Course Description

-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.

Course 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)

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

Textbook and Reference

Requirements(Assignments)

- 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.

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Schedule