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講義概要/Course description
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This introductory course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts, theoretical approaches and enduring questions of political science. It helps students understand key concepts, such as power, authority, ideology, the state, legitimacy, democracy, and nationalism, among others, necessary to understand modern politics in historical context. The course is divided into two parts. The first part introduces different approaches to political analysis, major ideological traditions, the role of the state in politics, the nature of legitimacy, contrasting models of democracy, the significance of nationalism and national identity as well as the reshaping of many of these by globalizing forces. The second part highlights the dynamics of the interaction between politics and other spheres of social life, such as the economy, civil society, and popular culture, with a focus on the mechanisms through which societal pressures are channeled into political action. Weekly reading and graded assignments require students to spend about 120 minutes preparing for class each week.
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達成目標/Course objectives
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The goals of the course are as follows:
① To help students understand the key concepts and theoretical approaches in the study of politics.
② To provide students with an understanding of the relationship between politics and other aspects of society.
③ To prepare students for further study in the field of political science.
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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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Please note that first-year students in the Department of International Politics (国際政治学科) who take Introduction to Political Science (政治理論入門) in English must also take Introduction to Political Analysis (政治分析概論) in English during their second year. Although the courses are offerred in English and Japanese, Department of International Politics students are required to take both courses in the same language.
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授業計画/Lecture plan
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1
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| 授業計画/Class |
Course Overview: What is Politics and Why Study It? (This class will be held online (on-demand). A class video will be posted on Course Power.) |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
No readings
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review class notes |
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2
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| 授業計画/Class |
Approaches to Politics
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Readings:
Heywood, Politics (2013), Chapter 1: 1-26.
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review class notes
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3
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Ideological Traditions
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Readings:
Heywood, Politics (2013), Chapter 2: 27-55.
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review class notes
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4
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The State and Politics
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Readings:
Heywood, Politics (2013), Chapter 3: 56-79.
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review class notes
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5
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Legitimacy and Democracy
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Readings:
Heywood, Politics (2013), Chapter 4: 80-107.
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review class notes
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6
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Nations and Nationalism
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Readings:
Heywood, Politics (2013), Chapter 5: 108-127.
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Prepare for midterm exam
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7
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| 授業計画/Class |
Midterm Exam
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Prepare for midterm exam
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
No assignment
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8
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Political Economy and Economic Globalization
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Readings:
Heywood, Politics (2013), Chapter 6: 128-150.
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review class notes
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9
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Identity Politics
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Readings:
Heywood, Politics (2013), Chapter 7: 151-170.
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review class notes
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10
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Politics, Culture and the Media
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Readings:
Heywood, Politics (2013), Chapter 171-195.
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Review class notes
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11
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Representation and Voting
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Readings:
Heywood, Politics (2013), Chapter 9: 196-220.
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review class notes
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12
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Parties and Party Systems
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Readings:
Heywood, Politics (2013), Chapter 10: 221-243.
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review class notes
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13
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Interest Groups and Social Movements
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Readings:
Heywood, Politics (2013), Chapter 11: 244-264.
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review class notes
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14
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| 授業計画/Class |
Case Study: How Has One Party Dominated Japan’s Democracy for More Than Half a Century?
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No readings |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Review class notes
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15
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Review/Final Exam |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
No readings
Prepare for final exam
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| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Prepare for final exam
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授業方法/Method of instruction
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対面授業 / Classes in-person
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ハイブリッド型ブレンド形式 / hybrid blend
補足事項/Supplementary notesThis class will be taught as a hybrid, with some class sessions taught in-person and some taught online in real time depending on pandemic restrictions. The manner of instruction for each session will be posted on Course Power. Each class will be an interactive lecture in which the instructor explains material from the assigned readings while asking questions of students and responding to questions they raise. In addition, small group discussions will be implemented on a regular basis.
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成績評価方法/Evaluation
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試験 Exam
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80%
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Midterm Exam (30%), Final Exam (50%)
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平常点 In-class Points
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20%
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Class Participation
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課題（試験やレポート等）に対するフィードバックの方法/Feedback methods for assignments (exams, reports, etc.)
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Students will be promptly notified of their scores on the midterm and final exams with correct answers provided.
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教科書/Textbooks
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Author | タイトル
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Publisher | 出版年
Published year | ISBN | コメント
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Andrew Heywood
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Politics, Fourth Edition
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Palgrave Macmillan
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2013
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9780230363380
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A copy of the textbook will be provided for each student.
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メッセージ/Message
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This course is ideal for students with interests in political science, comparative politics, and international relations.
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その他/Others
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Students should be aware that the class will be conducted entirely in English. The instructor is a native English speaker. Please also note the syllabus is subject to change once the semester begins.
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キーワード/Keywords
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political science
comparative politics
international relations
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