Civil law is the norm (rule) in civil society and provides contracts for sales, tort, damage, family, and so on, as private
law for relationships in life among people. The Civil Code of Japan was enacted more than 100 years ago, and is frequently
revised, not only in property law but also in family law, along with social changes. This course is placed between the course
“Introduction to Jurisprudence” and the course “Intellectual Property Law.”
※ The 1st, 7th (Midterm Examination) and 14th (Final Examination) classes will be conducted face-to-face.
※ The 1st, 7th (Midterm Examination) and 14th (Final Examination) classes will be conducted face-to-face.
Through specific cases, the course aims to help students reflect on the significance, fundamental principles, contents, application,
and so on of the Civil Code.
| Goals and objectives | Course Outcomes | |
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| 1. | To obtain and apply general knowledge (technical terms) about civil law |
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| 2. | To be aware of the Civil Code that provides for rules of daily life and to think voluntarily about problems that occur in society |
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| 3. | To understand the process of legislation (enactment and revision), interpretation, application, relevant cases, and so on |
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| 4. | To learn and apply a way of thinking that is balance between the parties concerned, remedy of the aggrieved party, and protection for reliance of the other party and the third party (security of trade) |
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| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
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| 1. | Guidance, Civil Law | Confirmation of the syllabus [Textbook] 1st Chapter |
130分 |
| 2. | Civil Law and Civil Code | 2nd Chapter | 120分 |
| 3. | Rights and Duties, Legal Act | 3rd Chapter 4th Chapter 1 |
120分 |
| 4. | Legal Act (Capacity), Agency | 4th Chapter 2 5th Chapter |
120分 |
| 5. | Prescription, Contract (Formation, Effect, Bilateral Contract) |
6th Chapter 7th Chapter 1−3 |
120分 |
| 6. | Contract (Performance, Default) | 7th Chapter 4−5 | 120分 |
| 7. | Midterm Examination Post-examination Discussion Type of Real Rights |
Coverage: General rules of Civil Code, Property Law (Contract) |
600分 |
| 8th Chapter 1 | |||
| 8. | Property, Tort |
8th Chapter 2−4 9th Chapter 1 |
120分 |
| 9. | Tort (Compensation for Damage), Management of Affairs, Unjust Enrichment, Liquidation |
9th Chapter 2 10th Chapter 11th Chapter |
120分 |
| 10. | Family (Family Law, Relative, Husband and Wife) | 12th Chapter | 120分 |
| 11. | Parent and Child, Support | 13th Chapter | 120分 |
| 12. | Succession | 14th Chapter | 120分 |
| 13. | Association | 15th Chapter | 120分 |
| 14. | Final Examination Post-examination Discussion Realization of Rights |
Coverage: Property Law (Property, Tort), Family Law (Relative, Succession), Artificial Person |
600分 |
| 16th Chapter | |||
| Total. | - | - | 2650分 |
| Submission of Documents, etc. | Midterm Examination | Final Examination | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 5% | 10% | 10% | 25% |
| 2. | 5% | 10% | 10% | 25% |
| 3. | 5% | 10% | 10% | 25% |
| 4. | 5% | 10% | 10% | 25% |
| Total. | 20% | 40% | 40% | - |
The allocation of the overall grade for this course is presented below:
・Submission of Documents, etc.: 20%
・Midterm Examination: 40%
・Final Examination: 40%
To pass the course, students must earn at least 60 points of 100. Students can score 60 points or more if they can state in a clear manner their opinions, in assignments and the examinations, about the 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.: 20%
・Midterm Examination: 40%
・Final Examination: 40%
To pass the course, students must earn at least 60 points of 100. Students can score 60 points or more if they can state in a clear manner their opinions, in assignments and the examinations, about the 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.
Textbook: Toyohiro Nomura, Minjihô nyûmon 8th Edition, Yuhikaku, 2019.
Reference materials: Compendium of Laws (the latest version)
* Revisions of the Civil Code in 2017, in 2018 and in 2019.
Introduced during class.
Reference URL: Civil Code
https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/search/elawsSearch/elaws_search/lsg0500/detail?lawId=129AC0000000089
Reference materials: Compendium of Laws (the latest version)
* Revisions of the Civil Code in 2017, in 2018 and in 2019.
Introduced during class.
Reference URL: Civil Code
https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/search/elawsSearch/elaws_search/lsg0500/detail?lawId=129AC0000000089
・Please be aware of problems in daily life with relevance to the civil law.
・Please note that it is necessary to pre-register for the course, read the syllabus, and attend the first class.
・Please prepare an Internet-capable (Wi-Fi-enabled) laptop. On Scomb, handouts will be distributed and quizzes, etc. will be given.
・Please note that it is necessary to pre-register for the course, read the syllabus, and attend the first class.
・Please prepare an Internet-capable (Wi-Fi-enabled) laptop. On Scomb, handouts will be distributed and quizzes, etc. will be given.
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| N/A | N/A |
- 3.GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
- 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
- 10.REDUCED INEQUALITIES
- 16.PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS
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