Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
51030:Multi-level Governance Ⅵ (P) 2024 Spring Mon1 College　Of　Policy　Science KIDO HIDEKI 2

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AS463

Language

英語

Course Outline and Method

This course encourages students to enhance their understanding of various topics about the Central Government in Japan from comparative perspective.Topics in the course include government system itself and relating areas such as bureaucracy, parliament (the Diet), and public policy making. We will read one or two academic articles, newspaper in both Comparative Politics and Japanese Politics every week. Course materials are distributed online one week in advance of the class. Supplementary reading will be introduced in the class.
The course will be based on lectures and discussions. The instructor will give a lecture for 20-30 minutes. Following the lecture, we will discuss several topics provided by several students in advance of the class for 30-45 minutes. The instructor will conclude the discussion in the end of each class. To engage in class discussions, students are expected to complete all the required readings before each class.

Student Attainment Objectives

By completing this course, you will be able to:
①Understand the role of Japanese central government.
②Discuss various topics in Japanese Politics from comparative perspective.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1

Introduction

Introduction of the course and determining the topics for the following weeks

2-4

Cabinet System

Cabinet System, Prime Minister
Week 4 will be on-demand style.

5-8

Parliament system

Parliament of Japan, Members of Parliament (Politicians), Electoral System

9-11

Bureaucracy

Bureaucrats, Personnel system, Role in Policy Making Process
Week 10 will be on-demand style.

12-14

Public Policy

Public Policy in Japan (Economic Policy, Environmental Policy, LGBTQ+, etc.)

15

Conclusion

Conclusion of the course

Class Format

13 classes on Face to Face basis, 2 classes on Media basis (on-demand classes expected).
These are subject to change due to lecturer's trip to attend several academic conferences abroad.

Recommendations for Private Study

Read required course readings before the class.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written) 0

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)		 0

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

Class Participation 20% (Mainly for Class Presentation)
Reaction Paper 30% (Due after each class)
Final Essay 50% (Due at the 15th week class)

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

You need to submit short reaction paper after the class each week. You also need to write a final essay (5-10 pages expected) .

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Basic knowledge in Japanese Politics is preferable, not required.

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Reference Books

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Web Pages for Reference

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students

Other Comments

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