GISDepartment of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
POL200ZA（政治学 / Politics 200）Japanese PoliticsJapanese Politics
Heiko Lang
授業コードなどClass code etc
| 学部・研究科Faculty/Graduate school | GISDepartment of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies |
| 添付ファイル名Attached documents | |
| 年度Year | 2023 |
| 授業コードClass code | A6284 |
| 旧授業コードPrevious Class code | |
| 旧科目名Previous Class title | |
| 開講時期Term | 秋学期授業/Fall |
| 曜日・時限Day/Period | 木1/Thu.1 |
| 科目種別Class Type | |
| キャンパスCampus | 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya |
| 教室名称Classroom name | 市外濠‐S403 |
| 配当年次Grade | 2～4 |
| 単位数Credit(s) | 2 |
| 備考（履修条件等）Notes | |
| 他学部公開科目Open Program | |
| 他学部公開（履修条件等）Open Program (Notes) | |
| グローバル・オープン科目Global Open Program | |
| 成績優秀者の他学部科目履修制度対象Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers | ○ |
| 成績優秀者の他学部科目履修（履修条件等）Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes) | 制度ウェブサイトの3．科目別の注意事項(1)GIS主催科目の履修上の注意を参照すること。 |
| 実務経験のある教員による授業科目Class taught by instructors with practical experience | |
| SDGsCPSDGs CP | |
| アーバンデザインCPUrban Design CP | |
| ダイバーシティCPDiversity CP | |
| 未来教室CPLearning for the Future CP | |
| カーボンニュートラルCPCarbon Neutral CP | |
| 千代田コンソ単位互換提供（他大学向け）Chiyoda Campus Consortium | |
| 旧科目との重複履修Duplicate Subjects Taken Under Previous Class Title | |
| カテゴリー（2024年度以降入学者）Category (commenced 2024 onwards) | |
| カテゴリー（2020～2023年度入学者）Category (commenced 2020-2023) | 200-level Intermediate Courses（中級） |
| カテゴリー（2016～2019年度入学者）Category (commenced 2016-2019) |
200-level Intermediate Courses International Relations and Governance |
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授業の概要と目的（何を学ぶか）Outline and objectives
This course is designed as an introduction to Japanese politics.
The first part traces the historic development of Japan’s politics since the Second World War, focusing on the main turning-points and choices. In the second part, we look at the principal actors and structures that inform Japan’s political system. The third part will focus on contemporary political issues.
到達目標Goal
Students who have completed this course will be able to
-understand the basics of Japan’s political system,
-understand the main issues in contemporary Japanese politics,
-develop informed opinions on these issues, and
-critically assess the policies taken by the Japanese Government in response to these issues.
この授業を履修することで学部等のディプロマポリシーに示されたどの能力を習得することができるか（該当授業科目と学位授与方針に明示された学習成果との関連）Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?
Will be able to gain “DP 1”, “DP 2”, “DP 3”, and “DP 4”.
授業で使用する言語Default language used in class
英語 / English
授業の進め方と方法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 will be based on a combination of lectures and discussion. You will be encouraged to engage in critical debate, thorough textual analysis, and group work.
In each class, a lecture by the instructor will introduce the main aspects of the session’s topic. This will be followed by discussion activities which will give you the chance to ask questions and share your opinions with the class.
You will be given timely feedback on your contributions in class or through Hoppii.
アクティブラーニング（グループディスカッション、ディベート等）の実施Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)
あり / Yes
フィールドワーク（学外での実習等）の実施Fieldwork in class
なし / No
授業計画Schedule
授業形態/methods of teaching：対面/face to face
※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[オンライン/online]：Introduction
Introducing the main issues in Japanese politics
2[対面/face to face]：Occupation Reforms and Constitution
Analyzing the emergence of Japan’s post-war political system
3[対面/face to face]：Historic Overview I
Analyzing the turning points in Japanese politics from the early postwar period to the end of the Cold War
4[対面/face to face]：Historic Overview II
Analyzing the turning points in Japanese politics since the 1990s
5[対面/face to face]：Diet and Electoral System
Analyzing the electoral system and the workings of the Japanese Parliament
6[対面/face to face]：Political Parties
Analyzing the LDP and other parties
7[対面/face to face]：Bureaucracy and Prime Minister
Analyzing the roles of public servants
8[対面/face to face]：Review and Mid-Term Exam
Exam and summary of the course content so far
9[対面/face to face]：Civil Society
Analyzing the influence of non-state actors on Japanese politics
10[対面/face to face]：War Memory and Responsibility
Analyzing the influence of history on Japanese politics
11[対面/face to face]：Immigration
Analyzing policies regarding immigration and other demographic challenges
12[対面/face to face]：National Security and Foreign Policy
Analyzing recent changes in Japan’s foreign policy
13[対面/face to face]：Environmental Protection
Analyzing the role of environmental issues in Japanese politics
14[対面/face to face]：Conclusion
Wrap-up of the course content and discussion of challenges for Japan’s politics in the near future
授業時間外の学習（準備学習・復習・宿題等）Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)
Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each week.
Students are expected to closely read the assigned texts before class, submit discussion points on the readings before each class, and to engage in discussion.
テキスト（教科書）Textbooks
The weekly readings will mainly rely on the following two books:
- Neary, Ian (2019): The State and Politics in Japan, Cambridge etc.: Polity Press
- Pekkanen, Robert J. and Pekkanen, Saadia M. (eds.) (2022): The Oxford Handbook of Japanese Politics, Oxford: Oxford University Press.
参考書References
A detailed list of required and recommended readings, and further materials for reference, will be distributed in class.
All required texts will be uploaded to the online course management system.
成績評価の方法と基準Grading criteria
Participation and discussion: 30%
Mid-term exam: 30%
Final exam: 40%
In this course, 30% of your grade will depend on your participation and contribution to the class discussion.
You will also be required to submit two essays; this will form 70% of your grade: An in-class essay in the 8th week, and a take-home essay at the end of the semester.
The topics of the essays and a detailed instruction on how to write them will be given in class. You will be given timely feedback.
学生の意見等からの気づきChanges following student comments
(not applicable)
その他の重要事項Others
Students who have completed General Topics II: Japanese Politics can not take this course.
Prerequisite
None.