Course Overview

This course aims to make students get comprehensive introduction to Jurisprudence or legal studies. It addresses the character and contents of each field in Jurisprudence through practical and case examples.

Learning Achievement

By taking this course, students are expected to learn the basic concepts of law and their function in our society.

Competence

This course is designed for students who are interested in legal studies

Course prerequisites

This course is available only for students who acquired the credit of Introduction to Social Sciences(1B90061).
The number of students is limited to 30-35. This course is designed for G30 students so priority upon registration will be given to G30 students.

Grading Philosophy

The number of students who can acquire grade A+ or A is limited to 30% of students registered.
Items and percentage of grading:
Final Exam: 50%
Weekly Assignment: 30%
Contribution to class (Questions and Comments): 20%

Course schedule

Introduction
Introduction
Constitutional law I
Constitutional law I
Constitutional law II
Constitutional law II
Criminal law I
Criminal law I
Criminal law II
Criminal law II
Lectures are based on Japanese Law but it is not the only correct answer, because there are very different ideas and systems of law in this world.

Course type

Lectures

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Wataru Miyasaka

Other information

Class materials are just the beginning: your sincere questions and opinions make this class meaningful. Don’t be afraid and share your thoughts.

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