An Introductory Course in International Relations Ⅰ

Course Information

College	Toyama College	Year	2021
Course Title	An Introductory Course in International Relations Ⅰ
Course Code	0187	Course Category	Specialized / Elective
Class Format	Lecture	Credits	School Credit: 1
Department	Department of International Business	Student Grade	5th
Term	First Semester	Classes per Week	2
Textbook and/or Teaching Materials	Documents distributed ; Reference illustrated material is「最新世界史図説タペストリー」
Instructor	Ebihara Tsuyoshi,Okamoto Katsunori

Course Objectives

1. Students can understand the basic concepts and theories in international relations.
2. Students can understand how domestic economic policy flows and changes in international relations respond.

Rubric

	Ideal Level of Achievement (Very Good)	Standard Level of Achievement (Good)	Unacceptable Level of Achievement (Fail)
Evaluation 1	Can understand the basic concepts and theories in international relations almost perfectly.	Can understand the basic concepts and theories in international relations correctly.	Can't understand the basic concepts and theories in international relations correctly.
Evaluation 2	Can understand how domestic economic policy flows and changes in international relations respond almost perfectly.	Can understand how domestic economic policy flows and changes in international relations respond correctly.	Can't understand how domestic economic policy flows and changes in international relations respond correctly.

Teaching Method

Outline:

Learning objective (aim of class)
(1) Goal
Students think about the link between domestic regional policy and international relations based on the theoretical framework of international relations theory.
(2) Overview
Japan's economic policy is not merely formulated and tackled by domestic circumstances. Behind that, there are international relations considerations. In this course, we focus on the connection, and consider the connection between domestic economic policy and international relations, based on the theoretical framework of international relations theory.

Style:

The contents are divided into the first half and the second half, and two instructors give lectures in an omnibus format. In the first half, one instructor explains the flow and composition of theory in international relations. In the second half, another instructor explains the history of domestic economic policies and the link between international relations.

Notice:

Students should read in advance about materials such as prints distributed in advance.
Each student's evaluation is decided by the score of the term-end examination. Students whose evaluation is less than 60 points can be subject to the approval test by request. Students who have been awarded credits as a result of the certification exam will receive an evaluation of 60 points. The evaluation method and evaluation criteria for the verification test conform to this test.

Characteristics of Class / Division in Learning

Applicable to Remote Class

Course Plan

			Theme	Goals
1st Semester
	1st Quarter
		1st	Orientation Composition of theories in international relations	Understand the concepts of this course. Understand the composition of theories in international relations.
		2nd	Classical realism	Explain Classical realism.
		3rd	Structural realism	Explain Classical realism.
		4th	Hegemonic stability theory	Explain Hegemonic stability theory.
		5th	Functionalism and Neo-functionalism	Explain Functionalism and Neo-functionalism.
		6th	Theory of Interdependence	Explain Theory of interdependence.
		7th	International regime theory	Explain International regime theory.
		8th	Mid-term examination	Answer the questions in the examination.
	2nd Quarter
		9th	Return of answer sheet Conclusion of theories in international relations	Explain the points of the theories in international relations.
		10th	Japanese policy of domestic economy and International relationship - occupied Japan period -	Students comprehend link between Japanese policy of domestic economy and Internatinal relationship through economic policies in occupied japan period.
		11th	Japanese policy of domestic economy and International relationship - occupied Japan period -	Students comprehend link between Japanese policy of domestic economy and Internatinal relationship through economic policies in occupied japan period.
		12th	Japanese policy of domestic economy and International relationship - occupied Japan period -	Students comprehend link between Japanese policy of domestic economy and Internatinal relationship through economic policies in occupied japan period.
		13th	Japanese policy of domestic economy and International relationship - occupied Japan period -	Students comprehend link between Japanese policy of domestic economy and Internatinal relationship through economic policies in occupied japan period.
		14th	Japanese policy of domestic economy and International relationship - occupied Japan period -	Students comprehend link between Japanese policy of domestic economy and Internatinal relationship through economic policies in occupied japan period.
		15th	Term-end examination	A Term-end examination will be conducted to decide the level of understanding of the content of the lecture.
		16th	Return of answer sheet Explanation	Confirmation of grade in this lecture

Evaluation Method and Weight (%)

	Examination	Presentation	Mutual Evaluations between students	Behavior	Portfolio	Homework	Total
Subtotal	90	0	0	0	0	10	100
Basic Ability	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Technical Ability	90	0	0	0	0	10	100
Interdisciplinary Ability	0	0	0	0	0	0	0