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Course Code etc
Academic Year 2026
College College of Environmental Studies
Course Code CM127
Theme・Subtitle
Class Format Face to face (all classes are face-to-face)
Class Format (Supplementary Items)
Campus Lecture
Campus Ikebukuro
Semester Fall semester
DayPeriod・Room Wed.4
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Credits 2
Course Number ENV2101
Language English
Class Registration Method Course Code Registration
Assigned 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。
Prerequisite Regulations
Acceptance of Other Colleges 履修登録システムの『他学部・他研究科履修不許可科目一覧』で確認してください。
Course Cancellation 〇(履修中止可/ Eligible for cancellation)
Online Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper Limit
Relationship with Degree Policy 各授業科目は、学部・研究科の定める学位授与方針(DP)や教育課程編成の方針(CP)に基づき、カリキュラム上に配置されています。詳細はカリキュラム・マップで確認することができます。
https://www.rikkyo.ac.jp/about/disclosure/educational_policy/env.html
Notes

【Course Objectives】

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1) Explain the current state of environmental issues in Japan and the world using relevant terminology.
2) Understand the roles of diverse stakeholders, including youth, in international conferences and negotiations, as well as the synergies and trade-offs of the SDGs.
3) Analyze the impacts of environmental change on socially vulnerable populations through case studies, such as the Pacific Island countries, and propose and communicate possible actions from the perspectives of citizens and youth.

【Course Contents】

This course provides an overview of global environmental issues and international responses, followed by an exploration of specific cases in Japan.
In the first half, the instructor will share the latest trends from international conferences, such as the Conference of the Parties (COP) of the UNFCCC and the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA). Based on these insights, the course will cover cross-cutting themes, including climate justice, gender, and climate-induced mobility in the Pacific Island Countries.

In the second half, students will apply these international perspectives to reconsider Japan’s environmental history and current challenges, including "Kogai" (pollution) cases such as Minamata Disease, the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident, and Japan's national efforts toward the SDGs. The course will also discuss the SDGs synergies and trade-offs, as well as the participation of civil society and youth.

Underlining the importance of interactivity, this course fosters students' ability to communicate and engage in dialogue in English through group discussions and presentations.

Japanese Items

【授業計画 / Course Schedule】

1 Introduction: Planetary Boundaries, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
2 Climate Change Science: IPCC, Adaptation, Mitigation, Loss and Damage
3 Global Governance: International Negotiations, Multilateralism
4 Equity & Climate Justice: Loss and Damage, Vulnerability
5 Gender & Environment: Inclusive policy-making
6 Case Study: Climate Mobility & Pacific Island States
7 Biodiversity & SDGs Synergies: Nature-based Solutions, Synergies and Trade-offs in Policy
8 Lessons from Japan (1): Minamata & Kogai
9 Lessons from Japan (2): Fukushima & Energy
10 Pollution & Circular Economy: Plastic Treaty, Waste Management
11 Youth & Civil Society Participation: Advocacy, Climate Actions Grassroots Movements
12 Group Workshop / Preparation: Facilitated discussion and presentation preparation
13 Group Presentation (1)
14 Group Presentation (2) & Wrap-up

【活用される授業方法 / Teaching Methods Used】

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

【授業時間外(予習・復習等)の学修 / Study Required Outside of Class】

Students are expected to supplement classroom learning by researching case studies and key terms, utilizing resources such as academic literature, news articles, and online resources.
Each class session requires about two hours of preparation and two hours of review.

【成績評価方法・基準 / Evaluation】

種類 (Kind)割合 (%)基準 (Criteria)
平常点 (In-class Points)100 Reaction Paper(30%)
Group Presentation(20%)
Peer Evaluation(10%)
Report(40%)
備考 (Notes)

【テキスト / Textbooks】

なし/None

【参考文献 / Readings】

【履修にあたって求められる能力 / Abilities Required to Take the Course】

【学生が準備すべき機器等 / Equipment, etc., that Students Should Prepare】

【その他 / Others】

Reading materials and references will be provided in the classes.
Active participation to class discussions and group works are recommended.

【注意事項 / Notice】