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Graduate School of Global Governance
Syllabus

Meiji University

C o n t e n t s

Academic Calendar ………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Timetable …………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Admission Policy, Curriculum Policy and Diploma Policy ………………………………………………………

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Degree Requirements for Ph.D. Program …………………………………………………………………………

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Academic Requirements ………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
Meiji University Course Numbering ……………………………………………………………………………… 12
Course List ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13
Syllabus …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15
Handbook ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 66

Academic Calendar of 2024 （Graduate School)〈Spring Semester〉
Renewing the sticker on the back of the student ID card

April 1st (Mon)～7th (Sun)

Entrance Ceremony

April 7th (Sun)Class begins

April 10th (Wed)

Course registration period

April 16th (Tue)～18th (Thu)

Personal Class Schedule will be released

April 20th (Sat)～23rd (Tue)Error correction period of Course registration
Temporary closing (class suspension) day

May 1st (Wed)May 2nd (Thu)Classes hold on holidays

July 15th (Mon) [Marine Day]

Final class for Spring semester

July 22nd (Mon)

Summer Break

August 1st (Thu)～September 19th (Thu)

Autumn Graduation Ceremony

September 19th (Thu)＊Schedules may change due to underestimated circumstances.

〈Fall Semester〉
Class begins

September 20th (Fri)

Error correction period of Course registration

September 20th (Fri)～26th (Thu)Classes held on holidays

September 23rd (Mon) [Substitute holiday]
October 14th (Mon) [Sports Day]

University Festival Week

October 31st （Thu）～November 6th (Wed)

Foundation Day Holiday

November 1st (Fri)

University Festival

November 2nd (Sat)～4th (Mon)

Winter Break

December 25th (Wed)～January 7th (Tue)Foundation Day

January 17th (Fri)Temporary closing (class suspension) day

January 18th (Sat)

Final class for Fall semester

January 23rd (Thu)

Spring BreakFebruary 4th (Tue)～March 31st (Mon)

Graduation Ceremony

March 26th (Wed)Commencement ceremony for Doctoral students

March 27th (Thu)＊Schedules may change due to underestimated circumstances.

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〈Timetable〉
Undergraduate/Graduate
Law School/Graduate School of Professional Accountancy

PeriodTime

1st Period

9 00～1040

2nd Period

1050～1230

3rd Period

1330～1510

4th Period

1520～1700

5th Period

1710～1850

6th Period

1900～2040〈Timetable (Weekday)〉Graduate School of Governance Studies/Graduate School of Global Business

PeriodTime

1st Period

9 00～1030

2nd Period

1040～1210

3rd Period

1300～1430

4th Period

1440～1610

5th Period

1620～1750

6th Period

1855～2025

7th Period2030～2200

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【Admission Policy】
The doctoral program at the Graduate School of Global Governance aims at producing researchers
who succeed internationally as well as outstanding professionals at government agencies, international organizations, and NGOs at both international and local levels. Toward these goals, the school
welcomes applicants with the following backgrounds and potentials:
1. Professional experience and knowledge in one of the following three areas: public policy, international development policy, and community management. Motivation and enthusiasm in developing the knowledge and skills for becoming a pioneering professional or scholar.
2. Readiness to tackle global issues and willingness to contribute to the development of global
society through academic research.

We conduct a general entrance examination to screen applicants based on Admission policy.
Furthermore, applicants are required to satisfy the following criteria, including the knowledge in
specialized ˆelds:
1. Professional experience and knowledge in one of the following three areas: public policy, international development policy, and community management. The ability of undertaking a
research in his/her specializing ˆeld.
2. A broad perspective and the ability to apply analytical methods in order to be able to work on
advanced academic researches and ever-globalizing societies.
3. Good command of English for undertaking an advanced research project.

【Curriculum Policy】
The doctoral program at the Graduate School of Global Governance contributes to the developmentof academic disciplines on global issues. The school stresses the ``governance'' perspectives, suchas the question about the role of government, business, and civil society in solving public problems.
Toward the goal, we provide the following three programs:
1. Public Policy Program: The program is designed to cover the area of public policy by identifying issues in formulating, implementing and evaluating policies.
2. International Development Policy Program: Drawing on the studies on international development and environment, the program is designed for nurturing a better understanding of global
issues such as sustainable development and poverty from a variety of perspectives on social
systems.
3. Community Management Program: The program examines global issues with a close look at
actual local problems and provides courses on processes for policy-making, implementation,and evaluation for resolving them.
In each program, students can develop the knowledge and skills necessary for becoming an internationally competent professional or scholar through academic trainings and international research
projects guided by internationally experienced acclaimed supervisors.
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【Diploma Policy】
At the Graduate School of Global Governance, Meiji University, those who succeed in fulˆlling therequirements stipulated by the school and demonstrating the following characteristics and abilities
in coursework and their dissertation will be awarded a Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. in Global Governance):
1. Ability of pursuing innovative and creative research and education independently at a university or research institute as a scholar or an educator.
2. Ability of performing highly-professional activities at government agencies, international organizations, and NGOs.
3. Ability of conducting research on strategies for public policy challenges―such as resolving
global environmental issues, narrowing the gap between rich and poor, securing human rights,
and promoting democracy―with a perspective on global public policy.

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Graduate School of Global Governance
Degree Requirements for Ph.D. Program【Name of degree】
Ph.D. in Global Governance【Requirements for submitting doctoral dissertation】
1. Term of enrollment(1) Those who have been enrolled in the doctoral course for over 3 academic years and received thenecessary supervision.
(2) Those who have been enrolled for over 3 academic years and have once left the university may
re-enter within 8 years from matriculation with approval from the Faculty Committee.
2. Requirements for completion(1) Students must receive research guidance from their supervisor.
(2) Completion of Thesis Writing A to F (total of 12 credits) is compulsory.
(3) Other than Thesis Writing, at least 4 credits must be earned from elective courses according to
a supervisor’s request.
(4) Students are also allowed to register for courses of other graduate schools andinter-departmental courses with a supervisor’s approval.
3. Research achievements
Students must publish not less than 3 papers (at least one paper outside of Meiji University isrequired). Those papers should be published after the admission of Meiji University in principle.
Among them at least 1 paper should be published as a single authored and peer-reviewed
academic journal.
The other papers should be published by the research institutes including universities or theacademic journal publishers. When the student is the first author of the paper, it can be counted.
Students must also conduct at least 1 presentation at an international conference. Scheduled
publication and presentation can be counted as well. All research achievements must be satisfied
by the specified deadline of submission on next page.
4. Doctoral Candidacy Examination
Students who have been enrolled into the Ph.D. program for one academic year should take a
Doctoral Candidacy examination in order to be advanced to Ph.D. candidacy. Doctoral Candidacy
Examination may be attempted twice within a year.
5. Preliminary evaluation (Public Hearing)
The purpose of preliminary evaluation is to make judgment about whether the candidate iseligible to apply for the degree before examination process starts. Firstly, the candidate must have―6―

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Students must complete the ethical training program for researchers designated by Meiji
University.

【Process for Ph.D.】
1st year(1) Submitting research proposal(2) Publishing a paper in academic journal and/or conducting a presentation at an international
conference
2nd year(1) Taking Doctoral Candidacy Examination(2) Preparation for mid-term presentation(3) Publishing a paper in academic journal and/or conducting a presentation at an international
conference
3rd year(1) Conducting mid-term presentation(2) Preliminary evaluation (Public Hearing)(3) Submitting doctoral dissertation【Quality of Doctoral Dissertation】
Students must be capable of conducting creative and innovative research activities commensuratewith independent research/education at universities/research institutes or advanced professional
institutions at government agencies/international organizations. Also, doctoral dissertation must
exhibit problem-solving skills and policy recommendation capabilities of a student.
Doctoral dissertation must satisfy the following criteria;(1) Originality of research(2) Academic significance of research theme(3) Logically balanced and well-organized structure(4) Comprehensive literature review(5) Overview of theoretical studies and empirical analysis(6) Integrity of discussion and consistency of main arguments(7) Compliance with technical requirements―7―

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Academic Requirements
1. Students must receive necessary supervision from their supervisor.
2. Thesis Writing A～F (total of 12 credits) is compulsory.
3. Other than Thesis Writing, at least 4 credits must be taken from elective courses according tosupervisor's request.
4. Students are also allowed to register subjects from other graduate schools and subjects frominter-departmental courses. However, these subjects are not included into total required credits.

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Meiji University Course Numbering
Meiji University has introduced a subject numbering system into syllabus from ˆscal year 2020.
Purpose of Introducing Course Numbering
The purpose is to help students learn in a structured way by classifying all the subjects oŠered at
Meiji University depending on the academic ˆeld, level, etc., numbering each subject, and showing
academic signiˆcance of each subject. In addition, the course numbering is intended to be a tool tofacilitate cooperation with overseas universities.
Outline and Structure of Meiji University Course Numbering
All the subjects oŠered at Meiji University will be numbered based on the following deˆnition of thecourse numbering code.
＜Deˆnition of Course Numbering Code＞

(XX)

ABC

①

②

1

1

1

J

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 Classiˆcation Code by Host Faculty
The host institution (undergraduate school, graduate school, commonalities, etc.) oŠering the
subject is shown in two alphabetic characters.
 General Classiˆcation Code by Academic Field
This is a general classiˆcation of the academic ˆeld, and each academic ˆeld is shown in threealphabetic characters.
 Level CodeThe level of classes to be taught is shown in one numeric character.
 Speciˆc Classiˆcation Code by Academic Field
This is a more detailed classiˆcation of each academic ˆeld classiˆed as a general classiˆcation by
Meiji University, and is shown in one numeric character as a speciˆc classiˆcation.
 Class Type CodeThe form of classes is shown in one numeric character.
 Language CodeThe language used in classes is shown in one alphabetic character.

*To see the details and course numbers in each Graduate School, check website or Oh-o! Meiji
system.

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Course List
Courses

Semester Lecture Seminar Credits

Lecturer

Page

Public Policy Program
Governance Studies

Spring○2

Intergovernmental Relations

Fall

○

2

Public Finance and Social Welfare

Spring○2

Governance and Financial Management

Fall

○

2

Public Management Strategy

Spring○2

Management of Public Institutes

Fall

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2

Urban Spatial Policy

Spring○2

Governance and Democracy

Fall

○

2

Local GovernanceSpring○2

Local Government Functions

Fall

○

2

E-government and Public Service

Spring○2

E-government and Participation

Fall

○

2

Governance of Global Economy

Spring○2

Economic Development Policy Analysis

Fall

○

2

Environmental Policy

Spring○2

Environment and Development

Fall

○

2

Global Governance - Theory

Spring○2

Global Governance - Institutions

Fall

○

2

Social Development Policy

Spring○2

Social Development Theory

Fall

○

2

NGO/NPO Policy

Spring○2

NGO/NPO Management

Fall

○

2

National Security and Intelligence

Spring○2

Terrorism and Counterterrorism

Fall

○

2

IZUMO AKIKOTANAKA HIDEAKINISHIDE JUNRO

MATSUURA MASAHIROKIMURA SHUNSUKEYUASA HARUMICHI

15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26

International Development Policy Program
KATO, RYUTA RAY

TSUJI MASAMI

SASAOKA YUICHI

27
28
29
30
31
32

Community Management Program― 13 ―MINAMOTO YURIKO

NAGAHATA MAKOTOKOBAYASHI YOSHIKI

33
34
35
36
37
38

Courses

Semester Lecture Seminar Credits

LecturerPage

IZUMO AKIKO

39

Research Supervision
Thesis Writing B

Fall

○

2

Thesis Writing A

Spring○

2

Thesis Writing B

Fall

○

2

Thesis Writing E

Spring○

2

Thesis Writing F

Fall

○

2

Thesis Writing A

Spring○

2

Thesis Writing B

Fall

○

2

Thesis Writing A

Spring○

2

Thesis Writing B

Fall

○

2

Thesis Writing A

Spring○

2

Thesis Writing B

Fall

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2

Thesis Writing C

Spring○

2

Thesis Writing D

Fall

○

2

Thesis Writing A

Spring○

2

Thesis Writing B

Fall

○

2

Thesis Writing A

Spring○

2

Thesis Writing B

Fall

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2

Thesis Writing E

Spring○

2

Thesis Writing A

Spring○

2

Thesis Writing B

Fall

○

2

Thesis Writing A

Spring○

2

Thesis Writing B

Fall

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2

Thesis Writing A

Spring○

2

Thesis Writing B

Fall

○

2

Thesis Writing A

Spring○

2

Thesis Writing B

Fall

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2

Thesis Writing B

Fall

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2

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TANAKA HIDEAKI

41
42
43

NISHIDE JUNRO

MATSUURA MASAHIRO

44
45
46
47
48

YUASA HARUMICHI

49
50
51

KIMURA SHUNSUKE

52
53
54

KATO, RYUTA RAY

55
56

TSUJI MASAMI

SASAOKA YUICHIMINAMOTO YURIKO

NAGAHATA MAKOTOKOBAYASHI YOSHIKI

57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65

CourseCampusCourse Numbering CodeGovernance Studies
Surugadai

Semester

Lecturer

Spring[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL721E
2

IZUMO AKIKO, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target

The purpose of this class is to explain and clarify the theories and practices of ``governance’’ in international context. The goal is to be able to understand and analyze
public and administrative policy making processes and policies from the perspective of governance. Governance employs the contextual realities of the co-ordinationof multiple actors and institutions. Multilevel government institutions, private for-profit corporations, bureaucracies, nonprofit organizations, resident communities, andvoluntary groups are all actors in the dynamic of governance.
〈Objectives〉
1) We read and discuss some articles regarding the basic theories of governance.
2) Based on an understanding of the literature, we apply the theory to some political and public cases.
3) Analyzing public actors’ interactions among multi-level organizations and institutions.

Course content

Week 1 Introduction
Icebreaking, Purpose of this class, Requirements and expectations, Questionnaire on the relationship between your experience and governanceWeek 2 Governance theories
What kind of practice gave rise to governance and how was it theorized? Is there a theoretical conflict? What are the characteristics of the theory?
Week 3 Evolution of governance theories
How did the theory of governance spread around the world? Is the theory changing? How has governance theory changed our lives?
Week 4 Political context of governance
What is the democratizing impact of governance networks? How does interactive political leadership, derived from governance theory, change the policy process?
Week 5 Interorganizational network
How has collaboration between organizations progressed? What methods promote collaboration between organizations?
Week 6 Subnational public-private partnership
How has the public-private relationship in contracts changed? How are public and private organizations responding to new contract issues?
Week 7 Intermediate discussion
How does ``governance to governance’’ affect administrative operations?
Week 8 Ethics and Networks
How networks affect the ethics of civil servants?
Week 9 Network governance
What can we analyze by applying network theory to management?
Week 10 Multi-level Governance Reform
How has governance affected intergovernmental relations? How does the horizontal relationship between governments restructure the provision of public services?
Week 11 Environmental Change and Disaster Response
How to analyze the policy process related to environmental change in governance theory?
Week 12 Participation and Democracy
How has governance theory changed the relationship between governments and residents through participation and accountability? Did changes in the public services
delivery methods by governance increase the effectiveness of services?
Week 13 Global Governance, Globalization and Networks
What is the role of networks of national regulators in addressing collective action problems? How to coordinate regulations in different sectors in globalization.
Week 14 Conclusive discussions toward the writing of the final paper
Analyzing the cases applied through governance theory from comparative perspectives.
International comparison of changes caused by governance theory.

Remarks

There are no prerequisites for this course. When registering, please participate in the first class as much as possible.

Content of preparation

You are expected to1) make some presentations to summarize reading materials and suggest issues to be discussed as well as your opinions based on the understanding of the materials,
2) participate in discussions according to the themes of the day, the presenter’s issues and opinions; discussion will include a cross-national comparison,3) submit a final research paper on the study of governance in which you will manipulate the concepts of governance of this class along with practices of your experienceof case studies. The format will be a minimum of ten pages in length, excluding exhibits and cover sheet, double-spaced, citing all sources clearly.
〈Grading criteria for the final research paper〉-relevance and appropriateness of concept analysis-synthesis of information-logic and justification of your own viewTextbooks

Handouts will be distributed or students may download them on their own.

Suggested readings

We will read the following materials according to the content of the lecture (It may be added or replaced).
Hirst, P. (2000). Democracy and Governance, in J. Pierre (ed.), Debating Governance: Authority. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 123-152.
Hoogh, L. and G. Marks. (2003). ``Unraveling the Central State, but How? Types of Multi-level Governance,’’ American Political Science Review 97(2): 233-151.
Choi, J.-W. (2007). Governance structure and administrative corruption in Japan: An organizational network approach. Public Administration Review, 67(5), 930-942.
Provan, K. G., and P. Kenis. (2008). ``Modes of Network Governance: Structure, Management, and Effectiveness,’’ Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory
18(2): 129-252.
Eberlein, B., and A. L. Newman. (2008). ``Escaping the International Governance Dilemma? Incorporated Transgovernmental Networks in the European Union,’’Governance 21(1): 21-52.
Osborne, S. P. (2010). ``The (New) Public Governance: A Suitable Case for Treatment?’’ in S. P. Osborne (ed.), The New Public Governance? New York: Routledge, 1-16.
Torfing, J., B. G. Peters, J. Pierre, and E. Sorenson. (2012). ``The Governance Debate and the Rise of Interactive Governance,’’ in J. Torfing, B.G. Peters, J. Pierre, and E.
Sorenson (eds.), Interactive Governance: Advancing the Paradigm. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 9-32.
Levin, K., B. Cashore, S. Bernstein, and G. Auld. (2012). ``Overcoming the Tragedy of Super Wicked Problems: Constraining Our Future Selves to Ameliorate Global
Climate Change,’’ Policy Science 45(2): 123-152.
Klijn, E. H., and J. Koppenjan. (2015). ``Managing Substantive Complexities in Governance Networks,’’ in Governance Networks in the Public Sector. London: Routledge,
125-151.
Aoki, N. (2015). Wide-area collaboration in the aftermath of the March 11 disasters in Japan: Implications for responsible disaster management. International Review of
Administrative Sciences, 81(1), 196-213.

How to provide Feedback to assignments

Oral comments will be provided each time the presentations are made in class. Comments on the term report will be provided using the ‘Oh-o! Meiji’ comment function.

Grading Policy

Each student is expected to positively participate in class discussions (20%), make one or two presentation (s) (30%), and submit a research paper at the end of the term (50%).

