Constitution of Japan
| Course Purpose |
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| 1) To understand what is a conception of constitutionalism. 2) To understand what is the Japanese Constitution. 3) This lecture intend to concentrate to human rights protection and pacifism of constitution, therefore, students need to know current affaires of Japanese politics. |
| Learning Goals |
| 1) You need to write your opinion for current affairs about constitutional politics at achievement test. 2) You will get some knowledge about articles and case law of Constitution of Japan, however, its memorize is NOT the GOAL of this lecture. |
| Topic | |
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| Session 1 | 1. Guidance 2. The Concept of the constitution (Introduction) Text Chapter 1 |
| Session 2 | Constitutionalism (Introduction) Text Chapter 2 |
| Session 3 | Human rights overview Text Chapter 6 |
| Session 4 | Financial freedom Text Chapter 7 |
| Session 5 | Right of residence Text Chapter 8 |
| Session 6 | Freedom of expression (General) Text Chapter 9 |
| Session 7 | Freedom of expression (Details/copyright and freedom of expression) Text Chapter 10 |
| Session 8 | Liberty of person Text Chapter 11 |
| Session 9 | Social rights/Family life and human rights Text Chapters 12 and 13 |
| Session 10 | National sovereignty and governance mechanisms (1) Text Chapter 3 Section 1 |
| Session 11 | National sovereignty and governance mechanisms (2) Text Chapter 3 Section 2 |
| Session 12 | Is the emperor a "king"? Text Chapter 4 |
| Session 13 | Pacifism interpretation of Article 9 and legislation for peace and security Text Chapter 5 |
| Session 14 | Overall summary and general review (Accepting questions) |