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メディア授業とは，メディアを利用して遠隔方式により実施する授業の授業時数が，総授業時数の半数を超える授業をいいます。
メディア授業により取得した単位は，卒業要件として修得すべき単位のうち60単位を超えないものとされています。
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As political polarization increasingly shapes contemporary discourse, understanding government actions and their underlying intentions has never been more critical. This course offers a comprehensive exploration of public policy—its definition, purpose, and the rationale behind government interventions to address social challenges.
Students will critically analyze the characteristics of both effective and ineffective policies, examining how certain government actions influence intergenerational mobility, equal opportunity, and broader social and economic progress. The course will also investigate the unintended consequences of poorly designed policies, such as social exclusion or political capture, and explore the paradoxes that arise in policymaking.
Through the study of contemporary debates on key issues—including education, healthcare, and welfare policies—students will develop the analytical skills necessary to assess policy effectiveness beyond subjective perceptions. While some may have prior experience or interest in policymaking, this course emphasizes an objective, evidence-based approach to policy evaluation.
To excel, students should actively engage with socioeconomic issues and cultivate the ability to independently identify and analyze policy problems rather than relying solely on external guidance.
The topics and methodologies covered may be adjusted to align with students' backgrounds and learning needs.
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The course is divided into two main sections:
1. Conceptual Foundations of Public Policy
The first half of the course introduces key theoretical frameworks and analytical approaches to public policy. Students will explore how policies are designed to serve the public interest, how issues are framed in policy discourse, and the broader role of public policies in governance and society.
2. Comparative Policy Analysis and Case Studies
The second half of the course shifts to an applied perspective, focusing on public policies implemented in various countries represented by the students. Through case studies, students will critically analyze and evaluate policy measures, engaging in objective discussions on their effectiveness and broader implications. Selected public policies from Japan will also be introduced, contingent on student interest.
Additionally, there may be opportunities for field visits to relevant policy sites and discussions with policymakers, providing students with firsthand exposure to public policy implementation and decision-making processes. These experiences will enrich case study analysis and allow students to bridge theoretical concepts with real-world applications.
The course primarily consists of lectures and discussions, fostering an interactive learning environment that encourages critical engagement with policy issues from both theoretical and practical standpoints.
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第1回
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Introduction
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Guidance of the course.
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第2回
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Public Policy in your country
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All students will prepare a 5-8 minutes presentation in which they choose an area of interest from the public policy of their own country and explain the current situation and challenges facing it.
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第3回
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What is public policy?
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Details and reading will be given in the first class.
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第4回
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Actors in public policy
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Details and reading will be given in the first class.
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第5回
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Theories and types of public policy
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Details and reading will be given in the first class.
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第6回
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Advocacy coalitions and stakeholder analysis
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Details and reading will be given in the first class.
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第7回
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Rationales for public policy
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Details and reading will be given in the first class.
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第8回
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Mid-term review session
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Details and reading will be given in the first class.
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第9回
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Setting the policy agenda/Processes of building political interest and moving from policy idea to policy action
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Details and reading will be given in the first class.
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第10回
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Implementation and Evaluation
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Details and reading will be given in the first class.
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第11回
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The limits of policy making
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Details and reading will be given in the first class.
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第12回
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Preparation for the Field Trip
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Details and reading will be given in the first class.
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第13回
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Field Trip
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Details and reading will be given in the first class.
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第14回
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Group Presentation 1
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Details and reading will be given in the first class.
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第15回
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Group Presentation 2
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Details and reading will be given in the first class.
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第16回
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Final Review Session
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Discussion.
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※AL（アクティブ・ラーニング）欄に関する注
・授業全体で、AL（アクティブ・ラーニング）が占める時間の割合を、それぞれの項目ごとに示しています。
・A〜Dのアルファベットは、以下の学修形態を指しています。
【A：グループワーク】、【B：ディスカッション・ディベート】、【C：フィールドワーク（実験・実習、演習を含む）】、【D：プレゼンテーション】
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A: 30% B: 30% C: 10% D: 30%
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-Class Participation and presentation (60%): Students are expected to complete all assigned readings before class and actively participate in discussions. All students will be in charge of at least two reading material, and will prepare points to explain the contents and discuss in class. Engagement should include drawing connections between the assigned materials and relevant debates in the media and politics. Attendance will not be graded, as students are expected to be present in class. If a student misses more than 30% of the entire class, they will be excluded from the grading system or receive a failing grade.
-Policy Analysis Presentation (30%): Students will divide into three or four teams, with each team preparing a 30-minute professional presentation. The presentation should cover the main policies that have been implemented in a specific policy area, along with the major challenges that remain.
-Fieldwork trip (10%)
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Active participation in discussions, constructive criticism, and open exchange of ideas are highly encouraged in the classroom. I look forward to learning with you all.
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Public Policy, Policy Making, Politics, Agenda Setting in Policy Process.
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Will be provided in the first class.
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Please make an appointment in advance by email.
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