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CourseCampusCourse Numbering CodeIntergovernmental Relations
Surugadai

Semester

Lecturer

Fall[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL721E
2

IZUMO AKIKO, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target

The purpose of this lecture is to outline the model for intergovernmental relations and recent changes in Japan in an international comparison and describe thehistory and characteristics of Japan’s intergovernmental relations from a comparative perspective. Central and local government relations, which form the coreof intergovernmental relations, are classified as the Anglo-American and continental types. However, in recent years, with the development of the welfare state,interdependence has increased.
〈Objectives〉
1. Understand the characteristics of and changes in Japan’s intergovernmental relations from both theoretical and practical perspectives.
2. Develop the ability to consider issues related to vertical intergovernmental relations.
3. Develop the ability to understand and discuss changes and issues in intergovernmental relations, including international comparisons.

Course content

Week 1 Introduction
Icebreaker, Purpose of this class, Requirements, and Expectations.
Questionnaire on the relationship between your experience and intergovernmental relations
Week 2 International comparison of intergovernmental relations: (1)Unitary system and federal system
Week 3 International comparison of intergovernmental relations: (2)Anglo-Saxon type and continental type
Week 4 International comparison of intergovernmental relations: (3)Metropolitan system
Week 5 Model of intergovernmental relations: (1)Discussion from P. E. Peterson
Week 6 Model of intergovernmental relations: (2)Horizontal political competition model and vertical administrative control model
Week 7 Intermediate discussion
Analyzing the cases applied through intergovernmental relations from a comparative perspective
Week 8 Vertical intergovernmental relations: Case (1)Welfare state and local government’s independence
Week 9 Vertical intergovernmental relations: Case (2)Decentralization reform
Week 10 Vertical intergovernmental relations: Case (3)Interdependence in education policy
Week 11 Horizontal intergovernmental relations: Case (1)Disaster countermeasures through broad cooperation
Week 12 Horizontal intergovernmental relations: Case (2)Wide area exchange of technical human resources in the public service
Week 13 Horizontal intergovernmental relations: Case (3)Cross-referencing regarding policies between local governments
Week 14 Conclusive discussions toward writing the final paper
How will intergovernmental relations change when cooperation between local governments is promoted?

Remarks

There are no prerequisites for this course. When registering, please participate in the first class as much as possible.

Content of preparation

You are expected to1) make some presentations to summarize reading materials and suggest issues to be discussed as well as your opinions based on the understanding of thematerials,
2) participate in discussions according to the themes of the day, the presenter’s issues and opinions; discussion will include a cross-national comparison,3) submit a final research paper on the study of governance in which you will manipulate the concepts of governance of this class along with practices of yourexperience of case studies. The format will be a minimum of ten pages in length, excluding exhibits and cover sheet, double-spaced, citing all sources clearly.
〈Grading criteria for the final research paper〉-relevance and appropriateness of concept analysis-synthesis of information-logic and justification of your own viewTextbooks

Handouts will be distributed or students may download them on their own.

Suggested readings

We will read the following materials according to the content of the lecture (It may be added or replaced).
Turner, M. (eds.) (1999). Central-Local Relations in Asia-Pacific, Macmillan Press.
Donald F. Kettl. (2000) ``The Transformation of Governance: Globalization, Devolution, and the Role of Government.’’ Public Administration Review. 60(6): 488-497.
Liesbet Hooghe; Gary Marks. (2003) Unraveling the Central State, but How? Types of Multi-Level Governance. The American Political Science Review. 97(2): 233243.
Ann O’ M. Bowman and George A. Krause. (2003). ``Power Shift: Measuring Policy Centralization in U.S. Intergovernmental Relations, 1947-1998.’’ American
Politics Research. 31(5): 301-325.
Hamilton, D.K. and Stenberg C.W. (2018). Intergovernmental Relations in Transition: Reflections and Directions. Routledge.
Rhodes, R. A. W. (2020). Control and Power in Central-local Government Relations. (Routledge Revivals).

How to provide Feedback to assignments

Oral comments will be provided each time the presentations are made in class. Comments on the term report will be provided using the ‘Oh-o! Meiji’ commentfunction.

Grading Policy

Each student is expected to positively participate in class discussions (20%), make one or two presentation (s) (30%), and submit a research paper at the end of
the term (50%).

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CoursePublic Finance and Social Welfare

Course Numbering CodeCampusSurugadai

SpringSemester

Lecturer[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL721E
2

TANAKA HIDEAKI, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target
This course is intended to provide the academic foundation for doctoral students on public finance and social welfare
and also give them practical training in academic research and communication skills. In this course the students are
required to read a lot of academic papers and summarize them, then write a survey paper based on their academic
interest. This is because a survey of previous research and study is significantly important for doctoral thesis. Major
topics are the role of government, market failure and government failure, tax policy, social welfare and equity,
pension, health care, education, labor market, fiscal policy and fiscal consolidation. All in all, this course focuses on therole of government and examines its rationality and adequacy.
Course content
Class 1: Introduction
Class 2-3: Tax policy and reforms
Class 4: Discussion based on students’ presentations on tax policy
Class 5-7: Idea of ``Welfare State’’ and specific welfare programs such as pension, health and income securities
Class 8: Discussion based on students’ presentations on social welfare
Class 9-10: Education, labor issues and human resource policy
Class 11: Discussion based on students’ presentations on education and humane resource
Class 12-13: Fiscal policy and fiscal consolidation
Class 14: Discussion based on students’ presentations on fiscal policy and fiscal consolidation
Remarks
The course content above is just illustrative, so it will be reorganized depending on the students’ dissertation topics
and interests.
Content of preparation
Students are expected to read a lot of papers which are relevant to their interests in advance.
Textbooks
Jonathan Gruber, 2005, Public Finance and Public Policy, Worth Publishers
John Cullis and Philip Jones, 2009, Public Finance and Public Choice: Analytical Perspectives, Third edition, Oxford
University Press
Holley H. Ulbrich, 2011, Public Finance in Theory and Practice, Second edition, Routledge
Nathalie Morel et al., 2012, Towards A Social Investment Welfare State?, Policy Press
Francis G. Castles et al., 2012, The Oxford Handbook of the Welfare State, Oxford University Press
Nicholas Barr, 2012, Economic of the Welfare State, Fifth edition, Oxford University Press
Carlo Cottarelli, Philip Gerson and Abdelhak Senhadji, 2014, Post-Crisis Fiscal Policy, The MIT Press
L’udovit Odor, 2017, Rethinking Fiscal Policy after the Crisis, Cambridge University Press
Suggested readings
Detailed reading list will be provided.
How to provide Feedback to assignments
Suggestions and advices on presentation and survey paper are provided from time to time.
Grading Policy
Presentation (50%) and survey paper (50%)
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CourseCampusGovernance and Financial Management
Surugadai

Semester

Lecturer

Course Numbering Code
Fall

[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL711E
2

TANAKA HIDEAKI, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target
This course is intended to provide the academic foundation for doctoral students on governance and financial
management and also give them practical training in academic research and communication skills. In this course
the students are required to read a lot of academic papers and summarize them, then write a survey paper basedon their academic interest. This is because a survey of previous research and study is significantly important for
doctoral thesis. Major topics are idea and measurement of public governance, New Public Management, budgetary
institutions, fiscal rules and medium-term fiscal framework, state-owned enterprises, privatization and public-private
partnership, accounting, internal control and other management techniques. Across the world, recent reforms haveseen the transfer of management authority from central government to line agencies, and budget and accounting
systems adopt more commercially focused models. The course will also examine these reforms, and discuss thetransformation of public sector and public governance in the wider sense.
Course content
Week 1: Introduction
Week 2-3: Idea and definitions of governanceWeek 4: Discussion based on students’ presentations on governanceWeek 5-6: Fiscal rules and medium-term fiscal framework
Week 7: Discussion based on students’ presentations on fiscal rules and MTFF
Week 8-10: Agency, SOEs, privatization and PPP
Week 11: Discussion based on students’ presentations on agency, SOEs, and privatization
Week 12-13: Public sector reforms
Week 14: Discussion based on students’ presentations on public sector reforms
Remarks
The course content above is just illustrative, so it will be reorganized depending on the students’ dissertation topics
and interests.
Content of preparation
Students are expected to read a lot of papers in advance.
Textbooks
Lester M. Salamon, 2002, The Tools of Government: A Guide to the New Governance, Oxford University Press
B Guy Peters and Jon Pierre, 2003, Handbook of Public Administration, SAGE Publications
Ewan Ferlie, Laurence E. Lynn Jr and Christopher Pollitt, 2005, The Oxford Handbook of Public Management, Oxford
University Press
R.A.W.Rhodes, Sara A. Binder and Bert A. Rockman, 2006, The Oxford Handbook of Political Institutions, Oxford
University Press
Michael Moran, Martin Rein and Robert E.Goodin, 2006, The Oxford Handbook of Public Policy, Oxford University
Press
Richard Allen, Richard Hemming and Barry H. Potter, 2013, The International Handbook of Public Financial
Management, Palgrave Macmillan
Salvatore Schiavo-Campo, 2017, Government Budgeting and Expenditure Management: Principles and International
Practice, Routledge
OECD, 2019, Budgeting and Public Expenditures in OECD Countries 2019
Suggested readings
Detailed reading list will be provided.
How to provide Feedback to assignments
Suggestions and advices on presentation and survey paper are provided from time to time.
Grading Policy
Presentation (50%) and survey paper (50%)
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CourseCampusCourse Numbering CodePublic Management Strategy
Surugadai

Lecturer

SemesterSpring[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL721E
2

NISHIDE JUNRO, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target
This course aims to give students insights on the theories and practical knowhow of strategic planning andmanagement in public sector with focus on logic model building in policy formulation process. Students will be given
actual examples of government strategies for critical analyses and experience formulating strategies for current
specific policy issues to be tackled.

Course content
Week 1: Introduction
Week 2-3: Theories of management strategies
Week 4-5: Structure and elements of strategic plans
Week 6-7: Case studies on government strategic plans
Week 8-9: Discussion based on students’ presentations on government strategic plans
Week 10-13: Practical exercises in formulating strategic plans
Week 14: Discussion based on students’ exercises and presentations

Remarks―

Content of preparation
Reading assignments will be given for each session.

Textbooks
Copies of reading materials will be distributed in the class.

Suggested readings―

How to provide Feedback to assignments
Lecture assignments will be discussed during the next lecture.

Grading Policy
Presentation (50%) and term paper (50%)

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CourseManagement of Public Institutes

Course Numbering CodeCampusSurugadai

Fall

Lecturer

Semester[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL721E
2

NISHIDE JUNRO, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target
This course focuses on major issues to be resolved in organization management in Japanese public sector. To
improve the productivity, attempts have been made to reform management systems in government organizationsin Japan. Students will be given case materials based on actual incidents observed in government agencies fordiscussion to understand how to apply theories to practices in public management.

Course content
Week 1: Introduction
Week 2-3: Advantages and disadvantages of Japanese management in public sector
Week 4-6: Theory and Practices on government organization management
Week 7-10: Discussion based on students’ presentations on organization management
Week 11-13: Case studies on government personnel management
Week 14: Discussion based on students’ presentations

Remarks―

Content of preparation
Reading assignments will be given for each session.

Textbooks
Copies of reading materials will be distributed in the class.

Suggested readings―

How to provide Feedback to assignments
Lecture assignments will be discussed during the next lecture.

Grading Policy
Presentation (50%) and term paper (50%)

Other― 20 ―

CourseCampusCourse Numbering CodeUrban Spatial Policy
Surugadai

Lecturer

Semester[Professor]

SpringCredits(GG) POL721E
2

MATSUURA MASAHIRO, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target
This is a supervised reading course on urban spacial policy. Students are assigned to review each piece of literatureon urban and regional planning and spatial policy and discuss the theory in the class.

Course content
Week 1: Introduction
Week 2-13: Supervised reading and discussions
Students will be asked to present a short summary of the piece and raise a few discussion points. The following is alist of suggested reading materials, although the materials will be determined in the introductory session in order toincorporate the students’ interests.
- Susskind L. and Ozawa C (1984) “Mediated Negotiation in the Public Sector: Planner as Mediator” In Journal ofplanning education and research 4:1 pp. 5-15.
- Susskind, Lawrence and Cruikshank, Jeffrey (1987) Breaking the Impasse. New York, NY: Basic Books.
- Peattie, L (1968) Reflections on Advocacy Planning. Journal of the American Institute of Planners, 34(2), pp. 80-89.
- Sorensen, A. (2002) The making of urban Japan : cities and planning from Edo to the twenty-first century. New
York, NY: Routledge.
- Forester, J. (1989) Planning in the Face of Power. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
- Forester, J. (1999) The Deliberative Practitioner: Encouraging participatory planning processes. Cambridge, MA:
MIT.
- Forester, J. and Stitzel, D. (1989) Beyond Neutrality: the possibilities of activist mediation in public sector conflicts.
Negotiation Journal, 5(3), pp. 251-264.
- Innes, J. and Booher, D. (2010) Planning with complexity: An introduction to collaborative rationality for public
policy.
- Gans, H. (1982) The Urban Villagers: Group and Class in the Life of Italian-Americans. New York, NY: Free Press.
- Jacobs, Jane (1961) The Death and Life of Great American Cities. NY: Random House.
Week 14: Wrap up

Remarks
None.

Content of preparation
Students are asked to read one piece of literature every week and present its summary.

Textbooks
None.

Suggested readings
None.

How to provide Feedback to assignments
Instructor will provide feedbacks in the class immediately after the student’s presentations and discussions.

Grading Policy
Evaluation will be made based on the quality of presentations and discussions in the class.

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CourseCampusCourse Numbering CodeGovernance and Democracy
Surugadai

Lecturer

Semester[Professor]

Fall

Credits(GG) POL711E
2

MATSUURA MASAHIRO, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target
This is a supervised reading course for doctoral candidate in public policy. In this course, students are asked toreview one piece of literature on the theory of democracy and governance. Students will master the fundamentals of
democratic governance.
Course content
We will review the following materials during the course according to the interests of enrolled students:
Week 1: [Introduction] Instructor will provide an overview of the course.
Week 2: [Public dispute resolution] Carpenter, S. L., & Kennedy, W. J. D. (1988). Managing Public Disputes: A practicalguide to handling conflict and reaching agreements. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. Chapter 2 (No need toreview case studies in the chapter)
Week 3: [Consensus building processes] Susskind, L. (1999). ``A Short Guide to Consensus Building’’ (pp. 3-57) In
Susskind, L., McKearnan, S. and Thomas-Larmer, J. (Eds.) The Consensus-Building Handbook. Thousand
Oaks, CA: Sage.
Week 4: [Consensus building processes] Susskind, L. and Cruikshank, J. (1987). Breaking the Impasse. New York, NY:
Basic Books. Chapter 3.
Week 5: [Conflict management system design] Ury, W., Brett, J., and Goldberg, S. (1988). Getting Disputes Resolved:
Designing Systems to Cut the Costs of Conflict. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Week 6: [Reflective practice] Forester, J. (1999). The Deliberative Practitioner: Encouraging participatory planning
processes. Cambridge, MA: MIT.
Week 7: [Controversy] Sch?n, D. and Rein, M. (1994). Frame Reflection: toward the resolution of intractable policy
controversies. New York: Basic Books Chapter 2.
Week 8: [Ladder] Arnstein, S (1969). A Ladder of Citizen Participation. Journal of the American Institute of Planners,
35, pp.216-224.
Week 9: [Advocacy planning] Peattie, L. (1968). Reflections on Advocacy Planning, Journal of the American Planning
Association, 34(2), pp. 80-88
Week 10: [Civic discovery] Reich, R. (ed.) (1988). The Power of Public Ideas. Cambridge, MA: Harvard Univ. Chapter 6.
Week 11: [Deliberative democracy] Guttman, A. and Thompson, D. (1996). Democracy and Disagreement. Cambridge,
MA: Belknap. Chapter 2.
Week 12: [Strong democracy] Barber, B. (1984). Strong Democracy: Participatory politics for a new age. Berkeley, CA:
University of California. Chapter 9.
Week 13: [Politics of participation] Hendriks, C. (2006). When the Forum Meets Interest Politics: Strategic Uses of
Public Deliberation. Politics and Society. 34(4), pp. 571-602.
Week 14: [Wrap-up] Summarizing our lessons through the course.
Remarks
None.
Content of preparation
Enrolled students should review the assigned segments of literature every week before the class and be able toprovide thoughtful comments regarding their applicability to the analysis of public policy.
Textbooks
None.
Suggested readings
None.
How to provide Feedback to assignments
Instructor will provide feedbacks in the class immediately after the student’s presentations and discussions.
Grading Policy
Grading will be made according to the student’s participation in the class discussion.
Other
None.

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CourseCourse Numbering Code

Local Governance
SurugadaiCampus
Lecturer

SemesterSpring[Professor](GG) POL721E

Credits

KIMURA SHUNSUKE, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target

This course intends to let the student acquire broad and in-depth knowledge by comparing different structures of Local Governance.

Course content

Week 1 Outline of Inter-governmental Relations
Week 2 History of Local Goernance 1: B asic local public authorities
Week 3 History of Local Goernance 2: B roader local public authorities
Week 4 Current Situation 1: C urrent issues of Inter-governmental Relations
Week 5 Current Situation 2: H ead of Chief executives
Week 6 Current Situation 3: L ocal Assembly
Week 7 Current Situation 4: C heck and balance Sytem of Local GoernanceWeek 8 Current Situation 5: A malgmation of Japan
Week 9 Challenges 1: Decentralization
Week 10 Challenges 2: Outcome of the Amalgamation
Week 11 Challenges 3: Disparities among local public authorities
Week 12 Challenges 4: Revitalizing of regions
Week 13 Challenges 5: Comparative study of Inter-governmental Relations
Week 14 Challenges 6: General Overview
The above schedule is tentative.

Remarks―

Content of preparation

The participants should inform themselves the basic information of governance of their own countries and Japan.

