科目ナンバー

JU-LA3-006S

履修条件・関連科目等

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）

授業の概要

Building on the foundational theories and structures explored in the spring, the autumn semester of Comparative Constitutional Law traverses real-world constitutional challenges. Guided by John Locke’s vision of constitutionalism, this semester examines how constitutions respond to the pressures of modern governance. From emergency powers and climate change to religious pluralism and rising populism, students will explore how different systems interpret, adapt, and sometimes struggle to uphold constitutional principles. Through comparative case studies, debates, and advocacy projects, students will develop the tools to critically assess the resilience and flexibility of constitutional frameworks in a rapidly changing world.

科目目的

This course is designed for students interested in practical and real-world aspects of constitutional governance in several countries. Students will:
-Test out theories of constitutionalism in real-world situations;
-Understand on a practical level the detailed structures of constitutions and how these seek to limit power;
-Analyze how different countries design and interpret their constitutions;
-Examine further the relationship between constitutional law and democratic legitimacy, human rights, and the rule of law.

到達目標

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
-Consider in real-world situations key constitutional principles and structures;
-Compare constitutional systems across different countries and legal traditions;
-Assess critically constitutional texts and judicial decisions;
-Evaluate the effectiveness of constitutional mechanisms in protecting rights and limiting power;
-Take part in informed debate and present well-reasoned arguments on practical aspects of constitutional issues.

授業計画と内容

Autumn Semester: Constitutionalism in practice
第1回 Review of Semester 1 key concepts and preview of Semester 2
第2回 Constitutional Courts and the Politics of Interpretation
第3回 Emergency Powers and Constitutional Limits
第4回 Religion and the Secular State
第5回 Gender Equality and Constitutional Reform
第6回 Indigenous Rights and Constitutional Recognition
第7回 Freedom of Speech and Press in Comparative Perspective
第8回 Constitutional Responses to Climate Change
第9回 Migration, Citizenship, and Constitutional Identity
第10回 Populism and Constitutional Backsliding
第11回 Global Constitutional Advocacy: Topic Selection
第12回 Advocacy Campaign Research and Preparation
第13回 Advocacy Campaign Presentations Day 1
第14回 Presentations Day 2 and Course Wrap-Up
(Note: Topics may shift based on class needs and current events.)

授業時間外の学修の内容

その他

授業時間外の学修の内容（その他の内容等）

Outside of Class: students will be responsible for all homework assignments and be prepared for in-class discussion of these assignments. (1-2 hours a week.)

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

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

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）

Feedback will be provided by the instructor: In class, by email, on Manaba, and at any time requested by the students enrolled in this course.

アクティブ・ラーニングの実施内容

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）

Discussion, Debate, Pair, Group and Class work, PBL, Reflection activities.

授業におけるICTの活用方法

実施しない

授業におけるICTの活用方法（その他の内容等）

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 course instructor:
- is trained and qualified to practise as a lawyer in New Zealand;
- has lectured & tutored at LLB courses for Auckland law faculty;
- has a PhD in constitutional law & human rights (Univ. of Auckland, 2011);
- has researched and taught courses in law in NZ & Japan for more than 20 years.

【実務経験有の場合】実務経験に関連する授業内容

All of the above inform the teaching and contents of this course.

テキスト・参考文献等

All materials provided by the instructor.

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