Course Description

(Teaching language: Japanese)

The course「Global Environment Studies II」 builds on the knowledge gained in 「Global Environment Studies I」 but no prior knowledge is required. The course repeats the basic ideas of Global Environmental Studies. At first, students learn about the major environmental issues in Japan. Specifically, the course covers pollution during the period of rapid economic growth after World War II, environmental problems and policies in contemporary Japan. After that, we elaborate about the global waste problem and natural resources as well as a recycling-based economy and society. Finally, we illuminate the topic of SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), by focusing on environmental issues. This course approaches the field of global environment mainly from the perspective of social science but refers to various related fields as well. This course consists of introductory lectures, group work and discussions. The course is completed with a written exam at the end of the semester.

2．Course Objectives（授業の到着目的）
Although the field of Global Environmental Studies is rather diverse, the goal is to acquire and deepen basic knowledge. This course aims at understanding technical terms, basic ideas, institutions, activities and policies regarding the global environment. Group work on various topics of the global environment is conducted.

3．Grading Policy（成績評価方法）
There will be a final exam (60%) at the end of the course. In addition, regular attendance, active participation (20%) and presentation or alike (20%) are taken into account during the course, too. Depending on the course progress, there may occur changes to course plan below.

４．Textbooks（テキスト・文庫文献）
‐竹本和彦編　(2020年)『環境政策議論講義：SDGｓ達成に向けて』　東京大学出版会.
‐山崎友紀（2020年）『地球環境学入門』　第3版、講談社．
‐白井信雄著（2020年）『持続可能な社会のための環境論・環境政策論』　大学教育出版。
‐藤岡達也著（2022年）『一億人のSDGｓと環境問題』講談社。
‐Carter, Neil (2008): “The Politics of the Environment: Ideas, Activism, Policy”, Cambridge University Press.
‐Takao, Yasuo (2016): “Japan’s environmental politics and governance: From trading nation to econation”, Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge.

More literature is available in the university library. Since this discipline changes very quickly, it is important to refer to the recent documents and information on specified websites.

５．Course Assignments（授業時間外の学習《準備学習》）
To deepen your understanding of the themes mentioned in the lecture, it is necessary to read the provided literature in advance and to refer to related websites. Please search any unknown terminology by yourself and summarize your insights and opinion on each course topic given.

６．Course Requirement（学生への概要・その他）
Attendance is mandatory. In order to deepen the knowledge of each specialized area, it is required to actively participate during the course.

7. Course Syllabus（授業の計画）
【第1回】Introduction
【第2回】Review: What is environmental policy?
【第3回】Library: Introduction to Data Bases
【第4回】(A) Environmental Problems in Japan
【第5回】(A) Public Pollution in Japan
【第6回】(A) Japan’s Environmental Policy
【第7回】(B) The idea of a Sound Material Cycle Society
【第8回】(B) Waste and Resources
【第9回】(B) Recycling Policies
【第10回】(C) Sustainability and SDGs
【第11回】(C) SDGs and Political Frameworks
【第12回】(C) Environmental Policy and SDGs
【第13回】Final Exam
【第14回】Closing Discussion
【第15回】Exercise: “Data Base Research”