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Course Code etc
Academic Year 2026
College University-wide Liberal Arts Courses (Comprehensive Courses)
Course Code FB535
Theme・Subtitle Challenges and Opportunities in a Rapidly Changing World - Global and Japanese Political Economy
Class Format Online (all classes are online)
Class Format (Supplementary Items) This class will be conducted ONLINE for all 14 sessions. (The instructor may be present on campus (Ikebukuro) and conduct the session as hybrid from a classroom. When this is the case, it will be announced in Canvas and students are welcome to join the session in-person, in-class.)
発話を伴う授業を学内で受講する場合は8201(池袋キャンパス)、N851(新座キャンパス)の利用可
Campus Lecture
Campus Ikebukuro
Semester Fall semester
DayPeriod・Room Sat.2
ログインして教室を表示する(Log in to view the classrooms.)
Credits 2
Course Number CMP2231
Language English
Class Registration Method Exceptional Lottery 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
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。
https://www.rikkyo.ac.jp/about/disclosure/educational_policy/qo9edr0000006ur7-att/zengakukyoutu_sougou.pdf
Notes

【Course Objectives】

The course aims at introducing the world's and Japan’s political and socio-economic challenges and opportunities through political economy analysis. In interactive ways, students will learn to apply political economy, political geography, international relations concepts and analysis tools to understand the global political economy and global issues, their relevance for Japan and put Japan’s domestic and foreign policy strategies in a global perspective.

【Course Contents】

Part 1: Theory/concepts, definitions, analysis tools. Global issues and their interconnectedness. Geopolitics and the state of the global economy, Japan's and the world's major systems/institutions/strategies to deal with global, regional and domestic issues.
Part 2: Global issues (climate change, security, poverty, migration/displacement, global health, AI etc.) will be introduced one by one. International efforts and Japan's role in tackling global issues. The students will contribute with case studies.

Japanese Items

【授業計画 / Course Schedule】

1 Introduction – Japan and the global political economy; definitions (including major global issues); scope; methodology; interaction with students - hear from the students on their particular interests in this course in order to tailor it to their learning goals and needs as much as possible.
2 Student Engagement – This session aims at understanding the interface between the students’ broader academic interests and the potential of the course. Each student will present their specific interest and develop their learning objective for the course.
3 State of the global (political) economy and Japan’s political and socio-economic situation – This session will look at the main developments in the global economy and how Japan is positioned to meet the world's challenges.
4 Global political economy – the bigger picture: definitions, mechanisms and institutions (G7, G20, WEF, UN, WB/IMF, other international and regional alliances etc.)
5 Japan’s strategies – how is Japan positioning itself in today’s global world order; what strategies (such as “Free and Open Indo-Pacific”) and institutions/mechanisms (FTA, EPA, JETRO, Keidanren, MoFA, JICA, SDF Support to International Peacekeeping, Tokyo Global Dialogue, TICAD, Japan-US Strategic Partnership, Japan-EU Summit, Mekong-Japan Summit etc.)
6 Global Issues One-By-One - case study 1 – peace and security including maritime security (students who chose their research topic under this heading will come prepared to give a 12-15 minute presentation)
7 Global Issues One-By-One – case study 2 – climate change, energy security, biodiversity, disaster risk reduction (students who chose their research topic under this heading will come prepared to give a 12-15 minute presentation)
8 Global Issues One-By-One – case study 3 – global economy, international trade, trade wars, global supply chain issues (students who chose their research topic under this heading will come prepared to give a 12-15 minute presentation)
9 Global Issues One-By-One – case study 4 – global health (students who chose their research topic under this heading will come prepared to give a 12-15 minute presentation)
10 Global Issues One-By-One – case study 5 – the dangers and benefits of artificial intelligence; cyber security (students who chose their research topic under this heading will come prepared to give a 12-15 minute presentation)
11 Global Issues One-By-One – case study 6 – other global issues not covered in sessions 6 to 10 above: migration/displacement, corruption/governance; outer space; gender equality/diversity and inclusion/ageing societies or other topics relating to global issues as suggested by the students); students who chose their research topic under any of the listed issues will come prepared to give a 12-15 minute presentation
12 Wrap-up of the Global Issues case studies and remaining issues, summary feedback on the students' presentations in class (sessions 6-11)
Guidance for the writing of the final papers - detailed instructions and recommendations on originality, format/structure, use of sources and referencing
13 Mapping – interactive session on mapping Japan’s global position, international interests, strategies and footprint of engagement (mix of presentation and discussions); introduction of the "Pick-A-Product" exercise for session 14
14 "What else?" – Final wrap-up of issues, identification of learning gaps, evaluation of learning objectives

Final exercise: Pick-A-Product (details will be explained in session 13)

【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)
All sessions will use Rikkyo-Zoom as the main session tool. Rikkyo-Zoom can be accessed through the Zoom tab on the Canvas page for the course. All scheduled sessions will be listed there for easy access.