Textbooks

A.TextShunsuke KIMURA “Regional Administration in Japan” Routledge,2017.
B. Lecturer’s Works1 (Click to view.)
Ⅰ. Local Finance‘Local Finance in Japan’（pp.7732-7738）,”Global Encyclopedia” Springer,2023; Print
https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-3-030-66252-3_3788#Sec12752‘Local Tax System’
https://hermes-ir.lib.hit-u.ac.jp/rs/bitstream/10086/27101/1/HJlaw0430000170.pdf
Ⅱ. Decentralization‘Decentralization in Three Asian Nations’
http://hdl.handle.net/10291/21148
Ⅲ. Water Management‘Challenges of Japan’s Water Governance in a Shrinking Society’
http://hdl.handle.net/10291/22621‘Water Supply Consolidation Prospect -Accomplishments and Challenges of Water Supply Enterprise Associations’http://hdl.handle.net/10291/21436

Suggested readings

Lecturer’s Works2 (Click to view.)
C. Lecturer’s related works （Click to view.)‘Outlook for Facility Management in Urban Local Governments’
http://hdl.handle.net/10291/20443‘Perceptional Changes to Urban Policies’
http://hdl.handle.net/10291/21060‘What are the Keys for Sustainable Cities in Japanese Case?’
http://hdl.handle.net/10291/21061‘Considering our Infrastructure in a Depopulating Society -from Different Perspectives-‘
http://hdl.handle.net/10291/21146
Ⅴ. Intermunicipal Cooperation and Municipal amalgamation“Regional Administration in Japan”, Routledge, 2017; Single Author.
https://www.routledge.com/Regional-Administration-in-Japan-Departure-from-uniformity/Kimura/p/book/9780815361527“Regional Waste Management – Inter-municipal Cooperation”, ERIA, 2020.
Regional Waste Management – Inter-municipal Cooperation and Public and Private Partnership - Publications : ERIA
Ⅵ. Local ADMINISTRATION‘Local Administration’
http://www.meiji.ac.jp/mugs2/faculty/6t5h7p00000ph8bo-att/a1507898679152.pdf‘Check-and Balance System’
https://hermes-ir.lib.hit-u.ac.jp/rs/bitstream/10086/26441/1/HJlaw0420000250.pdf
Ⅶ. E-government“Democratic and Electronic Changes in Local Public Action in Europe: REvolution or E-volution?”, IFJD, 2022.
https://www.librairie-arcanes.fr/livre/20367611-democratic-and-electronic-changes-in-local-publ--stephane-guerard-marig-doucy-magali-dreyfus--ifjd
Ⅷ. Pandemic and Administrative Law‘Special Act concerning the New Coronavirus Measures’, “Public Organization Review, Springer, 2023.
https://rdcu.be/da2Ln

How to provide Feedback to assignments
An overall review will be provided at a later date.

Grading Policy
Class Discussion
Report

30％
70％

Other
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2

CourseCourse Numbering Code

Local Government Functions
SurugadaiCampus
Lecturer

Semester

Fall[Professor](GG) POL721E

Credits

2

KIMURA SHUNSUKE, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target

This course intends, by studying Local Government Functions, to let the student acquire sufficiently broad and in depth knowledge for carrying out necessary researchworks leading to one’s Ph.D. thesis.

Course content

Week 1 Structure of the State 1: C haracteristics of the Unitary States
Week 2 Structure of the State 2: C haracteristics of the Federal States
Week 3 Inter-governmental Relation 1: V ertical Relation (Central Government and Local Governments: Legal phase)
Week 4 Inter-governmental Relation 2: V ertical Relation (Central Government and Local Governments: Financial phase)
Week 5 Inter-governmental Relation 3: H orizontal Relation (Inter-Prefectural cooperation)
Week 6 Inter-governmental Relation 4: H orizontal Relation (Inter-Communal cooperation)
Week 7 Challenges of Local Government Function in Japan 1: Financial Rehabilitation
Week 8 Challenges of Local Government Function in Japan 2: Decentralization
Week 9 Challenges of Local Government Function in Japan 3: Counter-measure to the depopulation
Week 10 Challenges of Local Government Function in Japan 4: Legal policy making
Week 11 Challenges of Local Government Function in Japan 5: Financial policy making
Week 12 Challenges of Local Government Function in Japan 6: Local Tax policy making
Week 13 Challenges of Local Government Function in Japan 7: Human resource policy making
Week 14 General Overview
The above schedule is tentative.

Remarks―

Content of preparation

The participants should inform themselves the basic information of local government Functions of their own countries and Japan.

Textbooks

A.Text“Regional Administration in Japan” Routledge,2017.
B. Lecturer’s related works （Click to view.)
Ⅰ. Local Finance‘Local Finance in Japan’（pp.7732-7738）,”Global Encyclopedia” Springer,2023; Print
https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-3-030-66252-3_3788#Sec12752‘Local Tax System’
https://hermes-ir.lib.hit-u.ac.jp/rs/bitstream/10086/27101/1/HJlaw0430000170.pdf
Ⅱ. Decentralization‘Decentralization in Three Asian Nations’
http://hdl.handle.net/10291/21148
Ⅲ. Water Management‘Challenges of Japan’s Water Governance in a Shrinking Society’
http://hdl.handle.net/10291/22621‘Water Supply Consolidation Prospect -Accomplishments and Challenges of Water Supply Enterprise Associations’http://hdl.handle.net/10291/21436

Suggested readings

C. Lecturer’s related works （Click to view.)‘Outlook for Facility Management in Urban Local Governments’
http://hdl.handle.net/10291/20443‘Perceptional Changes to Urban Policies’
http://hdl.handle.net/10291/21060‘What are the Keys for Sustainable Cities in Japanese Case?’
http://hdl.handle.net/10291/21061‘Considering our Infrastructure in a Depopulating Society -from Different Perspectives-‘
http://hdl.handle.net/10291/21146
Ⅴ. Intermunicipal Cooperation and Municipal amalgamation“Regional Administration in Japan”, Routledge, 2017; Single Author.
https://www.routledge.com/Regional-Administration-in-Japan-Departure-from-uniformity/Kimura/p/book/9780815361527“Regional Waste Management – Inter-municipal Cooperation”, ERIA, 2020.
Regional Waste Management – Inter-municipal Cooperation and Public and Private Partnership - Publications : ERIA
Ⅵ. Local ADMINISTRATION‘Local Administration’
http://www.meiji.ac.jp/mugs2/faculty/6t5h7p00000ph8bo-att/a1507898679152.pdf‘Check-and Balance System’
https://hermes-ir.lib.hit-u.ac.jp/rs/bitstream/10086/26441/1/HJlaw0420000250.pdf
Ⅶ. E-government“Democratic and Electronic Changes in Local Public Action in Europe: REvolution or E-volution?”, IFJD, 2022.
https://www.librairie-arcanes.fr/livre/20367611-democratic-and-electronic-changes-in-local-publ--stephane-guerard-marig-doucy-magali-dreyfus--ifjd
Ⅷ. Pandemic and Administrative Law‘Special Act concerning the New Coronavirus Measures’, “Public Organization Review, Springer, 2023.
https://rdcu.be/da2Ln

How to provide Feedback to assignments
An overall review will be provided at a later date.

Grading Policy
Class Discussion
Report

30％
70％

Other
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Course

E-government and Public Service

Course Numbering CodeCampusSurugadai

SpringSemester

Lecturer[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL721E
2

YUASA HARUMICHI

Course description and attainment target
This class is conducted in reading text style.
The goal of this class is to read classic textbooks on e-government and understand the theory of e-government.
Students are required to read and understand the designated chapters of the textbook in advance and report thecontents in class.
Students are required to acquire the ability to critically examine and logically construct their own doctoral
dissertations through the work.
Course content
W1
Introduction to the text.
W2
Report on the content of the designated chapter and discussion 1
W3
Report on the content of the designated chapter and discussion 2
W4
Report on the content of the designated chapter and discussion 3
W5
Report on the content of the designated chapter and discussion 4
W6
Report on the content of the designated chapter and discussion 5W7Report on the content of the designated chapter and discussion 6W8Report on the content of the designated chapter and discussion 7W9Report on the content of the designated chapter and discussion 8W10Report on the content of the designated chapter and discussion 9
W11
Report on the content of the designated chapter and discussion 10
W12
Report on the content of the designated chapter and discussion 11
W13
Report on the content of the designated chapter and discussion 12
W14
Report on the content of the designated chapter and discussion 13

Remarks
Students who have experience of working for local governments are welcomed, but not limited.

Content of preparation
Students are required to read and understand the designated chapters of the textbook in advance and report thecontents in class.
Textbooks
Lesle Budd and Lisa Harris. eds., e-Governance: Managing or Governing?, Routledge.
Suggested readings
Harold Stein, Public Administration and Policy Development

How to provide Feedback to assignments
Oral comments at class.
Grading Policy
Presentation (50%) and Contribution to the discussions (50%)

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Course

E-government and Participation

Course Numbering CodeCampusSurugadai

Fall

Semester

Lecturer[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL721E
2

YUASA HARUMICHI

Course description and attainment target
This class is conducted in reading text style.
The goal of this class is to read classic textbooks on e-government and understand the theory of e-government.
Students are required to read and understand the designated chapters of the textbook in advance and report thecontents in class.
Students are required to acquire the ability to critically examine and logically construct their own doctoral
dissertations through the work.
Course content
W1
Introduction to the text
W2
Report on the content of the designated chapter and discussion 1
W3
Report on the content of the designated chapter and discussion 2
W4
Report on the content of the designated chapter and discussion 3
W5
Report on the content of the designated chapter and discussion 4
W6
Report on the content of the designated chapter and discussion 5W7Report on the content of the designated chapter and discussion 6W8Report on the content of the designated chapter and discussion 7W9Report on the content of the designated chapter and discussion 8W10Report on the content of the designated chapter and discussion 9
W11
Report on the content of the designated chapter and discussion 10
W12
Report on the content of the designated chapter and discussion 11
W13
Report on the content of the designated chapter and discussion 12
W14
Report on the content of the designated chapter and discussion 13

Remarks
Students who have experience of working for local governments are welcomed, but not limited.

Content of preparation
Students are required to read and understand the designated chapters of the textbook in advance and report thecontents in class.
Textbooks
Peter M. Shance ed., Democracy Online, Routledge.
Suggested readings

How to provide Feedback to assignments
Oral comments at class.
Grading Policy
Presentation (50%) and Contribution to the discussions (50%)

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CourseGovernance of Global Economy

Course Numbering CodeCampusSurugadai

SpringLecturer

Semester[Professor]

Credits(GG) ECN751E
2

KATO, RYUTA RAY, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target
This course provides students with analytical methods at the research level in economics. The course covers boththeoretical and numerical methods. The aim of this course is to provide students with strong analytical backgroundto let them understand research papers in academic journals in economics.

Course content
Week 1: Course review
Week 2: Theoretical Framework in Microeconomics 1
Week 3: Theoretical Framework in Microeconomics 2
Week 4: Theoretical Framework in Microeconomics 3
Week 5: Theoretical Framework in Macroeconomics 1
Week 6: Theoretical Framework in Macroeconomics 2
Week 7: Theoretical Framework in Macroeconomics 3
Week 8: Data Analysis: Statistics and Econometrics 1
Week 9: Data Analysis: Statistics and Econometrics 2
Week 10: Data Analysis: Statistics and Econometrics 3
Week 11: Applications 1
Week 12: Applications 2
Week 13: Applications 3
Week 14: Review of methods

Remarks
Advanced economics at the PhD course level will be studied.

Content of preparation
Reading assignments and data will be given, and students are asked to go through given materials before sessions.

Textbooks
While any textbook is not specified, several reading materials are provided.

Suggested readings
Some references will be introduced in the session.

How to provide Feedback to assignments
Answers or an example of answers is uploaded so that students can download it. Comments are given back tostudents who submitted.

Grading Policy
Class contribution (50%) and presentation in the session (50%)

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CourseCampusEconomic Development Policy Analysis
Surugadai

Lecturer

Course Numbering CodeSemester

Fall[Professor]

Credits(GG) ECN751E
2

KATO, RYUTA RAY, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target
Numerical models used in economics are introduced in this course. In particular, static and dynamic computable
general equilibrium (CGE) models are introduced. This course covers the framework of the models and numericalmethods. In the numerical sessions, computing with FORTRAN programing is introduced. The dynamic stochastic
general equilibrium (DSGE) model is also examined.

Course content
Week 1: Course review
Week 2: Static CGE model 1
Week 3: Static CGE model 2
Week 4: Static CGE model 3
Week 5: Static CGE model 4
Week 6: Static CGE model 5
Week 7: Dynamic CGE model 1
Week 8: Dynamic CGE model 2
Week 9: Dynamic CGE model 3
Week 10: Dynamic CGE model 4
Week 11: Dynamic CGE model 5
Week 11: DSGE model 1
Week 12: DSGE model 2
Week 13: DSGE model 3
Week 14: Review of methods

Remarks
Advanced numerical macroeconomics models will be introduced.

Content of preparation
Reading assignments and data will be given, and students are asked to go through given materials before sessions.

Textbooks
While any textbook is not specified, several reading materials are provided.

Suggested readings
Some references will be introduced in the session.

How to provide Feedback to assignments
Answers or an example of answers is uploaded so that students can download it. Comments are given back tostudents who submitted.

Grading Policy
Class contribution (50%) and presentation in the session (50%)

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CourseCampusCourse Numbering CodeEnvironmental Policy
Surugadai

Lecturer

SemesterSpring[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL741E
2

TSUJI MASAMI, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target
In this course, environmental policy approaches will be reviewed. Then application of such approaches in specificenvironmental issues will be discussed. After learning these approaches in various environmental issues, each student
will give a presentation for class discussion.
The objectives of this course are learning the nature of those issues and approaches and obtaining skills forconsidering/developing appropriate policy measures depending on the issues.
Course content
Week 1: Introduction
Week 2: Policy approach 1: Regulations
Week 3: Policy approach 2: Economic approach (1)Week 4: Policy approach 3: Economic approach (2)Week 5: Policy approach 4: Voluntary approach
Week 6: Policy approach 5: Information approach
Week 7: Policy approach 6: Framework approach
Week 8: Policy approach 7: Project/program approach and support approach
Week 9: Environmental issue 1: Climate change
Week 10: Environmental issue 2: Air pollution
Week 11: Environmental issue 3: Water resources and pollution
Week 12: Environmental issue 4: Natural environment and biodiversity
Week 13: Environmental issue 5: Sound material-cycle society
Week 14: Individual presentations and class discussion
Remarks
None.
Content of preparation
Before each class, materials will be provided through Oh-o! Meiji. Students are expected to read them for preparation.
In Week 14, students will give a presentation on a specific environmental policy issue for class discussion.
Textbooks
Relevant materials will be provided before each class.
Suggested readings
Ministry of the Environment, Japan (2019). The Basic Environment Plan.
(https://www.env.go.jp/policy/kihon_keikaku/plan/plan_5/attach/ref_en-01.pdf)
How to provide Feedback to assignments
Regular feedback will be given through Oh-o! Meiji. For the presentation in Week 14, direct feedback will be given at
the class.
Grading Policy
Participation in discussion (50%)
In-class presentation (50%)
Other
None

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CourseEnvironment and Development

Course Numbering CodeCampusSurugadai

Fall

Lecturer

Semester[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL741E
2

TSUJI MASAMI, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target
In this course, various aspects on the environment and development will be reviewed, including (i) Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs), (ii) environmental and social safeguards, and (iii) role and actions of international financing
institutions (IFIs) and other stakeholders. Based on the review, each student will give a presentation for classdiscussion.
The objective of this course is to learn how both environmental conservation and economic development can bematerialized in tandem.
Course content
Week 1: Introduction
Week 2: United Nations and 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Week 3: Official Development Assistance
Week 4: Environmental and social safeguards 1: Overview
Week 5: Environmental and social safeguards 2: Procedures I
Week 6: Environmental and social safeguards 3: Procedures II
Week 7: Environmental and social safeguards 4: Physical and chemical elements
Week 8: Environmental and social safeguards 5: Natural environment
Week 9: Environmental and social safeguards 6: Social aspects
Week 10: Environmental and social safeguards 7: Accountability mechanism
Week 11: Environmental and social safeguards 8: Laws, policies, guidelines
Week 12: International conventions
Week 13: Various stakeholders
Week 14: Individual presentations and class discussion
Remarks
None.
Content of preparation
Before each class, materials will be provided through Oh-o! Meiji. Students are expected to read them for preparation.
In Week 14, students will give a presentation on an issue of the environment and development for class discussion.
Textbooks
Relevant materials will be provided before each class.
Suggested readings
United Nations (2015). Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development(https://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/migration/generalassembly/docs/globalcompact/A_
RES_70_1_E.pdf)
World Bank (2017). Environmental and Social Framework(https://thedocs.worldbank.org/en/doc/837721522762050108-0290022018/original/ESFFramework.pdf)

How to provide Feedback to assignments
Regular feedback will be given through Oh-o! Meiji. For the presentation in Week 14, direct feedback will be given at
the class.
Grading Policy
Participation in discussion (50%)
In-class presentation (50%)
Other
None

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CourseCampusCourse Numbering CodeGlobal Governance - Theory
Surugadai

Semester

Lecturer

Spring[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL721E
2

SASAOKA YUICHI, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target

This course provides an overview of the structure and functions of global governance, especially its theory related to historical foundations anddirections.
The class is supposed to examine several aspects of globalization: (i) the limitation of the interstate system; (ii) the benefits and challenges of internet
technology (IT); and (iii) cultural intensification and confrontation linked with anti-globalization. New approaches need to simultaneously cope with thesethree dimensions.
Regarding aspect (i), sub-regional and macro regional actors can be recognized as “control mechanisms” that are empowered in the economicallyadvanced, free regions, while state actors are dominant players in the state controlled regions. Eye-catching aspect is recent entry of African Union as
well as European Union into G20 group. In terms of aspect (ii), global governance goes along with the progress of IT, and effective regulation systems
need to be established in some important areas such as finance and military. IT can connect people, companies, governments and non-governmentalorganizations (NGOs) to any entity. The progress of IT and its usage have been synchronized with the rapid expansion of civil society. On the other
hand, state power elites and machinery try to control people’s opinion and information by using IT systems. Regarding aspect (iii), global governance is
expected to accommodate antagonistic cultures stimulated by the synchronicity of advanced IT environments. Through new endeavors, there may be achance for people to reach mutual understanding and soothe their anger and fear, if being free from information control and manipulation.
In this class, the targets are two-fold: (1) to understand global governance, globalization and comparative regionalism; and (2) to master basic analyticalperspectives related to global society with historical background.

Course content

This is just an example. Upon the request and after the consultation, it can be varied.
Week 1 Culture, Norm, Identity System
Week 2 Nation State and its Inter-state system
Week 3 Nationalism, Patriotism, and Cosmopolitanism
Week 4 Liberal International Order by Ikenberry
Week 5 Colonialism and Post-colonialism
Week 6 Democracy and Populism
Week 7 Empire and Hegemonic State
Week 8 Modernity by A. Giddens
Week 9 The clash of Civilization by S. Huntington
Week 10 The End of History by F. Fukushima
Week 11 Global Civil Society by J. Rosenau
Week 12 The Role of the International Organization by I. Hard
Week 13 Regionalism by A. Acharya
Week 14 Back to the Three Tiers of the Governance Structure/ What Factors Promote World History

Remarks

Students are expected to read and think thoroughly the materials and often bring in the materials by themselves. There is no fixed textbook, but
weekly there are reading assignment, and after reading them, we have a conversation. Active participation is required.
Main academic discipline is International Relations (Global Governance) and especially liberalism and IPE elements, comparative regionalism, politicalscience, and political economy, and cultural studies.

