日本語 English
| 開講年度/ Academic YearAcademic Year |
20262026 |
| 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 |
EX114/EX114EX114 |
| テーマ・サブタイトル等/ Theme・SubtitleTheme・Subtitle |
Understanding Corporate Law |
| 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 |
講義/LectureLecture |
| 校地/ CampusCampus |
池袋/IkebukuroIkebukuro |
| 学期/ SemesterSemester |
秋学期/Fall semesterFall semester |
| 曜日時限・教室/ DayPeriod・RoomDayPeriod・Room |
水4/Wed.4 Wed.4 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 |
LPX2201 |
| 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。 https://www.rikkyo.ac.jp/about/disclosure/educational_policy/lp.html |
| 備考/ NotesNotes |
（旧科目名：法学特講（Corporate Law）) |
By the end of this course, students should acquire a basic understanding of the practical and theoretical aspects of laws governing corporations in the United States. Students will become familiar with the legal structure of corporations, including corporate formation, the role of agency relationships, and the allocation of authority and responsibility among directors, officers, and shareholders.
By studying corporate governance, fiduciary duties, securities regulation, and M&A, this course aims to provide students with an understanding of how U.S. corporate law regulates the internal and external affairs of corporations. By the conclusion of this course, students should be able to identify key legal issues in corporate decision-making, understand the policy rationales underlying corporate law, and develop a foundational framework for analyzing corporate legal problems.
In this course, students will receive an overview of the core legal principles governing corporations in the United States. The course begins with the basic characteristics of corporate formation, followed by an examination of agency law and the roles of directors, officers, and shareholders within the corporate structure. Students will study how corporate governance mechanisms allocate power and responsibility, as well as the legal duties and liabilities of corporate actors.
The course also addresses broader theoretical and regulatory issues, including the economic and legal reasons why companies exist, securities regulation, corporate social responsibility, executive compensation, and M&A. Comparative perspectives will be introduced to highlight differences between U.S. corporate law and other legal systems.
| 1 | Course Introduction |
| 2 | The Corporation |
| 3 | The Law of Agency |
| 4 | The Board of Directors |
| 5 | The Shareholders |
| 6 | Midterm |
| 7 | Mergers & Acquisitions |
| 8 | Class Activity |
| 9 | Director and Shareholder Liabilities |
| 10 | Executive Compensation |
| 11 | Securities Regulation |
| 12 | Corporate Social Responsibility |
| 13 | Course Review |
| 14 | Final Test |
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
Students are strongly encouraged to do all of the assigned readings for each week ahead of class. Any information in the readings may be included on the midterm and the final test.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
Participation(30%) Midterm(30%) 最終テスト(Final Test)(40%) |
| 備考 (Notes) | ||
なし/None
| その他 (Others) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading pack to be provided. |
A suitable English language proficiency level is a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Participation: Class attendance, participation, and preparation are expected. If you are unable to attend class, please contact me by email before absences occur, or as soon as possible after class starts if you have an unexpected emergency. Unauthorized absences will be considered in calculating a student’s class participation score. Please note that all students must attend at least 2/3 of the lectures in order to earn credit for this course.
Final test: The final test will be held during the time of the final class, and will cover material discussed during the entire semester. If students have (a) done and reviewed all of the readings, (b) reviewed and understood the answers to the midterm, (c) attended all of the classes, (d) taken and reviewed notes and (e) actively participated in each class, then they should be prepared for the final test.
Syllabus: The syllabus represents current plans and objectives for each week, but as we go through the semester, the plans may need to be changed to maximize the class learning experience. Such changes, if necessary, will be clearly conveyed to the class.
A suitable English language proficiency level is a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
By the end of this course, students should acquire a basic understanding of the practical and theoretical aspects of laws governing corporations in the United States. Students will become familiar with the legal structure of corporations, including corporate formation, the role of agency relationships, and the allocation of authority and responsibility among directors, officers, and shareholders.
By studying corporate governance, fiduciary duties, securities regulation, and M&A, this course aims to provide students with an understanding of how U.S. corporate law regulates the internal and external affairs of corporations. By the conclusion of this course, students should be able to identify key legal issues in corporate decision-making, understand the policy rationales underlying corporate law, and develop a foundational framework for analyzing corporate legal problems.
In this course, students will receive an overview of the core legal principles governing corporations in the United States. The course begins with the basic characteristics of corporate formation, followed by an examination of agency law and the roles of directors, officers, and shareholders within the corporate structure. Students will study how corporate governance mechanisms allocate power and responsibility, as well as the legal duties and liabilities of corporate actors.
The course also addresses broader theoretical and regulatory issues, including the economic and legal reasons why companies exist, securities regulation, corporate social responsibility, executive compensation, and M&A. Comparative perspectives will be introduced to highlight differences between U.S. corporate law and other legal systems.
| 1 | Course Introduction |
| 2 | The Corporation |
| 3 | The Law of Agency |
| 4 | The Board of Directors |
| 5 | The Shareholders |
| 6 | Midterm |
| 7 | Mergers & Acquisitions |
| 8 | Class Activity |
| 9 | Director and Shareholder Liabilities |
| 10 | Executive Compensation |
| 11 | Securities Regulation |
| 12 | Corporate Social Responsibility |
| 13 | Course Review |
| 14 | Final Test |
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
Students are strongly encouraged to do all of the assigned readings for each week ahead of class. Any information in the readings may be included on the midterm and the final test.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
Participation(30%) Midterm(30%) 最終テスト(Final Test)(40%) |
| 備考 (Notes) | ||
なし/None
| その他 (Others) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading pack to be provided. |
A suitable English language proficiency level is a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Participation: Class attendance, participation, and preparation are expected. If you are unable to attend class, please contact me by email before absences occur, or as soon as possible after class starts if you have an unexpected emergency. Unauthorized absences will be considered in calculating a student’s class participation score. Please note that all students must attend at least 2/3 of the lectures in order to earn credit for this course.
Final test: The final test will be held during the time of the final class, and will cover material discussed during the entire semester. If students have (a) done and reviewed all of the readings, (b) reviewed and understood the answers to the midterm, (c) attended all of the classes, (d) taken and reviewed notes and (e) actively participated in each class, then they should be prepared for the final test.
Syllabus: The syllabus represents current plans and objectives for each week, but as we go through the semester, the plans may need to be changed to maximize the class learning experience. Such changes, if necessary, will be clearly conveyed to the class.
A suitable English language proficiency level is a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.