山口大学教務システム - 2102000321-Public Policy

開講年度	開講学部等
2026	大学院人間社会科学研究科（修士課程）
開講学期	曜日時限	授業形態	AL（アクティブ・ラーニング）ポイント
後期	木3～4	講義	10.0
時間割番号	科目名[英文名]			使用言語	単位数
2102000321	Public Policy[Public Policy]			英語	2
担当教員（責任）[ローマ字表記]					メディア授業
麻田　玲[ASADA Ray]					ー
担当教員[ローマ字表記]
麻田　玲　[ASADA Ray]
特定科目区分		対象学生		対象年次
ディプロマ・ポリシーに関わる項目			カリキュラムマップ(授業科目とDPとの対応関係はこちらから閲覧できます)

授業の目的と概要

As political polarization increasingly shapes contemporary public discourse, understanding government actions and their underlying intentions has become more critical than ever. This course provides a comprehensive exploration of public policy, including its definition, objectives, and the rationale behind government interventions aimed at addressing social challenges.
Students will critically examine the characteristics of both effective and ineffective policies, with particular attention to how government actions influence intergenerational mobility, equal opportunity, and broader social and economic outcomes. The course also considers the unintended consequences of poorly designed policies—such as social exclusion and political capture—and explores the paradoxes inherent in the policymaking process.

授業の到達目標

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 students may have prior experience or interest in policymaking, this course emphasizes an objective, evidence-based approach to policy evaluation.
To succeed in this course, students are expected to 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.

授業計画

【全体】

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 examine how policies are designed to serve the public interest, how issues are framed within policy discourse, and the broader role of public policy in governance and society.

2. Comparative Policy Analysis and Case Studies
The second half of the course adopts a more 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 of their effectiveness and broader implications. Selected public policies from Japan may also be introduced, depending on student interest.
Additionally, the course may include field visits to relevant policy sites and discussions with policymakers, providing students with firsthand exposure to policy implementation and decision-making processes. These experiences are intended to enrich case study analysis and help students connect theoretical concepts with real-world applications.
The course will primarily consist of lectures and discussions, fostering an interactive learning environment that encourages critical engagement with policy issues from both theoretical and practical perspectives.

	項目	内容	授業時間外学習	備考

第1回	Introduction	Guidance of the course.	N/A

第2回

Public Policy in your country

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.

To be announced.

第3回

What is public policy?