授業科目名 年度 学期 開講曜日・時限 学部・研究科 全担当教員 単位数
50585:[2025 春セメスター]Constitutional Law(P) 2025 春セメスター 火3 政策科学部 吉原 雅人 2

キャンパス

OIC

授業施設

AS453セミナールーム

授業で利用する言語

英語

授業の概要と方法

This course provides an introduction to constitutional law, offering students a foundational understanding of the principles and structure of constitutions. It offers students who study policy science an opportunity to consider how constitutions enable the coexistence of citizens with diverse values.
The course begins with an examination of the constitution of Japan and proceeds to analyze common principles and structural features shared by constitutions in general. Students are expected to adopt a comparative perspective, using their own country’s constitution as a reference to better understand similarities and differences among constitutions.
The course will basically be conducted face-to-face, creating an interactive environment where students are encouraged to engage in discussions.

受講生の到達目標

- Students will be able to understand and explain the basic principles and structure of constitutions.
- Students will be able to think critically and make judgments related to policy science, grounded in universal norms reflected in constitutions.

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授業スケジュール

授業回数/
担当教員（複数担当の場合） 		テーマ
キーワード・文献・補足事項等
1

Introduction

modern constitutionalism
【+R-Jugyo】Information for “+R-Jugyo” will be posted on manaba+R.

2

The History and Structure of The Constitution of Japan

constitutional history of Japan

3

The People and the Emperor

popular sovereignty, emperor’s status and power, representation

4

Separation of Powers

relationship among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches

5

The Rule of Law

the rule of law, judicial review

6

Emergency and Constitution

emergency clause, martial law

7

Interlude: Discussion from a Comparative Perspective

Discussion

8

Fundamental Human Rights

human rights, rights and duties, public welfare

9

Equality

equality, discrimination, affirmative action

10

Personal Freedoms (1)

privacy, freedom of expression

11

Personal Freedoms (2)

freedom of thought and conscience, academic freedom

12

Social and Economic Rights

right to property, welfare state

13

Constitutional Amendment and Reforms

limits on constitutional amendment, constituent power

14

Final Summary

Discussion

授業実施形態

Fourteen classes on Face to Face basis.

授業外学習の指示

- Students are expected to carefully review handouts and recommended readings both before and after each class.
- Students should investigate how the topics covered in the course are reflected in the constitution of their own country.

成績評価方法

種別 割合(%) 評価基準等
定期試験（筆記）

レポート試験
（統一締切日を締切とするレポート）

上記以外の試験・レポート、平常点評価
（日常的な授業における取組状況の評価）		 100

- Class attendance/participation
- Final essay (*its subject will be announced in the middle of the course.)

成績評価方法(備考)

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

教科書

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

参考書

参考書(使用頻度、その他補足)

参考になるwwwページ

https://www.ndl.go.jp/constitution/e/etc/c01.html
(English version of the Constitution of Japan)

https://constitution.org
(Documents and ideas about modern constitutionalism)

https://www.constituteproject.org
(English version of the world's constitutions)

授業内外における学生・教員間のコミュニケーションの方法

manaba+R,学生との直接対話

備考

【科目ナンバリング・カリキュラムマップはこちらから/Click here to see the Curriculum-Map and Course-Numbering】
URL:https://secure.ritsumei.ac.jp/students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html/