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Course Code etc
Academic Year 2023
College College of Law and Politics
Course Code EX644
Theme・Subtitle この国のかたち  --歴史と現状から見る日本政治のなかの地方/中央
Class Format Face to face (all classes are face-to-face)
Class Format (Supplementary Items)
Campus
Campus Ikebukuro
Semester Full year
DayPeriod・Room Thu.2・5201
Credit 4
Course Number LPX4910
Language Japanese
Class Registration Method Course Code Registration
Grade (Year) Required 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
Online Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper Limit
Relationship with Degree Policy
Notes その他登録
Text Code EX644

【Course Objectives】

"When I enter university, I want to spend a lot of time studying what I like!” The objectives of this seminar are to have students who carried such an intention remember their original purpose and make friends through training camps and other seminar activities to lead a fulfilling university life where they can say that they, "really studied." Through political science and historical approaches, students will understand the problems faced by rural areas and major cities in contemporary Japan, acquire relativistic points of view, and learn to form their own opinions through discussion. Moreover, students will learn techniques such as reporting and presenting based on a careful review of the textbook, writing reports after conducting interviews/research on their own ideas and initiative, and engaging in discussion.

【Course Contents】

The problem of depopulation is not only a problem in rural areas as it also affects large cities, and it can be said that how this problem is dealt with will determine the fate of Japan. Manpower and consumers, taxes and industry, energy, resources and nature, as well as infrastructure and culture. Large cities and rural areas have been struggling with these issues and making mutual concessions. How did Japan create the country in terms of population and territory, energy, environment, and food from modern times until the present?
In order to understand the problems of large cities and rural areas in contemporary Japan from a political science perspective and to relativize modern times from historical and comparative viewpoints, students in this seminar will read in turns and report on important texts selected in a diversified manner and engage in discussion after sharing their awareness of the issues and analytical frameworks. This seminar will incorporate not only classroom learning but also on-site training (overnight camps and excursions), and workshops which invite journalists, diplomats, and textbook authors.
For the overnight camp, which is the main event of this seminar, students during this academic year are scheduled to visit Miyazaki prefecture. What is the history and current status of the agriculture, livestock, and tourism industries in Miyazaki, what are the demographic, financial, and living infrastructure problems? And what policies is the government planning to implement in response to these problems? After learning about these issues in advance, students will interact with seminar students from the Miyazaki Municipal University and apply for interviews with policy makers at the prefectural government and city governments. They will be exposed to the local history, occupations, and lifestyles to learn about the condensed issues of rural/urban problems in contemporary Japan in a practical manner.
The applicants have to know that there is a possibility the overnight camp will be postponed or cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic or another reason. If the overnight camp is held,infection control measures and testing may be required. so we request your understanding in advance.
The overnight camp will not only be enjoyable but create unforgettable memories of your school days while also providing an opportunity for significant growth through the process of preparing and managing the camp. Processes including surveys, planning, arrangements, adjustments, negotiations, and debates will be assigned as a mission to all participants, who will be required to prepare and actively participate outside of class time. In the fall semester, after the camp is over, students will study in depth the issues that they have encountered at the camp.
In addition, participants are also welcome to propose plans and textbooks. This is because the seminar will be created by you, the students.

※Please refer to Japanese Page for details including evaluations, textbooks and others.