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 |
EX598/EX598EX598 |
| テーマ・サブタイトル等/ Theme・SubtitleTheme・Subtitle |
Understanding U.S. Contracts |
| 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 |
春学期/Spring SemesterSpring 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 |
LPX2911 |
| 使用言語/ LanguageLanguage |
英語/EnglishEnglish |
| 履修登録方法/ Class Registration MethodClass Registration Method |
自動登録/Automatic RegistrationAutomatic 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 |
法学部国際ビジネス法学科グローバルコース生のみ 2026年度入学のグローバルコース１年次（４月入学者）自動登録 Only for students of College of Law and Politics Global Program of the Department of International Business Law Automatic registration for 1st year students of the Global Program (April entrants) entering in 2026 |
The primary objectives of this course are to help students (i) acquire a foundational understanding of the basic rules and principles of contract law in the United States and (ii) develop the ability to actively and confidently express their views on how contract law issues are analyzed and resolved in the United States. By the end of this course, students should understand the legal principles governing the formation, interpretation, performance, and enforcement of contracts under United States law.
By studying contract formation, enforceability, defenses, remedies, and resolution of contract disputes, the course aims to provide students with a structured framework for analyzing contractual relationships. Students are also expected to gain familiarity with how courts apply contract law principles to real disputes.
In this course, students will study the common law principles governing contracts for services and the Uniform Commercial Code as it applies to the sale of goods in the United States.
The course begins with an introduction to the concept of enforcing promises and the legal requirements for contract formation, including offer, acceptance, and consideration. Students will then examine who may enforce a contract, the differences between common law and UCC approaches, and the defenses that may prevent a contract from being enforced. The course also covers remedies for breach of contract, methods of interpreting contractual terms, and the duties and obligations imposed on contracting parties.
| 1 | Course Introduction |
| 2 | Contract Formation (Part 1) |
| 3 | Contract Formation (Part 2) |
| 4 | Uniform Commercial Code and the Common Law |
| 5 | Class Activity (Part 1) |
| 6 | Defenses to Contract Formation (Part 1) |
| 7 | Defenses to Contract Formation (Part 2) |
| 8 | Remedies |
| 9 | Interpreting the Contract |
| 10 | Class Activity (Part 2) |
| 11 | Student Presentation (Part 1) |
| 12 | Student Presentation (Part 2) |
| 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
| 補足事項 (Supplementary Items) |
|---|
| Depending on the size of the class, presentations may be done individually or in a group. |
Students are strongly encouraged to do all of the assigned readings for each week ahead of class and come ready to ask questions and share their opinions. Any information in the readings may be included on the final test.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
Homework(10%) Student Presentations(30%) 最終テスト(Final Test)(30%) Participation (30%) |
| 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.
Student Presentation: Students will be required to make a 45-minute individual or group presentation (depending on how many students register to take this seminar) in front of the class about a topic that we covered during this seminar. After the presentation is finished, the presenter(s) will be asked questions from the other students and me. Students will be graded based on their level of preparation and presentation, as well as the quality of their written materials.
Final test: The final test will be held during the time of the final class and will cover material discussed during the entire seminar. If students have (a) done and reviewed all of the readings, (b) attended all of the seminars, (c) taken and reviewed notes and (d) actively participated in each class, then they should be prepared for the final test.
Homework: Students are expected to submit homework in response to questions I will provide regarding the reading. Please note that homework, if assigned a certain week, will be due at least 24 hours prior to the next class. So long as a student has completed the assignment on time and in good faith, then full credit will be given. If the homework is received less than 24 hours before the next class begins, 50% credit will be given. If the homework is received after the seminar, then 25% credit will be given.
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.
The primary objectives of this course are to help students (i) acquire a foundational understanding of the basic rules and principles of contract law in the United States and (ii) develop the ability to actively and confidently express their views on how contract law issues are analyzed and resolved in the United States. By the end of this course, students should understand the legal principles governing the formation, interpretation, performance, and enforcement of contracts under United States law.
By studying contract formation, enforceability, defenses, remedies, and resolution of contract disputes, the course aims to provide students with a structured framework for analyzing contractual relationships. Students are also expected to gain familiarity with how courts apply contract law principles to real disputes.
In this course, students will study the common law principles governing contracts for services and the Uniform Commercial Code as it applies to the sale of goods in the United States.
The course begins with an introduction to the concept of enforcing promises and the legal requirements for contract formation, including offer, acceptance, and consideration. Students will then examine who may enforce a contract, the differences between common law and UCC approaches, and the defenses that may prevent a contract from being enforced. The course also covers remedies for breach of contract, methods of interpreting contractual terms, and the duties and obligations imposed on contracting parties.
| 1 | Course Introduction |
| 2 | Contract Formation (Part 1) |
| 3 | Contract Formation (Part 2) |
| 4 | Uniform Commercial Code and the Common Law |
| 5 | Class Activity (Part 1) |
| 6 | Defenses to Contract Formation (Part 1) |
| 7 | Defenses to Contract Formation (Part 2) |
| 8 | Remedies |
| 9 | Interpreting the Contract |
| 10 | Class Activity (Part 2) |
| 11 | Student Presentation (Part 1) |
| 12 | Student Presentation (Part 2) |
| 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
| 補足事項 (Supplementary Items) |
|---|
| Depending on the size of the class, presentations may be done individually or in a group. |
Students are strongly encouraged to do all of the assigned readings for each week ahead of class and come ready to ask questions and share their opinions. Any information in the readings may be included on the final test.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
Homework(10%) Student Presentations(30%) 最終テスト(Final Test)(30%) Participation (30%) |
| 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.
Student Presentation: Students will be required to make a 45-minute individual or group presentation (depending on how many students register to take this seminar) in front of the class about a topic that we covered during this seminar. After the presentation is finished, the presenter(s) will be asked questions from the other students and me. Students will be graded based on their level of preparation and presentation, as well as the quality of their written materials.
Final test: The final test will be held during the time of the final class and will cover material discussed during the entire seminar. If students have (a) done and reviewed all of the readings, (b) attended all of the seminars, (c) taken and reviewed notes and (d) actively participated in each class, then they should be prepared for the final test.
Homework: Students are expected to submit homework in response to questions I will provide regarding the reading. Please note that homework, if assigned a certain week, will be due at least 24 hours prior to the next class. So long as a student has completed the assignment on time and in good faith, then full credit will be given. If the homework is received less than 24 hours before the next class begins, 50% credit will be given. If the homework is received after the seminar, then 25% credit will be given.
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.