Content of preparation

Like prerequisites, students are expected to read the materials in advance, and often bring in by themselves. In some classes, the advisor provides the
copy of the materials, and in other classes, students need to find them by themselves.

Textbooks

To be announced on the first day after the consultation.

Suggested readings

Amitav Acharya (2016) Why Govern? Rethinking Demand and Progress in Gloal Governance. Cambridge University Press.
Fukuyama, F (1992) The End of History and the Last man, International Creative Management.
Held, D. and A. McGrew (2002) Globalization/AntiGlobalization, Polity Press
Huntington, S (2002) The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order, Free Press
Giddens, A (1990) The Consequences of Modernity, Stanford University Press.
Kaldor, M (2003) Global Civil Society: An Answer to War, Polity Press.
Rosenau, J. and E-O. Czempiel (eds.) (1992) Governance without Government: Systems of Rule in World Politics, Cambridge University Press.
John Ikenberry, Mastanduno, & Wohlforth (2011) International Relations Theory and the Consequences of Unipolarity, Cambridge
Kevin Gray & Craig Murphy (2014) Rising Powers and The Future of Global Governance, Routledge
Larry Diamond (2019) Saving Democracy from Russian Rage, Chinese Ambition, and American Complacency, Penguin Press.
Michael Bratton & Nicholas van de Walle (1997) Democratic Experiments in Africa, Cambridge University Press.
Nic Cheeseman (2015) Democracy in Africa, Cambridge University Press.
Barry Buzan & Yongjin Zhang (2014) Contesting International Society in East Asia, Cambridge Univ Press.
Steven Levitsky & Daniel Ziblatt (2018) How Democracies Die - What History Reveals About Our Future, Penguin Books.
Daniel Trottier & Christian Fuchs (eds.) (2015) Social Media, Politics and the State, Routledge
Ben Wagner (2016) Global Free Expression - Governing the Boundaries of Internet Content, Springer
John Tomlinson (1999) Globalization and Culture, The University of Chicago Press

How to provide Feedback to assignments

This class content is tailor made, but basically students need to learn the outline of International Relations and its part related to globalization, andGlobal Governance theory. Students are required to read many books and articles. The advisor asks the student the content and impression on the book,and students need to reply each time. Also, students ask questions on the topic, and the advisor answers. About the final memo, students submit a shortpaper in relation to the conversation they held, and the advisor gives back comments.

Grading Policy

Class contribution, and completion of required readings prior to the class are expected. If needs to assess the student’s capacity and efforts, while several
page memo may be required. Grading criteria: class participation and discussion (70%) and final memo (30%).

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CourseGlobal Governance - Institutions

Course Numbering CodeCampusSurugadai

Fall

Lecturer

Semester[Professor](GG) POL721E

Credits

2

SASAOKA YUICHI, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target

This course provides an overview of the structure and functions of global governance, especially multilateral institutions and regional institutions, which
cover not only current issues but also historical perspectives. There are a lot of networks and partnerships on the global issues today. Global governancecan be regarded as a new trend after the Cold War, but multilateral and regional institutions were originated from the inter-state system, which wasconsidered one of the modern systems. This observation reminds you that nation state system alone cannot cope with numerous new challenges we facein today’s world.
The United Nations (UN) has acted on important missions in recent decades, but its limitations are pointed out and criticized. It has contributed tosetting up the GNP and other standardized economic indicators commonly used in the world and formulating and adopting international development
goals like the SDGs to facilitate mainstream development thinking and collaboration (Weiss, 2011) frameworks. It also functions as a forum in which
many opinions are exchanged. Like UNCTAD, developing countries’ voices can be heard and consolidated. Each specialized agency implements
sectoral and thematic activities, and many of them are useful for human life, especially for people in developing countries, women and children. These
contributions cannot be realized without the presence of the UN. However, it is often said that the role of the UN has been declining. There areinsufficient compliance mechanisms to impose UN agreements on member countries regarding many issues, including limited budgets, distorted staff
allocations, and a lack of cooperation among partners and important stakeholders. Another important aspect is regionalism. Regionalism is related to
not only regional institutions such as EU and ASEAN, but also social dynamics called regionalization. This class should cover various regional dynamics
issues upon the student’s requests.

Course content

This is a tentative plan, and it will be finalized after the consultation with students.
Week 1 Globalization, Poverty and Inequality
Week 2 Identifying Intergovernmental Organization
Week 3 Relationship between International Organization and Regional Organization
Week 4 Colonial and post-colonial perspectives
Week 5 Global Civil Society/Media
Week 6 Why States Act Through Formal International Organization
Week 7 The Role of UN
Week 8 UN Security Council
Week 9 UN Peace Keeping Operation
Week 10 Responsibility to Protect and Intervention issues
Week 11 GATT-WTO and IMF and World Bank
Week 12 Regioal Organizations
Week 13 Regionalism Trends and Comparative Regionalism
Week 14 G20 and expanded BRICS

Remarks

Students are expected to read a lot of materials before attending the class and often bring in materials by themselves. The class is dialogue anddiscussions based on sharing the basic knowledge.

Content of preparation

Like prerequisies, students are expected to read the materials in advance and bring in by themselves.

Textbooks

Sasaoka, Tayo and Uesu (eds.) (2023) Perspectives on the State Borders in Globalized Africa, Routledge paperback.
Rosenau and Czempiel (eds.) (1992) Governance without Government: Order and Change in World Politics, Cambridge University Press.
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Acemoglu and Robinson (2013) Why Nations Fail: the Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty, Crown Currency paperback.
Cooper, Hughes and Lombaerde (eds.) (2008) Regionalisation and Global Governance - The Taming of Globalisation? Routledge
Farrell, Hettne and Langenhove (2005) Global Politics of Regionalism - Theory and Practice Pluto Press
Haass (2021) The World: A brief introduction, Penguin.
Levitsky (2019) How Democracies Die: what History Reveals about Our Future, Penguin paperback .
Shaw and Fanta (eds.) (2013) Comparative Regionalisms for Development in the 21st Century: Insights from the Global South, Routledge.
Weiss and Thakur（2010) Global Governance and the UN, Indiana Univ. Press
Weiss and Wilkinson (2018) International Organization and Global Governance
Winseck and Pike (2007) Communication and Empire - Media, Markets and Globalization, 1860-1930, Duke University Press.

Suggested readings

Acharya (2014) The End of American World Order, Polity Press.
Acharya and Johnston (eds.) Crafting Cooperation, Cambridge University Press,.
Choudovsky（2003) The Globalization of Poverty and the World Order, Global Outlook.
Diehl and Frederking (eds.) (2010) The Politics of Global Governance - International Organizations in an Interdependent World, fourth edition, Lynne
Rienner Publishers
Perkmann and Sum (2002) Globalization, Regionalization and Cross-Border Regions, Palgrave macmillan.
Risse and Borzel (eds.) (2018) The Oxford Handbook of Governance and Limited Statehood.
Singh and Bourgouin (eds.) (2013) Resource Governance and Developmental states in the Global South: Critical International and Political Economic
Perspectives, Palgrave macmillan.
Wallerstein (2006) European Universalism: The Rhetoric of Power, The New Press.

How to provide Feedback to assignments

In the class, students and the advisor make conversation without stopping. Students are advised to take notes, sometimes. That is basic style of classstyle. Sometimes students are asked to submit the memo based on the topics of conversation. About ordinary and final memos, lecturer gives them backwith comments.

Grading Policy

Class contribution, and completion of required readings prior to the class are expected. The most important thing is discussions or dialogue. Grading
criteria: Class participation and discussion (70%) and memos (30%)

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CourseCampusCourse Numbering CodeSocial Development Policy
Surugadai

Lecturer

SemesterSpring[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL741E
2

MINAMOTO YURIKO, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target
This course will focus on conceptualization of social development from policy perspectives. Notions of what
constitutes social development have moved from the marginal position of economic development to the mainstream
in a globalization era, when sustainable development comes to the fore of development. This implies the need to lookat various dimensions of economic and social development policies to capture the concept of social development withmore comprehensive, holistic and cross-sector social issues. The course aims at learning how public policy can deal
with social development issues and introducing evaluation approach to verify impact of the intervention.
Course content
Week 1 Introduction: Course overview
Week 2 Policy process and its analysis
Week 3 Policy for social development: Local, national and global dimensions (1)Week 4 Policy for social development: Local, national and global dimensions (2)Week 5 Community development policy (1)Week 6 Community development policy (2)Week 7 Evaluation theory in social development context (1)Week 8 Evaluation theory in social development context (2)Week 9 Impact of social development interventions on society (1)Week 10 Impact of social development interventions on society (2)Week 11 Utilization of evaluation methodology for academic research
Week 12 Presentation by students (1)Week 13 Presentation by students (2)Week 14 Summing up: how social development concept can be incorporated into policy practiceRemarks
N/A
Content of preparation
Reading assignments will be announced before the class. The students are expected to be ready for the discussions
based on the reading materials in the class.
Textbooks
N/A
Suggested readings
Hall. A. and Midgley. J. (2004) Social Policy for Development, Sage, London
Ractliffe, P. andNewman, I. (2011) Promoting Social Cohesion-Implications for Policy and Evaluation, The Policy Press
Gertler, P. Martinez, S., Premand, P., Rawlings L., and Vermeersch, C. (2011) Impact Evaluation in Practice, The WorldBank
How to provide Feedback to assignments
Feedback to presentation reports will be provided during the class discussion.
Grading Policy
Contribution to the discussion: 30％
Term paper: 70％
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CourseCampusCourse Numbering CodeSocial Development Theory
Surugadai

Lecturer

Semester

Fall[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL741E
2

MINAMOTO YURIKO, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target
This course aims at reconsidering social development from theory perspectives and its application in a real world.
Moving from the margin to the mainstream of development in globalization era, social development has been
discussed through various theories such as Human Development, Participatory Governance, Social Inclusion andSocial Capital. Through reading the leading articles of those theories, the students will be able to capture the conceptof social development and develop their own analytical frameworks for academic research.
Course content
Week 1 Introduction: Course overview
Week 2 Historical insight of social development (1) 1960 ～ 1970
Week 3 Historical insight of social development (2) 1980 ～ 2000
Week 4 Historical insight of social development (3) 2000 ～ present
Week 5 Human development theory
Week 6 Human development theory and Capability Approach by Sen
Week 7 Participatory governance (1)Week 8 Participatory governance (2)Week 9 Social capital in social development (1)Week 10 Social capital in social development (2)Week 11 Social development theories and practice (1): Case study
Week 12 Social development theories and practice (2): Case study
Week 13 Presentation by students
Week 14 Summing up: what comes next after putting theories together?
Remarks
N/A
Content of preparation
Reading assignments will be announced before the class. The students are expected to be ready for the discussions
based on the reading materials in the class.
Textbooks
Copies of reading materials will be distributed in the class.
Suggested readings
Midgely, J. (1995) Social Development, Sage
Sen, A. (1999) Development as Freedom, Anchor Books
Krishna, A. (2002), Active Social Capital- Tracing the Roots of Development and Democracy, Columbia University Press
How to provide Feedback to assignments
Feedback to presentation reports will be provided during the class discussion.
Grading Policy
Contribution to the discussion: 30％
Term paper: 70％
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CourseCampusCourse Numbering Code

NGO/NPO Policy
Surugadai

Semester

Lecturer

Spring[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL791E
2

NAGAHATA MAKOTO

Course description and attainment target
In the modernized society, traditional local communities lost their original functions for managing common property
resources and mutual help among members. Nation state and capitalist economy took over major roles for providing
necessary services to the people. However, ``limitation of public sector’’ and ‘’failure of market’’ has become obvious
feature of the globalized societies, and the role of private non-profit sector is being recognized widely. In this course,
it will be discussed how the central/local government can cope with those emerging forces of citizens organizations,
NGOs or NPOs in different countries including Japan. Various policies on ``collaboration’’, ``partnership’’, and ``coproduction’’ and their implementation will also be studied.
The objectives of the course are; to realize importance of the third sector in the society from various perspectives,to know various policies towards the third sector in the developed / developing countries. and to acquire advanced
knowledge on collaboration, partnership and co-production.
Course content
Week 1: Background of NGOs/NPOs - Local community, nation state, and market economy
Week 2: Basics of NGOs/NPOs - its characteristic, strength, and weakness
Week 3: Comparative study on NGO/NPO policy - 1) Cases of Japan 1
Week 4: Comparative study on NGO/NPO policy - 2) Cases of Japan 2
Week 5: Comparative study on NGO/NPO policy - 3) Cases of developed countries 1
Week 6: Comparative study on NGO/NPO policy - 4) Cases of developed countries 2
Week 7: Comparative study on NGO/NPO policy - 5) Cases of developing countries 1
Week 8: Comparative study on NGO/NPO policy - 6) Cases of developing countries 2
Week 9: Policy of collaboration, partnership, and co-production 1
Week 10: Policy of collaboration, partnership, and co-production 2
Week 11: NPO/NGOs and local communities 1
Week 12: NPO/NGOs and local communities 2
Week 13: NPO/NGOs and private sectors 1
Week 14: NPO/NGOs and private sectors 2
Remarks
The details of the course contents are basically decided through discussion with the participating students reflecting
his/her field of interest.
Content of preparation
Participating student is required to explore concrete examples of government policy on private voluntary (non-profit)
sector.
Textbooks
To be introduced in the class when necessary
Suggested readings
To be introduced according to the students’ interest
How to provide Feedback to assignments
Whenever a student submitted a report assigned in the class, the instructor will give feedback at the followingclasses.
Grading Policy
Discussion and presentation in the class (50%), reports (50%)
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CourseCampusCourse Numbering Code

NGO/NPO Management
Surugadai

Semester

Lecturer

Fall[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL791E
2

NAGAHATA MAKOTO

Course description and attainment target
In the modernized society, traditional local communities lost their original functions for managing common property
resources and mutual help among members. Nation state and capitalist economy took over major roles for providing
necessary services to the people. However, ``limitation of public sector’’ and ``failure of market’’ has become obvious
feature of the globalized societies, and the role of private non-profit sector is being recognized widely. In thiscourse, various factors of NGO/NPO institutional management will be studied through comparative perspectives.
Although the role of private non-profit sector is vital for the society, it is not easy to understand its specific featureof management matters. Financial management, human resource management, and collaborative management will be
discussed through various case studies.
The objectives of the course are; to know historical and global background of the third sector, to acquire basic
knowledge on financial and Human Resource Management of the third sector, and to be equipped with skills offacilitation and public relations necessary for the third sector.
Course content
Week 1: Basics of NGO/NPO - Historical background and global perspective
Week 2: Financial management - 1) Donation
Week 3: Financial management - 2) Business income
Week 4: Financial management - 3) Project with government
Week 5: HR management - 1) Volunteer management
Week 6: HR management - 2) Staff management
Week 7: HR management - 3) Collaborative management
Week 8: Relations with beneficiaries - 1) How to be facilitative
Week 9: Relations with beneficiaries - 2) How to be participative
Week 10: Relations with public sector - 1) Co-production
Week 11: Relations with public sector - 2) Advocacy
Week 12: Relations with private sector - 1) CSR
Week 13: Relations with private sector - 2) BusinessWeek 14: Future perspective: issues of NGO/NPO management
Remarks
The details of the course contents are basically decided through discussion with the participating students reflecting
his/her field of interest.
Content of preparation
The participating student is expected to explore concrete examples of NGOs in either developed/developing
countries.
Textbooks
To be introduced in the class when necessary
Suggested readings
To be introduced according to the students’ interest
How to provide Feedback to assignments
Whenever a student submitted a report assigned in the class, the instructor will give feedback at the followingclasses.
Grading Policy
Discussion and presentation in the class (50%), reports (50%)
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CourseNational Security and Intelligence

Course Numbering CodeCampusSurugadai

SpringLecturer

Semester[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL731E
2

KOBAYASHI YOSHIKI, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target<COURSE OBJECTIVE>- The objective of this course is to enable students to critically consider practical issues related to intelligence systems related to national security, based on academic theories such as national
security studies, decision-making theory, and leadership theory.
- In other words, each student will develop the ability to discover and solve issues related to the national intelligence system based on integrating academic theories and practice.
- “Intelligence” in this course could be defined as follows;(1) Products of knowledge processed and analyzed from information, which is provided to policy-makers to help their decision-making on national security matters,(2) Governmental procedure and mechanism to produce such products.
<ATTAINMENT TARGETS>- By the end of this course, students will be able to （1）understand and explain basic theoretical concepts and terms in intelligence studies,（2）understand and explain critical questions about intelligence studies for scholars and practitioners,（3）understand and explain the backgrounds behind daily media reports on intelligence matters based on theoretical frameworks and（4）make policy recommendations on practical issues related to intelligence based on appropriate academic approaches and theoretical frameworks.
<TEACHING METHODOLOGIES>- The course consists of lectures by the instructor and class discussions with students. Students should participate in class discussions while the instructor delivers a brief lecture on the designated topics
based on the textbook.

