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 |
EX589/EX589EX589 |
| テーマ・サブタイトル等/ Theme・SubtitleTheme・Subtitle |
Legal Research and Writing |
| 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 |
演習・ゼミ/SeminarSeminar |
| 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2/Wed.2 Wed.2 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 |
LPX2911 |
| 使用言語/ LanguageLanguage |
英語/EnglishEnglish |
| 履修登録方法/ Class Registration MethodClass Registration Method |
その他登録/"Other" Registration"Other" 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 |
Writing is a form of art that comes with its own challenges. Legal research and writing can be particularly challenging, as it presents unique difficulties. Students and legal professionals must write in a fluid, clear, and objective way while navigating complex and often obscure legal language. Additionally, legal writing follows a specific argumentative style that is unique to the field and can vary based on whether one is writing from a common law or civil law perspective.
The main aim is to assist students in familiarizing themselves with academic research and writing and support them in engaging with argumentative writing in English.
In summary, this course aims to help students:
1) Better understand how to write academically and technically in English.
2) Gain a deeper understanding of research skills.
3) Practice writing problem questions and legal essays.
This course is designed to help students write clearly, effectively, and persuasively within both legal and academic frameworks.
The course begins with a review of English tools for improving writing. Next, it emphasizes argumentation and reasoning to help students learn to structure theoretical and philosophical arguments. The course then shifts focus to academic writing in law, teaching students to write well-structured essays and address problem questions.
The emphasis of this course is on researching legal information, developing coherent arguments, organizing research findings, and responding effectively to research or problem questions.
By the end of the course, students will have developed legal research and writing skills applicable to academic and professional contexts.
| 1 | Week 1: Introduction & Grammar for Legal Research & Writing 1 |
| 2 | Week 2: Grammar for Legal Research & Writing 2 |
| 3 | Week 3: Legal Reasoning and Organization (IRAC and CRAC) |
| 4 | Week 4: Legal Reasoning and Organization (IRAC and CRAC: Practice) |
| 5 | Week 5: Legal Writing and Organization (Paragraphs) |
| 6 | Week 6: Legal Writing and Organization (Transition Sentences) |
| 7 | Week 7: How to Write a Philosophical Paper |
| 8 | Week 8: In-Class Test 1 |
| 9 | Week 9: How to Write a Legal Essay |
| 10 | Week 10: Test Feedback |
| 11 | Week 11: How to Write a Legal Essay (Practice) |
| 12 | Week 12: How to Answer Problem Questions |
| 13 | Week 13: How to Answer Problem Questions (Practice) |
| 14 | Week 14: In-Class Test 2 |
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 expected to spend about 110 minutes per week on required and optional
readings, assignments, and other learning activities.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
In-Class Participation (30%) In Class Test 1 (30%) In Class Test 2 (40%) |
| 備考 (Notes) | ||
なし/None
Students should be motivated to study law in English. As this is a seminar, students are expected to contribute to class discussions and share their perspectives.
Students are encouraged to use laptops or tablets during class. Those without access may request accommodation from the instructor.
Writing is a form of art that comes with its own challenges. Legal research and writing can be particularly challenging, as it presents unique difficulties. Students and legal professionals must write in a fluid, clear, and objective way while navigating complex and often obscure legal language. Additionally, legal writing follows a specific argumentative style that is unique to the field and can vary based on whether one is writing from a common law or civil law perspective.
The main aim is to assist students in familiarizing themselves with academic research and writing and support them in engaging with argumentative writing in English.
In summary, this course aims to help students:
1) Better understand how to write academically and technically in English.
2) Gain a deeper understanding of research skills.
3) Practice writing problem questions and legal essays.
This course is designed to help students write clearly, effectively, and persuasively within both legal and academic frameworks.
The course begins with a review of English tools for improving writing. Next, it emphasizes argumentation and reasoning to help students learn to structure theoretical and philosophical arguments. The course then shifts focus to academic writing in law, teaching students to write well-structured essays and address problem questions.
The emphasis of this course is on researching legal information, developing coherent arguments, organizing research findings, and responding effectively to research or problem questions.
By the end of the course, students will have developed legal research and writing skills applicable to academic and professional contexts.
| 1 | Week 1: Introduction & Grammar for Legal Research & Writing 1 |
| 2 | Week 2: Grammar for Legal Research & Writing 2 |
| 3 | Week 3: Legal Reasoning and Organization (IRAC and CRAC) |
| 4 | Week 4: Legal Reasoning and Organization (IRAC and CRAC: Practice) |
| 5 | Week 5: Legal Writing and Organization (Paragraphs) |
| 6 | Week 6: Legal Writing and Organization (Transition Sentences) |
| 7 | Week 7: How to Write a Philosophical Paper |
| 8 | Week 8: In-Class Test 1 |
| 9 | Week 9: How to Write a Legal Essay |
| 10 | Week 10: Test Feedback |
| 11 | Week 11: How to Write a Legal Essay (Practice) |
| 12 | Week 12: How to Answer Problem Questions |
| 13 | Week 13: How to Answer Problem Questions (Practice) |
| 14 | Week 14: In-Class Test 2 |
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 expected to spend about 110 minutes per week on required and optional
readings, assignments, and other learning activities.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
In-Class Participation (30%) In Class Test 1 (30%) In Class Test 2 (40%) |
| 備考 (Notes) | ||
なし/None
Students should be motivated to study law in English. As this is a seminar, students are expected to contribute to class discussions and share their perspectives.
Students are encouraged to use laptops or tablets during class. Those without access may request accommodation from the instructor.