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Course Code etc
Academic Year 2026
College University-wide Liberal Arts Courses (Comprehensive Courses)
Course Code FB542
Theme・Subtitle International Cooperation - Strategies, Value Concepts, Policies, Institutions and Practice
Class Format Online (all classes are online)
Class Format (Supplementary Items) Online (14 classes); please note that the course instructor may occasionally be present on campus (Ikebukuro) and on those occasions conduct the session as hybrid (online/in-person) with the opportunity for students to join the session in class or online.
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.1
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】

This course aims at introducing students to the theory and practice of international cooperation, the concept of multilateralism in international relations as well as Japan’s international cooperation based on its position on the world stage as a global political and economic leader. In interactive ways, students will learn the most important principles of international cooperation, functioning of international organizations and key value concepts guiding international cooperation such as human rights, human security, gender equality and respect for diversity, sustainability etc. They will also acquaint themselves with the main strategic frameworks, international and regional institutions and international cooperation practice to address and solve global issues such as peace and security, climate change, environmental protection, human rights, migration/forced displacement, humanitarian crises, poverty eradication and sustainable development. Another important objective of the course is to enhance the students' critical thinking and analytical skills as well as presentation and communication skills.

【Course Contents】

Part 1: International cooperation - definitions and theoretical foundations, strategies, policy frameworks and essential institutions. International cooperation in a shifting geopolitical context and global order. Japan's priorities and role in international cooperation.
Part 2: Features of international cooperation examined one-by-one:
- structure and governance of international cooperation (international organizations)
- international political and legal frameworks
- financing of international cooperation
- international cooperation on selected key global issues such as human rights and human security, gender equality, mutual benefit for development and prosperity in line with Japan’s “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” international cooperation doctrine. The course will also examine how well Japan is positioned in the world and in Asia to contribute meaningfully to international cooperation in relation to solving global issues. We will examine in detail cooperation efforts on peace and security, poverty/development, human rights, gender equality and diversity, global health, migration/forced displacement/humanitarian crises, climate change, environmental protection, cybersecurity/AI etc. and look at global and regional cooperation frameworks (bilateral, trilateral, multilateral) and organizations. Through examples incl. the students’ own selected case studies on international cooperation, we will also review the factors responsible for efficiency, success and failure of international cooperation.

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【授業計画 / Course Schedule】

1 Part 1: Introduction to the course - scope; methodology; students' own work on the course. In this part, we will also hear from all students on their particular background/academic interest in this course in order to tailor it to their learning goals and needs as much as possible.

Part 2: What is 'cooperation'? International cooperation as a sub-field of international relations studies; importance of political economy, history, geography for understanding international cooperation. Japan's position in a troubled world; most pressing global issues. Realism versus liberalism in global affairs.
2 Student engagement – This session aims at understanding the interface between the students’ broader interest of studies and the potential of the course. Each student will present their specific interest and develop their learning objective for the course. (Students will be asked to choose a topic for research; they will explain their choice in a short paper by week 3, develop a presentation for class (sessions 8-12) and write a final report on their topic by the end of the course.) - In this session, we will also continue the discussion on which global issues require international cooperation the most.
3 Global issues require international cooperation – major international cooperation frameworks, mechanisms and institutions (G7, G20, WEF, UN, WB/IMF, other international and regional alliances etc.) dealing with global issues. This session will also look at the role Japan plays in these international mechanisms and institutions, looking, for example, at how Japan managed its chairmanship of the G-7 in 2023.
4 History of international cooperation - from the foundation of the modern system of international relations through the Cold War, post-Cold War 'unipolar' world to today's shift in geopolitics.

In preparation for sessions 8-12, each student will announce their specific research topic.
5 Japan and international cooperation in 2026. Japan's domestic, regional and international standing. Global issues most relevant to Japan. Particular challenges and opportunities for Japan. Japan’s strategies and value concepts for international cooperation (“Free and Open Indo-Pacific”, Japan's International Development Cooperation Charter etc.). Japan’s main institutions/mechanisms for international cooperation such as MoFA, JICA, SDF Support to International Peacekeeping, Tokyo Global Dialogue, TICAD, Japan-US Strategic Partnership, Japan-EU Summit, Japan-ASEAN cooperation, etc.).
6 International cooperation frameworks - international cooperation agreements, international organizations - overview of the United Nations system, other international organizations and actors of international cooperation. Typology of international organizations.
7 Functioning of international organizations - mandates, governance, structure, financing, management, implementation, monitoring/oversight, public relations.
8 Features of international cooperation - case study 1 – international cooperation - general issues (from the topics discussed in sessions 1-7)
9 Features of international cooperation - case study 2 – peace and security, conflict resolution, peacekeeping/peacebuilding; human rights; poverty eradication, development cooperation

