日本語 English
| 開講年度/ Academic YearAcademic Year |
20242024 |
| 科目設置学部/ CollegeCollege |
法学部/College of Law and PoliticsCollege of Law and Politics |
| 科目コード等/ Course CodeCourse Code |
EX101/EX101EX101 |
| テーマ・サブタイトル等/ Theme・SubtitleTheme・Subtitle |
The Common Law |
| 授業形態/ Class FormatClass Format |
対面（全回対面）/Face to face (all classes are face-to-face)Face to face (all classes are face-to-face) |
| 授業形態（補足事項）/ Class Format (Supplementary Items)Class Format (Supplementary Items) |
Face-to-Face (in-person) |
| 授業形式/ Class StyleCampus |
講義/LectureLecture |
| 校地/ CampusCampus |
池袋/IkebukuroIkebukuro |
| 学期/ SemesterSemester |
春学期/Spring SemesterSpring Semester |
| 曜日時限・教室/ DayPeriod・RoomDayPeriod・Room |
水2･7252/Wed.2･7252 Wed.2･7252 |
| 単位/ CreditCredit |
22 |
| 科目ナンバリング/ Course NumberCourse Number |
LPX2001 |
| 使用言語/ LanguageLanguage |
英語/EnglishEnglish |
| 履修登録方法/ Class Registration MethodClass Registration Method |
科目コード登録/Course Code RegistrationCourse Code Registration |
| 配当年次/ Grade (Year) RequiredGrade (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。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。 |
| 先修規定/ prerequisite regulationsprerequisite regulations |
|
| 他学部履修可否/ Acceptance of Other CollegesAcceptance of Other Colleges |
履修登録システムの『他学部・他研究科履修不許可科目一覧』で確認してください。 |
| 履修中止可否/ course cancellationcourse cancellation |
〇（履修中止可/ Eligible for cancellation） |
| オンライン授業60単位制限対象科目/ Online Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper LimitOnline Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper Limit |
|
| 学位授与方針との関連/ Relationship with Degree PolicyRelationship 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。 |
| 備考/ NotesNotes |
|
| テキスト用コード/ Text CodeText Code |
EX101 |
By the conclusion of this course, students are expected to:
•Possess proficiency in working with and comprehending legal precedents within a Common Law system (specifically U.S. Constitutional Law) by displaying the ability to critically assess arguments based on the robustness of evidence and reasoning.
•Exhibit fundamental legal analysis skills, which involves close attention to details, use of correct legal terminology, and the application of case law and principles to assess hypothetical and real-life scenarios.
The professor will give lectures on different core concepts that have been developed through the Common Law legal system, with particular emphasis on decisions made by the U.S. Supreme Court. The social context surrounding the cases will be examined in addition to the legal theories at play.
Paired with lectures is the expectation of in-class discussion and debate of the subject matter. Students should come to class prepared to actively participate in class discussion and exercises. Attending class and participating in class are not the same thing. I reserve the right to raise or lower a student’s grade based on class participation or lack thereof; this includes any occasion on which a student is unprepared for class. I may also use a “on call” system where students are tasked with answering reading assignment questions.
※Please refer to Japanese Page for details including evaluations, textbooks and others.
By the conclusion of this course, students are expected to:
•Possess proficiency in working with and comprehending legal precedents within a Common Law system (specifically U.S. Constitutional Law) by displaying the ability to critically assess arguments based on the robustness of evidence and reasoning.
•Exhibit fundamental legal analysis skills, which involves close attention to details, use of correct legal terminology, and the application of case law and principles to assess hypothetical and real-life scenarios.
The professor will give lectures on different core concepts that have been developed through the Common Law legal system, with particular emphasis on decisions made by the U.S. Supreme Court. The social context surrounding the cases will be examined in addition to the legal theories at play.
Paired with lectures is the expectation of in-class discussion and debate of the subject matter. Students should come to class prepared to actively participate in class discussion and exercises. Attending class and participating in class are not the same thing. I reserve the right to raise or lower a student’s grade based on class participation or lack thereof; this includes any occasion on which a student is unprepared for class. I may also use a “on call” system where students are tasked with answering reading assignment questions.
| 1 | Lecture: (1) Introduction to the concept of Common Law - its history and development, with a particular focus on U.S. law. (2) American federalism and the three branches of government. |
| 2 | Lecture: The Judiciary (a closer look) - Marbury v. Madison, 5. U.S., 137 (1803). |
| 3 | Lecture: Juries via The Boston Tea Party and Bushell's Case, 124 E.R. 1006, (1670). |
| 4 | Lecture: Free Speech/Free Expression - Brandenburg v. Ohio, 395 US 444 (1969). |
| 5 | Lecture: Judicial Review - Levels of Scrutiny and State Action |
| 6 | Lecture: Free Speech/Free Expression - Cohen v. California, 403 U.S. 15 (1971) and City of San Diego v. Roe, 543 U.S. 77 (2005). |
| 7 | Midterm Examination (outside of class, via Canvas) Lecture: Religious Liberty via Church of the Lukumi Babalu Aye, Inc. v. City of Hialeah, 508 U.S. 520 (1993). |
| 8 | Lecture: Warrants and Privacy - Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 (1968) and Katz v. United States, 389 U.S. 347 (1967). |
| 9 | Lecture: Fights over Supreme Court Justices (the roll of government revisited) via Frontline Documentary |
| 10 | Lecture: Personal Relationships - Loving v. Virginia, 388 U.S. 1 (1967) and Lawrence v. Texas, 539 US 558 (2003). |
| 11 | Lecture: Personal Relationships - Obergefell v. Hodges, 576 U.S. 644 (2015). |
| 12 | Lecture: Equality - Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, 347 U.S. 483 (1954). |
| 13 | Lecture: Abortion - Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973) and Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, 597 U.S. 215 (2022). |
| 14 | Final Class: Final Test/Examination (during class via Canvas) |
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) |
|---|
| In the class, students will be actively asked questions, so a proactive attitude is expected. Discussion and debate of the topics presented in class will be commonplace. |
Homework assignments will regularly include the reading of cases and may also require students to watch videos online. All the necessary links and/or materials will be provided to you.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
Attendance and class participation(25%) Midterm Test(25%) Canvas Quizzes(25%) 最終テスト(Final Test)(25%) |
| 備考 (Notes) | ||
| その他 (Others) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| There are no required textbooks. Reading materials will be provided to you in digital form. |
| その他 (Others) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students will be provided cases and/or other materials in the form of PDF's via Canvas. |
A suitable English language proficiency level is a minimum of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Students are required to bring their own PCs to class as "Canvas LMS" will be used to distribute materials and submit assignments during class.
The law, and therefore this course, inevitably deals with topics of a sensitive nature. Topics such as race, sexuality, freedom of speech, bodily autonomy, religion, life and death, are the types of topics that all societies grapple with. In your study of Law and American Society you will encounter some topics that are innately difficult to discuss. The number one rule for this class is that you do your utmost to be respectful and generous to others. The topics themselves and the phrasing/vocabulary used to discuss them may be difficult at times. I ask that everyone stay open-minded and willing to listen to others. Intentionally harmful, demeaning, derogatory, or other behavior will not be tolerated.