Japanese Politics
Instructors
KAWATO, Sadafumi / KATO, Junko / TANIGUCHI, Masaki / IOKIBE, Kaoru
Credits / Language / Semester
2Credits / English / Winter
Objectives/Overview
This is an omnibus course on Japanese Politics by four instructors. The course is taught in English and is intended mainly for International Public Policy course students and MPP/IP students.
Keywords
Japanese politics, International Program
Schedule
The course will give students introductory accounts on four main themes: 1) political and diplomatic history, 2) political institutions and political process, 3) coalitions and party politics, 4) elections, mass media, and political change.
Teaching Methods
All instructors will be present at the first and the final classes. Each instructor is responsible for three classes.
Grading
Attendance at class and final exam
Required Text
A list of reading assignments will be handed at the first class.
Notes on Taking the Course
Class begins on October 3.