General Description (概要)
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A theoretical and empirical study of sociological mechanisms which produce social deviates. Analysis of social structure as the basis of an evaluative framework concerning the pathological phenomena.
社会問題の分析の視座を理論的・概念的に明らかにする。また当該の社会問題に関わる政策が立案されるに至った背景と、その社会的影響に関して事例を通して学ぶ。
The course will address various dimensions of social problems both theoretically and empirically using mainly constructionist perspective. The course will also look into public policies related to social problems. After learning key concepts as “social problem”, “socialization”, “claims-making”, students will engage in “the social problems game.” Then we further study the theoretical base of thinking social problems, or the formation of a so-called social order, reading Adam Smith’s work on moral philosophy. In the second half of the term, we focus on problem solving, poverty alleviation in particular. Students are invited to one mountain village in an Asian country, virtually unfortunately, where they analyze the problems in that village and formulate the development project using PCM (Project Cycle Management) tools. After this practical exercise, we learn Amartya Sen’s capability approach. Throughout the course, students are expected to consider: i) whose social problems we address; ii) causes and consequences of them; and iii) what changes needed. The contents of the course are subject to change according to participants’ interests and progress.
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Learning Goals(学習目標)
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To understand:
1. the social constructionists perspectives on social problems.
2. the essence of Smith’s “The theory of moral sentiments.”
3. the essence of Sen’s capability approach.
4. the actual process of a development project making.
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Contents(内容)
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April 7: Course Introduction: Syllabus review and students feedback. Group Discussion: What is a “social problem”
April 14: Group Discussion: What is a “social problem”- continue. Lecture on social constructionism perspectives on social problems. Loseke (2003) Thinking about social problems, Chap. 1, pp. 3-24.
April 21: Lecture on claims-making. Loseke (2003) Thinking about social problems, Chap. 2, pp. 25-48. Text reading, Best (1987) “Rhetoric in claims-making: constructing the missing children problem” Social Problem, 34(2): 101-121, Scott (1990) “PTSD in DSM-III: A case in the politics of diagnosis and disease” Social Problem, 37(3): 294-310.
April 28: In-class activity: The social problems game, referring Loseke (2003) Thinking about social problems, Chaps. 3-4. pp. 51-118.
May 5: No class.
May 12: No class.
May 19: In-class activity: Workshop of participatory project planning 1.PCM (Project Cycle Management): Stakeholders analysis.
May 26: In-class activity: Workshop of participatory project planning 2. PCM (Project Cycle Management): Problems analysis. Objectives analysis. Formulation of the Logical Framework. Review.
June 2: Lecture on A. Smith (1790) The Theory of Moral Sentiments.
June 9: Text reading. A. Sen, “Inequality Reexamined” Chap. 1, 3, 4, 8.
June 16: Text reading. A. Sen, “The Idea of Justice" Introduction, Chap. 2, 11, 18.
June 17-23: Report writing and submission
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Language of Instruction(教授言語の詳細)
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Lecture: English
Readings/Materials: English (Japanese translation available for some)
Tests/Quizzes/Assignments: English
Discussions/Presentations/Other learning activities:Mainly English, Japanese is allowed.
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Communication with the instructor:Both English and Japanese.
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Grading Policy(成績評価基準)
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1. Attendance (10 points)
2. Reading and presentation of the assigned texts (20 points)
3. Participation ? discussion, in-class activities (20 points)
4. Report (50 points)
Total 100
A = 90-100, B = 80-89, C = 70-79, D = 60-69, E = 0-59
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Expected study hour outside class(授業時間外学習)
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140 minutes per week.
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References(参考文献)
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Smith, Adam (1790) The Theory of Moral Sentiments.
(E-Book: http://oll.libertyfund.org/EBooks/Smith_0141.01.pdf)
アダム・スミス（水田洋訳）（2003）『道徳感情論（上・下）』岩波文庫
堂目卓生（2008）『アダム・スミス』中公新書
Sen, Amartya (1992) Inequality Reexamined. Oxford University Press.
アマルティア・セン（池本・野上・佐藤訳）（1999）『不平等の再検討』岩波書店
Sen, Amartya (1999) Development as Freedom. Oxford University Press.
Sen, Amartya (2009) The Idea of Justice. Cambridge University Press.
アマルティア・セン（池本訳）(2011）『正義のアイディア』明石書店
Loseke, Donileen.R. (2003) Thinking about social Problems: An introduction to constructionist perspectives 2nd ed.: New York: Aldine Gruyter.
Best, Joel (2004) Theoretical issues in the study of social problems and deviance, in Ritzer, G. ed. Handbook of social problems. SAGE Publaisher.
Best, Joel (1987) “Rhetoric in claims-making: Constructing the missing children problem” Social Problem, 34(2): 101-121.
Scott, Wilbur J. (1990) “PTSD in DSM-III: A case in the politics of diagnosis and disease” Social Problem, 37(3): 294-310.
Lohmeier, Jochen (1997) Project Cycle Management: Planning and Implementation Handbook. (pdf)
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Learning Support Resources for Students (学生のための学修支援リソース)
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If there are learning support resources that are especially recommended for this course, they will be listed below.
Here (ICU Internal page) is the list of learning support resources available at ICU.
このコースで特に利用を推奨する学修支援リソースがある場合、以下に記載されます。
ICUで利用可能なリソースの一覧は こちらです （学内ウェブサイト）。
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Notes(注意事項)
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Schedule(スケジュール)
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4/F,5/F
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