科目ナンバー

PS-EV2-0001

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 students interested in global environmental challenges, the sources of these challenges, and the actors in global society that are working to solve global environmental problems. Whatever environmental issue you are interested in, from climate change to plastic waste, in this course you will gain an awareness of the disconnect between our world and our earth, the complexity and interconnectivity of Earth’s ecosystems, and the interplay among national, regional and international actors, including states, international organizations, NGOs, and corporations. We will consider these actors, their successes, and their failures regarding protection of our planet through the use international law and institutions, and governance at all levels, from local to global.

到達目標

Worldwide there is increasing demand for change and governments worldwide are increasingly "talking the talk" of environmental protection and conservation. Nevertheless, there are many obstacles that prevent them from "walking the talk" and these will be explored in this course. In this regard, having an awareness of what is happening globally regarding our environment will be an invaluable addition to any student’s academic and professional development.

For students with little knowledge of Global Environmental Governance, this course offers an overview of international environmental policy and law, international institutions, and national and international approaches to managing our environment.

We will take a look at how society is dealing with local, regional and global environmental problems and students will gain an understanding of international stakeholders, their concerns, and their interactions.

This course will also give students a clearer awareness of the institutions, actors and actions that are now affecting our planet, and a better sense of what can be done at the international and regional level.

授業計画と内容

Autumn Semester (14 classes)

1. International Environmental Challenges: Problems of Our Own Making
2. Ecosystem Services and the Biosphere: The Foundation for Human Security
3. Ecosystem Services and Human Security and Redefining Security
4. The Story of Stuff; Commodity Chains and Consumption
5. Governing the Global Environment: An Overview
6. Role of International Environmental Law (IEL)
7. ** Reflective Discussion
8. Sources & General Principles of IEL
9. Obstacles to Effective Global Environmental Policy
10. The Role of NGOs, an Overview
11. The Structures, Methods and Strategies of NGOs
12. Reform: Can We Make a Better System of Governance?
13. ** Reflective Discussion
14. Course Evaluations

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

授業時間外の学修の内容（その他の内容等）

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）

This course will include PBL, Discussion and Debate, Sharing of reflections, and group and pair work.

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), with an LLM in international environmental law;
- has taught JD/LLM courses on environmental law for American law schools;
- was an environmental columnist for the Japan Times for 25 years ("Our Planet Earth"); and,
- has researched and taught courses focused on environmental policy, law and society for over 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 inform the teaching and contents of this course.

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 mini 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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