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
13918:英米法Ⅰ(J) § 13919:国際比較法(R) 2023 春セメスター 木2 法学部,国際関係学部 WOLF MICHAEL L. 2

キャンパス

衣笠

授業施設

存心館ZS205号教室

授業で利用する言語

英語

授業の概要と方法

The primary focus of this course is to introduce students to the fundamental characteristics of American public law and government. We will examine the U.S. constitution and case law to discuss subjects including sources of U.S. law, the three branches of government, criminal law, civil rights, ethics, and other aspects of public law. We will also discuss contemporary issues in American law, politics, and society.

In addition to reviewing the principles of U.S. law, the course will develop the students’ critical thinking skills. Students are expected to answer questions when called upon, and interact with the instructor and classmates.

受講生の到達目標

Students will learn the fundamental characteristics of American law and politics.
Students will read the text and review case law to discuss subjects including the three branches of government, civil rights, criminal law, and criminal procedure.
Students will also discuss contemporary issues in American law, politics, and society.

事前に履修しておくことが望まれる科目

THE CLASS WILL BE TAUGHT ENTIRELY IN ENGLISH, and all assigned reading will be from American case law and other related materials. Assignments are to be completed before the start of class, so that students will be able to answer questions from the instructor and actively participate in class discussions.

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

Structure of the U.S. Legal System

2〜3

The Courts

4

The Legislature

5

The Executive Branch and Administrative Law

6

Substantive Law vs. Procedural Law

7

Jurisdiction

8

Review, discussion, and MID-TERM EXAM

9

Legal Professionals

10

Legal Ethics for Legal Professionals

11〜12

Criminal Law

13〜14

Criminal Procedure

15

Final Review and test

授業実施形態

BCP停止の場合は、BCPレベル0～2の記載どおりに授業が行われます。
During the suspension period of BCP, classes will be as described in BCP levels 0-2.

We will determine the format for classes depending on the BCP level at the time.

【BCP Level 1~2】
・Conduct face-to-face classes.

【BCP Level 3~4】
・Conduct web-based classes.

CHECK MANABA OFTEN FOR UPDATES. The above is subject to change.

授業外学習の指示

Read all assigned text and review all assigned vocabulary before the next class. Do not wait until the night before the assignment is due.
Make a list of any vocabulary or concepts you do not understand. Bring the list to class.
Be ready to ask and answer questions in class. Participation is required.

成績評価方法

種別 割合(%) 評価基準等
定期試験（筆記） 0

レポート試験
（統一締切日を締切とするレポート）		 0

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

Assignments, participation,
and presentations 10%

Mid-term exam 30%

Final exam 60%

成績評価方法(備考)

1. Attendance is mandatory. Students with five or more unexcused absences will fail this course. Two late arrivals will count as one absence. It is your responsibility to keep track of your tardiness and absences.
 
2. If you are absent, you are responsible for contacting another class member or the professor to find out what you missed, and the homework due before the next class.

3. An unexcused absence on an exam day will result in a zero for the exam.

4. You are expected to complete all homework as assigned, and be ready to discuss the material in class.

5. All students are required to check their email and manaba +R regularly for class updates and announcements.

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

Make a list of any vocabulary or concepts you do not understand. Bring the list to class.
Be ready to ask and answer questions in class.

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

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

学生との直接対話,その他(教員より別途指示）

備考

Feel fee to contact me by email at wolf@fc.ritsumei.ac.jp any time with questions, or to make an appointment to visit my office at Shugakukan room 492.
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