Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) Division of Humanities and Social Sciences Law and Politics Program
Lecture Code WMD07200 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 刑事システム論
Subject Name
(Katakana)
ケイジシステムロン
Subject Name in
English
Criminal Justice System
Instructor SUN LU
Instructor
(Katakana)
ソン ロ
Campus Higashi-Senda Semester/Term 1st-Year,  First Semester,  2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Thur5-8:Higashi-Senda Meeting Rm 4-1
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive)
Presentation and Discussion
This class will be conducted face-to-face and online. 
Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction J : Japanese
Course Level 5 : Graduate Basic
Course Area(Area) 24 : Social Sciences
Course Area(Discipline) 01 : Law
Eligible Students The first year students and over
Keywords Punishment Theory; Death Penalty System; Talio; Abolition or Retention of the Death Penalty 
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
Develop an understanding of the connection and historical evolution between ancient systems of punishment and contemporary criminal laws, enabling discussions on the real-world challenges faced by modern criminal justice policies. 
Class Schedule lesson1: Guidance
lesson2: Guidance
lesson3: Death Penalty System and Its Operation in Japan (Textbook Chapter 1)
lesson4: Death Penalty System and Its Operation in Japan (Textbook Chapter 1)
lesson5: Theoretical Basis of the Death Penalty (Textbook Chapter 2)
lesson6: Theoretical Basis of the Death Penalty (Textbook Chapter 2)
lesson7: Trends in Harsher Punishments (Textbook Chapter 3)
lesson8: Trends in Harsher Punishments (Textbook Chapter 3)
lesson9: Victim Sentiment & Penal System (Textbook Chapter 4)
lesson10: Victim Sentiment & Penal System (Textbook Chapter 4)
lesson11: From Retribution to Norm Protection(Textbook Chapter 5)
lesson12: From Retribution to Norm Protection(Textbook Chapter 5)
lesson13: Death Penalty Debate & Implications(Textbook Chapter 6)
lesson14: Death Penalty Debate & Implications(Textbook Chapter 6)
lesson15: Summary 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
See the Japanese syllabus.
 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
Text, Handouts, Microsoft Teams, moodle
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Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning)
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Preparation: Be sure to read the materials uploaded every week in advance, and find any questions through previewing the materials.
Review: While reviewing the content of the class, reconfirm the key points and enhance understanding. translate into Chinese. 
Requirements  
Grading Method participation attitude in discussions (40%), content of the presentation (60%). 
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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