WORKSHOPS ON LEGAL THINKING[2nd half of semester](GIGA/GG/GI)

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WORKSHOPS ON LEGAL THINKING[2nd half of semester](GIGA/GG/GI)

Lecturer(s)	MARACKE, CATHARINA
Credit(s)	2
Academic Year/Semester	2025 Fall(2nd Half)
Day/Period	Wed.4,5
Campus	SFC
Class Format	Online classes (mainly real-time format)
Registration Number	14609
Faculty/Graduate School	POLICY MANAGEMENT / ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION STUDIES
Year Level	1, 2, 3, 4
Field	FUNDAMENTAL SUBJECTS INTERDISCIPLINARY SUBJECTS
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English Support	With English Support
Prerequisites(Recommended)	None
Related Classes	None
Recommended Knowledge	None
Location	Other
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Student Screening *For conditions regarding "additional permission", please refer to the "Student Screening Details" section. Approval for additional permission is at the lecturer's discretion, and is not guaranteed.	This item will appear when you log in (Keio ID required).
Equipment & Software	No special software required, however, as the class will be conducted online, access to Internet and video conferencing system is required
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Course Description	Lecture-based teaching and acquisition of the basic knowledge required for research activities. Broadens the range of interests in a particular direction and provides a bridge to cutting-edge topics.
K-Number	FPE-CO-03303-322-88

Course Administrator	Faculty/Graduate School	FPE	POLICY MANAGEMENT / ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION STUDIES
Course Administrator	Department/Major	CO
Main Course Number	Level	0	Faculty-wide
	Major Classification	3	Fundamental Subjects (Other Than Introductory Subjects, Subjects of Language Communication)
	Minor Classification	30	Interdisciplinary Subjects
	Subject Type	3	Elective subject
Supplemental Course Information	Class Classification	3	Seminar
	Class Format	2	Online classes (mainly real-time format)
	Language of Instruction	2	English
Academic Discipline		88	Comprehensive / Integrated Areas (Interdisciplinary Studies)

Course Summary

The objective of this course is to give students an introduction to critical legal thinking by studying the nature of “law” and providing an overview of “legal reasoning”. The topics will address many different issues and debates but we will focus particularly on the following questions:

What is the role of law in our society?
How does law justify itself?
How does law relate to ethics and morality?
What happens when opposing rights conflict with each other?
What defines power in a juridical system?
What are the strength and weaknesses of democracy?

Course Description/Objectives/Teaching Method/Intended Learning Outcome

The goal of this class is to develop logical and legal thinking skills while expanding a deeper understanding of the many faces of law and its role in society. Because of the nature of this class and the way it is conducted, students are expected to participate actively in the discussions and contribute to the debate through students’ presentations. The class will be held in English and give students an additional opportunity to work, argue and present in English.

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Fieldwork	An educational approach in which students conduct surveys and observations on their own to collect information both on and off campus.
Presentations	An educational approach in which students deepen their understanding of educational content by preparing materials and delivering presentations in class.
Discussions, Debates	An educational approach in which students deepen their understanding of educational content through sharing and discussing their opinions on designated topics.
Group work	An educational approach in which students are divided into small groups and assigned tasks on issues related to educational content.
Role-playing	An educational approach in which students deepen their understanding of educational content by being assigned specific roles to play, thus allowing them to experience different viewpoints.
Flipped classroom	An educational approach in which students study the course lecture in advance, and questions and discussions relating to that content are then held in class.
Problem-based learning	An educational approach in which students acquire knowledge and skills related to educational content by attempting to tackle specific projects or problems posed to them.

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