日本語 English
| 開講年度/ Academic YearAcademic Year |
20252025 |
| 科目設置学部/ CollegeCollege |
法学部/College of Law and PoliticsCollege of Law and Politics |
| 科目コード等/ Course CodeCourse Code |
EX101/EX101EX101 |
| テーマ・サブタイトル等/ Theme・SubtitleTheme・Subtitle |
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| 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) |
Enjoyable and comfortable interactive discussions; "Socratic Method" to explore real-world case studies; small group discussions to evaluate principles and cases. |
| 授業形式/ Class StyleCampus |
講義/LectureLecture |
| 校地/ CampusCampus |
池袋/IkebukuroIkebukuro |
| 学期/ SemesterSemester |
春学期/Spring SemesterSpring 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 |
LPX2001 |
| 使用言語/ LanguageLanguage |
英語/EnglishEnglish |
| 履修登録方法/ Class Registration MethodClass Registration Method |
科目コード登録/Course Code RegistrationCourse Code 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 |
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。 |
| 履修中止可否/ Course CancellationCourse Cancellation |
〇（履修中止可/ Eligible for cancellation） |
| 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 |
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。 |
| 備考/ NotesNotes |
Our main objectives are (i) to become familiar with common law traditions and systems, (ii) to understand the differences between common law and civil law, and (iii) to gain knowledge of significant cases across the English and American constitutional, tort, contract, property, corporate, and criminal law landscapes.
A supplementary objective is to improve our legal reasoning skills by evaluating and either supporting or opposing a range of Anglo-American court decisions.
This course will allow us to explore the foundations and development of common law systems, with particular focus on the legal traditions of England and the United States. We will examine how judge-made law, statutory interpretation, and the doctrine of precedent have shaped modern Anglo-American legal systems. Through analysis of landmark cases across multiple jurisdictions, students will come to understand how common law principles differ from civil law approaches, particularly in areas such as constitutional rights, private law (contracts, torts, and property), criminal law, and business regulation.
This course emphasizes active engagement with case law through the Socratic Method and case briefing exercises. Students will develop their analytical skills by examining how courts reason through complex legal issues, identifying key holdings, and evaluating the broader implications of major decisions. We will also explore how common law systems have influenced legal development in other jurisdictions, including former British colonies and mixed legal systems.
[Please note that In-class Participation/Effort does not mean that students who speak the most or who always lead discussions will be evaluated more favorably. Rather, a willingness to learn and engage in activities to the best of one’s abilities – in class-wide settings, in small groups, and/or even via interactions with the lecturer himself (in person or by email) - along with improvement over the entire course will be highly regarded.]
| 1 | Introduction: What is Anglo-American Law?; Common Law versus Civil Law Systems; English Law Foundations; American Federalism and State Power Considerations |
| 2 | A Deeper Look at Common Law: From England to the US and British Colonies; Adversarial Legal Philosophy; Stare Decisis (Precedent) |
| 3 | Common Law Traditions and Structures: Trial Courts, Appellate Courts, Supreme/Highest Courts; Judicial Review and Separation of Powers in Marbury v. Madison (US) |
| 4 | Constitutional Law (1): The Foundational Case of Entick v. Carrington (ENG) and Unreasonable Search and Seizure Principles Influencing US Fourth Amendment |
| 5 | Constitutional Law (2): The Cases of Loving v. Virginia (US), Korematsu v. US (US), and Heart of Atlanta Motel v. US (US); Changes from Plessy v. Ferguson (US) to Brown v. Board of Education (US) |
| 6 | Tort Law (1): Introduction to Tort Law Principles; Intentional Torts versus Negligence; The Cases of Rylands v. Fletcher (ENG) and Palsgraf v. Long Island Railroad Co. (US) |
| 7 | Tort Law (2): The Cases of Donoghue v. Stevenson (ENG) and MacPherson v. Buick Motor Co. (US) |
| 8 | Contract Law (1): Formation via Offer, Acceptance, and Consideration; Damages for Breach of Contract |
| 9 | Contract Law (2): Key Differences from Civil Law Contracts; The Cases of Carlill v. Carbolic Smoke Ball Co. (ENG) and Hawkins v. McGee (US) |
| 10 | Property Law (1): Basic Concepts of Property Rights; Real Property versus Personal Property; The Cases of Pierson v. Post (US) and International News Service v. Associated Press (US) |
| 11 | Property Law (2): The Cases of Bernstein v Skyviews (ENG) and Kelo v. City of New London (US); Eminent Domain |
| 12 | Corporate Law: The Cases of Salomon v. Salomon (ENG), Dodge v. Ford Motor Co. (US), and Citizens United (US); Corporate Personhood; Corporate Veil |
| 13 | Criminal Law: The Cases of R v. Cunningham (ENG) and Miranda v. Arizona (US); Mens Rea |
| 14 | Anglo-American/Common Law's Global Spread and Modern Influence; Mixed Systems (Common Law + Civil Law) |
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
Your professor will provide reading materials based on the progress and/or theme of each class. Students are asked to (i) read and think about the materials and (ii) prepare for class/group discussion before each session.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
Midterm Test(25%) Assessments of Cases(20%) In-class Participation/Effort (20%) 最終テスト(Final Test)(35%) |
| 備考 (Notes) | ||
なし/None
| No | 著者名 (Author/Editor) | 書籍名 (Title) | 出版社 (Publisher) | 出版年 (Date) | ISBN/ISSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California Berkeley Law School | The Common Law and Civil Law Traditions - The Robbins Collection | UC Berkeley | 2022 | |
| 2 | Toni M. Fine | An Introduction to the Anglo-American Legal System | West Publishing Co. | 2007 | 0314366628 |
A suitable English language proficiency level is a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Our main objectives are (i) to become familiar with common law traditions and systems, (ii) to understand the differences between common law and civil law, and (iii) to gain knowledge of significant cases across the English and American constitutional, tort, contract, property, corporate, and criminal law landscapes.
