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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Law Law Evening Course
Lecture Code F0040000 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 親族法
Subject Name
(Katakana)
シンゾクホウ
Subject Name in
English
Family Law
Instructor TAKADA KYOKO
Instructor
(Katakana)
タカダ キョウコ
Campus Higashi-Senda Semester/Term 2nd-Year,  First Semester,  First Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1st) Mon13-14:Higashi-Senda Lecture Rm S207
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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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 the family law, marriage, divorce, maintenance obligation, children's right 
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)
Law and Politics
(Abilities and Skills)
・Being able to develop logical mind with systemic understanding of law system 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
The course aims to provide an understanding of the structure and basic concepts of family law, and to develop the ability to analyze specific issues through case law and legal theories. 
Class Schedule Session 1. Orientation, What is Family Law?
Session 2. Principles of Family Proceedings and the Family Courts (studying based on divorce procedures)
Session 3. What is Marriage?, Formation of Marriage, Impediments to Marriage
Session 4. Effects of Marriage, Purpose of Divorce Law, Grounds for Divorce
Session 5. Divorce Petition by the Culpabile Spouse, Effects of Divorce
Session 6. Surname and Koseki-system, De Facto Marriage, Protection of Same-Sex Couples
Session 7. Establishment of the Parent-Child Relationship and Legitimacy Presumption System
Session 8. Acknowledgment of Parentage System, Births Based on Artificial Insemination
Session 9. Adoption, Social Care of Children
Session 10. Parental Authority and it's Restrictions, Child Protection from Abuse, Guardianship for Minors
Session 11. Domestic Violence (Child Abuse, Domestic Violence)
Session 12. Parent and Child after Divorce
Session 13. Adult Guardianship and Maintenance
Session 14. Diverse Families and the Role of Family Law
Session 15. Summary of Lectures

A final exam will be conducted. 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
二宮周平『家族法〔第5版〕』新世社(2019年) 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
 
(More Details) Note-taking,distributed materials 
Learning techniques to be incorporated  
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Text Reading: It is required to thoroughly read the texts covering the scope of the lecture.
After the lecture, submit a comprehension survey and deepen your understanding by reading related materials. 
Requirements For the lectures, prepare the designated textbook, the Codes (including the Civil Code table of contents), and a notebook.
It is preferable to have taken subjects related to the Civil Code, such as Civil Code Part. 1. 
Grading Method The grade will be based on a final exam. Those who cannot take the final exam must undergo a makeup examination, for which the proper procedures within the school must be followed. 
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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