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Civics (Political Economy)
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Public Affairs A: Gateway to the Public Sphere
Creating the public sphere: adolescence and autonomous agency
Happiness, justice and fairness: consequences and duties
Environmental protection and bioethics
Basic principles of the public sphere: dignity, democracy, rule of law
Public Affairs B: Law, Politics and Participation
Law and social norms, contracts and consumer rights
Participation in justice and the lay judge system
Political participation, public opinion and local autonomy
Sovereignty, territory, security and international contribution
Public Affairs B: Economic Life and Participation
Career choice, employment and labour issues
Public finance, taxation and social security in an ageing society
Functions and limits of the market; the work of finance
Economic globalisation, interdependence, poverty and inequality
Public Affairs C: Sources, Information and a Sustainable Society
Collecting and reading sources; validity and reliability of information
Disaster information and a safe society
Participation in local, national and international society
Cross-domain inquiry into contemporary issues
Politics & Economics A: Politics in Contemporary Japan
Meaning and function of politics and law; rule of law
The Constitution of Japan and the guarantee of human rights
Parliamentary democracy: Diet, Cabinet and courts
Party politics, elections and public opinion
Local autonomy
Major political systems of the world
Politics & Economics A: The Economy of Contemporary Japan
Economic activity and markets; economic agents and the circular flow
The size of the national economy and economic growth
Prices and business cycles
Public finance and taxation
The mechanism and role of finance
Market failure: pollution control, environment and consumer issues
Politics & Economics A(2): Inquiry into Japan's Issues
Social security in an ageing society with a falling birthrate
Local autonomy of communities and the role of government
Diverse ways of working and living
Industrial change, entrepreneurship and small businesses
Fiscal consolidation on the revenue and expenditure sides
Stable food supply, sustainable agriculture, disaster resilience
Politics & Economics B: Contemporary International Politics
Development of international society and the significance of international law
The United Nations and international organisations
Japan's security, defence and international contribution
Causes of international conflict; disarmament and nuclear abolition
Politics & Economics B: International Economy and Global Issues
Trade and exchange rate movements
The national economy, the balance of payments and international economic institutions
The global environment, resources and energy
International economic disparity and international cooperation
Ethnic issues, regional conflict and building a sustainable international society
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