授業の目的 【日本語】
Goals of the Course(JPN) | | |
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授業の目的 【英語】
Goals of the Course | | This is an advanced Political Science course. It introduces the subfield of International Relations (IR) known as Security Studies. Through a series of lectures and discussions, we are going to cover the most important concepts and real-world issues in International Security. It is divided into four main parts.
In Part 1, we consider the various theoretical approaches to understanding international security.
In Part 2, we review key concepts that will be necessary to understand security issues.
In Part 3, we consider the institutions that states use to manage security problems.
In Part 4, we analyze the contemporary challenges states face in maintaining international security. |
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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, participants are expected to have basic knowledge of Security Studies and have improved their ability to make informed and appropriate decisions about policies related to international security issues. This course also emphasizes skills that will be useful for students in their future career such as communicating verbally, communicating in writing, influencing people, gathering information, asking and answering the right questions, and solving problems. |
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授業の内容や構成
Course Content / Plan | | The format for this class will be lectures followed by discussion. Each class will have two 35 minute lectures followed by discussion.
Lecture 1
1. Course Introduction
2. What is Security Studies?
Lecture 2
1. Review of Realism
2. Review of Liberalism
Lecture 3
1. Historical Materialism
2. Social Constructivism
Lecture 4
1. Critical Security Studies
2. Post-Colonialism
Lecture 5
1. Human Security
2. Gender and Security
Lecture 6
1. Securitization
2. Military Security
Mid-term Exam
Lecture 7
1 Regime Security
2. Societal Security
Lecture 8
1. Environmental Security
2. Economic Security
Lecture 9
1. Globalization, Development and Security
2. Coercive Diplomacy
Lecture 10
1. Weapons of Mass Destruction
2. Terrorism
Lecture 11
1. Mass Killing and Humanitarian Intervention
2. Energy Security
Lecture 12
1. Weapons Trade
2. Health and Security
Lecture 13
1. Transnational Crime
2. Cyber-Security
Lecture 14
1. The Future of International Security |
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履修条件・関連する科目
Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | | This is an advanced course. Students should have taken an introductory course in Political Science and a course in International Relations. It is strongly recommended that you have already taken the courses Introduction to International Relations (E) and Contemporary Japanese Diplomacy (E). We will be building on this previously learned material. |
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成績評価の方法と基準
Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | Students are expected to attend all classes and complete all assigned readings. Students will be graded as follows.
1. Attendance (5%)
2. Midterm Exam (30%)
3. Assignment (15%)
4. Final Exam (50%)
The minimum grade required to pass this course is C- (60% or above).
Letter grades are as follows:
A+ 95% or above
A 80% or above, but below 95%
B 70% or above, but below 80%
C 65% or above, but below 70%
C- 60% or above, but below 65%
F Below 60 |
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教科書・テキスト
Textbook | | | There is no textbook. Course materials and supplementary readings will be provided throughout the course. |
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参考書
Reference Book | | | Collins, A. (2019). Contemporary Security Studies. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press |
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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 should expect 2 to 4 hours per week of preparation, including reading, reflecting, preparing written assignments, and reviewing notes. The number of hours of preparation will increase during the weeks before and during the examination periods and take-home examination periods. |
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注意事項
Notice for Students | | |
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授業開講形態等
Lecture format, etc. | | | Lectures by the instructor with student discussions and occasional in-class activities |
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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) | | | Taking all necessary precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, this class will be offered in person. |
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