The lecturer’s introduction of the topic (30-40 minute presentation) will be followed by student presentations.
10 Features of international cooperation – case study 3 – climate change/environmental protection/biodiversity, cooperation around the Arctic/Antarctic; global health; global migration

The lecturer’s introduction of the topic (30-40 minute presentation) will be followed by student presentations.
11 Features of international cooperation – case study 4 – international cooperation in other areas not covered in sessions 8-10 (e.g. AI, cybersecurity, outer space, oceans, gender equality/diversity/inclusion) or other topics proposed by the students)
12 Wrap-up of case study sessions. Feedback on case studies and detailed guidance on writing the final course papers.
13 Efficiency of international cooperation – major challenges such as cultural and historical sensitivities, financing/funding, aid efficiency, transparency, integrity.

International cooperation and multilateralism in crisis? - Major recent trends in international cooperation.

Mix of lecture/presentation and student discussions
14 "What else?" – Remaining issues. Future outlook for international cooperation. Global Cooperation Barometer 2026.

Final wrap-up of issues, identification of learning gaps, evaluation of learning objectives.

【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)
- Reading assignments: will be announced in every session and/or in Canvas (announcements/modules);
- Following weekly news: students will be asked to follow news on developments and events in international cooperation, in particular Japan's; suggestions where and how to follow news will be shared with the students in session 1

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

Based on the lecture segments in class and with guidance from the lecturer, the students will be required to do their own reading and research on topics they select in the beginning of the course for their case studies as well as the general introductory course topics. Individually or in small groups, they will be required to develop and demonstrate their understanding of the general introduction and their specific topic of interest, incl. through short notes/papers and presentations.
There will be specific assignments, mostly readings or questions for reflection, for most sessions; the readings will be published in Canvas weekly for the following session.
Students will be asked to formulate two papers (one short paper on the selection of their case study research topic; final paper on their research topic) as well as prepare a 7-10 minute presentation of their main research findings in class. In addition, the students may be asked to share their thoughts on particular sessions or reading materials in short 'reflection papers' which will be requested under 'Assignments' in Canvas and will contribute to the course grading.

【成績評価方法・基準 / Evaluation】

種類 (Kind)割合 (%)基準 (Criteria)
平常点 (In-class Points)100 Participation in the class (presence; active engagement during the sessions; short reflections on sessions/reading materials))(40%)
Short paper 1 (reasons for selection of specific research topic and intended research approach)(10%)
Presentation in class (individual or small group presentation on selected research topic)(25%)
Final paper 2 (research topic/case study on selected topic)(25%)
備考 (Notes)
Specific criteria for the above elements of the course evaluation will be shared with the students in the first sessions and through Canvas when publishing assignments.

【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 Baylis, Smith and Owens The Globalization of World Politics – An Introduction to International Relations Oxford University Press 2023 9780192898142
2 Snarr and Snarr Introducing Global Issues Boulder 2021 9781626379671
3 I. William Zartman (Editor), Saadia Touval (Editor) International Cooperation: The Extents and Limits of Multilateralism Cambridge University Press 2010 9780521138659
4 Patrick Develtere, Huib Huyse, Jan Van Ongevalle International Development Cooperation Today Cornell University Press 2021 9789462702615
5 Jianzhi Zhao International Development Cooperation World Scientific 2023 9789811258879
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 four are the lecturer’s suggestions.
Session-specific readings (sessions 6-11) are listed below under ”参考文献 Readings”.

【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)
Most relevant to the course contents is “A Profile of Japan’s International Cooperation”, a compilation of short articles by Hitotsubashi University’s JICA-Development Studies Program (School of International and Public Policy) published in December 2018. The lecturer will make this booklet available to the students in PDF format at the onset of the course.

Indispensable reading for this course is also the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' most recent Diplomatic Bluebook 2025/2026 - available as PDF in both Japanese and English https://www.mofa.go.jp/policy/other/bluebook

Other recommended readings:

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

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 news on global affairs/international cooperation and be ready to discuss important dynamics and developments in class.

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

This course requires a good command of the English language (listening/understanding, reading, speaking, writing).

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

【その他 / Others】

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 active acquisition of new knowledge and skills. Students are encouraged to ask questions and participate actively in discussions related to the course contents.

【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。