| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13454:[2025 Spring]IR18‐HE301 Advanced Seminar (83) § 13455:RUIR-3303 Advanced Seminar (Research Methods)(83) | 2025 | Spring | Wed4 | College Of International Relations | OCHI MEGUMI | 2 |
Campus
KIC
Class Venue
KOSHINKAN KS304
Language
English
Course Outline and Method
【+R-Jugyo】
This course will not have +R-Jugyo. The number of class hours for “+R-Jugyo” will be covered by activities related to the course.
This seminar aims to develop students’ original ideas on the issues of international law and justice, especially in the following fields:
- International Criminal Justice
- International Humanitarian, Human Rights, Criminal Law
- Peace, justice, and conflict
To achieve this, the seminar supports students to participate in extra-curricular activities:
- The International Criminal Court Moot Court Competition (http://iccmoot.com/)
- The International Humanitarian Law Moot Court and Role Play Competition (https://jp.icrc.org/information/ihl-competitions-report-2021/)
- Asia Cup (https://asiacup.sakura.ne.jp/)
- Zemi Research Convention
- Joint Moot Court Competition with APU
- Graduation Thesis Presentation Session with APU
This course will not have +R-Jugyo. The number of class hours for “+R-Jugyo” will be covered by activities related to the course.
This seminar aims to develop students’ original ideas on the issues of international law and justice, especially in the following fields:
- International Criminal Justice
- International Humanitarian, Human Rights, Criminal Law
- Peace, justice, and conflict
To achieve this, the seminar supports students to participate in extra-curricular activities:
- The International Criminal Court Moot Court Competition (http://iccmoot.com/)
- The International Humanitarian Law Moot Court and Role Play Competition (https://jp.icrc.org/information/ihl-competitions-report-2021/)
- Asia Cup (https://asiacup.sakura.ne.jp/)
- Zemi Research Convention
- Joint Moot Court Competition with APU
- Graduation Thesis Presentation Session with APU
Student Attainment Objectives
(1) Legal/logical thinking
Students will acquire:
(i) technics of research design, data collection and data analysis.
(ii) deep understanding of the functions of theories and norms.
(iii) skills to find research problems and questions based on careful literature review.
(2) Legal/logical presentation
Students will become able to:
(i) conduct their own research.
(ii) effectively use technical terms of international law and justice.
(iii) demonstrate skills of practical/academic writing and presentation.
Students will acquire:
(i) technics of research design, data collection and data analysis.
(ii) deep understanding of the functions of theories and norms.
(iii) skills to find research problems and questions based on careful literature review.
(2) Legal/logical presentation
Students will become able to:
(i) conduct their own research.
(ii) effectively use technical terms of international law and justice.
(iii) demonstrate skills of practical/academic writing and presentation.
Recommended Preparatory Course
・Students are supposed to have their topic(s) of research relevant to this Seminar.
・It is strongly recommended to participate in the following courses:
Introduction to law, Academic Skills, International Law, International Organizations, Peace and Conflict Studies.
・It is strongly recommended to participate in the following courses:
Introduction to law, Academic Skills, International Law, International Organizations, Peace and Conflict Studies.
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) | Theme |
|---|---|
| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
| 1-14 | Seminar Management Method |
This seminar is managed in the following schedule:
|
Class Format
Recommendations for Private Study
Do a brainstorming and research to select your research topic(s) that you feel the most important.
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 | Term Paper：40%
|
Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
Learning legal skills is similar to learning a new language. Students need to devote oneself to follow the arguments in classes.
Textbooks
| Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN Code | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Law, fourth edition | Anders Henriksen | Oxford University Press | 0192870084 |
Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）
Reference Books
| Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN Code | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Critical Introduction to International Criminal Law | Carsten Stahn | Cambridge University Press | 9781108399906 | This is an open access textbook: https://www.cambridge.org/highereducation/books/critical-introduction-to-international-criminal-law/EFEDBED0B84359DFA281A9079047846F#overview |
Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）
Web Pages for Reference
Instructor’s home page: Watching the World through Criminal Law (https://ochmgm.wixsite.com/megumiochi)
How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)
Talk with Students,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)
Other Comments
Examples of Past Graduation Research (Graduation Thesis) Titles
・“Rethinking Our Capacity to Forgive: The International Criminal Court and the Incorporation of Forgiveness Factors” (Dean’s Award)
・“Social Media Private Corporations Accountability: Discovering Possibilities in Law Through US Models” (Dean’s Award)
・“The Applicability to Standardized Human Rights Due Diligence as a Legally Enforceable Obligation for MNCs” (Dean’s Award)
・“Searching for Reconciliation: The Prospects of Transformative Justice in Afghanistan” (Dean’s Award)
・“Rethinking Our Capacity to Forgive: The International Criminal Court and the Incorporation of Forgiveness Factors” (Dean’s Award)
・“Social Media Private Corporations Accountability: Discovering Possibilities in Law Through US Models” (Dean’s Award)
・“The Applicability to Standardized Human Rights Due Diligence as a Legally Enforceable Obligation for MNCs” (Dean’s Award)
・“Searching for Reconciliation: The Prospects of Transformative Justice in Afghanistan” (Dean’s Award)
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