シラバス
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 特殊講義(Law and Business in Japan)（A） | 2024 | 前期 | 木4 | 法学研究科博士課程前期課程 | 牛嶋 仁、ウルフ レオン |
ウシジマ ヒトシ、ウルフ レオン |
1年次配当 | 2 |
科目ナンバー
JG-OL5-205L
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
This course investigates the legal issues involved in doing business in Japan. You will develop the skills of transnational commercial lawyering to provide sophisticated advice to multi-national corporations seeking to invest in the Japanese market. You will learn about the economic history of Japan and how Japanese businesses are reconfiguiring themselves after the post-bubble 'lost decades'. You will cover topics in negotiations, contracting, international trade, corporate governance, employment relations, competition policy, and M&A.
科目目的
The objectives of this course are to:
- Conduct a risk management analysis of the Japanese market in light of Japanese economic history and current market challenges;
- Explore the different ways foreign investors can do business in Japan;
- Develop skills in negotiating cross-cultural business deals and drafting the outcomes into effective contracts;
- Apply the principles of global trade law to ensure effective global supply chains (including payment and shipping); and
- Examine the challenges for foreign investors seeking to invest directly in the Japanese market.
到達目標
At the completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- identify the merits and risks of investing in the post-bubble Japanese economy;
- engage in practical skills of cross-cultural negotiations and contract drafting;
- resolve the global trade issues involved in transacting with Japanese partners; and
- design solutions to the cultural, socio-political and institutional challenges facing foreign investors seeking to invest directly in the Japanese market.
授業計画と内容
Week 01: Orientation to the course and overview of themes
Week 02: Overview of the Japanese economy
Week 03: Theories of Japanese-style capitalism
Week 04: Negotiations
Week 05: Contracts
Week 06: International trade, tariffs and shipping
Week 07: International payments
Week 08: Intellectual property and licensing
Week 09: Government regulation and administrative guidance
Week 10: Corporate structures
Week 11: Corporate boards, shareholders and banks
Week 12: Mergers and acquisitions
Week 13: Labor and employment
Week 14: Course review and future challenges
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
| 種別 | 割合（％） | 評価基準 |
|---|---|---|
| 期末試験（到達度確認） | 40 | Essay-style exam to be assessed on basis of: - A well-articulated argument / thesis - Effective use of the readings to support the thesis; - Well-structured and clearly written |
| 平常点 | 30 | Class participation to be assessed on basis of: - Evidence of preparation - Contribution to class discussions which are concrete and considered - Effective cooperation and collaboration with fellow students |
| その他 | 30 | Two reaction papers to be assessed on basis of: - A well-articulated argument / thesis - Effective use of the readings to support the thesis; - Well-structured and clearly written |
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／授業時間に限らず、manabaでフィードバックを行う
課題や試験のフィードバック方法（その他の内容等）
アクティブ・ラーニングの実施内容
PBL（課題解決型学習）／ディスカッション、ディベート／グループワーク
アクティブ・ラーニングの実施内容（その他の内容等）
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
Prior to becoming an academic, I was a corporate and commercial lawyer at a large, international law firm based in Sydney.
【実務経験有の場合】実務経験に関連する授業内容
This experience will inform the learning activities designed for each week's classes.
テキスト・参考文献等
There are no required textbooks for this course. Instead, you will be provided with weekly reading assignments.
その他特記事項
This course is one of the Japanese Law courses in English.