Elder Law in English
Instructors
HIGUCHI Norio/ENGLISH David
Term / Language / Credits
S1S2 / English / 2
Objectives
The topics to be included are divers, such as end of life care, nursing home regulations, trust, guardianship, medicare and so on. The basic aim is to understand what are legal issues in elder law in the U.S..
Keywords
高齢者法 年金 信託 後見 ナーシング・ホーム 高齢者医療
elder law, pension, trust, guardianship, nursing home, medicine for the elderly
Schedule
Professor David English would teach intensively 11 times in June when he would stay in Tokyo. Higuchi would supplement two classes in July, which would be 13 classes in total.
The classes would cover the major areas of elder law, including housing issues, end of care issues, and property issues.
Teaching Methods
This course is done in English only. If you are interested in legal study in English, this one is a good chance.
Grading
Exam in English is given. But positive participation in each class adds to better points.
Required Textbook
Materials are offered at the Website.
Notes on Taking the Course
No requirement is needed. Just your interest and curiosity is needed.