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SEMINAR A
| Lecturer(s) | KAMO, TOMOKI |
|---|---|
| Credit(s) | 4 |
| Academic Year/Semester | 2025 Spring |
| Day/Period | Tue.4,5 |
| Campus | SFC |
| Class Format | Face-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person) |
| Registration Number | 26006 |
| Faculty/Graduate School | POLICY MANAGEMENT / ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION STUDIES |
| Year Level | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Field | RESEARCH SEMINARS SEMINARS |
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| Prerequisites(Recommended) | C1140 比較体制論／COMPARATIVE POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC SYSTEMS C1101 地域と社会（アジア・大洋州）/REGION AND SOCIETY (ASIA-PACIFIC) C1087 国際関係論/INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS C1072 政策過程論/POLICY MAKING PROCESS 政策立案論（実践） 日本の防衛政策 |
| Recommended Knowledge | 現代中国政治外交および国際政治、比較政治、日中関係への関心があれば十分です。中国語の習熟度は問いません。 |
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| K-Number | FPE-CO-05003-211-86 |
| Course Administrator | Faculty/Graduate School | FPE | POLICY MANAGEMENT / ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION STUDIES |
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| Department/Major | CO | ||
| Main Course Number | Level | 0 | Faculty-wide |
| Major Classification | 5 | Research Seminars | |
| Minor Classification | 00 | Seminar | |
| Subject Type | 3 | Elective subject | |
| Supplemental Course Information | Class Classification | 2 | Lecture |
| Class Format | 1 | Face-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person) | |
| Language of Instruction | 1 | Japanese | |
| Academic Discipline | 86 | Comprehensive / Integrated Areas (Social Sciences) | |
Course Summary
The international order is currently undergoing a major transformation. Perceptions of values and interests shared by the international community are changing, and the rules of the game, such as norms and institutions of the international community, are becoming unstable. Because Japanese society has enjoyed peace and prosperity within the existing international order, it is necessary to be sensitive to these changes, calmly analyze the current situation, formulate countermeasures, and disseminate and implement them.
China, the subject of our seminar's research, is a major actor driving changes in the international order. China is a huge player that is no longer allowed to rest on its laurels and play with arbitrary images of itself. The increase in China's national power, accompanied by rapid economic growth, has changed the distribution of power in the international community and has had a profound impact on the dynamics of international politics.
The purpose of our seminar is to try to understand the characteristics of the mechanisms of Chinese politics and the social context that gives rise to them, and to deepen our understanding of contemporary Chinese political diplomacy. Furthermore, our seminar will provide insights into "how to deal with China" and clues for the future of international politics.
Our seminar will address another important research question. We will try to understand authoritarian politics. Authoritarianism is on the rise and democracy is in retreat. In the past, authoritarian politics was always viewed as unstable, while liberal democratic politics was seen as a necessary condition for a nation's economic development and stability. China, however, presents a different reality from this view. Why has Chinese politics maintained one-party rule? Why has Chinese society accepted one-party rule? Through the study of China, we should be able to obtain clues for understanding the politics of authoritarian states, which account for more than half of the world's population, and international politics, in which authoritarian states are rapidly expanding their influence.
In our seminar, we will (1) deepen our understanding of contemporary Chinese political diplomacy and (2) obtain clues to understanding authoritarian states. We will discuss contemporary Chinese politics and comparative political science literature materials to build the intellectual foundation necessary for a systematic understanding of Chinese politics, authoritarian politics, and international politics.
Our seminar is a place to provide the intellectual training necessary to analyze and disseminate knowledge and systematic understanding of Chinese politics, authoritarian politics, and international politics, which is necessary for Japanese society and for you to play an active role in the international community, using Chinese politics and diplomacy as the subject matter.
China, the subject of our seminar's research, is a major actor driving changes in the international order. China is a huge player that is no longer allowed to rest on its laurels and play with arbitrary images of itself. The increase in China's national power, accompanied by rapid economic growth, has changed the distribution of power in the international community and has had a profound impact on the dynamics of international politics.
The purpose of our seminar is to try to understand the characteristics of the mechanisms of Chinese politics and the social context that gives rise to them, and to deepen our understanding of contemporary Chinese political diplomacy. Furthermore, our seminar will provide insights into "how to deal with China" and clues for the future of international politics.
Our seminar will address another important research question. We will try to understand authoritarian politics. Authoritarianism is on the rise and democracy is in retreat. In the past, authoritarian politics was always viewed as unstable, while liberal democratic politics was seen as a necessary condition for a nation's economic development and stability. China, however, presents a different reality from this view. Why has Chinese politics maintained one-party rule? Why has Chinese society accepted one-party rule? Through the study of China, we should be able to obtain clues for understanding the politics of authoritarian states, which account for more than half of the world's population, and international politics, in which authoritarian states are rapidly expanding their influence.
