特別講義　Introduction to Japanese law（外国語科目）

Introduction to Japanese Law

The course assumes no knowledge of Japanese law, or law in general. Students should emerge understanding the structure of the legal order in modern Japan. They should have a reasonable understanding of key Japanese legal concepts both in isolation and in context. They should be able critically to discuss strengths and weaknesses of various areas of Japanese law, and offer comparisons with other systems where appropriate.

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授業計画

1. Orientation: “The Concept(s) of Law” 2. The history of Japanese law (whistle-stop version) 3. Law makers: Japan’s legal and political structures 4. Law breakers: crime and punishment (Part 1) 5. Crime and punishment (Part 2) 6. The “Law of Obligations” (Part 1: Contract) 7. (Part 2: Tort[s?]) 8. Employment and discrimination law 9. Family law and succession 10. International law in Japan 11. Japan in international law 12. The litigiousness debate 13. The Constitution of Japan: past, present...future?

授業の方法

Teaching is by lecture, which will include time for discussions and questions.

成績評価方法

EITHER written assignment (50%) and examination (50%) OR examination only (100%)

教科書

H. Oda, Japanese Law (3rd edn. 2011) Oxford, Oxford University Press [ISBN: 0199642060]. I suggest buying your own copy. It is available cheaply (new or second hand) via Amazon or direct from the publisher. There are a couple of copies in the Law Faculty Library, which can be photocopied. The core text will be supplemented by wider reading specific to the topic of the week’s seminar.

参考書

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履修上の注意

A high standard of spoken and written English will be required to perform well in this course.

その他

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特別講義 Introduction to Japanese law（外国語科目）

特別講義　Introduction to Japanese law（外国語科目）