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Number 204
Subject PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN CONTEMPORARY LEGAL DISCIPLINES
Title Politics and Law in Japan
Offered
this year
Yes
Instructor Frank BENNETT
Format Lecture
Term offered 1st
Open to years M1&M2
Schedule Tue 4th
Credit 2
Room IRB 408
Course
outline
This English-taught course will provide an introduction to the political institutions and legal system of modern Japan. Sessions will be conducted in lecture format, with opportunity for discussion.
Course
objective
To develop a lasting intellectual curiousity about Japanese society and institutions.
Textbooks Readings for each session will be made available via the online syllabus system.
Evaluation

Class participation in the first term (10 points)

Class participation in the second term (10 points)

Examination at the end of the first term (20 points)

Final examination (60 points)