Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Law Law Day Course
Lecture Code F2162313 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 民法総則1
Subject Name
(Katakana)
ミンポウソウソク1
Subject Name in
English
General Provisions of the Civil Code 1
Instructor TAKADA KYOKO
Instructor
(Katakana)
タカダ キョウコ
Campus Higashi-Senda Semester/Term 1st-Year,  Second Semester,  3Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (3T) Weds5-8:Higashi-Senda Lecture Rm M401/402
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details)
 
Lecture,note-taking,materials 
Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction J : Japanese
Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area(Area) 24 : Social Sciences
Course Area(Discipline) 01 : Law
Eligible Students
Keywords Introduction to Civil Law, General Provisions of Civil Code, Legal Capacity, Capacity to Act, Juridical Act, Public Policy 
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)
Business Law
(Knowledge and Understanding)
・Essential fundamental knowledge・understanding of systemic understanding of law systems.

Public Policy
(Knowledge and Understanding)
・Essential fundamental knowledge・understanding of systemic understanding of law systems.

Legal Profession Training Course
(Knowledge and Understanding)
・Essential fundamental knowledge・understanding of systemic understanding of law systems.

Law and Politics
(Knowledge and Understanding)
・Essential fundamental knowledge・understanding of systemic understanding of law systems 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
This course aims to provide an understanding of the overall structure of Civil Code, focusing primarily on the first half of the general provisions of Civil Code, and to acquire basic knowledge in this area. Additionally, through the organization and examination of recent case law and legal theories, the course aims to develop a certain ability to address practical and specific problems. 
Class Schedule Session 1. Orientation, History of Civil Law
Session 2. Fundamentals of Transaction Law, Subjects and Objects of Rights (Property Rights and Claims), Concept of Legal Acts
Session 3. Basic Principles of Civil Law, Exercise of Private Rights and Their Limitations
Session 4. Subjects of Rights and Obligations, Overview of Protection for Those with Limited Capacity to Act
Session 5. Adult Guardianship System, Protection for the Counterparties of Those with Limited Capacity to Act
Session 6. Domicile, Absentee, Declarations of Disappearance, Presumption of Death, Things
Session 7. Review of Understanding
Session 8. Legal Acts, Interpretation of Legal Acts, Manifestations of Intention
Session 9. Mandatory and Optional Provisions, Public Policy
Session 10. Mental Reservation, False Manifestation of Intention (1)
Session 11. False Manifestation of Intention (2)
Session 12. Mistakes (1)
Session 13. Mistakes (2), Fraud and Duress (1)
Session 14. Fraud and Duress (2), Review of Understanding
Session 15. Consumer Contract, Summary of Lectures

A final exam will be conducted. 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Please see Japanese syllabus. 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
 
(More Details) Materials used during lectures will be distributed through "Momiji", so please prepare in advance. For the lectures, prepare a notebook for taking notes, the designated textbook, distributed materials, and the Codes (including the Civil Code table of contents).
 
Learning techniques to be incorporated  
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
For preparation, please read the relevant sections in the textbooks and reference books listed.
For review, there will be comprehension surveys and assignments submitted after each lecture. 
Requirements It is mandatory to bring the designated textbook and the Codes to the lectures. Use the Codes that include the table of contents of the Civil Code. Note-taking is fundamental, so prepare a notebook specifically for this course.
It is advisable to take this course in conjunction with General Provisions of the Civil Code 2. 
Grading Method Final Exam: 90%, Review Assignments: 10%
If you are unable to take the final exam, a makeup exam will be conducted, so be sure to follow the necessary procedures within the school. 
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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