| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15956:IR18‐HE301 Advanced Seminar (83) § 15957:RUIR-3701 Advanced Seminar (83) § 15958:IR-GS301 Advanced Seminar (83) | 2023 | Fall | Wed4 | College Of International Relations | OCHI MEGUMI | 2 |
Campus
KIC
Class Venue
RYOYUKAN RY205
Language
English
Course Outline and Method
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.
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 | |
| 1-15 | Seminar Management Method |
This seminar is managed in the following schedule:
|
Class Format
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.
The class Format for each class will be announced on manaba+R’s course news. Also, the class format for the first class will be notified on manaba+R’s course news before the first class(*).
For “Special Consideration”, please check manaba+R’s College of IR Student Page and the “Study Support Site”.
College of IR Student Page：https://ct.ritsumei.ac.jp/ct/course_1728150
Study Support Site：https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/pathways-future/eng/
(*)To check the class format for the first class of the course, you will need to apply for the “early use request function.” Refer to the Registration Guidebook AY 2023 for details. Please be careful that applying for the early use request does not sign you up for the course. You will need to register for courses during the designated period separately.
During the suspension period of BCP, classes will be as described in BCP levels 0-2.
The class Format for each class will be announced on manaba+R’s course news. Also, the class format for the first class will be notified on manaba+R’s course news before the first class(*).
For “Special Consideration”, please check manaba+R’s College of IR Student Page and the “Study Support Site”.
College of IR Student Page：https://ct.ritsumei.ac.jp/ct/course_1728150
Study Support Site：https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/pathways-future/eng/
(*)To check the class format for the first class of the course, you will need to apply for the “early use request function.” Refer to the Registration Guidebook AY 2023 for details. Please be careful that applying for the early use request does not sign you up for the course. You will need to register for courses during the designated period separately.
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, third edition | Anders Henriksen | Oxford University Press | 9780198869399 |
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 |
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)
(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
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