In our seminar, we will (1) deepen our understanding of contemporary Chinese political diplomacy and (2) obtain clues to understanding authoritarian states. We will discuss contemporary Chinese politics and comparative political science literature materials to build the intellectual foundation necessary for a systematic understanding of Chinese politics, authoritarian politics, and international politics.
Our seminar is a place to provide the intellectual training necessary to analyze and disseminate knowledge and systematic understanding of Chinese politics, authoritarian politics, and international politics, which is necessary for Japanese society and for you to play an active role in the international community, using Chinese politics and diplomacy as the subject matter.
Course Description/Objectives/Teaching Method/Intended Learning Outcome
The international order is currently undergoing a major transformation. Perceptions of values and interests shared by the international community are changing, and the rules of the game, such as norms and institutions of the international community, are becoming unstable. Because Japanese society has enjoyed peace and prosperity within the existing international order, it is necessary to be sensitive to these changes, calmly analyze the current situation, formulate countermeasures, and disseminate and implement them.
China, the subject of our seminar's research, is a major actor driving changes in the international order. China is a huge player that is no longer allowed to rest on its laurels and play with arbitrary images of itself. The increase in China's national power, accompanied by rapid economic growth, has changed the distribution of power in the international community and has had a profound impact on the dynamics of international politics.
The purpose of our seminar is to try to understand the characteristics of the mechanisms of Chinese politics and the social context that gives rise to them, and to deepen our understanding of contemporary Chinese political diplomacy. Furthermore, our seminar will provide insights into "how to deal with China" and clues for the future of international politics.
Our seminar will address another important research question. We will try to understand authoritarian politics. Authoritarianism is on the rise and democracy is in retreat. In the past, authoritarian politics was always viewed as unstable, while liberal democratic politics was seen as a necessary condition for a nation's economic development and stability. China, however, presents a different reality from this view. Why has Chinese politics maintained one-party rule? Why has Chinese society accepted one-party rule? Through the study of China, we should be able to obtain clues for understanding the politics of authoritarian states, which account for more than half of the world's population, and international politics, in which authoritarian states are rapidly expanding their influence.
In our seminar, we will (1) deepen our understanding of contemporary Chinese political diplomacy and (2) obtain clues to understanding authoritarian states. We will discuss contemporary Chinese politics and comparative political science literature materials to build the intellectual foundation necessary for a systematic understanding of Chinese politics, authoritarian politics, and international politics.
Our seminar is a place to provide the intellectual training necessary to analyze and disseminate knowledge and systematic understanding of Chinese politics, authoritarian politics, and international politics, which is necessary for Japanese society and for you to play an active role in the international community, using Chinese politics and diplomacy as the subject matter.
The first, this seminar explores contemporary Chinese politics and Japan’s foreign policy toward China - particularly trying to "understand Chinese politics through comparative politics “ and "understand comparative politics through Chinese politics.”
Then, the objective of our seminar is to understand the ‘trajectory’ of Japan-China Relations through historical analysis. The course will cover the period since restore diplomatic relations to the present. However, it will not simply be a history of state-to-state relations but more on how people in Japan perceived China's presence in the Asia region. This project is intended to explore and understand contemporary China through the prism of Japanese perception of China.
■Our Seminar Activities
Members of our seminar will deepen their understanding of Chinese political diplomacy, authoritarian politics, and international politics through discussion of materials from the literature on Chinese politics and comparative politics. Students are required to make individual research progress throughout the semester. During the semester, students will report on the progress of their research several times and discuss it with the members of our seminar group in order to deepen their knowledge of research themes, methods, and literature.
■Outside Activities
We will hold lectures by invited experts on Chinese politics and diplomacy (from the National Institute for Defense Studies, the Institute of Developing Economies, etc.) and practitioners (from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, JICA, the Japan Coast Guard, or newspaper reporters). Students will be able to access the real China more closely. We frequently invite researchers and practitioners outside the university who are engaged in China studies.
China, the subject of our seminar's research, is a major actor driving changes in the international order. China is a huge player that is no longer allowed to rest on its laurels and play with arbitrary images of itself. The increase in China's national power, accompanied by rapid economic growth, has changed the distribution of power in the international community and has had a profound impact on the dynamics of international politics.
The purpose of our seminar is to try to understand the characteristics of the mechanisms of Chinese politics and the social context that gives rise to them, and to deepen our understanding of contemporary Chinese political diplomacy. Furthermore, our seminar will provide insights into "how to deal with China" and clues for the future of international politics.
