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講義概要/Course description
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The theme of this course is Political Regime, Identity and Interests.
In the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of our concerns is how we could tackle the challenges arising from the divided society. This course offers a tool and a way of discussing such important issues, which enables to analyze the society and the system which we live in.
This course is designed to explore important features of contemporary politics across the countries. We focus on comparing political institutions, identities, and interests between states/groups/actors using key concepts and theories in the field of political science, specifically comparative politics. Comparing political systems allows us to discuss why some countries are more democratic than others, or experience more violence than others. At the same time, we may find common factors that drive groups/actors to particular behavior. This course examines such differences and similarities by examining cases from various countries.
The course is organized as follows. Firstly, students will grasp essential concepts such as states, government, and political regime. Students then discuss why states and political systems are formed, and why democratic/non-democratic regimes are functional and sometimes not functional, which bring about various actions including violence. Thirdly, students will investigate possible factors (e.g., economic, social, religious, cultural, or gender factors) that compose political identities. The classes lastly discuss the topics of the relationship between states and economy, such as how states function for economic development and redistribution of wealth.
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達成目標/Course objectives
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This course helps students
▪ To understand essential concepts and theories in the field of political science,especially comparative politics,
▪ To learn how to make meaningful comparison between political systems/groups/actors in different countries, and
▪ To improve analytical skill so that students could build their arguments.
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履修条件（事前に履修しておくことが望ましい科目など）/Prerequisite
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None, but you MUST watch through the first class online lecture and attend the second class on cite.
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授業計画/Lecture plan
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1
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| 授業計画/Class |
Introduction: Scope of this Course【オンライン授業（オンデマンド型）での実施】
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Check this syllabus if this course fits your interest. |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review class notes and discussion. |
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2
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| 授業計画/Class |
Why comparative analysis?【対面授業：通常型】 |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Read Samuels, Chapter 1 (pp.1-27).
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review class notes and discussion. |
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3
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| 授業計画/Class |
How state forms? |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Read Samuels, Chapter 2 (pp.28-57).
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review class notes and discussion. |
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4
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| 授業計画/Class |
What is democratic regime? |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Read Samuels, the part of Chapter 3 (pp.58-69).
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review class notes and discussion. |
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5
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| 授業計画/Class |
What kinds of relationship are formed between the legislative and the executive?
What impact does electoral system give to the formation of the legislative?
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Read Samuels, the part of Chapter 3 (pp.69-90). |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review class notes and discussion. |
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6
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| 授業計画/Class |
What forms party system? |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Read Samuels, the part of Chapter 9 (pp.228-242).
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review class notes and discussion. |
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7
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| 授業計画/Class |
What is authoritarian regime? |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Read Samuels, Chapter 4 (pp.91-118).
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review class notes and discussion. |
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8
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| 授業計画/Class |
Why democratization occurs? |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Read the assigned material and prepare a short paper. |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review class notes and discussion. |
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9
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| 授業計画/Class |
What is political identity? (1): Economic/Cultural Identity
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Read Samuels, Chapter 6 (pp.145-172).
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review class notes and discussion. |
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10
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| 授業計画/Class |
What is political identity? (2) :Religion |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Read Samuels, Chapter 7 (pp.175-200).
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review class notes and discussion. |
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11
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| 授業計画/Class |
What promotes collective action?(Civil Society and Social Movement) |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Read Samuels, the part of Chapter 9 (pp.228-242). |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review class notes and discussion. |
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12
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| 授業計画/Class |
Why does political violence emerge? |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Read Samuels, Chapter 10 (pp.257-284).
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review class notes and discussion. |
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13
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| 授業計画/Class |
Can state promote development? |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Read Samuels, Chapter 11 (pp.285-314).
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review class notes and discussion. |
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14
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| 授業計画/Class |
Why some countries engage in enhancing social welfare? |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Read Samuels, Chapter 12 (pp.315-343).
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review class notes and discussion. |
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15
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| 授業計画/Class |
Wrap-up |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Prepare questions and discussion points.
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review class notes and discussion for the final exam. |
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授業方法/Method of instruction
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| 区分/Type of Class |
対面授業 / Classes in-person
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| 実施形態/Class Method |
ハイブリッド型ブレンド形式 / hybrid blend
補足事項/Supplementary notesこの科目は、対面授業（ハイブリッド型ブレンド形式）にて実施します（第3回目以降の実施形式は、第2回目の授業で確認します）。
This course adopts lecture style, yet raising questions are most welcome during the lecture. Every class holds discussion session in small groups.
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成績評価方法/Evaluation
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レポート Report
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30%
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Report writing as a mid-term exam
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試験 Exam
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50%
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The final exam is to be conducted in open-book,open-note style.
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平常点 In-class Points
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20%
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Participation in the class discussion
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教科書/Textbooks
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Author | タイトル
Title | 出版社
Publisher | 出版年
Published year | ISBN | コメント
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David J. Samuels
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Comparative politics
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Pearson Education
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2013
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9780321449740
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A copy of this textbook is reserved in the library.
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参考書/Reference books
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Comments | |
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References are to be presented in classes.
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メッセージ/Message
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This course welcomes students who are willing to deepen their understanding how actors/groups behave within political system.
Active participation to group discussion, which is planned for most of the classes, is highly encouraged.
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その他/Others
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This course is offered entirely in English.
A detailed course plan is to be distributed during the first class.
All assignments must meet standards of academic integrity.
Please read 学部文書「レポート・論文における剽窃（盗用）について」
Office hours: Wednesdays, 12:40-13:30. Students are also welcome by appointments and conducting meeting online.
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キーワード/Keywords
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Political Science
Comparative Politics
political regime
democracy
authoritarianism
social movement
violence
political identity
state and economy
social welfare
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