

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Other information

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university