授業の目的 【英語】
Goals of the Course [ENG] | | | 【Standardized across all programs】 This course is conducted in the form of a seminar with small groups. We will provide multifaceted intellectual training focused on reading (literature research, consideration, examination), writing (summary, report writing), and speaking (discussion, presentation) as the most basic skills (common basic) for learning and studying at university. Through this, our goal is to learn the "process of knowledge exploration" and "the fun of learning" and to acquire the independent learning ability. A wide variety of themes are prepared according to the research field of the instructors. |
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授業の達成目標 【英語】
Objectives of the Course [ENG] | | | This course aims to familiarize students in the social sciences and humanities about current social, economic and political issues facing Japan, as well as to foster critical inquiry, analysis and debate. Rather than a traditional lecture, this course is designed as a student-centered, academic simulation of the Japanese House of Representatives (lower house of the National Diet), or Model Diet. Each student participant will be expected to role-play as a legislator, according to an assigned party affiliation and background profile. Student responsibilities will include researching select domestic or foreign relations issues, working with committees to propose bills and present position papers, engaging in debate over proposed bills, voting on bills, and finally, reporting to constituents. |
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教科書
Textbook | | | No required textbook for purchase. All materials will be provided on the first day of class. |
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課外学修等
Study Load (Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours) | | | A significant amount of work you be doing for this class will take place in a group setting. Over the course of three sessions, you will be working in committees of three students to brainstorm and compose bills. Much of this work takes place outside of class, so students should be prepared to spend anywhere between two to four hours per week outside of class in group and individual work. |
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注意事項
Notice for Students | | | A few important things to note about this class: 1) Platform--We will be using CANVAS, not TACT. 2) Roleplay--Each student will be asked to role-play a legislator throughout the semester. 2) Groupwork--Each week, you will participate in debates and votes over bills. If you are not in class, or late to class, or absent from meetings with your group outside of class, it places a significant burden on your classmates and disrupts the workflow of this class. Therefore, please be mindful of your responsibilities to your committees and the class at large. Please be accountable for your own attendance and participation. |
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本授業に関するWebページ
Reference website for this Course | | |
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担当教員からのメッセージ
Message from the Instructor | | | I hope that this class can be a positive learning experience for you. As the instructor, I will be doing my best to ensure that the class is fun and informative, and that you are given attentive instruction. |
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実務経験のある教員等による授業科目（大学等における修学の支援に関する法律施行規則に基づくもの）
Courses taught by Instructors with practical experience | | |
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授業開講形態等
Lecture format, etc | | A-1）Face-to-face course（Only face-to-face classes）
* Classrooms for face-to-face classes can be found in Timetable B on the ILAS website. |
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