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Course Code etc
Academic Year 2024
College University-wide Liberal Arts Courses (Comprehensive Courses)
Course Code FB521
Theme・Subtitle Introduction to Economics
Class Format Face to face (all classes are face-to-face)
Class Format (Supplementary Items)
Campus Lecture
Campus Ikebukuro
Semester Fall semester
DayPeriod・Room Thu.4 , Thu.5
ログインして教室を表示する(Log in to view the classrooms.)
Credits 4
Course Number CMP2231
Language English
Class Registration Method Lottery Registration(定員:10人/ Capacity:10)
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
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】

Through class discussions students are expected to have a deeper understanding on basic economic concepts of both micro- and macroeconomics and be able to explain and analyze the news related to economic issues. Overall, students should be able to understand the world using “the economic way of thinking” and be familiar with current issues in the world economy.

【Course Contents】

This course highlights the importance of economics as a social science and summarizes the evolution of economic science by introducing different economic theories. Students will learn basic economic concepts of contemporary microeconomics (scarcity, choice, opportunity costs, demand, supply, market, equilibrium, competition, public goods, government intervention) and macroeconomics (macroeconomic objectives, fiscal and monetary policy, economic development). The course will also provide an overview of basic economic theories applied in economic analysis.
This is a reading and discussion-based course. Each class students are required do preliminary reading and prepare short presentations on topics related to the class contents. Class discussions will be followed up by short lectures by the instructor.

Japanese Items

【授業計画 / Course Schedule】

1 Introduction to the course. Economics as a social science. Why do we need to learn economics?
Class discussion (textbook 1 pp. 1-6).
2 Understanding modern economics. Basic concepts of economics: trade-offs, incentives, exchange, information, distribution.
Class discussion (textbook 1 pp. 15-22).
3 Understanding the importance of economic history.
Class discussion (textbook 1 pp. 23-34).
4 Evolution of the world economy (1). The historical development of capitalism.
Class discussion (textbook 1 pp. 37-59).
5 Evolution of the world economy (2). Classifications of countries in the contemporary world economy.
Class discussion (textbook 1 pp. 59-78).
6 Understanding different economic theories (1).
Class discussion (textbook 1 pp. 80-92).
7 Understanding different economic theories (2).
Class discussion (textbook 1 pp. 92-99).
8 Understanding different economic theories (3).
Class discussion (textbook 1 pp. 100-108).
9 Understanding different economic theories (4).
Class discussion (textbook 1 pp. 108-122).
10 Understanding basic economic actors in an economy.
Class discussion (textbook 1 pp. 123-144).
11 How do we measure an economy of a country? The system of national accounts.
Class discussion (textbook 1 pp. 151-172).
12 Understanding the difference between economic growth and economic development.
Class discussion (textbook 1 pp. 173-199).
13 Understanding the role of finance in an economy.
Class discussion (textbook 1 pp. 201-226).
14 Understanding the global financial crisis of 2008-2009 (documentary video).
15 Understanding the problem of poverty and inequality in economics.
Class discussion (textbook 1 pp. 227-247).
16 Understanding the basic of labour economics.
Class discussion (textbook 1 pp. 249-270).
17 Understanding the role of the government in economics.
Class discussion (textbook 1 pp. 271-291).
18 State capitalism and its development. Extractive and inclusive institutions.
19 Understanding the basic concepts of international economics.
Class discussion (textbook 1 pp. 293-334).
20 International trade and balance of payments.
21 International trade game.
22 Foreign direct investment and multinational corporations.
23 Current trends in the world economy (1): globalisation and regionalisation
24 Current Trends in the world economy (2): digital economy.
25 Current Trends in the world economy (3): sustainable development and green economy.
26 Student final group presentations - 1.
27 Student final group presentations - 2.
28 Course wrap-up.
Course review quiz.

【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)
Rikkyo LMS, Google Forms (quizzes)

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

Students are required to read and summarize class materials and do preliminary research prior to each class session.

【成績評価方法・基準 / Evaluation】

種類 (Kind)割合 (%)基準 (Criteria)
平常点 (In-class Points)100 Class discussions and reflection papers(25%)
Individual assignments(25%)
Final group presentations(25%)
Final quiz(25%)
備考 (Notes)

【テキスト / Textbooks】

No著者名 (Author/Editor)書籍名 (Title)出版社 (Publisher)出版年 (Date)ISBN/ISSN
1 Ha-Joon Chang Economics. The User's Guide Bloomsbury Pub Plc USA 2015 9781620408148

【参考文献 / Readings】

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

While there are no formal pre-requisites for taking this course, it is highly recommended that students make it a habit to follow the news related to economics and business. General academic skills (analytical thinking, critical reading and writing) and active learning tools (pair and group discussions, brainstorming techniques) will be an advantage.

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

Students are required to bring their PC to each class session.

【その他 / Others】

【注意事項 / Notice】

・他にグローバル・リベラルアーツ・プログラム 所属学生/特別外国人学生が履修
・この授業は、英語圏での大学の授業を想定し、全て英語で行う
・以下の英語力を有していることが履修の目安になる
英検準1級, IELTS 5.5, TOEFL®iBT 72, TOEIC®L&R 785
・2時限連続開講
・2016年度以降入学者:多彩な学び
・2015年度以前入学者:主題別A