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2019　Special Lecture:International society and Communication

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Academic unit or major
Humanities and social science courses
Instructor(s)
Harlan Patrick 
Class Format
Lecture     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon1-2(W611)  Thr1-2(W611)  
Group
-
Course number
LAH.S211
Credits
2
Academic year
2019
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2019/3/18
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

Figuratively speaking, in the age of Globalization, Japan is no longer an “island” nation. Gone are the days when its residents belong to and function solely within the bounds of one nation. The people of Japan need to realize their role as people of the world as well. In this course we will learn the basic theories of International Relations then study the current situation of the world community and examine Japan’s place and potential within it. We will focus on global warming, refugees and immigration, terrorism, the information revolution, “collective self-defense,” whaling, TPP and other topics of pressing importance to practice applying the theories we have learned.

In addition to lectures, the course will include discussions, debates, presentations and other opportunities for student-to-student interaction. Our final objective is to foster not only knowledge, but also the mindset and communication skills needed to succeed in the interconnected 21st century world.

Student learning outcomes

本講義を履修することによって以下の能力を修得する
1) Understand the basic theories of International Relations and apply them to real world situations
2) Discuss and debate the current state of international society
3) Learn from and interact productively with other cultures
4) Have the tools to succeed both as an individual and a citizen of the world

Keywords

International relations, communication, government, economics, Pakkun

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills ✔ Intercultural skills ✔ Communication skills ✔ Critical thinking skills ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Classes are interactive. In addition to lectures, there will be discussions, debates and presentations to increase student-to-student learning. Students will be asked to do regional case studies of IR theory in practice and make a final presentation.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction The world and you Grasp the mindset needed for international understanding and interaction
Class 2 Basics of International Relations What is a state? Religion, culture, language and the state Understand the historical development of human social systems leading to the modern state
Class 3 What constitutes a nation? Understand the basics of statehood and nationhood
Class 4 What is power? The Westphalian System Understand the different forms and effects of national power and balance of power.
Class 5 International Relations Theory 1 Understand the principles of anarchy and the security dilemna
Class 6 Case study WWI part 1 Background to Armageddon Understand the historical forces and developments that led to WWI
Class 7 Case study WWI part 2 The shortcomings of the balance of power Examine the failures of the pre-WWI European model
Class 8 International Relations Theory 2 Liberalism Understand the mechanisms and effects of international cooperation
Class 9 International Relations Theory 3 Constructivism Understand the impact of ideas and norms on international relations
Class 10 Objections to IR Theory Understand the limitations and possibilities of IR Thoery
Class 11 International relations as an individual 1 Communication theory Understand the basics of effective communication
Class 12 International relations as an individual 2 International communication in practice Be able to apply communication theory in an international setting
Class 13 International relations as an individual 3 Overcoming cross-cultural barriers Understand cultural differences and how to handle them
Class 14 Final project presentations Present a cogent argument using theory and knowledge of International Relations
Class 15 Final project presentations Present a cogent argument using theory and knowledge of International Relations

Textbook(s)

None in particular.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

The Great Transformation: The Political and Economic Origins of Our Time、Karl Polanyi、Beacon Press 2001
グローバル社会の国際関係論、山田高教　大矢根聡、有斐閣コンパクト２０１１
Guns, Germs and Steel, Jared Diamond, Norton 200２
ツカむ！話術、パトリックハーラン、角川oneテーマ２１、２０１４
Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement without Giving in, Roger Fisher, Penguin Books, 1991
フェルドマン式知的生産術：国境、世界を超えて働く人に、ロバートフェルドマン、2013
大統領の演説、パトリックハーラン、角川新書　２０１６

Assessment criteria and methods

Homework will be used to facilitate classroom discussion and presentations. Both participation and submission of written homework are required. Grading criteria include not only knowledge of class content, but also demonstration of the ability to apply theory to real-life examples.

Related courses

  • LAH.H107 ： Communication A
  • LAH.S208 ： Contemporary Society B
  • LAH.S305 ： International Relations C

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

None required

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