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

Reading - materials in Canvas modules and/or shared in class.
Case study research on selected topic and other course topics.
Short notes/papers and presentations. Details will be explained in class. Assignments will be administered through Canvas.

【成績評価方法・基準 / Evaluation】

種類 (Kind)割合 (%)基準 (Criteria)
平常点 (In-class Points)100 Short paper 1 (reasons for selection of specific research topic and research approach)(10%)
Presentation in class (case study on selected topic)(25%)
Participation in the class (presence and active engagement during the sessions; reaction notes after sessions; reflections on reading materials)(40%)
Final essay/paper on the selected case study topic(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 Snarr and Snarr Introducing Global Issues Boulder 2021 9781626379671
2 John Baylis, Steve Smith, Patricia Owens The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations Oxford University Press 2023 9780192898142
その他 (Others)
As there is a wealth of adequate literature at introductory and advanced levels, students are encouraged to choose their own main/auxiliary readings, including in their native language. The above two are the lecturer’s suggestions.

【参考文献 / Readings】

No著者名 (Author/Editor)書籍名 (Title)出版社 (Publisher)出版年 (Date)ISBN/ISSN
1 Christopher S. Browning International Security Oxford University Press 2013 9780199668533
2 Ian Goldin Development Oxford University Press 2018 9780198736257
3 Philip N. Jefferson Poverty Oxford University Press 2018 9780198716471
4 Mark Maslin Climate Change Oxford University Press 2021 9780198867869
5 Andrew Clapham Human Rights Oxford University Press 2015 9780198706168
6 Khalid Koser International Migration Oxford University Press 2016 9780198753773
7 Gil Loescher Refugees Oxford University Press 2021 9780198811787
その他 (Others)
Figueres/Rivett-Carnac: The Future We Choose, Manilla Press, 2021, 978-1-786-580-37-5

Internet resources:

https://www.mofa.go.jp/policy/page25e_000278.html Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy
https://www.mofa.go.jp/policy/index.html Japan’s Foreign Policy Index
https://www.mofa.go.jp/policy/economy/index.html Foreign Policy and Economic Diplomacy
https://www.mofa.go.jp/files/000504747.pdf Kuranari Doctrine and PALM
https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/jgc/interviews/2021/bcb89a497222d261.html Interview with Future Co-Creation Division of the Mitsubishi Research Institute
https://www2.jiia.or.jp/en/topics_economic_globalissues.php Japan Institute of International Affairs overview on Economy and Global Issues
https://www.jiia-jic.jp/en/japanreview/pdf/eddcfda6e583dd6d9a8bab172cfc643a5b0848dc.pdf The Present and Future of Multilateralism and Expectations for Japan by Izumi Nakamitsu
https://www.keidanren.or.jp/en/policy/2021/018.html Keidanren’s Approaches to Current Issues

Other readings to be suggested for individual sessions; students will be encouraged to dive into other sources they are able to identify with pointers/guidance by the lecturer.

Students will also be asked to systematically follow current Japan/international news with a view to their relevance for the course and use any findings in their course participation.

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

This course is conducted in English and requires a good command of English in listening, reading/understanding and speaking/communicating as well as writing. Active participation is critical to achieve learning objectives and acquire new knowledge and skills. Students are encouraged to ask questions and discuss actively around framing/provocative questions related to the course contents.

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

As this course is conducted online, students must be able to access Rikkyo-ZOOM from any personal computer or tablet (from home or from campus).

【その他 / Others】

【注意事項 / Notice】

・F科目中級(外国語による総合系科目)
・他に特別外国人学生が履修
・この授業は英語で実施する
・履修者はTOEIC®L&R 550点相当以上の英語力を有することが望ましい
・多彩な学び科目
本科目は、担当教員の実務経験、または実務に従事するゲスト・スピーカーの招聘講義等を活かした授業である。