科目ナンバー

PS-LA2-0001

履修条件・関連科目等

There are no prerequisites for this course.

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

See above, "Class Style."

科目目的

This course is suggested for non-law students with an interest in the role of law in society. Students who take this course will gain a broader view of the interaction of law and society in contemporary society and, through consideration of specific legal issues, will come to enjoy a richer understanding of how these two influence and shape the other. In addition, students will gain a clearer understanding of the practical influence of law on societies and their people, and vice versa, as well as recognize how each nation's legal system powerfully shapes that nation's culture, history, economy and the social interactions of that nation's residents.

到達目標

Law plays a part in all of our lives everyday. When you drive a car, eat in a restaurant, or shop in a store, there are laws that influence your decisions. In fact, every moment of everyday the law influences your behavior, and understanding the law will give you a new understanding of society.

This course gives students a look "behind the scenes" of law, its origins and functions, how and why it is made, and how law shapes society, and each one of us.

Most students have little knowledge of the interplay between law and society, and therefore this course offers an overview of this interaction by taking a look at various issues of law in contemporary society.

Students will also gain familiarity with law as a component of human life, past, present and future. With a better understanding of the history, development, and purposes of law, students will come to a more critical awareness of contemporary issues of law and the legal profession.

Once we understand the law, we can escape our own stereotypes and gain valuable insights that will enhance our critical thinking and decision-making, academically and professionally.

授業計画と内容

Spring Semester (14 classes)

1. Introduction to Law & Society: A Primer
2. Overview of Course Content
3. Pros & Cons and Critiques of Law
4. Justice and Balancing Justice
5. Japan and the Saiban-in System
6. Hostage Justice
7. ** Reflective Discussion
8. Same-sex Marriage
9. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Law
10. Legal & Social Status of Women in Japan
11. Managing the Challenges of Alcohol, Drugs & Tobacco
12. Legal Issues in Contemporary Japan
13. ** Reflective Discussion
14. Course overview and surveys

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

授業時間外の学修の内容（その他の内容等）

Students will be responsible for completing all homework assignments and be prepared for in-class discussion of these assignments.

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 anytime 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）

Classes will include group and pair discussion, reflective discussions, and informal debates.

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 (JD) and licensed as a lawyer in the US (Massachusetts and DC), and has an LLM in International Environmental Policy and Law;
- has taught JD/LLM courses for American law schools;
- was an environmental columnist for the Japan Times for 25 years ("Our Planet Earth");
and,
- has researched and taught courses in Law & Society for 30 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 are drawn upon by the instructor.

テキスト・参考文献等

Materials provided by the instructor.

その他特記事項

Teaching Approach:
This course will combine lectures and class, group and pair discussions.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the instructor:
Prof. Stephen (Steve) Hesse
E-mail: steve.00y@g.chuo-u.ac.jp

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