Course content<INTRODUCTION>(01) Syllabus- This session provides an overview of the class, the overall schedule, and the evaluation method based on the syllabus.
<BASIC THEORIES>(02) Intelligence: Definition & Functions 1 (Lowenthal Chapter 1 & 4)- This session examines the basic concept of “intelligence,” including its definition.
(03) Intelligence: Definition & Functions 2 (Lowenthal Chapter 1 & 4)- This session continues the discussion from the previous session on the definition and functions of intelligence.
(04) Intelligence Process (Lowenthal Chapter 1 & 4)- This session provides an overview of the concepts of the “intelligence process” and “intelligence cycle.”(05) Intelligence Community (Lowenthal Chapter 2, 3 & 14)- This session provides an overview of the US intelligence community.
(06) Collection (Lowenthal Chapter 5)- This session examines the theoretical issues of several intelligence collection methodologies, including OSINT, HUMINT, SIGINT, and GEOINT.
(07) Analysis (Lowenthal Chapter 6)- This session examines the theoretical issues of intelligence analysis at the individual and organizational levels.
(08) Other Functions – Covert Action and Counterintelligence (Lowenthal Chapter 7, 8 & 13)- This session examines the theoretical issues of the intelligence functions outside the regular intelligence cycle, including covert actions and counterintelligence.
(09) Democratic Oversight of Intelligence Community (Lowenthal Chapter 10)- This session examines the theoretical issues of democratic control over the intelligence community.
<MID-TERM PRESENTATIONS>(10) Students’ mid-term presentations on research proposals<ADVANCED THEORETICAL ISSUES>(11) New Issues of Intelligence (Lowenthal Chapter 11 & 12)- This session provides an overview of the new issues on intelligence after the end of the Cold War, including terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, economy, health & environment, cyber, etc.
(12) Intelligence Services in Different Countries (Lowenthal Chapter 14)- This session examines the characteristics of information communities in major countries outside the USA from a theoretical perspective.
<WRAP-UP AND FINAL PRESENTATIONS>(13) Wrap-up and Conclusions(14) Students’ Final Presens

Remarks- No prerequisite knowledge or experiences are required.
- Since intelligence is a critical part of governmental national security functions, students interested in national security and public safety are encouraged to participate. However, the course also will
welcome students who lack a strong background or knowledge of these areas but are willing to study proactively.

Content of preparation<READING ASSIGNMENTS>- All students should complete reading assignments (in particular, assigned chapters of the below-mentioned textbooks) before each class, preparing for class discussions on designated topics.
<NEWS DISCUSSIONS>- We spend the first 15-20 minutes in each class for casual conversations on current news topics related to national security or international politics.
- Each class’s presenter and first commentator will be designated in advance.
- Please be aware that this practice is a part of the grading and evaluation.
<CLASS NOTES>- After each class, all students should submit short comments (e.g., new findings, questions, etc.) within 24 hours through the DISCUSSION Function of Oh-o! Meiji Class web page.
- All students’ comments and the instructorʼs responses will be shared among registered students.
- Class Notes are NOT just a summary of the content of the class lectures. Instead, it is an opportunity for each student to demonstrate and share their critical and unique thinking about the lecture
content. For example, each student can apply the academic theories covered in class to the realities of each country and examine the appropriateness of the theoretical framework.
- Please be aware that this practice is a part of the grading and evaluation.

Textbooks

Lowenthal, M. (2022), Intelligence - From Secrets to Policy, Nineth Edition (CQ Press)(* The book is available in the university’s central library.)

Suggested readings
How to provide Feedback to assignments- Feedback on assignments is provided to each student by the instructor, either verbally during class or through Oh-o! Meiji.

Grading Policy<Grade Allocation>
・ News Discussions: 20％
・ Class Notes: 20％
・ Class Presentation (two times): 20％ (10% each)・ Term Paper: 40％<Term paper>（Topic）Each student can pick up any topic related to the course contents based on their interests. Students are encouraged to analyze practical issues based on theoretical frameworks introduced in thecourse.
（Volume）The paper volume is supposed to be 4-5 pages, approximately 2,500 to 3,000 words.
（Presentations）Each student should deliver a short presentation regarding a mid-term research proposal in the tenth class and a final product in the last class.
（Submission） The deadline for the paper submission will be announced later. The due date is typically set a few days after the final class day. Students must submit papers through the Oh-o! Meiji
system.

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CourseTerrorism and Counterterrorism

Course Numbering CodeCampusSurugadai

Fall

Lecturer

Semester[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL731E
2

KOBAYASHI YOSHIKI, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target<COURSE OBJECTIVE>- The objective of this course is to enable students to critically consider practical issues related to terrorism and counterterrorism policies based on academic theories mainly from the U.S. andWestern perspectives.
- In other words, each student will develop the ability to discover and solve issues related to counterterrorism terrorism based on integrating academic theories and practice.
<ATTAINMENT TARGETS>- By the end of this course, students will be able to （1）understand and explain basic theoretical concepts and terms in terrorism studies,（2）understand and explain critical questions about terrorism studies for scholars and practitioners,（3）understand and explain the backgrounds behind daily media reports on terrorism incidents based on theoretical frameworks and（4）make policy recommendations on practical issues related to counterterrorism based on appropriate academic approaches and theoretical frameworks.
<TEACHING METHODOLOGIES>- The course consists of lectures by the instructor and class discussions with students. Students should participate in class discussions while the instructor delivers a brief lecture on the designated topics
based on the textbook.

Course content<INTRODUCTION>(01) Syllabus- This session provides an overview of the class, the overall schedule, and the evaluation method based on the syllabus.
<BASIC THEORIES>(02) What is terrorism? - Definition (Sandler 1 & 6; Bakker 1; Forest 1)- This session provides an overview of the academic debate over the definition of terrorism.
- The main issues for discussion include the essential elements of terrorism, what distinguishes terrorism from ordinary crime, why terrorism matters, and what makes terrorism so difficult to define.
(03) History of terrorism (Bakker 2; Forest 2)- This session reviews the history of terrorism since the modern era based on the so-called “four waves” framework.
(04) Causes of terrorism (Sandler 2; Bakker 4; Forest 3)- This session examines why terrorism incidents occur from multiple perspectives based on the integrated framework of causation and opportunity theories.
(05) Terrorism asymmetries (Sandler 5)- This session discusses the issue of “terrorism asymmetries,” one of the critical features of terrorism, from various perspectives.
(06) Terrorism finance, methodologies, and organizations (Sandler 3: Forest 5-7)
- This session examines the characteristics of financing, attack methodologies, and organizational patterns of terrorists and terrorist groups.
(07) Counterterrorism Policies (Sandler 4, Bakker 5)- This session examines the pros and cons of various counterterrorism policies from multiple perspectives based on the integrated framework of causation and opportunity theories.
<MID-TERM PRESENTATIONS>(08) Students’ mid-term presentations on research proposals<PRACTICAL ISSUES IN TERRORISM AND COUNTERTERRORISM>(09) Global Terrorism Trend - Overview- This session provides an overview of the current practical terrorism situation globally.
(10) Al-Qaida and ISIS (Forest 11 &12)- This session provides an overview of the history and recent developments of the Muslim violent extremism terrorist organizations Al-Qaeda and ISIS.
(11) Domestic terrorism in the US / Far-Right terrorism (Forest 10)- This session provides an overview of the history and recent developments of domestic terrorism in the United States, particularly far-right terrorism.
(12) Terrorism situation and counterterrorism policies in Japan- This session provides an overview of the history of terrorism in Japan based on the “Four Waves” framework and examines the distinctive features of contemporary Japanese counterterrorism policies.
<WRAP-UP AND FINAL PRESENTATIONS>(13) Wrap-up and Conclusions(14) Students’ Final Presentations

Remarks- No prerequisite knowledge or experiences are required if students are interested in international politics, public safety, national security, etc.
- The course aims at more than just delivering knowledge. More important is to help students develop analytical skills, namely, encourage students to consider practical issues based on academic
theoretical frameworks.

Content of preparation<READING ASSIGNMENTS>- All students should complete reading assignments (in particular, assigned chapters of the below-mentioned textbooks) before each class, preparing for class discussions on designated topics.
<NEWS DISCUSSIONS>- We spend the first 15-20 minutes in each class for casual conversations on current news topics related to terrorism or international politics.
- Each class’s presenter and first commentator will be designated in advance.
- Please be aware that this practice is a part of the grading and evaluation.
<CLASS NOTES>- After each class, all students should submit short comments (e.g., new findings, questions, etc.) within 24 hours through the DISCUSSION Function of Oh-o! Meiji Class web page.
- All student’s comments, as well as the instructorʼs responses, will be shared among registered students.
- Class Notes are NOT just a summary of the content of the class lectures. Instead, it is an opportunity for each student to demonstrate and share their critical and unique thinking about the lecture
content. For example, each student can apply the academic theories covered in class to the practical realities of each country and examine the appropriateness of the theoretical framework.
- Please be aware that this practice is a part of the grading and evaluation.

Textbooks

・Sandler, Todd（2018）, Terrorism - What Everyone Needs to know（Oxford University Press）
・Bakker, Edwin（2015）, Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies - Comparing Theory and Practice（Leiden University Press）
・Forest, James（2019）, Terrorism Lectures（Third Edition）（Nortia Press）

Suggested readings

・Martin, Gus (2022), Essentials of Terrorism: Concepts and Controversies (Sixth Edition) (SAGE Publications)・Hoffman, Bruce (2017), Inside Terrorism (Third Edition) (Columbia University Press) )How to provide Feedback to assignments- Feedback on assignments is provided to each student by the instructor, either verbally during class or through Oh-o! Meiji.

Grading Policy<Grade Allocation>
・ News Discussions: 20％
・ Class Notes: 20％
・ Class Presentation (two times): 20％ (10% each)・ Term Paper: 40％<Term paper>（Topic）Each student can pick up any topic related to the course contents based on their interests. Students are encouraged to analyze practical issues based on theoretical frameworks introduced in thecourse.
（Volume）The paper volume is supposed to be 4-5 pages, approximately 2,500 to 3,000 words.
（Presentations）Each student should deliver a short presentation regarding a mid-term research proposal in the eighth class and a final product in the last class.
（Submission） The deadline for the paper submission will be announced later. The due date is typically set a few days after the final class day. Students must submit papers through the Oh-o! Meiji
system.

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CourseCampusCourse Numbering Code

Thesis Writing B
Surugadai

Semester

Lecturer

Fall[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL722E
2

IZUMO AKIKO, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target

This course focuses on the process followed to formulate a research plan for doctor thesis. Students will give presentations
on their research plan progress and will also conduct related discussions with their academic advisor and other students.
The process by which a research plan is formulated is as follows: (1) collect and analyze previous research, (2) conduct a
comparative analysis that includes theory, (3) develop a case study, and (4) present the research plan and revise it based onquestions received from the audience and the answers provided.
<Objectives>
In their research plan, students must include the following; (a) ground their claims in theory, and (b) aim to conduct empiricalcase studies and an analysis of the relevant materials.

Course content

Week 1 Previous literature analysis (1) : Advance the analysis conducted in previous research.
Week 2 Previous literature analysis (2) : Advance the analysis conducted in previous research.
Week 3 Previous literature analysis (3) : Determine which content must be incorporated from previous research and which will
be classified as one’s own research.
Week 4 Data collection (1)Week 5 Data collection (2)Week 6 Data collection (3)Week 7 Hypothesis presentation (1) :Week 8 Hypothesis presentation (2) :Week 9 Case study (1) : Collect case data and material to test the hypothesis.
Week 10 Case study (2) : Proceed with case analysis.
Week 11 Case study (3) : Establish the perspective adopted for the analysis and the comparison axes that will be used for thecase.
Week 12 Research plan presentation: Present the research hypotheses and proofs of plan. Revise it according to the questions,answers, and discussion resulting from the presentation.
Week 13 Prepare the pre-examination for doctoral candidate (1)Week 14 Prepare the pre-examination for doctoral candidate (2)Remarks

It is important to adopt a proactive approach when writing research papers, which entails the following: (1) persistently
collecting material, (2) considering unique approaches, such as conducting questionnaires and interviews, to ensure that the
research plan is as original as possible, (3) demonstrating a certain degree of novelty relative to the previous research, and (4)proceeding to create real-world policies with an awareness for the importance of providing solutions.

Content of preparation

In each lecture, it is necessary to report the work and the research plan progress that has been accomplished since theprevious meeting. Finally, students must announce and submit their research plan.

Textbooks

Handouts will be distributed in class, or students may download them on their own.

Suggested readings

Evera, S.V. (1997). Guide to Methods for Students of Political Science. (Cornell University Press).
Somekh, B. and Lewin, C. (2011) Theory and Methods in Social Research. (SAGE).
Bailey, S. (2011). Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students, Third edition. (Routledge)
Creswell, J. W. (2017). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches, 5 edition. (SAGA
Publications).
Yin. R.K. (2017). Case Study Research: Design and Methods. 6rd ed. (Sage Publications)Turabian, K.L., Booth, W.C., Colomb, G.G., Williams, J. M., and Bizup, J. (eds.) (2018), A Manual for Writers of Research Papers,
Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers (Ninth Edition) (University of Chicago Press).

How to provide Feedback to assignments

Oral comments will be provided each time the presentations are made in class. Comments on submitted papers will be
provided in writing or via email.

Grading Policy

Q & A responses, discussion participation, and overall class contribution: (30%)
Amount of effort focused on research plans for research papers and submissions (compliance with due dates and quality ofcontent) (30%)
Research plan content and feasibility (40%)

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CourseCampusCourse Numbering Code

Thesis Writing A
Surugadai

Semester

Lecturer

Spring[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL722E
2

TANAKA HIDEAKI, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target
This course is for the first-year doctoral students. The course aims together with ``Thesis Writing B’’ is to complete a
research proposal or research design which describes an outline of thesis, including objective, theoretical foundation,
hypothesis, framework and method of analysis. Thesis Writing A focuses on defining an issue and framework ofanalysis. A class normally goes like bilateral discussion between students and lecturer, or presentation and discussion,
thus tutorial approach is emphasized. In the end, students are expected to strengthen research literacy.

Course content
Class 1-3: Introduction
Class 4-11: Define an issue and write a framework of analysis
Class 12-14: Complete the first draft of research design

Remarks
Detailed agenda of each class will be decided based on the agreement between students and instructor and the exact
schedule will be organized later.

Content of preparation
Students are expected to read a lot of papers which are relevant to their interests.

Textbooks
Stephen Bailey, 2011, Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students, Third edition, Routledge
John W. Creswell, 2008, Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches, Third edition,
SAGA Publications
Kate L. Turabian et al., 2007, A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago Style forStudents and Researchers, Seventh edition, University of Chicago Press

Suggested readings
Will be provided based on students’ interest.

How to provide Feedback to assignments
Suggestions and advices on presentation and research design are provided from time to time.

Grading Policy
Presentation (50%) and a draft of research design (50%)

Other― 40 ―

CourseCampusCourse Numbering Code

Thesis Writing B
Surugadai

Semester

Lecturer

Fall[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL722E
2

TANAKA HIDEAKI, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target
This course is for the first-year doctoral students. The course aim together with ``Thesis Writing A’’ is to complete a
research proposal or research design which describes an outline of thesis, including objective, theoretical foundation,
hypothesis, framework and method of analysis. Thesis Writing B focuses on finalizing a research design. A classnormally goes like bilateral discussion between students and lecturer, or presentation and discussion, thus tutorial
approach is emphasized. In the end, students are expected to strengthen research literacy.

Course content
Week 1-3: Review of the first draft of research design
Week 4-11: Revising and finalizing a research design
Week 12-14: Prepare the pre-examination for doctoral candidate

Remarks
Detailed agenda of each class will be decided based on the agreement between students and instructor and the exact
schedule will be organized later.

Content of preparation
Students are expected to read a lot of papers which are relevant to their interests.

Textbooks
Stephen Bailey, 2011, Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students, Third edition, Routledge
John W. Creswell, 2008, Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches, Third edition,
SAGA Publications
Kate L. Turabian et al., 2007, A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago Style forStudents and Researchers, Seventh edition, University of Chicago Press

Suggested readings
Will be provided based on students’ interest.

How to provide Feedback to assignments
Suggestions and advices on presentation and research design are provided from time to time.

Grading Policy
Presentation (50%) and a draft of research design (50%)

Other― 41 ―

CourseCampusCourse Numbering Code

Thesis Writing E
Surugadai

Semester

Lecturer

Spring[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL722E
2

TANAKA HIDEAKI, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target
This course is for the third-year doctoral students. The course aims together with ``Thesis Writing F’’ is to complete
research based on analysis which is done through ``Thesis Writing C and D’’. Thesis Writing E focuses on writingdrafts which are to be published with journals. A class normally goes like bilateral discussion between students andlecturer, or presentation and discussion, thus tutorial approach is emphasized. In the end, students are expected tosubmit their papers to journal.

Course content
Class 1-3: Reviewing and correcting analysis done in Thesis Writing C and D
Class 4-11: Drafting papers for journals
Class 12-14: Finalizing papers

Remarks
Detailed agenda of each class will be decided based on the agreement between students and instructor and the exact
schedule will be organized later.

Content of preparation
Students are expected to draft their doctoral thesis in advance.

Textbooks
Stephen Bailey, 2011, Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students, Third edition, Routledge
John W. Creswell, 2008, Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches, Third edition,
SAGA Publications
Kate L. Turabian et al., 2007, A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago Style forStudents and Researchers, Seventh edition, University of Chicago Press

Suggested readings
Will be provided based on students’ interest.

How to provide Feedback to assignments
Suggestions and advices on presentation and research design are provided from time to time.

Grading Policy
Presentation (50%) and summary of results by analysis (50%)

Other― 42 ―

CourseCampusCourse Numbering Code

Thesis Writing F
Surugadai

Semester

Lecturer

Fall[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL722E
2

TANAKA HIDEAKI, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target
This course is for the third-year doctoral students. The course aims together with ``Thesis Writing E’’ is tocomplete research based on analysis which is done through ``Thesis Writing C and D’’. Thesis Writing F focuses on
finalizing thesis for doctoral course. A class normally goes like bilateral discussion between students and lecturer, orpresentation and discussion, thus tutorial approach is emphasized.

Course content
Week 1-6: Reviewing and collecting papers written through Thesis Writing E
Week 7-14: Finalizing doctoral papers

Remarks
Detailed agenda of each class will be decided based on the agreement between students and instructor and the exact
schedule will be organized later.

Content of preparation
Students are expected to finalize their doctoral thesis in advance.

Textbooks
Stephen Bailey, 2011, Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students, Third edition, Routledge
John W. Creswell, 2008, Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches, Third edition,
SAGA Publications
Kate L. Turabian et al., 2007, A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago Style forStudents and Researchers, Seventh edition, University of Chicago Press

Suggested readings
Will be provided based on students’ interest.

How to provide Feedback to assignments
Suggestions and advices on presentation and research design are provided from time to time.

Grading Policy
Presentation (50%) and summary of results by analysis (50%)

Other― 43 ―

CourseCampusCourse Numbering Code

Thesis Writing A
Surugadai

Lecturer

SemesterSpring[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL722E
2

NISHIDE JUNRO, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target
This course aims to provide fundamentals for social research design. Students will learn the basics of social science
research.

Course content
Week 1 Introduction: Course overview
Week 2-3 Research Design
Week 4-5 Research Questions
Week 6-7 Theoretical Framework, Hypothesis and Models
Week 8-9 Critical Review
Week 10-12 Methodology
Week 13-14 Presentation

Remarks―

Content of preparation
Reading assignments are announced before the class.

Textbooks
Handouts will be distributed.

