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POL300AD(政治学 / Politics 300)
演習

Akiko YUGE

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school Faculty of Law
Attached documents
Year 2021
Class code A0984
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 木4/Thu.4,木5/Thu.5
Class Type 演習
Campus 市ヶ谷
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Grade
Credit(s) 4
Notes
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes)
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Category (法律学科)
Category (政治学科(2021年度以降入学者))
Category (政治学科(2020年度以前入学者))
Category (国際政治学科(2021年度以降入学者))
Category (国際政治学科(2020年度以前入学者))

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Outline and objectives

In this seminar on International Development and Peacebuilding, the students will examine the various issues related to economic, social and human development as well as peacebuilding, focusing on developing countries. They will learn about Agenda 2030 on Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and issues related to its implementation. The students will learn about the different roles and activities of various actors in this field, including governments, international organizations, civil society, the private sector, and others, and how they interact to achieve the SDGs.

Goal

The students will deepen their understanding of the range of international development and peacebuilding issues including the SDGs and the roles and activities of various actors in this field and their respective strengths and limitations. They will enhance their understanding of different approaches in tackling development problems, including poverty, inequality, gender issues, human development, vulnerability, human rights, environment and climate change, and peacebuilding. The students will also develop a deeper understanding on various collaborative partnerships among different actors. Through presentations and discussions in English, the students will also enhance their English language proficiency.

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

ディプロマポリシーのうち、「DP1」、「DP2」、「DP3」、「DP4」に強く関連。

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

The course offers a blend of theory and practice on issues related to international development and peacebuilding. The course will also cover discussions that are taking place at the UN and other global forums, and the students will examine how their outcome apply to various development situations in different countries. Students are expected to read the assigned materials, make presentations, and actively participate in class discussions. The course will be conducted in English considering that its proficiency is required to study materials related to international development and peacebuilding, produced by UN as well as other international organizations and global actors.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

あり / Yes

Schedule

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1:Orientation and review of spring semester materials

Orientation and expectations of fall semester

2:Approaches to nation building

Presentation and discussion

3:Democratic governance

Presentation and discussion

4:Poverty reduction and peace

Presentation and discussion

5:Socio-economic development and peace

Presentation and discussion

6:Inequality and social stability

Presentation and discussion

7:Human rights and development

Presentation and discussion

8:Sustainable livelihoods

Presentation and discussion

9:Conflict prevention

Presentation and discussion

10:Post-conflict reconstruction

Presentation and discussion

11:Peacebuilding

Presentation and discussion

12:Fragile states

Presentation and discussion

13:Global partnerships for sustainable development

Presentation and discussion

14:Summary and review

Review of course materials

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Students should spend an average of 2 hours each for preparing and reviewing materials for every class.

Textbooks

・Paul Collier, The Bottom Billion, Why the Poorest Countries Are Failing and What Can Be Done About It, Oxford University Press, 2008.

・Jeffrey Sachs, The End of Poverty, How We Can Make it Happen in Our Lifetime, Penguin Books, 2005.

References

・Craig Zelizer(ed), Integrated Peacebuilding - Innovative Approaches to Transforming Conflict. Westview Press, 2013.

・Michael P. Todaro and Stephen C. Smith, Economic Development, Thirteenth Edition. Pearson Education Limited, 2020.

・マイケル・P・トダロ、ステファン・C・スミス『トダロとスミスの開発経済学、原著第10版』森杉壽芳 監訳、OCDI開発経済研究会訳、ピアソン桐原、2010年.

・紀谷昌彦・山形辰史.『私たちが国際協力する理由 人道と国益の向こう側』、日本評論社、2019.

・南博・稲場雅紀. 『SDGs 危機の時代の羅針盤』、岩波新書、2020.

・蟹江憲史、『SDGs(持続可能な開発目標)』、中央新書、2020.

Grading criteria

Presentation and participation in class discussions as well as participation in other Seminar activities (special Seminar sessions, study tour, etc.). For third year students, Seminar Report submission is required at the end of the semester (40%).

Changes following student comments

The outcome of the class evaluation from last semester will be reflected in this course.

Others

As the professor had spent many years working as United Nations staff member, she teaches this course covering both theory and practice, reflecting her own professional experience and perspectives on issues related to international development and peacebuilding.