Norms or rules of law maintain the order of our daily lives regardless of our awareness of them. In our social activities,
we must understand these legal norms.
This course deals with the law relevant to daily life and applicable or necessary to current topics. It also cultivates awareness in students’ legal minds toward problems that occur in society. Students are expected to summarize and explain their thoughts, listen to the opinions of other students, and deepen their thoughts.
* The classes will be conducted face-to-face in principle.
Omiya: Spring/Fall, Monday 3rd period
Toyosu: Spring/Fall, Thursday 3rd period
This course deals with the law relevant to daily life and applicable or necessary to current topics. It also cultivates awareness in students’ legal minds toward problems that occur in society. Students are expected to summarize and explain their thoughts, listen to the opinions of other students, and deepen their thoughts.
* The classes will be conducted face-to-face in principle.
Omiya: Spring/Fall, Monday 3rd period
Toyosu: Spring/Fall, Thursday 3rd period
The course aims to help students understand legal norms and to develop a legal perspective on problems that occur in society.
- To obtain and explain basic knowledge (technical terms) about the law
- To learn legal norms in daily life and maintain awareness as a person concerned about his or her society
- To apply practical legal knowledge (acquire wisdom) to adjust human relations in the community
| Submission of Documents, etc. | Midterm Examination | Final Examination | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 15% | 10% | 10% | 35% |
| 2. | 15% | 10% | 10% | 35% |
| 3. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 30% |
| Total. | 40% | 30% | 30% | - |
The allocation of the overall grade for this course is presented below:
・Submission of Documents, etc.: 40%
・Midterm Examination: 30%
・Final Examination: 30%
To pass the course, students must earn at least 60 points of 100. Students can score 60 points or more if they can state their opinions and answer questions, in assignments and examinations, about topics discussed in class and key topics in the textbook.
Students are required to attend at least two-thirds of the total number of classes. If this requirement is not fulfilled, credit will not be awarded.
・Submission of Documents, etc.: 40%
・Midterm Examination: 30%
・Final Examination: 30%
To pass the course, students must earn at least 60 points of 100. Students can score 60 points or more if they can state their opinions and answer questions, in assignments and examinations, about topics discussed in class and key topics in the textbook.
Students are required to attend at least two-thirds of the total number of classes. If this requirement is not fulfilled, credit will not be awarded.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Guidance, Legal Terms | Confirm the syllabus and the precautions | 70minutes |
| 2. | Base of Jurisprudence: What is the Law? | Read [Textbook] Break①−⑦ |
120minutes |
| 3. | Criminal Law (Meaning of “Crime” and “Punishment”) * Revisions of the Penal Code in 2022 |
1st Chapter 1−2 | 120minutes |
| 4. | Criminal Law (Principle of Legality, Conditions of Crime) | 1st Chapter 3−4 | 120minutes |
| 5. | Criminal Procedure Law (Case, Criminal Investigation, Prosecution) * Revisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure in 2016 and 2023 |
2nd Chapter 1−3 | 120minutes |
| 6. | Criminal Procedure Law (Public Trial, Appeal and Retrial, Procedure) | 2nd Chapter 4−6 | 120minutes |
| 7. | Midterm Examination Post-examination Discussion |
Coverage: Basis of Jurisprudence and Criminal Law (Topics dealt with in épisode 1) | 600minutes |
| 8. | Tort Law (Insurance, Negligent Liability, Damages) | 3rd Chapter | 120minutes |
| 9. | Contract Law (Individual Autonomy, Capacity, Default) * Revisions of the Civil Code in 2017 and in 2018 |
4th Chapter | 120minutes |
| 10. | Family Law (Parent and Child, Husband and Wife) * Revisions of the Civil Code in 2019, 2022 and 2024 |
5th Chapter | 120minutes |
| 11. | Preparation for a Paper: Attend a trial or have a group discussion | Confirm the handout | 180minutes |
| 12. | Constitution of Japan (Governing Structure) | 6th Chapter | 120minutes |
| 13. | Constitution of Japan (Fundamental Human Rights) | 7th Chapter | 120minutes |
| 14. | Final Examination Post-examination Discussion Conclusion |
Coverage: Basis of Civil Law and Constitution of Japan (Topics dealt with in épisode 2 and épisode 3) |
600minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 2650minutes |
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Textbook: Shigenori Matsui et al., Hajitemteno Hôritsugaku 7th Edition, Yuhikaku, April 2025 (To be published).
* Purchase the book as soon as it is available.
Reference materials: Introduced during class.
* Purchase the book as soon as it is available.
Reference materials: Introduced during class.
・Please be aware of problems in daily life with relevance to the law.
・Please read the syllabus and attend the first class.
・Please prepare an Internet-capable (Wi-Fi-enabled) laptop. On ScombZ, handouts will be distributed and quizzes, etc. will be given.
・Please read the syllabus and attend the first class.
・Please prepare an Internet-capable (Wi-Fi-enabled) laptop. On ScombZ, handouts will be distributed and quizzes, etc. will be given.
- In spare time after class
- Office hours:
Omiya: Wednesday 15:20−16:00 Laboratory (4508-2)
Toyosu: Friday 12:40−13:20 Lecturer’s Room (04M25)
It is desirable to make an appointment by e-mail.
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| N/A | N/A |
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