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Political Structure of JapanⅠ

 FURUYA　Masanobu
  Elective  2 credits
【Regional Economics･1st semester】
19-1-0788-4886

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Outline
-The minimum voting age has been lowered to 18. However, political indifference and low voting rates among young people in Japan continues to be a serious issue. The declining population and the ageing society is posing many challenges. We believe that the power to transforms our lives resides in the politics that we often think is distant. We cannot live independently of politics. This course aims to discuss the way in which politics can answer everybody's needs in society.
- In the 6th and 11th class, we will carry out a dialogue entitled "Contemporary Japanese Politics".
- This course is related to Diploma Policies 2 and 3.
２．
Objectives
-Students understand the meaning of democracy and show interest in politics in general. (Interest and motivation)
- Students acquire basic knowledge on political science. (Knowledge and understanding)
- Students have the ability to express appropriate views of politics. (Expression)
３．
Grading Policy
- Reflection paper 30%
- Participation in dialogue 40%
- Essay based on feedback 30%
*In the last lecture there will be feedback on the student's learning
４．
Textbook and Reference
川出良枝・谷口将紀『政治学』東京大学出版会　2012　ISBN:978-4130322195
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Requirements (Assignments)
- Students are required to read the designated chapter of the text prior to class. (45 minutes)
- After each class, students are required to summarise the lecture, extracting at least 5 keywords. (15 minutes)
- Students are advised to make a habit of reading the newspaper for at least 30 minutes every day.
６．
Note
- Students are advised to check the news (newspaper, etc.) daily and have an interest in contemporary Japanese politics. Whenever possible, try to subscribe to the newspaper.
７．
Schedule
１. Guidance
２. The origin of democracy
３. The evolution of democracy
４. Social welfare and politics
５. Structures of democracy
６. Dialogue on contemporary Japanese politics
７. Election
８. Parliament and party politics
９. Policy process, bureaucracy and interest groups
10. Public opinion and mass media
11. Dialogue on contemporary Japanese politics II
12. Local governance
13. Globalization and politics
14. The current situation around democracy
15. Reflection
１．
Outline
-The minimum voting age has been lowered to 18. However, political indifference and low voting rates among young people in Japan continues to be a serious issue. The declining population and the ageing society is posing many challenges. We believe that the power to transforms our lives resides in the politics that we often think is distant. We cannot live independently of politics. This course aims to discuss the way in which politics can answer everybody's needs in society.
- In the 6th and 11th class, we will carry out a dialogue entitled "Contemporary Japanese Politics".
- This course is related to Diploma Policies 2 and 3.
２．
Objectives
-Students understand the meaning of democracy and show interest in politics in general. (Interest and motivation)
- Students acquire basic knowledge on political science. (Knowledge and understanding)
- Students have the ability to express appropriate views of politics. (Expression)
３．
Grading Policy
- Reflection paper 30%
- Participation in dialogue 40%
- Essay based on feedback 30%
*In the last lecture there will be feedback on the student's learning
４．
Textbook and Reference
川出良枝・谷口将紀『政治学』東京大学出版会　2012　ISBN:978-4130322195
５．
Requirements (Assignments)
- Students are required to read the designated chapter of the text prior to class. (45 minutes)
- After each class, students are required to summarise the lecture, extracting at least 5 keywords. (15 minutes)
- Students are advised to make a habit of reading the newspaper for at least 30 minutes every day.
６．
Note
- Students are advised to check the news (newspaper, etc.) daily and have an interest in contemporary Japanese politics. Whenever possible, try to subscribe to the newspaper.
７．
Schedule
１. Guidance
２. The origin of democracy
３. The evolution of democracy
４. Social welfare and politics
５. Structures of democracy
６. Dialogue on contemporary Japanese politics
７. Election
８. Parliament and party politics
９. Policy process, bureaucracy and interest groups
10. Public opinion and mass media
11. Dialogue on contemporary Japanese politics II
12. Local governance
13. Globalization and politics
14. The current situation around democracy
15. Reflection