Suggested readings
Evera, S. V. (1997) Guide to Methods for Students of Political Science, Cornell University Press

How to provide Feedback to assignments
Lecture assignments will be discussed during the next lecture.

Grading Policy
Contribution to the discussions (50%)
In-class presentation (50%)

Other― 44 ―

CourseCampusCourse Numbering Code

Thesis Writing B
Surugadai

Lecturer

Semester

Fall[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL722E
2

NISHIDE JUNRO, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target
This course is to supervise the students to conduct their own research. The students are required to present
research.

Course content
Week 1 Introduction: Course overview
Week 2-4 Presentation and discussion on each research topic
Week 5-8 Critical review of the related articles
Week 9-10 Discussions on theoretical framework, hypothesis and methodology
Week 11-14 Discussion on each research progress

Remarks―

Content of preparation
Students are expected to conduct literature review related to their own research questions before the class.

Textbooks
Handouts will be distributed.

Suggested readings―

How to provide Feedback to assignments
Lecture assignments will be discussed during the next lecture.

Grading Policy
Contribution to the discussions (50%)
In-class presentation on research progress (50%)

Other― 45 ―

CourseCampusCourse Numbering Code

Thesis Writing A
Surugadai

Lecturer

Semester[Professor]

Spring(GG) POL722E

Credits

2

MATSUURA MASAHIRO, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target
Supervised thesis writing course. Those who are supervised by me must be registered in this course.

Course content
Each advisee is asked to provide updates on their progress of thesis writing every week.
Week 1: Introduction
Week 2-4: Method
Week 5-6: Research questions
Week 7-12: Data collection design
Week 13: Writing
Week 14: Wrap-up

Remarks
Open to students who are approved as my thesis advisee.

Content of preparation
Each student must prepare manuscript or research proposal depending on his or her progress of their research.

Textbooks
None.

Suggested readings
None.

How to provide Feedback to assignments
Instructor will provide feedbacks in the class immediately after the student’s presentations and discussions.
Supervision will also be provided through e-mails, with editorical feedbacks to student’s drafts.

Grading Policy
Assessment will be done solely by the progress (thesis or research proposal writing) made during the semester.

Other
None.

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CourseCampusCourse Numbering Code

Thesis Writing B
Surugadai

Lecturer

Semester[Professor]

Fall(GG) POL722E

Credits

2

MATSUURA MASAHIRO, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target
Supervised thesis writing course. Those who are supervised by me must be registered in this course.

Course content
Each advisee is asked to provide updates on their progress of thesis writing every week.
Week 1: Introduction
Week 2-4: Method
Week 5-6: Research questions
Week 7-12: Data collection design
Week 13: Writing
Week 14: Wrap-up

Remarks
Open to students who are approved as my thesis advisee.

Content of preparation
Each student must prepare manuscript or research proposal depending on his or her progress of their research.

Textbooks
None.

Suggested readings
None.

How to provide Feedback to assignments
Instructor will provide feedbacks in the class immediately after the student’s presentations and discussions.
Supervision will also be provided through e-mails, with editorical feedbacks to student’s drafts.

Grading Policy
Assessment will be done solely by the progress (thesis or research proposal writing) made during the semester.

Other
None.

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CourseCampus
Lecturer

Course Numbering Code

Thesis Writing A
Surugadai

SemesterSpring[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL722E
2

YUASA HARUMICHI

Course description and attainment target
The purpose of this course is to provide individual guidance to students writing dissertation and paper. Students are
required to collect materials and data based on their own research plans, critically consider previous research, andreport on it.

Course content
Week 1 Orientation
Week 2 Theme and Idea (1)Week 3 Theme and Idea (2)Week 4 Materials and data based on their own research plan (1)Week 5 Materials and data based on their own research plan (2)Week 6 Previous research (1)Week 7 Previous research (2)Week 8 Advising on the progress of thesis writing (1)Week 9 Advising on the progress of thesis writing (2)Week 10 Advising on the progress of thesis writing (3)Week 11 Advising on the progress of thesis writing (4)Week 12 Advising on the progress of thesis writing (5)Week 13 Advising on the progress of thesis writing (6)Week 14 Advising on the progress of thesis writing (7)Remarks
Students are expected to read and think thoroughly the materials.

Content of preparation
Students are expected to conduct literature review related to their own research plans.

Textbooks
No text book

Suggested readings
To be presented during the class according to the theme.

How to provide Feedback to assignments
Feedback will be given in the classroom during class time.

Grading Policy
Presentation (50%) and completion of dissertation (50%)

Other― 48 ―

CourseCampus
Lecturer

Course Numbering Code

Thesis Writing B
Surugadai

Semester

Fall[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL722E
2

YUASA HARUMICHI

Course description and attainment target
The purpose of this course is to provide individual guidance to students writing dissertation and paper. Students are
required to collect materials and data based on their own research plans, critically consider previous research, andreport on it.

Course content
Week 1 Orientation
Week 2 Theme and Idea (1)Week 3 Theme and Idea (2)Week 4 Materials and data based on their own research plan (1)Week 5 Materials and data based on their own research plan (2)Week 6 Previous research (1)Week 7 Previous research (2)Week 8 Advising on the progress of thesis writing (1)Week 9 Advising on the progress of thesis writing (2)Week 10 Advising on the progress of thesis writing (3)Week 11 Advising on the progress of thesis writing (4)Week 12 Advising on the progress of thesis writing (5)Week 13 Advising on the progress of thesis writing (6)Week 14 Advising on the progress of thesis writing (7)Remarks
Students are expected to read and think thoroughly the materials.

Content of preparation
Students are expected to conduct literature review related to their own research plans.

Textbooks
No text book

Suggested readings
To be presented during the class according to the theme.

How to provide Feedback to assignments
Feedback will be given in the classroom during class time.

Grading Policy
Presentation (50%) and completion of dissertation (50%)

Other― 49 ―

CourseCampus
Lecturer

Course Numbering Code

Thesis Writing C
Surugadai

SemesterSpring[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL722E
2

YUASA HARUMICHI

Course description and attainment target
The purpose of this course is to provide individual guidance to students writing dissertation and paper. Students are
required to collect materials and data based on their own research plans, critically consider previous research, andreport on it.

Course content
Week 1 Orientation
Week 2 Theme and Idea (1)Week 3 Theme and Idea (2)Week 4 Materials and data based on their own research plan (1)Week 5 Materials and data based on their own research plan (2)Week 6 Previous research (1)Week 7 Previous research (2)Week 8 Advising on the progress of thesis writing (1)Week 9 Advising on the progress of thesis writing (2)Week 10 Advising on the progress of thesis writing (3)Week 11 Advising on the progress of thesis writing (4)Week 12 Advising on the progress of thesis writing (5)Week 13 Advising on the progress of thesis writing (6)Week 14 Advising on the progress of thesis writing (7)Remarks
Students are expected to read and think thoroughly the materials.

Content of preparation
Students are expected to conduct literature review related to their own research plans.

Textbooks
No text book

Suggested readings
To be presented during the class according to the theme.

How to provide Feedback to assignments
Feedback will be given in the classroom during class time.

Grading Policy
Presentation (50%) and completion of dissertation (50%)

Other― 50 ―

CourseCampus
Lecturer

Course Numbering Code

Thesis Writing D
Surugadai

Semester

Fall[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL722E
2

YUASA HARUMICHI

Course description and attainment target
The purpose of this course is to provide individual guidance to students writing dissertation and paper. Students are
required to collect materials and data based on their own research plans, critically consider previous research, andreport on it.

Course content
Week 1 Orientation
Week 2 Theme and Idea (1)Week 3 Theme and Idea (2)Week 4 Materials and data based on their own research plan (1)Week 5 Materials and data based on their own research plan (2)Week 6 Previous research (1)Week 7 Previous research (2)Week 8 Advising on the progress of thesis writing (1)Week 9 Advising on the progress of thesis writing (2)Week 10 Advising on the progress of thesis writing (3)Week 11 Advising on the progress of thesis writing (4)Week 12 Advising on the progress of thesis writing (5)Week 13 Advising on the progress of thesis writing (6)Week 14 Advising on the progress of thesis writing (7)Remarks
Students are expected to read and think thoroughly the materials.

Content of preparation
Students are expected to conduct literature review related to their own research plans.

Textbooks
No text book

Suggested readings
To be presented during the class according to the theme.

How to provide Feedback to assignments
Feedback will be given in the classroom during class time.

Grading Policy
Presentation (50%) and completion of dissertation (50%)

Other― 51 ―

CourseCampusCourse Numbering Code

Thesis Writing A
Surugadai

Lecturer

SemesterSpring[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL722E
2

KIMURA SHUNSUKE, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target
This course is to supervise the students who conduct their own research for preparation of writing their theses. The
students are required to prepare data, information and references based on their research proposal and then analyze
them. Finally, they start to write a thesis.
A class normally goes like bilateral discussion between students and lecturer, or presentation and discussion, thus
tutorial approach is emphasized.

Course content
The course consists of both individual consultancy by the teacher and the whole class presentation or discussion. The
actual schedule of the course will be arranged according to the progress of each student’s research.
Week 1 Orientation
Week 2 Discussion on idea of theme (1)Week 3 Discussion on idea of theme (2)Week 4 Reviewing relevant literature (1)Week 5 Reviewing relevant literature (2)Week 6 Reviewing relevant literature (3)Week 7 Analyzing relevant literature (1)Week 8 Analyzing relevant literature (2)Week 9 Analyzing relevant literature (3)Week 10 Presentation on their own hypothesis (1)Week 11 Presentation on their own hypothesis (2)Week 12 Data collection (1)Week 13 Data collection (2)Week 14 Finalizing temporal conclusion

Remarks
Students are expected to read and think thoroughly the materials.

Content of preparation
Reading assignments will be given for each session.

Textbooks
To be suggested accordingly

Suggested readings―

How to provide Feedback to assignments
An overall review will be provided at a later date.

Grading Policy
Class contribution: 20％ , Presentation at class: 30％ , Fulfillment of the research plan: 50％

Other― 52 ―

CourseCampusCourse Numbering Code

Thesis Writing B
Surugadai

Lecturer

Semester

Fall[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL722E
2

KIMURA SHUNSUKE, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target
This course is to supervise the students who conduct their own research for preparation of writing their theses. The
students are required to prepare data, information and references based on their research proposal and then analyze
them. Finally, they start to write a thesis.
A class normally goes like bilateral discussion between students and lecturer, or presentation and discussion, thus
tutorial approach is emphasized.

Course content
The course consists of both individual consultancy by the teacher and the whole class presentation or discussion. The
actual schedule of the course will be arranged according to the progress of each student’s research.
Week 1 Orientation
Week 2 Discussion on the hypothesis and data (1)Week 3 Discussion on the hypothesis and data (2)Week 4 Discussion on the hypothesis and data (3)Week 5 Further reviewing relevant literature (1)Week 6 Further reviewing relevant literature (2)Week 7 Further data collection (1)Week 8 Further data collection (2)Week 9 Discussion on the data and hypothesis (1)Week 10 Discussion on the data and hypothesis (2)Week 11 Writing and supervising (1)Week 12 Writing and supervising (2)Week 13 Writing and supervising (3)Week 14 Preparation for Ph.D candidate examination

Remarks
Each student is required to prepare for and make presentaion on the progress report of their own research, andactive participation in the discussion is recommended

Content of preparation
Each student is required to prepare for and make presentaion on the progress report of their own research, andactive participation in the discussion is recommended.

Textbooks
To be suggested accordingly

Suggested readings―

How to provide Feedback to assignments
An overall review will be provided at a later date.

Grading Policy
Class contribution: 20％ , Presentation at class: 30％ , Fulfillment of the research plan: 50％

Other― 53 ―

CourseCampusCourse Numbering Code

Thesis Writing A
Surugadai

Lecturer

SemesterSpring[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL722E
2

KATO, RYUTA RAY, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an opportunity for research design. The contents of thiscourse include qualitative and quantitative research methods, professional ethics, and academic rules. In particular,
this course provides research methods familiar in economics.

Course content
Week 1: Course review
Week 2: Research Design 1
Week 3: Research Design 2
Week 4: Research Design 3
Week 5: Research Question 1
Week 6: Research Question 2
Week 7: Research Question 3
Week 8: Literature Review 1
Week 9: Literature Review 2
Week 10: Literature Review 3
Week 11: Data Analysis 1
Week 12: Data Analysis 2
Week 13: Data Analysis 3
Week 14: Presentation

Remarks
Economics related issues will be studied.

Content of preparation
Reading assignments and data will be given, and students are asked to go through given materials before sessions.

Textbooks
Handouts and references will be given.

Suggested readings
Some references will be introduced in the session.

How to provide Feedback to assignments
Answers or an example of answers is uploaded so that students can download it. Comments are given back tostudents who submitted.

Grading Policy
Class contribution (50%) and presentation in the session (50%)

Other― 54 ―

CourseCampusCourse Numbering Code

Thesis Writing B
Surugadai

Lecturer

Semester

Fall[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL722E
2

KATO, RYUTA RAY, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target
In this course students are supervised to properly conduct research. Students are required to present their research
progress, and also to revise their research output.

Course content
Week 1: Course review
Week 2: Presentation 1
Week 3: Presentation 2
Week 4: Presentation 3
Week 5: Research Method 1
Week 6: Research Method 2
Week 7: Research Method 3
Week 8: Critical Literature Review 1
Week 9: Critical Literature Review 2
Week 10: Critical Literature Review 3
Week 11: Data Examination 1
Week 12: Data Examination 2
Week 13: Data Examination 3
Week 14: Presentation

Remarks
N/A

Content of preparation
Reading assignments and data will be given, and students are asked to go through given materials before sessions.

Textbooks
Handouts and references will be given.

Suggested readings
Some references will be introduced in the session.

How to provide Feedback to assignments
Answers or an example of answers is uploaded so that students can download it. Comments are given back tostudents who submitted.

Grading Policy
Class contribution (50%) and presentation in the session (50%)

Other― 55 ―

CourseCampusCourse Numbering Code

Thesis Writing E
Surugadai

Lecturer

SemesterSpring[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL722E
2

KATO, RYUTA RAY, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target
This course aims to finalize students’ dissertation. Thus, including proof-reading, revision process of the dissertation
continues.

Course content
week 1: revision of the dissertation
week 2: revision of the dissertation
week 3: revision of the dissertation
week 4: revision of the dissertation
week 5: revision of the dissertation
week 6: revision of the dissertation
week 7: revision of the dissertation
week 8: revision of the dissertation
week 9: finalization of the dissertation
week 10: finalization of the dissertation
week 11: finalization of the dissertation
week 12: finalization of the dissertation
week 13: finalization of the dissertation
week 14: finalization of the dissertation

Remarks

Content of preparation
The students are always asked to keep revising the dissertation.

Textbooks
Reading assignments and data will be given, and students are asked to go through given materials before sessions.

Suggested readings

How to provide Feedback to assignments
Answers or an example of answers is uploaded so that students can download it. Comments are given back tostudents who submitted.

Grading Policy
Based on the progress of revision, the final grade is determined.

Other― 56 ―

CourseCampusCourse Numbering Code

Thesis Writing A
Surugadai

Lecturer

SemesterSpring[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL722E
2

TSUJI MASAMI, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target
This course is to provide students with basic knowledge and skills to undertake research activities for preparing a
Ph.D. thesis on environmental issues.
The objectives of this course are to have a clear direction on the research topic, and establish a foundation fordeveloping research framework on the topic.

Course content
Contents of the course will be arranged for each student in line with his/her academic background, research topics,
methodology, etc. Preliminary topics for discussion are as follows:
Week 1: Course overview
Week 2: Research topic (1)Week 3: Research topic (2)Week 4: Research design (1)Week 5: Research design (2)Week 6: Research questions and hypotheses (1)Week 7: Research questions and hypotheses (2)Week 8: Theoretical framework
Week 9: Methodology (1)Week 10: Methodology (2)Week 11: Literature review (1)Week 12: Literature review (2)Week 13: Literature review (3)Week 14: Development of draft research proposal
Remarks
Students are expected to conduct self-discipline for consistent progress of research activities.
Content of preparation
Students are expected to prepare for substantive discussion on the topic of each class.
Textbooks
Kate L. Turabian et al. (2018). A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago Style forStudents and Researchers, Ninth edition, University of Chicago Press
Suggested readings
Based on the research topic of students, relevant references will be instructed.

How to provide Feedback to assignments
Regular feedback will be given at each of the classes.
Grading Policy
Presentation (80%)
Contribution to class discussion (20%)
Other
None.

― 57 ―

CourseCampusCourse Numbering Code

Thesis Writing B
Surugadai

Lecturer

Semester

Fall[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL722E
2

TSUJI MASAMI, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target
This course is to provide students with basic knowledge and skills to develop research framework for preparing a
Ph.D. thesis on environmental issues.
The objectives of this course are to finalize the research topic and establish a research framework on the topic.

Course content
Contents of the course will be arranged for each student in line with his/her academic background, research topics,
methodology, etc. Preliminary schedule is as follows:
Week 1: Review of the first draft research proposal
Weeks 2-12: Presentation and discussion on the research
Weeks 13-14: Preparation for pre-examination for doctoral candidate

Remarks
Students are expected to conduct self-discipline for consistent progress of research activities.

Content of preparation
Students are expected to prepare substantive discussion materials for the classes.

Textbooks
None.

Suggested readings
Based on the research topic of students, relevant references will be instructed.

How to provide Feedback to assignments
Regular feedback will be given at each of the classes.

Grading Policy
Presentation (80%)
Contribution to class discussion (20%)

Other
None.

