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Course Code etc
Academic Year 2024
College College of Law and Politics
Course Code EX102
Theme・Subtitle
Class Format Face to face (all classes are face-to-face)
Class Format (Supplementary Items) face to face (in-person)
Campus Lecture
Campus Ikebukuro
Semester Fall semester
DayPeriod・Room Wed.2
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Credits 2
Course Number LPX2001
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。
Notes

【Course Objectives】

As this course builds on Anglo-American Law A, the course objectives are generally the same, but students are expected to build-on and enhance the skills they previously learned; namely:
•Possess proficiency in working with and comprehending legal precedents within a Common Law system (specifically U.S. Constitutional Law) by displaying the ability to critically assess arguments based on the robustness of evidence and reasoning.
•Exhibit fundamental legal analysis skills, which involves close attention to details, use of correct legal terminology, and the application of case law and principles to assess hypothetical and real-life scenarios.

【Course Contents】

The professor will give lectures on different core concepts that have been developed through the Common Law legal system, with particular emphasis on decisions made by the U.S. Supreme Court. The social context surrounding the cases will be examined in addition to the legal theories at play.

Paired with lectures is the expectation of in-class discussion and debate of the subject matter. Students should come to class prepared to actively participate in class discussion and exercises. Attending class and participating in class are not the same thing. I reserve the right to raise or lower a student’s grade based on class participation or lack thereof; this includes any occasion on which a student is unprepared for class. I may also use a “on call” system where students are tasked with answering reading assignment questions.

Japanese Items

【授業計画 / Course Schedule】

1 Lecture: Federalism, Governmental Powers, and Constitutional Interpretation - McCulloch v. Maryland, 17 U.S. (4 Wheat.) 316 (1819).
2 Lecture: Federalism (Commandeering), Governmental Powers, and Constitutional Interpretation - Printz v. United States, 521 U.S. 898 (1997).
3 Lecture: Gov't Powers and Issues of Discrimination - Korematsu v. United States, 323 U.S. 214 (1944).
4 Lecture: Gov't Powers and Issues of Discrimination - Trump v. Hawaii, No. 17-965, 585 U.S. ___ (2018).
5 Lecture: The Commerce Clause and Discrimination - Heart of Atlanta Motel, Inc. v. United States, 379 U.S. 241 (1964).
6 Lecture: The Commerce Clause and Discrimination - Kelo v. City of New London, 545 U.S. 469 (2005).
7 Midterm

Lecture: The Commerce Clause - Wickard v. Filburn, 317 U.S. 111 (1942).
8 Lecture: Criminal and Privacy - Mapp v. Ohio, 367 U.S. 643 (1961).
9 Lecture: Presumption of Innocence and Burden of Proof - Woolmington v DPP [1935] AC 462 and Coffin v. United States, 156 U.S. 432 (1895).
10 Lecture: 14th Amendment and Disparate Impact - Yick Wo v. Hopkins, 118 U.S. 356.
11 Lecture: The Right to Bear Arms - United States v. Miller, 307 US 174 (1939) and District of Columbia v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570 (2008).
12 Lecture: The Right to Bear Arms - New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen, 597 U.S. 1 (2022).
13 Lecture: Review and Discussion - What laws or amendments would you propose?
14 Final Class: Final Test/Examination (during class via Canvas)

【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

補足事項 (Supplementary Items)
In the class, students will be actively asked questions, so a proactive attitude is expected. Discussion and debate of the topics presented in class will be commonplace. It may take the form of individual or group presentations.

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

Homework assignments will regularly include the reading of cases and may also require students to watch videos online. All the necessary links and/or materials will be provided to you.

【成績評価方法・基準 / Evaluation】

種類 (Kind)割合 (%)基準 (Criteria)
平常点 (In-class Points)100 Attendance and class participation(25%)
Midterm Test(25%)
Canvas Quizzes(25%)
最終テスト(Final Test)(25%)
備考 (Notes)

【テキスト / Textbooks】

その他 (Others)
There are no required textbooks. Reading materials will be provided to you in digital form.

【参考文献 / Readings】

その他 (Others)
Students will be provided cases and/or other materials in the form of PDF's via Canvas.

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

A suitable English language proficiency level is a minimum of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

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

Students are required to bring their own PCs to class as "Canvas LMS" will be used to distribute materials and submit assignments during class.

【その他 / Others】

The law, and therefore this course, inevitably deals with topics of a sensitive nature. Topics such as race, sexuality, freedom of speech, bodily autonomy, religion, life and death, are the types of topics that all societies grapple with. In your study of the law you will encounter some topics that are innately difficult to discuss. The number one rule for this class is that you do your utmost to be respectful and generous to others. The topics themselves and the phrasing/vocabulary used to discuss them may be difficult at times. I ask that everyone stay open-minded and willing to listen to others. Intentionally harmful, demeaning, derogatory, or other behavior will not be tolerated.

【注意事項 / Notice】