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| 授業科目名 | 年度 | 学期 | 開講曜日・時限 | 学部・研究科など | 担当教員 | 教員カナ氏名 | 配当年次 | 単位数 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 基礎演習２ | 2026 | 秋学期 | 月2 | 法学部 | エイコック ブライアン ジョンソン |
エイコック ブライアン ジョンソン |
2年次のみ | 2 |
科目ナンバー
JU-BS2-002S
履修条件・関連科目等
This class is the second semester of a year-long course.
No formal prerequisites. Interested students will be interviewed in March.
This course is designed for 2nd-year Law Faculty students who have an interest in international law, global politics, or contemporary global issues, and who wish to develop:
• discussion and debate skills;
• critical thinking;
• academic presentation skills (PPT); and
• confidence using English in an academic setting.
授業で使用する言語
英語
授業で使用する言語（その他の言語）
The course will be conducted in English, but Japanese may be used when necessary.
The teacher will communicate in English.
授業の概要
Exploring International Law and Politics
International law and politics shape some of the most important issues facing the world today: war and peace, human rights, refugees and migration, climate change, global inequality, and the role of international institutions.
This seminar-style course introduces students to key issues in international law and global politics through research, discussion, and presentation. Students will select topics of interest, work individually and in groups, and develop their ability to analyse international issues, evaluate sources, and communicate ideas clearly in English.
The course also functions as a skills-based foundation seminar, helping students prepare for upper-level law courses taught in English and for potential study-abroad programmes.
科目目的
This course is intended for 2nd-year Law Faculty students interested in international law, global politics, or global affairs.
By taking this course, students will:
• gain a foundational understanding of international law and political issues;
• learn how law and politics interact at the international level;
• develop academic skills necessary for future English-medium courses;
• build confidence in research, discussion, and presentation; and
• prepare for advanced study, including possible study abroad.
到達目標
During this course, students will:
• understand key issues in international law and global politics;
• analyse how international law operates in real-world political contexts;
• improve English research and discussion skills;
• develop clear and effective PPT slides;
• deliver logical and persuasive presentations in English; and
• strengthen skills useful for study abroad and advanced legal study.
授業計画と内容
AUTUMN Semester（14回）
1回 Review of Spring Semester & Setting Goals for Autumn
2回 From Topic to Research Question in International Law and Politics
3回 Evaluating Sources: Credibility, Bias, and Authority
4回 Developing Academic Arguments (Beyond Description)
5回 Cycle 3: Sharing research questions and outlines
6回 Cycle 3: Deepening analysis and considering counter-arguments
7回 Cycle 3: Structuring academic presentations and discussions
8回 Cycle 3: Presentations, debates, etc.
9回 Cycle 3/4: Reflection and consideration of final research topics
10回 Cycle 4: Refining topics and advanced research
11回 Cycle 4: Academic style, clarity, and effective PPT design
12回 Cycle 4: Preparing final presentations and discussions
13回 Cycle 4: Final presentations and discussions
14回 Year-end reflection and course survey
授業時間外の学修の内容
指定したテキストやレジュメを事前に読み込むこと／授業終了後の課題提出／その他
授業時間外の学修の内容（その他の内容等）
• Preparation for class discussions and activities
• Reading assigned materials
• Research for presentations
• Reflection on learning and skill development
4時間／週
授業時間外の学修に必要な時間数／週
・毎週１回の授業が半期（前期または後期）または通年で完結するもの。１週間あたり４時間の学修を基本とします。
・毎週２回の授業が半期（前期または後期）で完結するもの。１週間あたり８時間の学修を基本とします。
成績評価の方法・基準
| 種別 | 割合（％） | 評価基準 |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 | 100 | In-Class Performance 100% Grades are 100% determined by continuous assessment. Requirements to pass this course: no more than three absences, active participation in class activities, weekly preparation outside of class, and timely completion of assignments. Further details will be provided by the teacher at the start of the semester. |
成績評価の方法・基準（備考）
課題や試験のフィードバック方法
授業時間内で講評・解説の時間を設ける／その他
課題や試験のフィードバック方法（その他の内容等）
The teacher will provide feedback on assignments, notes, or other submitted materials. In class, you will also receive peer feedback from other students as you develop and share your research and projects throughout the semester.
Additionally, the teacher will be available via email or in-person meetings to support students.
アクティブ・ラーニングの実施内容
ディスカッション、ディベート／グループワーク／プレゼンテーション／その他
アクティブ・ラーニングの実施内容（その他の内容等）
This course uses:
• discussion
• debate
• small-group work
• reflective writing
• short presentations
授業におけるICTの活用方法
その他
授業におけるICTの活用方法（その他の内容等）
Outside class, you will use online resources for doing research each week, and in each class you will use Google Drive, Google Docs, PowerPoint or other ICT tools to share and develop your work with others.
実務経験のある教員による授業
はい
【実務経験有の場合】実務経験の内容
The instructor:
- has consulted for the Ministry of Environment (Japan)
- has collaborated with the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons
- holds degrees from four different countries, including a PhD in international law
- has taught environmental law, peace studies, and other international law courses at various universities
- has coordinated an international working group on climate change displacement
- spent five years working on refugee resettlement in the United States
- is editor-in-chief of the Refugee Law Initiative's Working Paper Series
- is a senior research associate at the Refugee Law Initiative (University of London)
【実務経験有の場合】実務経験に関連する授業内容
These experiences inform the teaching and content of this course.
テキスト・参考文献等
Materials will be provided by the instructor.
Students will also select appropriate materials for research.