授業の目的 【英語】
Goals of the Course [ENG] | | | 【Standardized across all programs】 This course helps students to understand the political science studies and to acquire the most basic knowledge and skills as a foundation for studying specialized fields in the humanities and social sciences. The specific topics to be dealt with will be determined according to the specialties and interests of the instructor. |
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授業の達成目標 【英語】
Objectives of the Course [ENG] | | | This course is intended to provide an introduction to the study of political science, looking at politics in the modern world and in the comparative perspective. Not only will this course provide some general organizing principles to students for understanding politics, but it will be useful in improving critical thinking and writing skills. |
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授業の内容や構成
Course Content or Plan | | Lecture 1 - Course intro/syllabus
Lecture 2 - Political power, authority and the state
Lecture 3 - Political ideologies
Lecture 4 - Political culture
Lecture 5 - Political parties
Lecture 6 - Executive institutions
Lecture 7 - Summary and Midterm exam
Lecture 8 - Legislative institutions
Lecture 9 - Judicial institutions
Lecture 10 - Bureaucratic institutions
Lecture 11 - Interest groups
Lecture 12 - Electoral institutions
Lecture 13 - International organizations
Lecture 14 - Concluding summary
Lecture 15 - Summary and Final exam |
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履修条件・関連する科目
Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | | Because this is an introductory course, no prerequisites are required. However, students should have a good command of the English language and come to class willing to discuss the week’s topic. |
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成績評価の方法と基準
Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | 15% Class Participation/Attendance
25% Short assignments
30% Midterm Exam
30% Final Exam
Please refer to the student handbook (i.e., a c grade= 60 above) regarding the standards for obtaining a passing grade in the course |
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教科書
Textbook | | | Caramani, Daniele (ed.). Comparative Politics, 5th edition (2020): Oxford University Press. |
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参考書
Reference Book | | |
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課外学修等
Study Load (Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours) | | | Students should come to class prepared with the assigned readings read and be prepared to discuss. |
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注意事項
Notice for Students | | | By the end of the course, students should obtain a basic understanding of organizing political principles, including types of political systems, classifications of political culture, predominant legal regimes and preeminent institutions. |
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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 | | |
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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）. The class will be held in-person weekly.
* Classrooms for face-to-face classes can be found in Timetable B on the ILAS website. |
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