授業の目的 【日本語】
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授業の目的 【英語】
Goals of the Course | | The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to law in contemporary Japan. Rather than attempt to familiarize students with the substantive content of all of Japanese law, which would be well beyond the scope of a single course, this course is structured around a diverse group of topics which examine how legal rules and institutions operate within the country`s rapidly changing economic, social and political landscape. Each week we will examine a different question that has arisen as a result of such changes.
In doing so the course covers a relatively eclectic group of legal questions, ranging from whether or not there are enough lawyers in the country to whether or not the courts will enforce a contract that bans you from falling in love (yes, there are court decisions dealing with this question). Among the institutions examined will be the judiciary itself, the legal profession and its organization and the system of legal education (which, if you are taking this course, you are a part of). Among the substantive areas of law discussed will be tort law, family law, contract law, and the constitution among others.
The lectures each week will generally consist of two elements. First we will review the main pieces of legislation in the field being examined and some of the major rules contained in each. Then we will look at an issue which has arisen with regard to these laws which is currently being debated. This will largely be drawn from either recent court decisions or recent academic studies.
The course is designed with non-law students in mind, and is therefore accessible to those with no or little previous university-level experience in this field. Students are expected to read course materials in advance of the relevant lecture, and to engage in active discussion. Grading will be based on a mid term exam and a final exam. Students should check their e-mail regularly since the course instructor may send them additional materials. |
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到達目標 【日本語】
Objectives of the Course(JPN) | | |
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到達目標 【英語】
Objectives of the Course | | | At the end of the course, students will have gained an understanding of the major issues facing a variety of areas of Japanese law and how these relate to changes in the country`s overall economic, social and political situation. |
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授業の内容や構成
Course Content / Plan | | Week 1 Introduction
Week 2 Civil Procedure
Week 3 The Legal Profession and Legal Education
Week 4 Constitutional Rights 1
Week 5 Constitutional Rights 2
Week 6 Criminal Procedure
Week 7 Environmental Law
Week 8 Immigration and Nationality Law
Week 9 Mid Term Exam
Week 10 Family Law
Week 11 Tort Law
Week 12 Contract Law
Week 13 Employment Law
Week 14 Small Issues in Japanese Law
Week 15 Review |
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履修条件・関連する科目
Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | | There are no prerequisites. |
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成績評価の方法と基準
Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | Mid Term Exam: 50%
Final Exam 50%
The final grade will be a letter grade. In order to pass the course students must achieve a passing grade on both the Mid Term and the Final exam. |
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教科書・テキスト
Textbook | | | There is no textbook for this course. Each week's readings will be distributed via the course's NUCT page in the "Resources" tab. |
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参考書
Reference Book | | For students wishing to learn more, the following introductory textbooks may be useful:
Hiroshi Oda, Japanese Law (Oxford University Press, 2021 4th edition).
Colin Jones and Frank Ravitch, The Japanese Legal System (West Academic Press, 2018) |
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課外学習等（授業時間外学習の指示）
Study Load(Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours) | | | Students are expected to do the readings assigned for each class beforehand and come prepared to discuss them in class. The classes are lecture style but the instructor encourages student participation. |
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注意事項
Notice for Students | | | I try to make this an enjoyable and interesting class and I hope you will get a lot out of the course. |
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授業開講形態等
Lecture format, etc. | | | The course is lecture style, though Professor McGinty encourages students to ask questions and will create time for discussion within class on the topics being discussed. |
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遠隔授業（オンデマンド型）で行う場合の追加措置
Additional measures for remote class (on-demand class) | | | This is subject to change. At the time of writing the Syllabus (July, 2021) it is unclear whether we will be able to have in person, online or hybrid classes in the Fall 2021 term, so a decision will be made closer to the start of the first class on that matter. |
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