A supplementary objective is to improve our legal reasoning skills by evaluating and either supporting or opposing a range of Anglo-American court decisions.
This course will allow us to explore the foundations and development of common law systems, with particular focus on the legal traditions of England and the United States. We will examine how judge-made law, statutory interpretation, and the doctrine of precedent have shaped modern Anglo-American legal systems. Through analysis of landmark cases across multiple jurisdictions, students will come to understand how common law principles differ from civil law approaches, particularly in areas such as constitutional rights, private law (contracts, torts, and property), criminal law, and business regulation.
This course emphasizes active engagement with case law through the Socratic Method and case briefing exercises. Students will develop their analytical skills by examining how courts reason through complex legal issues, identifying key holdings, and evaluating the broader implications of major decisions. We will also explore how common law systems have influenced legal development in other jurisdictions, including former British colonies and mixed legal systems.
[Please note that In-class Participation/Effort does not mean that students who speak the most or who always lead discussions will be evaluated more favorably. Rather, a willingness to learn and engage in activities to the best of one’s abilities – in class-wide settings, in small groups, and/or even via interactions with the lecturer himself (in person or by email) - along with improvement over the entire course will be highly regarded.]
| 1 | Introduction: What is Anglo-American Law?; Common Law versus Civil Law Systems; English Law Foundations; American Federalism and State Power Considerations |
| 2 | A Deeper Look at Common Law: From England to the US and British Colonies; Adversarial Legal Philosophy; Stare Decisis (Precedent) |
| 3 | Common Law Traditions and Structures: Trial Courts, Appellate Courts, Supreme/Highest Courts; Judicial Review and Separation of Powers in Marbury v. Madison (US) |
| 4 | Constitutional Law (1): The Foundational Case of Entick v. Carrington (ENG) and Unreasonable Search and Seizure Principles Influencing US Fourth Amendment |
| 5 | Constitutional Law (2): The Cases of Loving v. Virginia (US), Korematsu v. US (US), and Heart of Atlanta Motel v. US (US); Changes from Plessy v. Ferguson (US) to Brown v. Board of Education (US) |
| 6 | Tort Law (1): Introduction to Tort Law Principles; Intentional Torts versus Negligence; The Cases of Rylands v. Fletcher (ENG) and Palsgraf v. Long Island Railroad Co. (US) |
| 7 | Tort Law (2): The Cases of Donoghue v. Stevenson (ENG) and MacPherson v. Buick Motor Co. (US) |
| 8 | Contract Law (1): Formation via Offer, Acceptance, and Consideration; Damages for Breach of Contract |
| 9 | Contract Law (2): Key Differences from Civil Law Contracts; The Cases of Carlill v. Carbolic Smoke Ball Co. (ENG) and Hawkins v. McGee (US) |
| 10 | Property Law (1): Basic Concepts of Property Rights; Real Property versus Personal Property; The Cases of Pierson v. Post (US) and International News Service v. Associated Press (US) |
| 11 | Property Law (2): The Cases of Bernstein v Skyviews (ENG) and Kelo v. City of New London (US); Eminent Domain |
| 12 | Corporate Law: The Cases of Salomon v. Salomon (ENG), Dodge v. Ford Motor Co. (US), and Citizens United (US); Corporate Personhood; Corporate Veil |
| 13 | Criminal Law: The Cases of R v. Cunningham (ENG) and Miranda v. Arizona (US); Mens Rea |
| 14 | Anglo-American/Common Law's Global Spread and Modern Influence; Mixed Systems (Common Law + Civil Law) |
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
Your professor will provide reading materials based on the progress and/or theme of each class. Students are asked to (i) read and think about the materials and (ii) prepare for class/group discussion before each session.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
Midterm Test(25%) Assessments of Cases(20%) In-class Participation/Effort (20%) 最終テスト(Final Test)(35%) |
| 備考 (Notes) | ||
なし/None
| No | 著者名 (Author/Editor) | 書籍名 (Title) | 出版社 (Publisher) | 出版年 (Date) | ISBN/ISSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California Berkeley Law School | The Common Law and Civil Law Traditions - The Robbins Collection | UC Berkeley | 2022 | |
| 2 | Toni M. Fine | An Introduction to the Anglo-American Legal System | West Publishing Co. | 2007 | 0314366628 |
A suitable English language proficiency level is a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.