日本語 English
| 開講年度/ Academic YearAcademic Year |
20232023 |
| 科目設置学部/ CollegeCollege |
経済学部/College of EconomicsCollege of Economics |
| 科目コード等/ Course CodeCourse Code |
抽選登録/lottery registrationlottery registration |
| テーマ・サブタイトル等/ Theme・SubtitleTheme・Subtitle |
Economic ideas: topical issues in English |
| 授業形態/ Class FormatClass Format |
対面（全回対面）/Face to face (all classes are face-to-face)Face to face (all classes are face-to-face) |
| 授業形態（補足事項）/ Class Format (Supplementary Items)Class Format (Supplementary Items) |
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| 授業形式/ Class StyleCampus |
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| 校地/ CampusCampus |
池袋/IkebukuroIkebukuro |
| 学期/ SemesterSemester |
秋学期/Fall semesterFall semester |
| 曜日時限・教室/ DayPeriod・RoomDayPeriod・Room |
火3/Tue.3 Tue.3 ログインして教室を表示する（Log in to view the classrooms.） |
| 単位/ CreditsCredits |
22 |
| 科目ナンバリング/ Course NumberCourse Number |
ECX3031 |
| 使用言語/ LanguageLanguage |
英語/EnglishEnglish |
| 履修登録方法/ Class Registration MethodClass Registration Method |
抽選登録/Lottery RegistrationLottery Registration |
| 配当年次/ Assigned YearAssigned Year |
配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。 |
| 先修規定/ Prerequisite RegulationsPrerequisite Regulations |
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| 他学部履修可否/ Acceptance of Other CollegesAcceptance of Other Colleges |
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| 履修中止可否/ Course CancellationCourse Cancellation |
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| オンライン授業60単位制限対象科目/ Online Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper LimitOnline Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper Limit |
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| 学位授与方針との関連/ Relationship with Degree PolicyRelationship with Degree Policy |
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| 備考/ NotesNotes |
A discussion of topical issues in Economics to make it interesting for students to learn the underlying subject content as well as to practice reading, listening and expressing themselves in the English language.
This course presents a brief history of economic ideas (and a sprinkling of geopolitics) that have impacted our lives in recent times, with particular reference to financial crises, and growing national indebtedness.
| 1 | Introduction |
| 2 | Classical theories: Political economy of Adam Smith & Ricardo |
| 3 | Keynes, the Great Depression and War Spending |
| 4 | Monetarism: Milton Friedman wants to be Free to Choose |
| 5 | Central planning & the Collapse of the Soviet Union |
| 6 | End of History & the US unipolar world |
| 7 | Rise of neo-liberal economics: Greed is Good |
| 8 | Japan's monetary experiment |
| 9 | Socialism with Chinese Characteristics |
| 10 | Crises: Asian Financial Crisis and the Great Financial Crises |
| 11 | COVID & the rise of inflation |
| 12 | Modern Monetary Theory |
| 13 | Forgotten Austrian School |
| 14 | Summary & conclusions: Where to for overindebted countries? |
板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド（パワーポイント等）の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above
It is recommended that students read the prescribed weekly materials before class, in order to be ready for group discussion during class.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
Class presentations(10%) Assignment 1(25%) Assignment 2(25%) 最終レポート(Final Report)(40%) |
| 備考 (Notes) | ||
| Assignments are individual written or presentation assignments. | ||
なし/None
| その他 (Others) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The study material for this course will be referenced in the lecture slides as weblinks. They will all be freely available internet resources or articles.. |
Each class will be divided into 2 parts. The first half will be a lecture presentation using powerpoint slides. The second half will be group discussions, with 4 or 5 students per group. A member of each group may be required to present the group's findings.
It would be helpful if students bring along an internet accessible device (tablet, laptop) for use in group discussion.
A discussion of topical issues in Economics to make it interesting for students to learn the underlying subject content as well as to practice reading, listening and expressing themselves in the English language.
This course presents a brief history of economic ideas (and a sprinkling of geopolitics) that have impacted our lives in recent times, with particular reference to financial crises, and growing national indebtedness.
| 1 | Introduction |
| 2 | Classical theories: Political economy of Adam Smith & Ricardo |
| 3 | Keynes, the Great Depression and War Spending |
| 4 | Monetarism: Milton Friedman wants to be Free to Choose |
| 5 | Central planning & the Collapse of the Soviet Union |
| 6 | End of History & the US unipolar world |
| 7 | Rise of neo-liberal economics: Greed is Good |
| 8 | Japan's monetary experiment |
| 9 | Socialism with Chinese Characteristics |
| 10 | Crises: Asian Financial Crisis and the Great Financial Crises |
| 11 | COVID & the rise of inflation |
| 12 | Modern Monetary Theory |
| 13 | Forgotten Austrian School |
| 14 | Summary & conclusions: Where to for overindebted countries? |
板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド（パワーポイント等）の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above
It is recommended that students read the prescribed weekly materials before class, in order to be ready for group discussion during class.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
Class presentations(10%) Assignment 1(25%) Assignment 2(25%) 最終レポート(Final Report)(40%) |
| 備考 (Notes) | ||
| Assignments are individual written or presentation assignments. | ||
なし/None
| その他 (Others) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The study material for this course will be referenced in the lecture slides as weblinks. They will all be freely available internet resources or articles.. |
Each class will be divided into 2 parts. The first half will be a lecture presentation using powerpoint slides. The second half will be group discussions, with 4 or 5 students per group. A member of each group may be required to present the group's findings.
It would be helpful if students bring along an internet accessible device (tablet, laptop) for use in group discussion.