― 58 ―

CourseCampusCourse Numbering Code

Thesis Writing A
Surugadai

Lecturer

SemesterSpring[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL722E
2

SASAOKA YUICHI, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target
This course provides Ph.D. candidate students with a broad basis for theories and methods for social science researchin the fields of global governance, regional studies, and governance or political science issues. The targets are twofold: (1) to master theoretical background of political science and International Relations, and (2) to confirm an
overview of various social research methods, especially case studies; document analysis and other qualitative method
approaches.
Course content
This is tailor-made. Upon the request and after the consultation, it can be varied.
Week 1 Discussion on Research Topic (1)Week 2 Discussion on Research Topic (2)Week 3 Case Studies Method (1)Week 4 Case Studies Method (2)Week 5 Case Studies Method (3)Week 6 Case Studies in International Relations (1)Week 7 Case Studies in IR (2)
Week 8 Document Analyses
Week 9 Alternative Methods (1)Week 10 Alternative Methods (2)Week 11 Comparative and Within-Case Analysis
Week 12 Policy-Relevant Theory
Week 13 Analyzing Previous Research Articles (1)Week 14 Analyzing Previous Research Articles (2)Remarks
Students are expected to talk to the references in the class and actively participate in the discussions. The final
course contents and class style can be determined through the initial discussions.
Content of preparation
Like prerequisies, students are expected to read the materials in advance and often bring in by themselves.
Textbooks
Alexander. George and Andrew Bennett (2005) Case Studies and Theory Development in the Social Sciences, MIT
Press.
Suggested readings
Explained in the class.
How to provide Feedback to assignments
The class is conducted on a conversation style because the class size is very small. Students can ask any thing andadvisor is always ready to answer. The advisor receives the memos and give them back to students with comments.
Grading Policy
Class contribution, and completion of required readings prior to the class are required. The submission of reportor presentation (70%) and two times memos (30%) would be required. Memo is submitted in the class and advisor
provides the comments.
Other― 59 ―

CourseCampus
Lecturer

Course Numbering Code

Thesis Writing B
Surugadai

Semester

Fall[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL722E
2

SASAOKA YUICHI, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target
This course provides Ph.D. candidate students with a broad basis for theories and methods for social science researchin the fields of global governance, regional studies, and governance or political science issues. The targets are twofold: (1) to master theoretical background of political science and International Relations, and (2) to confirm an
overview of various social research methods, especially case studies; document analysis and other qualitative method
approaches.
Course content
This is tailor made contents. Upon the consultation, it can be varied.
Week 1 Thesis Presentation and Discussion (1)Week 2 Thesis Presentation and Discussion (2)Week 3 Thesis Presentation and Discussion (3)Week 4 Thesis Presentation and Discussion (4)Week 5 Thesis Presentation and Discussion (5)Week 6 Thesis Presentation and Discussion (6)Week 7 Research of References (1)Week 8 Research of References (2)Week 9 Research Method Tools (1)Week 10 Research Method Tools (2)Week 11 Comparative Historical Analysis (1)Week 12 Comparative Historical Analysis (2)Week 13 Significance and Limitation of the Research
Week 14 Finalizing Research Topics
Remarks
Students are expected to talk about the research topics and the related references in the class and actively
participate in the discussions. The final course contents and class style will be determined through the initial
discussions. This class provides the qualitative research methods including political science and international relations.
Content of preparation
Like prerequisites, students are expected to read the materials in advance, and often bring in materials bythemselves, including the thesis drafts and pre-drafts.
Textbooks
James Mahoney, Dietrich Reschemeyer (eds.) (2003) Comparative Historical Analysis in the Social Sciences, Cambridge
University Press.
Suggested readings
James Mahoney and Kathleen Thelen (eds.) (2009) Explaining Institutional Change: Ambiguity, Agency and PowerHow to provide Feedback to assignments
This is almost one to one style class. Every time, feedback is done in the conversation. Final product is also submitted
and graded with comments.
Grading Policy
Class contribution, and completion of required readings prior to the class are required. The submission of modified
drafts, reports and memos would be required. Grading criteria: Class participation and discussions (70%), final
products and memos (30%)
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Thesis Writing A
Surugadai

Lecturer

SemesterSpring[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL722E
2

MINAMOTO YURIKO, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target
This course aims to provide fundamentals for social research design. The course will cover the basics of social science
research, qualitative and quantitative research, professional ethics, and technical aspects to pursuit an academic
research in PhD course.

Course content
Week 1 Introduction: Course overview
Week 2 Preparing research design (1)Week 3 Preparing research design (2)Week 4 Developing research questions (1)Week 5 Developing research questions (2)Week 6 Developing theoretical framework, hypothesis and models (1)Week 7 Developing theoretical framework, hypothesis and models (2)Week 8 Critical review of leading articles on research themes (1)Week 9 Critical review of leading articles on research themes (2)Week 10 Quantitative and qualitative research (1)Week 11 Quantitative and qualitative research (2)Week 12 Sources and selection of data and information
Week 13 Data analysis methods
Week 14 Presentation by students: research proposal

Remarks
N/A

Content of preparation
Reading assignments are announced before the class. The students are expected to be ready to participate in thediscussions based on those readings.

Textbooks
Handouts on resesarch methodologies will be distributed.

Suggested readings
Evera, S. V. (1997) Guide to Methods for Students of Political Science, Cornell University Press
Blaikies, N. (2010) Designing Social Research, Polity Press

How to provide Feedback to assignments
Feedback to presentation reports will be provided during the class discussion.

Grading Policy
Contribution to the discussions (50%)
In-class presentation (50%)

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Thesis Writing B
Surugadai

Lecturer

Semester

Fall[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL722E
2

MINAMOTO YURIKO, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target
This course is to supervise the students to conduct their own research. The students are required to present
research progress and overall discussions will be followed to provide some perspectives to refine their research
design, outlining and drafting. Critical review of the related leading articles will be encouraged to establish a relevant
theoretical framework for each student’s own analysis.

Course content
Week 1 Introduction: Course overview
Week 2 Presentation and discussion on research progress - Part I (1)
Week 3 Presentation and discussion on research progress - Part I (2)Week 4 Critical review of related articles to each research theme (1)Week 5 Critical review of related articles to each research theme (2)Week 6 Critical review of related articles to each research theme (3)Week 7 Critical review of related articles to each research theme (4)Week 8 Discussions on theoretical framework, hypothesis and models (1)Week 9 Discussions on theoretical framework, hypothesis and models (2)Week 10 Discussion on Quantitative and qualitative research progress (1)Week 11 Discussion on Quantitative and qualitative research progress (2)Week 12 Discussion on Quantitative and qualitative research progress (3)Week 13 Presentation and discussion on research progress - Part Ⅱ (1)Week 14 Presentation and discussion on research progress - Part Ⅱ (2)Remarks
N/A

Content of preparation
Students are expected to conduct literature survey related to their research topics before the class. The important
theories and concepts should be clarified in earlier stage of the research.

Textbooks
N/A

Suggested readings
To be suggested during the class.

How to provide Feedback to assignments
Feedback to presentation reports will be provided during the class discussion.

Grading Policy
Contribution to the discussions (50%)
In-class presentation on research progress (50%)

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CourseCampus
Lecturer

Course Numbering Code

Thesis Writing A
Surugadai

SemesterSpring[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL722E
2

NAGAHATA MAKOTO

Course description and attainment target
The objective of this course is to provide necessary guidance for the student to start own research for dissertation
writing. After the completion of this course, the student is expected to make a draft of own research plan with clear
theme, questions, and framework of analysis. The classes will be tutorial type thus the student is required to present
own idea followed by discussion with the teacher.

Course content
Week 1 – 2: I ntroductory explanation of research
Week 3 – 6: R esearch themes / issues
Week 7 – 10: R esearch questions and framework of analysis
Week 11 – 14: C ompleting a draft research design

Remarks
Details of each class will be decided according to the consultation with the student, and the exact schedule will bearranged later.

Content of preparation
The student is expected to prepare presentation at each class.

Textbooks
Reading materials will be provided according to the progress.

Suggested readings
Will be provided based on the student’s necessity.

How to provide Feedback to assignments
Whenever the student submit a report or a part of draft paper, the instructor will give feedback in written form
(comments on the “WORD”) and shared at the classes.

Grading Policy
Presentation and contribution to the discussion (50%)
Contents of the research design (50%)

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CourseCampus
Lecturer

Course Numbering Code

Thesis Writing B
Surugadai

Semester

Fall[Professor]

Credits(GG) POL722E
2

NAGAHATA MAKOTO

Course description and attainment target
The objective of this course is to provide necessary advice for the student to conduct own research for writing
dissertation. During this course, the student is expected to start critical review of relevant literatures, create
hypothesis, and make a conceptual framework. The classes will be tutorial type thus the student is required topresent own idea followed by discussion with the teacher

Course content
Week 1: Orientation
Week 2 – 7: L iterature review
Week 8 – 12: H ypothesis & conceptual framework
Week 13 – 14: P reparation for pre-examination for doctoral candidate

Remarks
Details of each class will be decided according to the consultation with the student, and the exact schedule will bearranged later.

Content of preparation
The student is expected to prepare presentation at each class.

Textbooks
Reading materials will be provided according to the progress.

Suggested readings
Will be provided based on the student’s necessity.

How to provide Feedback to assignments
Whenever the student submit a report or a part of draft paper, the instructor will give feedback in written form
(comments on the “WORD”) and shared at the classes.

Grading Policy
Presentation and contribution to the discussion (50%)
Progress of the research (50%)

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CourseCampusCourse Numbering Code

Thesis Writing B
Surugadai

Lecturer

Semester[Professor]

Fall(GG) POL722E

Credits2

KOBAYASHI YOSHIKI, Ph.D.

Course description and attainment target〈COURSE DESCRIPTION〉- Together with Thesis Writing A, this course aims for first-year doctoral course students to brush up on theirresearch plan in this program, preparing for qualifying exams in the second year.
〈ATTAINMENT TARGET〉- Students must submit updated research proposal papers at the end of the semester. These papers must include
essential elements for academic writing. (Please see the “Grading and Evaluation” part below.)- Student should present their research proposals in the semester’s final class.
〈TEACHING METHODOLOGIES〉- This course is taught based on bilateral discussions between each student and the instructor.
Course content- The class schedule could be flexible depending on each student’s research progress.
- Each student must proactively consider their research schedule in the short, medium, and long terms.
Remarks- This course is the continuation of Thesis Writing A in the previous semester.
Content of preparation- All students must get fully prepared for pre-announced assignments in each class.
- Some behaviors may negatively affect grading and evaluation, such as（1）unpreparedness,（2）incompleted
assignment submission, and（3）absenteeism from the class without prior notice to the instructor.
Textbooks- Students and the instructor will discuss appropriate textbooks depending on each student’s research topic andmethodologies.
Suggested readings
How to provide Feedback to assignments- Feedback on assignments is provided to each student by the instructor, either verbally during class or through Oho! Meiji.
Grading Policy[Presentation, discussions and other contributionin in a class] 50%.
[Content of the proposal] 50%.
・Research objectives (including research questions and hypotheses)
The proposal should clearly state the social problem that the research topic seeks to solve.
The proposal should include clear research questions (RQs) and appropriate hypotheses for the RQs.
・Methodologies of hypothesis verification.
Include a description of both the theoretical framework and the data collection and analysis methodologies
・Expected outcomes.
The expected findings should maintain logical consistency with the research questions.
・Social or academic value (significance) of the research .
The proposal should objectively explain the research significance so non-specialists can understand the subject.
・Originality or uniqueness of the research.
The proposal should accurately state the novelty of the research based on a review of previous studies.
・Limitations of the research and remaining future issues.
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A sticker will be issued at the time of enrollment to certify the validity of student ID card andthe distance for your commuter pass. Student ID card without the sticker is not valid.

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7. Student NameYour student name is the name shown on “Certificate of Residence.” This may be either youractual name or a registered common name. For those who request to use kanji as their student
name, JIS kanji (up to Level 2) are used. If your name uses kanji other than these, they will be
converted to the equivalent JIS kanji. Documents provided by the university will then use theconvention of your name. If you wish to change your student name, consult with Graduate School
Office and submit a request.

8. Change of Enrollment Status(1) Maximum period of enrollment
The graduate school’s maximum period of enrollment is 6 years for the doctoral program.
The maximum period for a transfer student from another university, graduate school, or programis decided by each graduate school (will not exceed the term above).
(2) Leave of absence
If you wish to temporarily suspend your enrollment due to illness or other reasons, consult yourgraduate school and submit a leave of absence request by the designated date.

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① If you request a leave of absence due to illness, you must attach a medical certificate.
② The period of a leave of absence ends at the end of each semester, but it can be extended
to the next term. The maximum period of leave of absence is two years, but doctoral
students may be allowed extension of the period for one more year in exceptional
circumstances.
③ Application deadline
Leave in the spring semester: May 31
Leave in the fall semester: November 20④ A student permitted to take a leave of absence must pay 80,000 yen per semester as theleave of absence enrollment fee. For the students in the doctoral program who extend theperiod of enrollment, the leave of absence enrollment fee is 50,000 yen per semester.
⑤ The leave of absence period are not counted for the number of years enrolled.
⑥ During the leave of absence, scholarships will be suspended, and the submission of thesisor dissertation, etc., is not permitted.
(3) Returning to school
After the end of a leave of absence period, a student who take a leave of absence returns to schoolat the beginning of the next term.
(4) Retaining enrollment
A student who is unable to complete a program due to insufficient credits or failure to submit orrejection of a dissertation may obtain permission from the university to retain enrollment for the
next year, provided it is within the maximum period of enrollment. A student desiring retaining
enrollment must obtain approval from his or her supervisor and follow the required procedures.
(5) Withdrawal from the university
A student wishing to withdraw from the university due to illness or other reasons must submit arequest for withdrawal stating the reason and cosigned by the student’s guarantor.
A person who requests withdrawal from the university must pay tuition fees for the semester ofthe date of the request. Failure of payment will result in expulsion from the school register.
(6) Re-enrollment① A person who withdrew (or was expelled) and who requests re-enrollment may beallowed re-enrollment based on a screening test, provided it is made within four years
after leaving the university.
② A person who has received the required research guidance in a doctoral program and has
left the university after three or more years of enrollment may be allowed re-enrollment
for the purpose of submitting a doctoral dissertation, provided the request is made withineight years from the date of admittance.
(7) Expulsion
A student who fails to pay tuition fees or to finish the necessary procedures by the designateddate will be expelled as of the end of that term.

9. Tuition Fees
All tuition fees must be paid by bank transfer. A bank transfer form will be sent by the Finance
Office to the address designated for this purpose at the time of enrollment.
(1) Payment method
Tuition fees are to be paid separately for spring semester and fall semester.
(2) Bank transfer form availability dateSpring semester portion: Early April
Fall semester portion: Late September(A bank transfer form for students extending their residence or resuming their studies will besent in mid-April for the spring semester and in early October for the fall semester.)(3) Payment deadline
Spring semester: April 30

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(4) Late payment
If circumstances prevent you from paying tuition fees by the payment deadline, you must submit
an request for late payment of tuition fees to the Graduate School Office, cosigned by yourguarantor.
(5) Change of mailing address for receiving bank transfer form
Bank transfer forms will be sent to your registered address. If you have changed address, please
notify Graduate School Office.
Meiji University Graduate School Tuition Fees for the 2024 Academic Year
2024

2024

2025・2026(Notes)1. A
 cademic Fees and Misc. Fees in 2024 and subsequent years are as above.
2. The Tuition Fee is divided into two biannual installments (Spring Semester and Fall Semester).
1st Year Enrollment Charges consist of Admission Fee, half of the Tuition Fee, and Misc. Fees. The
payment schedule is referred to the following table.
3. A
 fter enrollment, an additional charge for certain subjects may be levied. (Secondary School Teachers,
Prospective Adult and Community Education Workers, Perspective Museum Workers, Certified
Librarians and Teacher Librarians)
4. F ees are non-refundable. However, if you cancel your enrollment by completing the necessary procedureby the designated deadline, all fees excluding the Admission fee will be refunded.
5. C onsumption tax is not levied on academic fees.
6. A cademic fees may be revised during the study period.

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Ⅱ. Inter-Departmental Courses
1. Overview
Inter-Departmental Courses have been offered in the interest of designing a flexible andinterdisciplinary curriculum that goes beyond the bounds of a single graduate school. Students may
take these courses according to the regulations of graduate schools they belong to.

Credits
LectureSeminars
courses

Course nameMultilingual Graduate Research
Fundamentals of English Communication Skills
for Academic Settings
Fundamentals of Writing Academic Papers in English
Multilingual Graduate Research A
Multilingual Graduate Research B
Multilingual Graduate Research C
Multilingual Graduate Research D
Multidisciplinary Graduate ResearchMultidisciplinary Graduate Research A
Multidisciplinary Graduate Research B
Multidisciplinary Graduate Research C
Multidisciplinary Graduate Research D
Career Management
Cooperative education through research internships
Career Path Development
Mathematics, Data Science and AI
Data analysis for humanities and social sciences
Data analysis for natural science
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2
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2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
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RemarksPerformance
evaluation

PassedFailedGrade

PointsAchievement level

GP

S

100 to 90 points

Excellent4

A

89 to 80 points

Good

3

B

79 to 70 points

Satisfactory2

C

69 to 60 points

Satisfactory but inferior performance1

F

59 to 0 points

Did not achieve minimum targets

0T

Did not take exam

0Students can check their scholastic records through Oh-o! Meiji System. Scholastic records forstudents graduating (final year) will be distributed at the graduation ceremony.
Grades for spring-semester courses will be released before the fall semester starts.
Further details will be made available through Oh-o! Meiji System.

V. Registrations
1. Course Registration
Course registration must be done at the beginning of each academic year.
Please be aware that credits for the classes you attended will not be counted if you miss toregister those classes in the due procedure.
Make sure to ask the Graduate School Office on requisites and details for registration.

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credits. In addition, some courses are held as intensive courses.

Oh-o! Meiji.

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2. Business Hours
Weekday: 9:00 to 11:30 and 12:30 to 18:00
Saturday: 9:00 to 12:30
Note: Business hours may change when classes are not in session.

3. Information(1) All necessary notifications by the office will be posted in Student Information Area.
Always check the bulletin board, when you arrive at and leave the campus.
(2) Also see Oh-o! Meiji Portal Page for other announcements.

4. Various Notifications (to be submitted by students)
Submit the following documents (where applicable) to the Graduate School Office.
Matters to be notified

Form

Change of address

Notification to Modify
Registered Information

Change of guarantor or
guarantor’s address

Notification to Modify
Registered Information

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Change of name

Notification to Modify
Registered Information andshort-form family register, etc.
Any time

Change of registered domicile

Notification to Modify
Registered Information andshort-form family register, etc.

Leave of absence

Leave of Absence Request

Spring semester: May 31 Fallsemester: November 20

Withdrawal from the university

Request for Withdrawal

Application will not be accepted
if tuition is not paid

Re-enrollment

Request for Re-enrollment

Check with graduate school

Retaining Enrollment

Request for Retaining
Enrollment

By specified date at the end ofeach academic year

Late Payment of Tuition Fees

Request for Late Payment Tuition
By the prescribed date
Fees

Loss of student ID card

Application for reissue of student
Promptly
ID card

5. Various Certificates
Certificates are issued as follows.
(1) A health examination certificate will be issued only to students in their final year andwho have taken a regular medical examination in April. Certificates are issued from midMay.
(2) O ther students who wish to obtain a health certificate need present to an internist.
Consult the Clinic (2nd floor of University Hall).
(3) T he automatic certificate issuing machine is in operation from 9:00 to 19:30 (until 14:00
on Saturdays).
(The operation hours may differ at certain times of the year and the machine may besuspended due to maintenance.)(4) A student ID card and password are required when using the automatic certificate issuingmachine.

