PA113515 Constitutional Law 1

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Professional degree course) Division of Law School Program for Law Practice Professionals

Lecture Code PA113515 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 憲法１

Subject Name
（Katakana）ケンポウ１

Subject Name in
English Constitutional Law 1

Instructor ARAI MAKOTO

Instructor
(Katakana) アライ　マコト

Campus Higashi-Senda Semester/Term 1st-Year, First Semester, First Semester

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1st) Weds3-4

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

1) We will provide materials related to topics on TKC.
2) In a class, we will confirm how well students' understanding by asking questions.
3) In this course, we will mention theories along with analyzing example cases.

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

Course Level 5 : Graduate Basic

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 01 : Law

Eligible Students

Keywords

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) 【Outline of the course】
In this course, by referring to theories and example cases, we will learn 1) The grounds of modern Constitutional theory, 2) Interpretation of the Constitution concerning governing system, 3) Interpretation of the Constitution concerning basic fundamental human rights.
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline 【Aims】
1) To understand basics of the fundamental human right, Japanese governing systems, and the grounds of modern Constitutional theory.
2) Based on understanding mentioned above, students will develop logical thinking concerning the Constitution by deepening understanding of example cases and theories.

Class Schedule 1. Outline of the Constitution
2. Popular sovereignty, Separation of powers and Rule of law
3. Parliament and legislative power
4. Cabinet and administrative power
5. Court and judicial power (1)
6. Court and judicial power (2)
7. Local autonomy
8. Gurantees of fundamental rights
9.Freedom of expression (1)
10. Freedom of expression (2)
11. Freedom of assembly and association
12. Freedom of thought and conscience
13. Academic freedom
14. Freedom of religion
15. Separation of church and state

Text/Reference
Books,etc. We will deliver instruction on textbooks and other reference books.
Nobuyoshi Ashibe, "The Constitution (6th ed)", is one of the references often mentioned in this course.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) Text，Resume

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Please check on TKC for more information.

Requirements

Grading Method Paper exams (Mid-term exam:approx. 30%/ Final exam: approx 70%)

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message Please check on TKC for more information.

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	Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Professional degree course) Division of Law School Program for Law Practice Professionals
Lecture Code	PA113515	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	憲法１
Subject Name （Katakana）	ケンポウ１
Subject Name in English	Constitutional Law 1
Instructor	ARAI MAKOTO
Instructor (Katakana)	アライ　マコト
Campus	Higashi-Senda	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, First Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1st) Weds3-4
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
1) We will provide materials related to topics on TKC. 2) In a class, we will confirm how well students' understanding by asking questions. 3) In this course, we will mention theories along with analyzing example cases.
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	5 : Graduate Basic
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	01 : Law
Eligible Students
Keywords
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	【Outline of the course】 In this course, by referring to theories and example cases, we will learn 1) The grounds of modern Constitutional theory, 2) Interpretation of the Constitution concerning governing system, 3) Interpretation of the Constitution concerning basic fundamental human rights.
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	【Aims】 1) To understand basics of the fundamental human right, Japanese governing systems, and the grounds of modern Constitutional theory. 2) Based on understanding mentioned above, students will develop logical thinking concerning the Constitution by deepening understanding of example cases and theories.
Class Schedule	1. Outline of the Constitution 2. Popular sovereignty, Separation of powers and Rule of law 3. Parliament and legislative power 4. Cabinet and administrative power 5. Court and judicial power (1) 6. Court and judicial power (2) 7. Local autonomy 8. Gurantees of fundamental rights 9.Freedom of expression (1) 10. Freedom of expression (2) 11. Freedom of assembly and association 12. Freedom of thought and conscience 13. Academic freedom 14. Freedom of religion 15. Separation of church and state
Text/Reference Books,etc.	We will deliver instruction on textbooks and other reference books. Nobuyoshi Ashibe, "The Constitution (6th ed)", is one of the references often mentioned in this course.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Text，Resume
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Please check on TKC for more information.
Requirements
Grading Method	Paper exams (Mid-term exam:approx. 30%/ Final exam: approx 70%)
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	Please check on TKC for more information.
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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