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Course Code etc
Academic Year 2023
College University-wide Liberal Arts Courses (Comprehensive Courses)
Course Code 多彩な学び/主題別
Theme・Subtitle Japan's International Cooperation - Strategies, Value Concepts, Policies, Institutions and Practice
Class Format Face to face (all classes are face-to-face)
Class Format (Supplementary Items)
Campus
Campus Ikebukuro
Semester Fall semester
DayPeriod・Room Tue.4
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Credits 2
Course Number CMP2231
Language English
Class Registration Method
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
Online Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper Limit
Relationship with Degree Policy
Notes ・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®550点相当以上の英語力を有することが望ましい

【Course Objectives】

This course aims at introducing students to the theory and practice of international cooperation as well as Japan’s international cooperation based on its position on the world stage as a political and economic leader. In interactive ways, students will learn the basic value concepts concepts, frameworks, institutions and international cooperation practice to meet the global agenda such as peace and security, human wellbeing and sustainable development.

【Course Contents】

This course will introduce Japan's international cooperation strategies, policies and institutions. After looking at theories of international relations, we will study Japan's goals and values guiding international cooperation such as human rights and human security, with a view to securing Japan's position in the world and in Asia. We will examine how Japan - as one of the world's leading economies - contributes to solving global issues such as security, development, human rights, gender equality and diversity, global health, migration, climate change, environmental protection, cybersecurity etc.

Japanese Items

【授業計画 / Course Schedule】

1 Introduction – Japan's position in a troubled world; most pressing global issues; definitions; 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 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 6-11) and write a final report on their topic by the end of the course.)
3 The world in 2023 – major global issues and particular challenges for Japan. This session will examine how Japan is linked to global issues. In preparation for sessions 6-12, each student (or small groups) will announce their specific research topic.
4 Global issues require a global response – major international 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, in particular the G-7 as 2023 marks Japan’s chairmanship of this Group.
5 Japan’s strategies and value concepts for international cooperation. We will look at Japan’s “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” strategy, the concept of “human security” and learn about 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 Japan’s International Cooperation – case study 1 – climate finance and renewable energies (optional disaster risk reduction and resilience)
The lecturer’s introduction of the topic (30-45 minute presentation) will be followed by student presentations.
7 Japan’s International Cooperation – case study 2 – poverty and development through a human rights based approach and human security
The lecturer’s introduction of the topic (30-45 minute presentation) will be followed by student presentations.
8 Japan’s International Cooperation – case study 3 – global migration and refugees
The lecturer’s introduction of the topic (30-45 minute presentation) will be followed by student presentations.
9 Japan’s International Cooperation – case study 4 – peace and security, conflict resolution
The lecturer’s introduction of the topic (30-45 minute presentation) will be followed by student presentations.
10 Japan’s International Cooperation – case study 5 – global health
The lecturer’s introduction of the topic (30-45 minute presentation) will be followed by student presentations.
11 Japan’s International Cooperation – case study 6 – reserve session for pending topics or other optional topics such as cybersecurity/cyberterrorism, corruption/governance, outer space, gender equality/diversity/inclusion
12 Efficiency of Japan’s International Cooperation – major challenges such as cultural and historical sensitivities, financing/funding, aid efficiency, transparency, corruption/integrity
13 Mapping – interactive session on mapping Japan’s global position, international interests, strategies and footprint of international cooperation engagement (mix of presentation and discussions)
14 "What else?" – Final wrap-up of issues, identification of learning gaps, evaluation of learning objectives, guidance on the writing of the final research paper

【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

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

With guidance from the lecturer, the students will be required to do their own reading and research on topics they selected for their case studies and the general introductory topics. Individually or in small groups, they are 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 reading assignments for most sessions; these readings will be announced weekly for the following 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 Participation in the class (presence and active engagement during the sessions; reaction notes after sessions)(25%)
Short paper 1 (reasons for selection of specific research topic)(10%)
Presentation in class (individual or small group presentation on selected research topic)(40%)
Final paper 2 (research topic/case study on selected 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 Baylis, Smith and Owens The Globalization of World Politics – An Introduction to International Relations Oxford University Press 2020 9780198825548
2 Snarr and Snarr Introducing Global Issues Boulder 2021 9781626379671
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.
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' Diplomatic Bluebook 2022 - available as PDF at https://www.mofa.go.jp/policy/other/bluebook/2022/pdf/pdfs/2022_all.pdf

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
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】

【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】