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Lecturer(s)	UMINO, ATSUSHI
Credit(s)	4
Academic Year/Semester	2025 Fall
Day/Period	Tue.4,5
Campus	SFC
Class Format	Face-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person)
Registration Number	48898
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)	特になし。
Recommended Knowledge	法学
Location	SFC
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K-Number	FPE-CO-05003-311-05

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	5	Research Seminars
	Minor Classification	00	Seminar
	Subject Type	3	Elective subject
Supplemental Course Information	Class Classification	3	Seminar
	Class Format	1	Face-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person)
	Language of Instruction	1	Japanese
Academic Discipline		05	Law and related fields

Course Summary

We will explore some main issues of Japan's information and communications law from the viewpoints of interpretation and legislation. Specifically, participants will take turns to give presentations on respective issues that are highly arguable, such as the extent to which freedom of expression in the mass media is ensured, and the responsibilities of platform operators in handling distributed information. All participants will be encouraged to discuss these issues. In addition, we plan to analyze specific relevant judicial precedents (case studies) as appropriate. Based on the practical experience (approximately 30 years) of the instructor in charge of the program on the administration of information and communications policies, it is likely to arrange tours to facilities related to information and communications, depending on the participants' requests. Please note that the content of each session may be subject to change flexibly. Please also note that there may be some sessions held online while each session will primarily be held on a face-to-face basis.

Course Description/Objectives/Teaching Method/Intended Learning Outcome

The goal is to deepen understanding of possible solutions and legislative theories through rotating presentations on each issue that could be a moot point under information and communications law, in line with participants' discussions and legal considerations based on the presentations. Students will also consider how these issues are linked to actual policy making, while developing the ability to independently investigate preemptive research and to compile their own research findings.

Research Seminar Theme

Information and Communications Law

Project Theme (next semester)

It is planned to be held in almost the same format as this term.

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Textbooks

Atsushi Umino (2021), Fundamental Rights in Contemporary Society Based on Information Collection and Analyses, Shogakusha, ISBN: 978-4860311681
Atsushi Umino (2018), Freedom and Secrecy of Communications: Reconstruction in the Network Society, Shogakusha, ISBN: 978-4860311513
Atsushi Umino (2015), Legal Concept of Secrecy of Communications under the Constitution of Japan, Keiso-shobo, ISBN: 978-4326403011

Lab / Skill-development / On-site training	An educational approach in which students deepen their understanding of educational content through first-hand experience and trial-and-error by initiating their own activities at facilities and accommodations both on and off campus.
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.