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Issued certificatesJapanese/
EnglishType
Certificate of Official
Student Status
Certificate of Expected
Graduation

Issued to

Enrolled
students

Transcript of Scholastic
RecordJapanese

Certificate of
Graduation
Auditing Certificate

Certificate of Official
Student Status
Certificate of Expected
Graduation
EnglishEnrolled
students

Other

Automatie
Certificate
Issuing
Machine

300 yenTime
required

500 yen
300 yenGraduate
School Office

Immediately

500 yen

Enrolled
students

300 yenGraduates

500 yen

Enrolled
students

Automatie
Certificate
Issuing
Machine

300 yenImmediately

Graduates

Graduate
School Office

500 yenIn 2 days

Transcript of Scholastic
RecordCertificate of
Graduation

Fee

Graduates

Graduates

OthersLocation

Enrolled
students

Consult with Graduate School Office

Graduates
Student Discount Certificate for
Passenger Fare
Health Examination Certificate

Enrolled
students
Enrolled
students
Graduates

Health Certificate

Enrolled
students

Automatie
Certificate
Issuing
MachineEnrolled
students*As of March, 2024

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Immediately
In 1 day

300 yenImmediately

ClinicIn Japanese:
300 yen
In English:
1,000 yen

As needed

Graduate
School Office

No charge

As needed

Graduates
Student Commuter certificate

No charge

03-3296-(Ext Number)

Weekdays
9:30~17:00
Saturdays
9:30~12:00

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Mondays or Thursdays
10:00~16:30(Tuition Fees)
4096

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Liberal education/
culture courses,
business programs,
open courses,
special courses,
etc.

2024
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2. Borrowing Materials(1) Maximum numbers materials and loan periods

2(2) Some books are not to be lent.
(3) When you wish to keep the item over the stipulated maximum length, extension is allowed twicewith the due procedure to renew the present lending under the condition of no other requests forthe item.

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Meiji campuses, request for new books to be purchased as well as to request to have copies of or
borrow reading materials from other universities.

URL: https://www.meiji.ac.jp/cip/

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Students are provided a copy card (or copy cards) by the Graduate School Office in order tosupport their research.
It can be used to make a predetermined number of copies.
Please contact the Graduate School Office for details.

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Quizzes
Discussions
SurveysClass contents
and materials
Etc.

XIII. Emergency Guidelines
During an emergency, please make sure to check the University website and Oh-o! Meiji for updates.

1. Classes during a massive delay in public transportation(a) When public transportation delays are expected
Severe weather or other reasons may cause a massive delay in public transportation. If there will
be a class cancelation or other special measures, there will be an announcement on the University
website and by Oh-o! Meiji 3 hours before the class schedule.
(b) Delay in major transportation routes to the University
If there are massive delays or suspension of public transportation in major routes to each Campus,
the University may need to take a measure in very short notice. In such a case, we will let you
know through the University website and by Oh-o! Meiji when decided. If the route you are using
is delayed, and you will be late or cannot attend the class, please get a delay-certificate from theline where the delay occurred and consult with the instructor.

2. Preparing for a major earthquake or other disasters【Ⅰ】If a major earthquake occurs
It is important to stay calm, paying attention―the― following matters for your safety, until the―to84―
shaking subsides. Please follow the instructions of the public announcement. Our building
structures meet earthquake resistance standards and are not expected to sustain serious damages
such as building collapse.

know through the University website and by Oh-o! Meiji when decided. If the route you are using
is delayed, and you will be late or cannot attend the class, please get a delay-certificate from theline where the delay occurred and consult with the instructor.

2. Preparing for a major earthquake or other disasters【Ⅰ】If a major earthquake occurs
It is important to stay calm, paying attention to the following matters for your safety, until the
shaking subsides. Please follow the instructions of the public announcement. Our building
structures meet earthquake resistance standards and are not expected to sustain serious damages
such as building collapse.
(a) During an earthquake
Protect yourself from your surroundings, follow the points below, and stay calm. Even a big
earthquake will only last 1 or 2 minutes.
・Duck under a desk, or cover your head with your clothing, and protect yourself from falling
objects.
・If you are near a window, or large objects such as a vending machine or locker, get awayfrom them as they may break or fall down and cause injury.
(b) When the shaking subsides
Be aware that aftershocks are very likely to follow a major earthquake. Stay calm, and brace
yourself for aftershocks with the following points in mind.
・Open nearby doors to secure a way outside. Use doorstops which are equipped in eachclassroom. If you rush outside, it may be more dangerous.
・Turn off flammable sources such as gas and heating devices. If you spot a fire, try to do theinitial fire-extinguishing if possible and report the situation to the Fire Command Center.
・Please make sure your classroom surroundings are safe.
(c) After the earthquake
・If anyone is injured, please make a report to the Fire Command Center.
・Please re-check the safety of the classroom and your surrounding environment.
(d) Evacuation
・There is no need for evacuation when an earthquake occurs unless there is a danger, forexample, a fire in the same or nearby building, a large crack in the wall which may have
impact on the structure, chemical leakage, or possibility of heavy objects falling down.
Please follow the instructions on the public announcement system. The school faculty andstaff will guide you to the “temporary assembly point” designated in each building.
・If the earthquake occurs during class, please evacuate in units of each class.
・Please be considerate of those in need, such as students with injuries or disabilities.
・If you are evacuating outside, cover your head with your clothing or belongings and protect
yourself from falling objects. Beware of cracks or deformation in the floor or dropped
objects.
・Always use the stairs for evacuation. Please do not use elevators or escalators.
・Please check the temporary assembly point in each campus on the University website.
(e) When it is difficult to return home
After a major earthquake, public transportation may be congested and it may be difficult toreturn to your house. In such a situation, please refrain from returning home until safety isensured. The University provides shelter and food in emergencies.

【Ⅱ】Fire(a) If you see a fire・If you see a fire, warn others in a loud voice (Yell Fire! or Kaji da!).
・Notify the Fire Command Center or the offices around you.
・Press any nearby fire alarm button.
・If the fire is small enough to extinguish, try to eliminate it with initial fire-extinguishing.
(b) Key points for initial fire-extinguishing・Determine what actually is burning, without being misled by smoke and flames.
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・Choose the adequate method for putting out the fire, including a fire extinguisher or otheroptions based on what is burning. Extinguish from the appropriate distance (3 to 5 metersfrom the source).

・Notify the Fire Command Center or the offices around you.
・Press any nearby fire alarm button.
・If the fire is small enough to extinguish, try to eliminate it with initial fire-extinguishing.
(b) Key points for initial fire-extinguishing・Determine what actually is burning, without being misled by smoke and flames.
・Choose the adequate method for putting out the fire, including a fire extinguisher or otheroptions based on what is burning. Extinguish from the appropriate distance (3 to 5 metersfrom the source).
・It is more effective to extinguish the fire at once. Try to have many people gather fire
extinguishers.
・If two or more places are burning, give priority to the place where people are at risk.
・ If the fire is too big for a fire-extinguisher, do not attempt to fight it. Evacuate immediately
instead.
(c) Evacuation
・If you encounter smoke, stay low and cover your nose and mouth with a cloth to avoid
inhaling the smoke.
・If a fire occurs inside a building, fire doors will automatically close when sensors perceive
smoke and heat. Even if fire doors become closed before you evacuate, they will open at
the time of evacuation.
・Keep fire doors closed to prevent diffusion of smoke.
・Always use the stairs to evacuate, never the elevator.

【Ⅲ】Contacting people(a) It is often difficult to make contact one another by phone call during emergencies, due todisconnected phone lines, power outages and other network problems, as well as network
overload from many people trying to call all at once. It may also difficult for the University to
immediately handle requests from families worried about the safety of individual students. Talk
with your family, friends, classmates, and other students participating in the same seminar aheadof time about how to get in touch with each other in case of an emergency. For example, you canarrange to have relatives or friends in distant locations serve as a relay point for contacts, ormake use of the NTT Dengon Dial service, the Disaster Message Board (web 171), Google
Person Finder or J-anpi, etc.
(b) Instructions from the University and procedures for confirming safety will be given through thewebsite and by Oh-o! Meiji after restoration of operations.
<<For reference>>
Use of public payphones during a disaster
When restrictions are placed on outgoing calls from subscriber lines in a disaster, it will be difficult
to make calls including 119 emergency calls. At such times, it may be easier to call from public
payphones. Learn the location of payphones in advance. If a disaster which applies to the Disaster
Relief Act occurs, phone calls can be made free of charge through public payphones as long as the
NTT lines are in operation (even if the electric company stops the electricity).

【Ⅳ】Be prepared in advanceo prepare for an emergency, check information including evacuation routes and destinations on(a) TTo
the University website.
https://www.meiji.ac.jp/koho/disaster/guide/english/
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Terms of use regarding the Shared Study Room for Graduate School Students（Surugadai Campus）
1. This Regulation stipulates the necessary terms for use of shared study room for graduate students at Surugadai campus.
2. The Shared Study Room is for educational and research activities.
3. Only students enrolled in Master’s and Doctoral courses at Surugadai campus who have agreed to these terms ofuse are allowed to use the Shared Study Room.
4. The Shared Study Room of Master's course students will be on an open floor, and desks will not be assigned.
However, designated private lockers will be assigned.
5. At the beginning of each academic year, the Dean of the Graduate School decides the room allocation for the
Shared Study Room of the Doctoral Degree Program taking into consideration the number of enrolled students.
6. For the purpose of smooth operation of Collaborative Research Room for Doctoral course students, a contact
person for each room should be determined and their name should be shared with Graduate School Office.
7. Collaborative Research Room in the Doctoral course should be unlocked in principle.
8. Doctoral course students are strictly prohibited from duplicating the key of the Collaborative Research Room andpossessing it.
9. The Shared Study Room will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. in principle, and will be closed on thefollowing days:(1) Certain periods during the winter break(2) Other days designated by university
10. The following are prohibited in the Shared Study Room:(1) Entry and use other than those specified in paragraph 3.
(2) Use for purposes other than educational and research activity.
(3) Eating. Bringing in alcoholic beverages and dangerous goods.
(4) Acts that interfere with the research activities of others.
(5) Use of electrical and heating appliances other than those specified.
11. The users of the Shared Study Room must observe the following items:(1) Hours of use as specified in paragraph 9.
(2) Smoking is prohibited in the room. It is allowed in the designated area.
(3) Keep the room clean, and each person being responsible for cleaning.
(4) Do not move furniture or fixtures without permission.
(5) Do not leave personal belongings, etc. outside of the place designated by the university.
(6) In case of fire or other emergency, follow the instructions of the staff.
(7) Use the designated bulletin board for posting notices and communications.
(8) Each student is responsible for own belonging. (The university take no responsibility for accidents such asa theft or loss.)
12. When you lose your status as a student of this graduate school, you are required to return the room that has been
individually permitted to use after restoring it to its original condition. In addition, you must compensate theschool for any damages you may have inflicted on school property.
13. Make no objection to the university’s disposal of abandoned or leftover items.
14. If you violate this agreement significantly, the Dean of graduate school may suspend its use after the discussion
with the committee to which you belong.
15. In addition to what is provided for in this regulation, necessary matters concerning the use of the Shared Study
Room shall be determined in consultation with the relevant organizations.
16. These Terms have been in place from October 23, 1984.
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Evacuation Manual for Major Earthquake（Surugadai Campus)【For Students】
Initial Response Manual for Major Earthquake
What to do when an earthquake occurs(1) Secure your personal safety! (Beware of falling objects)
Hide under a desk! Stay away from furniture and fixtures, such as book shelves and lockers)

Immediately after the earthquake(1) Be aware of aftershocks
Get away from fragile projectors and glass.

(2) Check for fire, Fight fires at an early stage

If a fire breaks out, calmly stop the fire and then report it to the Disaster Prevention Center /Guard Station located in each building .

(3) Secure an emergency exit and confirm the location of theevacuation site.
Open the entrance way and secure an escape route.
Rushing to escape outside can also be very dangerous.

(4) Listen to the building’s emergency broadcast

Listen to the building’s emergency broadcast and follow the instructions.

(5) Make sure of the safety of the class

Check to see if there are any people with injuries in need of help.

After the earthquake(1) Follow the instructions from the building’s emergency broadcast

If there are any injured people, report to the Disaster Prevention Center / Guard Station locatedin the building.

(2) Make Sure of the safety of the class again
Check for any fires.

(3) Check the surrounding area

Check the conditions of the surrounding area.

After this, please follow the Evacuation Steps
Emergency Contact:
Liberty Tower Disaster Prevention Center (03-3296-4445)
Academy Common Disaster Prevention Center (03-3296-4498)
Revised April 2018, Meiji

Evacuation Steps
Earthquake occurs
Follow Initial Response Manualfor Major Earthquakes
Evacuate
Are there evacuation
directions from theemergency broadcast?

Yes
Follow the instructions from the building’s
emergency broadcast, and go to the temporary
gathering place for each building, according
to faculty and staff’s directions.

Wait insideNo
Wait in the classroom or otherrooms. Keep yourself out ofharm’s way. Be aware ofaftershocks.

Is there danger of fireor collapse?

No

Yes

Evacuate to the evacuationsite according to faculty
and staff’s directions.

If the evacuation order has been lifted through the wirelessemergency radio, or if aftershocks have subsided.

Can you return home(based on the state oftransportation)?

Possible

Return home

Impossible

Take shelter in Liberty Tower or otherbuildings, and wait until it becomes
possible to return home.

The entire area of Chiyoda Ward has been
designated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Office as a
low-risk area in terms of large-scale fire spread,and it is designated as a "Remaining Area within
the District" (that is an area in which you canremain following an earthquake). Therefore, evenwhen an earthquake occurs, you should remain
inside a building unless other instructions areannounced.

What to Do in the Event of a Major Earthquake【Everyday preparations】

Please check the following, posted in each classroom: (1) Response to Major Earthquakes or Fires and (2) Evacuation Route Map.
There is an emergency phone that connects to the Disaster Prevention Center inside the door of the indoor fire hydrants in Liberty
Tower, Academy Common, and Global Front. Please check this phone along with the phone inside the classrooms.

【Earthquake preparations】-Calm down then take action-

Life-threatening risks during an earthquake are said to be the moment the earthquake begins and the fires that break out afterwards.
Even very strong shaking only last 1 to 2 minutes. First, make sure you are safe, calm down, and then take action. The buildings at Meiji
University were built using earthquake-resistant construction, so it is assumed that the buildings will not simply collapse during anearthquake.

【What to do in an earthquake】-Keep yourself safe- <Self-help>

Hide under a desk and move away from vending machines, lockers, etc., in order to ensure your safety from falling objects.

【Immediately after the earthquake】-Find the exit and fighting with fires-

When there is a small tremor or once a larger tremor has subsided, open the door and secure the exit, while also checking for fires.
If there are any fires, quickly extinguish them.

【After the earthquake】- Check the situation, then rescue and fight fires <Cooperation>

While being wary of aftershocks, check the surroundings and cooperate with people nearby to help injured people or extinguishingfires that you discover. Do not also forget to contact the nearest office or the Disaster Prevention Center (call 119 from an office, etc.).
When extinguishing fires, your safety is always first. If there is a fire that is too big to put out with fire extinguishers, do not attempt to
put it out. Instead, immediately get to safety.

【Elevators】
Although elevators are set up to automatically stop at the closest floor when a big earthquake occurs, if you notice the earthquake
while you are on an elevator, push the buttons for all the floors and get off the elevator at the floor where the elevator stops first.
Additionally, if by chance you are unable to get off the elevator, press the emergency button for a few seconds and contact the security
guard and wait for help to come. (People trapped in elevators are the highest priority.)【Outdoor Evacuation】

You do not need to evacuate if there is no immediate danger even if an earthquake occurs. However, you will need to evacuate if
there is a concern that a large crack in a wall or fire in the building or a nearby building will have an effect on the building’s structure. In thatcase, follow the instructions from the emergency broadcast, and go to the temporary gathering place for each building, according tofaculty and staff’s directions. Afterwards, proceed to the evacuation site designated by Chiyoda City. If an earthquake occurs during class,please evacuate together as a class.
* As a general rule at the Surugadai campus, an emergency broadcast will be issued and instructions will be given by the Disaster Prevention
Center or guard post located in each building if there are large tremors felt. (Please note that an emergency broadcast system is not in place atSarugakucho Building No.5. Announcements will be made with a hand-held microphone, etc.)【Designation of university temporary gathering places】

In principle, temporary gathering places for each building are designated as follows. However, you may need to go elsewheredepending on the situation, please pay attention to the emergency broadcast.
○ Liberty Tower, Faculty Office Building, University Hall, Building No. 12, Shikonkan Building, Building No. 10⇒Liberty Tower (Classrooms on lower floors)○ Academy Common ⇒A1 - A6 conference rooms（2nd floor)○ Global Front ⇒Global Hall, Multipurpose Room（1st floor)○ Building No. 14, Sarugakucho Building ⇒Sarugakucho Playing Field No.1

【Evacuation sites in Chiyoda City】
In all areas of Chiyoda City, buildings have been inspected and are fireproofed. As a result, Chiyoda City has been
designated a “Stayed-in Area,” as the risk of a large scale fire spreading is low. For this reason, if an earthquake occurs,remain inside the buildings rather than immediately evacuating. When the disaster situation has been ascertained and there is aslight possibility of danger, please evacuate to evacuation sites or support centers if you are unable to return home.
The following locations are designated as evacuation sites within Chiyoda City for Meiji University.
(1) Kitanomaru Park, (2) East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, and (3) Kokyogaien National Gardens*During evacuation, one of the above locations will be designated and announced via an emergency broadcast or throughevacuation guidance.
All areas of Chiyoda City has been designated a “Stayed-in Area,” as the risk of a large scale fire spreading is low. Therefore,
even though an earthquake occurs, please do stay in the buildings if there is no indication by the emergency broadcast.

【Information from Meiji University / Safety confirmation】
After an earthquake occurs, as soon as we are able, we will start providing information via the "Oh-o ! Meiji System" through the
University HP or the faculty office to which you belong. At that time, we will inform you how to confirm your safety, so please let us
know your status by following the instructions. We will also provide information via Twitter (official account @Meiji_Univ_PR).

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