授業の目的 【日本語】
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授業の目的 【英語】
Goals of the Course | | In this course we will explore questions such as the following:
• 1. Do politics matter for development? Do international relations matter for development?
• 2. What are the dominant perspectives in modern politics and international relations?
• 3. What are our own political perspectives?
• 4. How do competing political systems affect development?
• 5. How do various global issues look through different political |
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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 | | | Students will develop basic understanding of international political issues and how they influence international cooperation and development. We will explore how political ideology and belief influence policy decisions and international engagement. Students will be asked to make a major research presentation on one of the major international political themes discussed and critically analyze readings. |
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授業の内容や構成
Course Content / Plan | | 1. Introduction- International relations and global governance issues
2. The emergence of human societies and the need for politics
3. The Westphalian system and the nation state
4. National and international issues: interests, interactions and institutions
5. War and peace between states
6. Civil war and terrorism
7. International trade
8. Development as an issue of international politics
9. International migration: the tension between movement and borders
10. Transnational politics: international laws and norms
11. Human rights
12. Climate change
13. Student presentations on simulation results
14. Student presentations on simulation results
15. Student presentations on simulation results |
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履修条件・関連する科目
Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | | A basic knowledge of political science and international relations is not required but helpful. |
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成績評価の方法と基準
Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | | Evaluation will be based on active participation in class discussions and activities, a presentation based on the results on an online simulation activity by each student, and two short comment papers based on the readings (25/35/20/20). A cumulative score of 60 is needed to pass. Students with 5 absences will not receive credit. Credit is given to C- or C (where applicable) or higher grade for each criterion. |
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教科書・参考書
Textbook/Reference Book | | Readings will be supplied by the course instructor. The main text used will be Frieden, Lake and Schultz, World
Politics, fifth edition. |
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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) | | | Readings and out-of-class participation in an online simulation |
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注意事項
Notice for Students | | | A high level of engagement in class is required, as a significant part of evaluation comes from in-class participation. Weekly homework will include reading the class materials and playing the simulation. |
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使用言語
Language(s) for Instruction & Discussion | | |
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授業開講形態等
Lecture format, etc. | | 対面で実施します。
Classes will be held in-person. |
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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) | | | Links for Zoom sessions will be provided each week. Announcements, readings and evaluation will be managed through TACT. |
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