授業の目的 【英語】
Goals of the Course [ENG] | | | 【Standardized across all programs】 This course is designed to develop interdisciplinary and comprehensive analytical skills for the issues facing modern society, and to understand the relationship between the specialized field of study to be pursued and political science, thereby recognizing the role of specialized knowledge in society and acquiring the perspective to relativize one's own specialized field. 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] | | | Although American political influence is arguably on the decline in recent years, the US remains the closest thing to a hegemon in the international system. The inner workings of the American political system are also somewhat unique compared to other countries. This course aims to provide students with a basic understanding of how politics work in the US, explaining the legislative, executive and judicial processes, as well as discussing other major players in the American political system and some current political issues. This not only helps to understand the workings of one of the world’s major powers, but can serve as a useful comparison to the political workings of other countries. |
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授業の内容や構成
Course Content or Plan | | Lecture 1 - Course Introduction
Lecture 2 - Origins of the US political system
Lecture 3 - US political culture
Lecture 4 - Congress
Lecture 5 - the Presidency
Lecture 6 - the Courts
Lecture 7 - the Bureaucracy
Lecture 8 - Midterm exam
Lecture 9 - Voting and elections
Lecture 10 - Political parties
Lecture 11 - Interest groups
Lecture 12 - the Media
Lecture 13 - Current issues #1 –the second amendment and gun rights
Lecture 14 - Current issues #2 – to be determined
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 | | | 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 | | 30% Short assignments
30% Midterm Exam
40% 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 | | | Jillson, Cal. 2023. American Government: Political Development and Institutional Change, 12th edition. New York: Routledge. |
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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) | | | Students should come to class having read the material and completed any assignments, prepared to discuss the week's topic. |
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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 | | Lectures will be held in-person weekly. Materials will be distributed regularly through the TACT system.
* The classroom for face-to-face classes is listed in Timetable B on the ILAS website. |
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