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
54228:[2025 春セメスター]Cross-cultural Studies (GV) § 54229:ヴィジョン特殊講義(GV) § 54230:特殊講義（総合）(B9) 2025 春セメスター 木3 経営学部,政策科学部,映像学部,総合心理学部,情報理工学部 石川 涼子 2

キャンパス

OIC

授業施設

AN328セミナールーム

授業で利用する言語

英語

授業の概要と方法

In this course, students will read academic literature and papers dealing with humanities and social sciences and discuss them. The goal of this course is for students to improve their ability to think by discussing the knowledge gained from academic literature.


Course theme: Introduction to Political Philosophy

There seem to be numerous disagreements and no definitive or clear "correct" answer when it comes to policy-making. So, how should we approach policy creation? This class adopts a philosophical perspective and explores how philosophical concepts and viewpoints can be applied to contemporary social and global issues. Some of the topics we discuss in this class include hate speech, the death penalty, parental leave, intensive animal farming, humanitarian intervention, and global justice.

The goal of this course is twofold. First, students gain a deeper knowledge of philosophical ideas, and second, they benefit from opportunities to discuss and learn from students from various parts of the world.

受講生の到達目標

Students will be able to read academic literature and papers dealing with humanities and social sciences and discuss them. They will also acquire advanced academic skills by writing essays based on these discussions.

事前に履修しておくことが望まれる科目

In order to register for this course, students are required to have a minimum TOEFL(ITP) score of 480, TOEFL(iBT) score of 55, TOEIC (including TOEIC IP) score of 580, IELTS score of 5.0, or equivalent.

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

Introduction and ice-breaking

<Face-to-face session in the classroom>

【+R-Jugyo】For the details, go to "Reference Video" below

2

Euthanasia and freedom

<Face-to-face session in the classroom>

3

Hate speech and freedom of expression

<Face-to-face session in the classroom>

4

Recreational drugs and paternalism

<Face-to-face session in the classroom>

5

Affirmative action and distributive justice

<Face-to-face session in the classroom>

6

Schools and equality of oppirtunity

<Face-to-face session in the classroom>

7

Parental leave and gender equality

<Face-to-face session in the classroom>

8

Minority exemptions and multiculturalism

<Face-to-face session in the classroom>

9

Prison sentences and punishment

<Face-to-face session in the classroom>

10

Intensive animal farming and moral status

<Face-to-face session in the classroom>

11

Environmental taxes and intergenerational justice

<Face-to-face session in the classroom>

12

Immigration and the political community

<Face-to-face session in the classroom>

13

Development aid and global justice

<Face-to-face session in the classroom>

14

Conclusion and final essay advising

<Media-based session>

授業実施形態

Week 14 is a video-on-demand session. Other weeks are face-to-face sessions in the classroom.

授業外学習の指示

1. The reading assignment is one chapter (approx. 20 pages) per week. Students are expected to come to class having read and prepared to discuss the assigned chapter.

2. Students will be required to complete the worksheet(s) in the week(s) (chapters) they have selected. They should submit the worksheet one week before the class, and they will discuss it with their classmates during class.

3. Students will write a final essay individually at the end of the semester.

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

Worksheet(s) on assigned chapter(s) 30%
Final essay 30%
Participation and contribution in classroom discussions 40%

成績評価方法(備考)

Attendance policy

Students must attend and participate in at least ten classes to obtain credit for this course. Students failing to meet this attendance requirement will not be given credits without legitimate excuses.


Late assignment policy

Late papers and assignments will be penalized 1/2 of a letter grade per day late. For example, if your essay is worth an A but submitted three hours after the deadline, you’ll receive an A- instead. This policy applies to all assignments submitted in this class. However, this rule does not apply if you are seriously ill or in an emergency. You are responsible for informing the instructor of such circumstances, and you are asked to present proof.

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

The whole course will be taught in English. Students are responsible for completing reading assignments before each class. They are expected to participate actively in classroom discussion.

教科書

書名 著者 出版社 ISBNコード 備考
Introducing Political Philosophy: A Policy-Driven Approach Andrew Walton, William Abel, Elizabeth Kahn, and Tom Parr Oxford University Press 9780198783275

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

We will read 14 chapters out of 16 chapters. Some of you may have access to the E-textbook. See the Web Pages for Reference section below.

参考書

参考書(使用頻度、その他補足)

参考になるwwwページ

1. Oxford University Press website for the textbook

https://global.oup.com/ukhe/product/introducing-political-philosophy-9780198783275


2. E-textbook available
This year, students have access to the E-textbook rental service in Japan.

https://www.vitalsource.com/jp/

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

manaba+R,学生との直接対話,その他(教員より別途指示）

備考

教科書はE-textbookが有償でレンタルできます。大学図書館には入っています。
【科目ナンバリング・カリキュラムマップはこちらから/Click here to see the Curriculum-Map and Course-Numbering】
URL:https://secure.ritsumei.ac.jp/students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html/