WMD06200 Theoretical Study on Constitutional Law

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year 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 WMD06200 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 憲法理論

Subject Name
（Katakana）ケンポウリロン

Subject Name in
English Theoretical Study on Constitutional Law

Instructor INOUE YOSHIHITO

Instructor
(Katakana) イノウエ　ヨシヒト

Campus Higashi-Senda Semester/Term 1st-Year, Second Semester, 3Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (3T) Fri5-8：Higashi-Senda Seminar Rm 4

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 6 : Graduate Advanced

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)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline A Critical Examination of Conventional Constitutional Theories

Class Schedule lesson1 Orientation
lesson2 Between Law and Philosophy
lesson3 The Development of Human Rights Thought
lesson4 What Underpins Freedom and Human Rights
lesson5 Justice, Equality, and Freedom
lesson6 Conceptualizing Rights and Human Rights
lesson7 Typologies of “Fundamental Human Rights”
lesson8 General Principles Governing the Protection of “Fundamental Human Rights”
lesson9 “Public Welfare”: Rules for Regulating the Exercise of Rights
lesson10 The Subjects of Enjoyment of “Fundamental Human Rights”
lesson11 The Effectiveness of Fundamental Rights (Legal Binding Force)
lesson12 “Respect for the Individual” and the Right to Pursue Happiness: Interpretation of Article 13
lesson13 The Principle of Equality: Interpretation of Article 14
lesson14 Freedom of Thought and Conscience
lesson15 Freedom of Religion

Text/Reference
Books,etc. 阪本昌成『憲法理論Ⅱ』（成文堂，1993年）
Note that this book is out of print, so the relevant materials will be distributed.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Text

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Please read the relevant section before attending the class.

Requirements No Requirement

Grading Method Submissions, and degree of participation in discussions

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	2026Year	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	WMD06200	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	憲法理論
Subject Name （Katakana）	ケンポウリロン
Subject Name in English	Theoretical Study on Constitutional Law
Instructor	INOUE YOSHIHITO
Instructor (Katakana)	イノウエ　ヨシヒト
Campus	Higashi-Senda	Semester/Term	1st-Year, Second Semester, 3Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(3T) Fri5-8：Higashi-Senda Seminar Rm 4
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face

Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	6 : Graduate Advanced
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)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	A Critical Examination of Conventional Constitutional Theories
Class Schedule	lesson1 Orientation lesson2 Between Law and Philosophy lesson3 The Development of Human Rights Thought lesson4 What Underpins Freedom and Human Rights lesson5 Justice, Equality, and Freedom lesson6 Conceptualizing Rights and Human Rights lesson7 Typologies of “Fundamental Human Rights” lesson8 General Principles Governing the Protection of “Fundamental Human Rights” lesson9 “Public Welfare”: Rules for Regulating the Exercise of Rights lesson10 The Subjects of Enjoyment of “Fundamental Human Rights” lesson11 The Effectiveness of Fundamental Rights (Legal Binding Force) lesson12 “Respect for the Individual” and the Right to Pursue Happiness: Interpretation of Article 13 lesson13 The Principle of Equality: Interpretation of Article 14 lesson14 Freedom of Thought and Conscience lesson15 Freedom of Religion
Text/Reference Books,etc.	阪本昌成『憲法理論Ⅱ』（成文堂，1993年） Note that this book is out of print, so the relevant materials will be distributed.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Please read the relevant section before attending the class.
Requirements	No Requirement
Grading Method	Submissions, and degree of participation in discussions
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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