Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
51031:Multi-level Governance Ⅶ (P) 2024 Spring Thu3 College　Of　Policy　Science KAMIKO AKIO 2

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AS457

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

This lecture intends to teach about Japan's governance system, which features strong dependence on local governments in actual implementation of it. Emphasis is put on local government system.
The content includes explanation about Japan's system of government and the history of decentralisation in Japan.
The subject is taught mainly through lectures, but your contribution through discussions will be appreciated.

Student Attainment Objectives

The target is for the students to understand the government system of Japan and has the ability of evaluating government systems of various countries.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

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

Introduction

The layout of Japan's government system as a whole.

2~6

Features of local government system in Japan (1)

Two tier system. Elected chief executives. Elected local assemblies. Absence of judicial functions, independent boards.

7~9

Features of local government system in Japan (2)

Strong affiliation with the central government.

10~12

Features of local government system in Japan (3)

Local taxes. Financial adjustment system, which is called the Local Allocation Tax.

13~15

History of local government system in Japan

History of modern local government system in Japan after 1868.

Class Format

All classes on Face to Face basis, no classes on Media basis (either live-streamed classes or on-demand classes).

Recommendations for Private Study

Please watch news about local governments in Japan.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written)

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

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

Students are required to submit a few reports about the issues given by the lecturer.

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

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)

Talk with Students

Other Comments

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