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WORKSHOPS ON LEGAL THINKING 		創造実践科目
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2 単位
実施形態 完全オンライン
開催日程 秋学期 木曜日４時限,木曜日５時限
担当教員 マラケ， カタリナ（マラケ カタリナ）
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授業形態 実習・演習
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We will use recent examples of geopolitical events and incidents (e.g. Covid 19 impact) to discuss some of the most important aspects of modern (cyber) society. Students are encouraged to follow activities of the Cyber Civilization Research Center.
使用言語 英語
連絡先 cmaracke@sfc.keio.ac.jp
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科目概要

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?

授業シラバス

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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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提出課題・試験・成績評価の方法など

50% presentations and assignments 50% participation and attendance

履修上の注意

No restrictions - all students welcome!

授業計画

第1回 Orientation and Introduction

The first session will give an overview of the course, and give students an opportunity to introduce themselves, explain why they are taking the course and what their interests are:

- Overview of the class and the following weeks
- Discuss the following questions: What is law? What is “legal thinking”?

第2回 Legal Thinking

- Thinking and discussing about norms and values, culture and society
- History of law
- Morals, ethics and law: Basic philosophy and basic jurisprudence
- Different schools of thought in general jurisprudence (e.g. “natural law”, “legal positivism”)
- Connection between law and morality?

第3回 Law and Justice

Different schools of thought in general jurisprudence (e.g. “natural law”, “legal positivism”)
- Connection between law and morality - Details and examples
- Law and legal thinking in in everyday life
- Examples and court cases

第4回 Law and Power

- What is power?
- Introduction to constitutional law
- How are laws changed? Why do they need to be changed over time?
- Critical thinking about law and power

第5回 Student Presentation I

- Overview: Structure of the presentations (arguments and defense arguments)
- Topic finding
- Discussion and scheduling for the coming weeks

第6回 Student Presentation II

- Topics to be discussed

第7回 Student Presentation III

- Topics to be discussed

第8回 Student Presentation IV

- Topics to be discussed

第9回 Student Presentation V

- Topics to be discussed

第10回 Human Rights and Freedom of Speech

- Overview of human rights / examples
- Freedom of speech and social impact
- Hate speech, false information and freedom of speech

第11回 Law, Society and Technology

- How does law control society and how does society control law?
- Law and legal consciousness in everyday life?
- Law and technology - “Digital locks” (discussing Ian Kerr)
- The concept of responsibility in the digital age (revisiting Hans Jonas)
- New laws for new technologies?

第12回 Future of Law

- What changes should/could be made in the light of new technologies?
- What changes should/could be made in the light of the global information society?
- Law and globalization
- Concept of responsibility

第13回 Leadership Case Study

- What is leadership?
- Why is leadership important in today's (cyber) society?

第14回 Ethics Case Study

- What is ethics?
- How do we define ethical leadership and decision making in today's (cyber) society?

第15回 Summary, Wrap Up and Open Questions

- What have we learned?
- What comes next?

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