F1248500 Politics in Japan

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Law Law Day Course

Lecture Code F1248500 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 日本政治論

Subject Name
（Katakana）ニホンセイジロン

Subject Name in
English Politics in Japan

Instructor SHIGEMURA SOHEI

Instructor
(Katakana) シゲムラ　ソウヘイ

Campus Higashi-Senda Semester/Term 3rd-Year,  First Semester,  1Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Tues5-8：Higashi-Senda Lecture Rm M304

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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This class is generally conducted in person, with some exceptions, such as online or on-demand classes.

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 02 : Political Science

Eligible Students 3rd year students

Keywords Japanese Politics, Election, Party, Voting Behavior, Electoral Reform

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline The objectives of this class are as follows:
1. To gain a fundamental understanding of contemporary Japanese politics.
2. To enhance your knowledge of the transformation of Japanese politics after electoral reform, focusing on the attitudes and behaviors of politicians and voters.
3. To explain political phenomena in Japan by applying the knowledge acquired through the lectures.

Class Schedule lesson1　Guidance
lesson2　Why We Study Japanese Politics
lesson3　Electoral System (1)
lesson4　Electoral System (2)
lesson5　The Impact of the Electoral System on Parties and Politicians
lesson6　The Impact of the Electoral System on Voters
lesson7   Theory of Electoral Reform
lesson8   Electoral Reform in Japan
lesson9　Election after Electoral Reform (1): 1996-2003
lesson10　Election after Electoral Reform (2): 2005
lesson11　Election after Electoral Reform (3): 2009
lesson12　Election after Electoral Reform (4): 2012
lesson13　Election after Electoral Reform (5): 2021
lesson14  Issues in Japanese Politics
lesson15　Summary

Text/Reference
Books,etc. No assigned textbook; refer to the Japanese syllabus for recommended readings.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

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Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Students are expected to actively try to understand each topic covered in the class by referring to reference books and asking questions.

Requirements

Grading Method Final Exam: 60%
Comment Sheet: 40%

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	School of Law Law Day Course
Lecture Code	F1248500	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	日本政治論
Subject Name （Katakana）	ニホンセイジロン
Subject Name in English	Politics in Japan
Instructor	SHIGEMURA SOHEI
Instructor (Katakana)	シゲムラ　ソウヘイ
Campus	Higashi-Senda	Semester/Term	3rd-Year, First Semester, 1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1T) Tues5-8：Higashi-Senda Lecture Rm M304
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
This class is generally conducted in person, with some exceptions, such as online or on-demand classes.
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	02 : Political Science
Eligible Students	3rd year students
Keywords	Japanese Politics, Election, Party, Voting Behavior, Electoral Reform
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	The objectives of this class are as follows: 1. To gain a fundamental understanding of contemporary Japanese politics. 2. To enhance your knowledge of the transformation of Japanese politics after electoral reform, focusing on the attitudes and behaviors of politicians and voters. 3. To explain political phenomena in Japan by applying the knowledge acquired through the lectures.
Class Schedule	lesson1　Guidance lesson2　Why We Study Japanese Politics lesson3　Electoral System (1) lesson4　Electoral System (2) lesson5　The Impact of the Electoral System on Parties and Politicians lesson6　The Impact of the Electoral System on Voters lesson7 Theory of Electoral Reform lesson8 Electoral Reform in Japan lesson9　Election after Electoral Reform (1): 1996-2003 lesson10　Election after Electoral Reform (2): 2005 lesson11　Election after Electoral Reform (3): 2009 lesson12　Election after Electoral Reform (4): 2012 lesson13　Election after Electoral Reform (5): 2021 lesson14 Issues in Japanese Politics lesson15　Summary
Text/Reference Books,etc.	No assigned textbook; refer to the Japanese syllabus for recommended readings.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Students are expected to actively try to understand each topic covered in the class by referring to reference books and asking questions.
Requirements
Grading Method	Final Exam: 60% Comment Sheet: 40%
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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