Our seminar will address another important research question. We will try to understand authoritarian politics. Authoritarianism is on the rise and democracy is in retreat. In the past, authoritarian politics was always viewed as unstable, while liberal democratic politics was seen as a necessary condition for a nation's economic development and stability. China, however, presents a different reality from this view. Why has Chinese politics maintained one-party rule? Why has Chinese society accepted one-party rule? Through the study of China, we should be able to obtain clues for understanding the politics of authoritarian states, which account for more than half of the world's population, and international politics, in which authoritarian states are rapidly expanding their influence.
In our seminar, we will (1) deepen our understanding of contemporary Chinese political diplomacy and (2) obtain clues to understanding authoritarian states. We will discuss contemporary Chinese politics and comparative political science literature materials to build the intellectual foundation necessary for a systematic understanding of Chinese politics, authoritarian politics, and international politics.
Our seminar is a place to provide the intellectual training necessary to analyze and disseminate knowledge and systematic understanding of Chinese politics, authoritarian politics, and international politics, which is necessary for Japanese society and for you to play an active role in the international community, using Chinese politics and diplomacy as the subject matter.
The first, this seminar explores contemporary Chinese politics and Japan’s foreign policy toward China - particularly trying to "understand Chinese politics through comparative politics “ and "understand comparative politics through Chinese politics.”
Then, the objective of our seminar is to understand the ‘trajectory’ of Japan-China Relations through historical analysis. The course will cover the period since restore diplomatic relations to the present. However, it will not simply be a history of state-to-state relations but more on how people in Japan perceived China's presence in the Asia region. This project is intended to explore and understand contemporary China through the prism of Japanese perception of China.
■Our Seminar Activities
Members of our seminar will deepen their understanding of Chinese political diplomacy, authoritarian politics, and international politics through discussion of materials from the literature on Chinese politics and comparative politics. Students are required to make individual research progress throughout the semester. During the semester, students will report on the progress of their research several times and discuss it with the members of our seminar group in order to deepen their knowledge of research themes, methods, and literature.
■Outside Activities
We will hold lectures by invited experts on Chinese politics and diplomacy (from the National Institute for Defense Studies, the Institute of Developing Economies, etc.) and practitioners (from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, JICA, the Japan Coast Guard, or newspaper reporters). Students will be able to access the real China more closely. We frequently invite researchers and practitioners outside the university who are engaged in China studies.
Research Seminar Theme
China Studies and International Relations（CSIR）
Project Theme (next semester)
China Studies and International Relations（CSIR）
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Textbooks
外務省『外交青書令和六年』
防衛省『防衛白書令和六年』
エリカ・フランツ『権威主義:独裁政治の歴史と変貌』白水社、2021年
毛里和子『現代中国 内政と外交』名古屋大学出版会、2021年
防衛省『防衛白書令和六年』
エリカ・フランツ『権威主義:独裁政治の歴史と変貌』白水社、2021年
毛里和子『現代中国 内政と外交』名古屋大学出版会、2021年
Reference Books
・Milan W. Svolik, The Politics of Authoritarian Rule, New York: Cambridge University Press, 2012.
・Martin K. Dimitrov, Why Communism Did Not Collapse: Understanding Authoritarian Regime Resilience in Asia and Europe, New York: Oxford University Press,2013.
・Kjeld Erik Brosdsgaard ed., Chinese Politics as Fragmented Authoritarianism: Earthquakes, Energy and Environment, Routledge, 2017.
・Erica Frantz, Authoritarianism : What Everyone Needs to Know, New York: Oxford University Press, 2018.
・Tse-Kang Leng, Rumi Aoyama, Decoding the Rise of China: Taiwanese and Japanese Perspectives, Palgrave Macmillan, 2018.
・Martin K. Dimitrov, Dictatorship and Information, New York: Oxford University Press,2023.
・Martin K. Dimitrov, Why Communism Did Not Collapse: Understanding Authoritarian Regime Resilience in Asia and Europe, New York: Oxford University Press,2013.
・Kjeld Erik Brosdsgaard ed., Chinese Politics as Fragmented Authoritarianism: Earthquakes, Energy and Environment, Routledge, 2017.
・Erica Frantz, Authoritarianism : What Everyone Needs to Know, New York: Oxford University Press, 2018.
・Tse-Kang Leng, Rumi Aoyama, Decoding the Rise of China: Taiwanese and Japanese Perspectives, Palgrave Macmillan, 2018.
・Martin K. Dimitrov, Dictatorship and Information, New York: Oxford University Press,2023.
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