2020年度

＜概要/Course Content Summary＞

This is an introductory course in the study of contemporary civic participation, with a specific focus on various democratic forums where citizens engage in political decision-making and policy influence process. In this course, students can learn and examine (1) theories of contemporary political participation, (2) various real-world cases of democratic forums, and (3) basic academic skills (e.g. presentation skills, book review skills). The overall goal of the course is to enable students to understand why and how citizens shape their society through political participation and what makes their participation more effective and democratic. Participation of non-native English speakers is highly welcome.

＜到達目標/Goals,Aims＞

Students can learn:　
Knowledge: Basic theory and practice of contemporary civic participation, various repertoires of contemporary civic participation　
Skills: Presentation skills (in English), book review skills, critical thinking skills　
　
　
この授業を履修することによって身につくスキル：　
□　読解能力（日本語）　
■　読解能力（英語）　
□　作文能力（日本語）　
■　作文能力（英語）　
□　プレゼンテーション能力（日本語）　
■　プレゼンテーション能力（英語）　
□　調査能力 　
□　統計分析能力　
□　政策（企画）立案能力　
□（　　　　　　　　担当者自由記述欄）

＜授業計画/Schedule＞

This lecture will be delivered in face-to-face, but the situation could be changed if the current Covid-19 situation gets worse.

＜成績評価基準/Evaluation Criteria＞

＜テキスト/Textbook＞

The reading material (copy of book chapter/s; English version) shall be provided in each week.

＜参考文献/Reference Book＞

Non-native English speakers (parituclarly Japanese students) are encouraged to read both English and Japanese version of the book.

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