社会・制度Ⅱ(PEAK)

* WEEK 1 - Revisiting the place, role and purpose of law in contemporary society: Introductory lecture and guidance (basic notions, terminology, course plan, learning methods, readings and other resources’ overview) * WEEKS 2 to 6 - The Earth System Law and Governance paradigm (Interactive lectures + group and classroom discussions based upon pre-assigned readings) W2: Law and the Anthropocene ‘brave new dystopian world’ W3/4: The emerging paradigm of Earth System Law and its transformative potential W5/6: Focus on the Earth System Governance (ESG) Project * WEEKS 7 to 11 - The challenges of translating Earth System Law and Governance from theory to practice (Short interactive lectures + group and classroom discussions based upon pre-assigned readings + case studies) W7: Architecture and agency (theme 1) W8: Democracy and power (theme 2) W9: Justice and allocation (theme 3) W10: Adaptiveness and reflexivity (theme 4) W11: Anticipation and imagination (theme 5) * WEEKS 12/13 - Anthropocene Legalities (Preparation and presentation of a final joint mini-project)

This course is conducted in the active learning style. Classes consist of interactive lectures, followed by both group and classroom discussions addressing broad concepts and/or focusing on case studies. These discussions are usually based on pre-assigned readings and build on a list of questions proposed in advance. Students further engage in critical and reflective thinking through the preparation of a final joint mini project.

* Active participation in group/classroom discussions: 30%. * Three 600-word write-ups: 30%. * Group-based final mini-project + individual essay: 40%.

Class materials and regular updates are available on Google Classroom. Please self-enroll on UTOL, then register on Google Classroom. The first class will be given online. Zoom information on UTOL.