学部・研究科Faculty/Graduate school | GISDepartment of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies |
添付ファイル名Attached documents | |
年度Year | 2022 |
授業コードClass code | A6381 |
旧授業コードPrevious Class code | |
旧科目名Previous Class title | |
開講時期Term | 秋学期授業/Fall |
曜日・時限Day/Period | 水2/Wed.2 |
科目種別Class Type | |
キャンパスCampus | 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya |
教室名称Classroom name | |
配当年次Grade | |
単位数Credit(s) | 2 |
備考(履修条件等)Notes | |
他学部公開科目Open Program | |
他学部公開(履修条件等)Open Program (Notes) | |
グローバル・オープン科目Global Open Program | |
成績優秀者の他学部科目履修制度対象Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers | |
成績優秀者の他学部科目履修(履修条件等)Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes) | |
実務経験のある教員による授業科目Class taught by instructors with practical experience | |
SDGsCPSDGs CP | |
アーバンデザインCPUrban Design CP | |
ダイバーシティCPDiversity CP | |
未来教室CPLearning for the Future CP | |
カーボンニュートラルCPCarbon Neutral CP | |
千代田コンソ単位互換提供(他大学向け)Chiyoda Campus Consortium | |
旧科目との重複履修Duplicate Subjects Taken Under Previous Class Title | |
カテゴリー(2024年度以降入学者)Category (commenced 2024 onwards) | |
カテゴリー(2020~2023年度入学者)Category (commenced 2020-2023) | |
カテゴリー(2016~2019年度入学者)Category (commenced 2016-2019) |
【授業の概要と目的(何を学ぶか) / Outline and objectives】
The greatest political struggles in American government have to do with the interpretation of the Constitution. The unique character of the Executive office or American presidency provides an opportunity to explore important questions related to how the Constitution can both constrain presidential power and allow the president to rise to his full height of power. This course addresses the place and role of the presidency in the American constitutional order, with specific emphasis on executive energy and rhetoric. The historical evolution of the presidency will be examined beginning with the American founding era, the constitutional convention, and The Federalist, including the method for presidential selection and current day practice of campaigns and elections. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the intended nature of Article II and presidential action by studying a number of presidents who have served throughout America’s history.
The simultaneous cooperative and competitive nature of the separation of powers with Congress and the judicial branch established by the Constitution creates tension. The course will seek to address the question of what is the proper role of Congress and the courts in regulating presidential power. Students will also look at presidential power in the context of how crises affect that power, and to what degree the president is able to test the bounds of the Constitution.
The differences between rhetoric of the Constitution versus other contemporary sources in terms of the power of the president will be studied. This will be done by looking at the use of rhetoric as a device to persuade and how presidents have failed or been successful with their ability to effectively communicate to the American public.
【到達目標 / Goal】
This course will provide students with a study of the American presidency.
Students will be able to:
•Identify the origins and development of the presidency from its conception in the Constitutional Convention, and the people who have held the office.
•Explain the relationship, both constitutional and historical, between the executive, the legislative and judicial branches.
•Appraise the necessity or constitutionality of important actions and decisions by key presidents.
•Understand the process of selecting presidents, the campaign process, and the role of public opinion as well as the role of the media.
•Assess the use of presidential rhetoric and the transformation of its usage from the American founding to modern time.
【この授業を履修することで学部等のディプロマポリシーに示されたどの能力を習得することができるか(該当授業科目と学位授与方針に明示された学習成果との関連) / Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?】
Will be able to gain “DP 1”, “DP 2”, “DP 3”, and “DP 4”.
【授業で使用する言語 / Default language used in class】
英語 / English
【授業の進め方と方法 / Method(s)】
(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )
The course will consist of lectures, open and group discussion, and individual and group activities. Students will be required to utilize critical thinking skills to formulate arguments and analyze concepts and principles in both oral and written form. Feedback for the written assignments and midterm exams will be given in class. Students are also encouraged to take advantage of office hours should they wish to get more personalized feedback on how to improve their performance.
【アクティブラーニング(グループディスカッション、ディベート等)の実施 / Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)】
あり / Yes
【フィールドワーク(学外での実習等)の実施 / Fieldwork in class】
なし / No
【授業計画 / Schedule】
授業形態 / methods of teaching:対面/face to face
※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。
回 / No. | 各回の授業形態予定 / methods of teaching | テーマ / Theme | 内容 / Contents |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 対面/face to face | Introduction | The Constitutional Convention |
2 | 対面/face to face | Creation of the Executive | Constitutional foundations of the Executive (Article II – powers and duties) |
3 | 対面/face to face | Election of the Executive | Historical overview on presidential selection and the Electoral College, campaigns and elections |
4 | 対面/face to face | Defense of Executive Power | The Federalist and Anti-Federalist arguments |
5 | 対面/face to face | George Washington I | Bringing the constitutional presidency to life |
6 | 対面/face to face | George Washington II | Proclamation of Neutrality, precedents, and Farewell Address |
7 | 対面/face to face | Review and Midterm | Multiple choice and short-essays |
8 | 対面/face to face | Abraham Lincoln I | The crisis of the house divided and Civil War |
9 | 対面/face to face | Abraham Lincoln II | Lincoln’s speeches: Executive energy and rhetoric |
10 | 対面/face to face | Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry Truman | The rise of the modern presidency |
11 | 対面/face to face | Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard Nixon | The War Powers Resolution and the congressional-executive relationship |
12 | 対面/face to face | Ronald Reagan | Cold War rhetoric and action |
13 | 対面/face to face | George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump | Foreign policy and America’s role in the world |
14 | 対面/face to face | Final Exam and Wrap up | Multiple choice and short-essays |
【授業時間外の学習(準備学習・復習・宿題等) / Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)】
Prior to class meetings, students are expected to review their notes from previous classes and do the assigned readings. Students will be assigned homework (written assignments). Before an exam, students should review their notes. Preparatory study is four hours for each class session. Review for an exam takes a minimum of two to three hours.
【テキスト(教科書) / Textbooks】
None.
【参考書 / References】
Reading materials are on the course website.
【成績評価の方法と基準 / Grading criteria】
Students are evaluated based on the following:
Participation – 15%
Written Assignments and presentation – 30%
Midterm – 25%
Final – 30%
【学生の意見等からの気づき / Changes following student comments】
None.
【その他の重要事項 / Others】
Use of mobile phones, laptops, and other electronic devices during class is prohibited.
【Prerequisite】
Students are expected to have passed Introduction to Political Science.