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 and 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 - Midterm exam
Lecture 8 - Legislative institutions
Lecture 9 - Judicial institutions
Lecture 10 - Bureaucratic institutions
Lecture 11 - Interest groups
Lecture 12 - Electoral systems
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
Achievement of the objectives stated in the [Objectives of the Course] section will be considered the criterion for passing the course.
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. ISBN: 978-0198737421 |
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参考書
Reference Book | | | Additional course materials will be distributed in class or online as necessary. |
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課外学修等
Study Load (Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours) | | | Details will be provided in class as necessary. |
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注意事項
Notice for Students | | |
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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 | | Classes will be held as in-person lectures weekly.
* The classroom for face-to-face classes is listed in Timetable B on the ILAS website. |
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