| 回 | 項目 | 内容 |
| 第1回 | Introduction to the course | Explanation of the course, including how the class will be conducted, evaluation, and other points to be noted.
【Preparation】2 hour
Prepare to introduce yourself in English.
【Review】2 hour
Will be instructed in class. |
| 第2回 | Labor force participation(1) | Will draw graphs indicating labor force participation of Japan and selected countries.
【Preparation】2 hour
Find out what labor force participation is.
【Review】2 hour
Finish drawing your graphs. |
| 第3回 | Labor force participation(2) | Will compare labor force participation rates among various countries and prefectures.
【Preparation】2 hour
Think of how labor force participation rates might differ by country and prefecture.
【Review】2 hour
Finish drawing your graphs. |
| 第4回 | The Japanese employment system(1) | Will review the characteristics of the Japanese employement system.
【Preparation】2 hour
See what you can find out about the Japanese employment system.
【Review】2 hour
Will be instructed in class. |
| 第5回 | The Japanese employment system(2) | Will examine the implications of the Japanese employment system for the Japanese welfare regime.
【Preparation】2 hour
Be prepared to discuss how the Japanese employment system may differ from the Western model.
【Review】2 hour
Will be instructed in class. |
| 第6回 | The Japanese employment system(3) | Will analyze aspects of the Japanese employment system that are changing and those that remain unchanged.
【Preparation】2 hour
Think of some of the changes that is taking place in Japanese companies.
【Review】2 hour
Will be instructed in class. |
| 第7回 | Wage differentials(1) | Will compare wage differentials between male and female workers.
【Preparation】2 hour
Collect data on men's and women's wages.
【Review】2 hour
Will be instructed in class. |
| 第8回 | Wage differentials(2) | Will compare wage differentials between standard and non-standard employees.
【Preparation】2 hour
Be prepared to discuss what are some of the differences between standard and non-standard employment.
【Review】2 hour
Will be instructed in class. |
| 第9回 | Equality measures(1) | Will review the Equal Employment Opportunity Law and its impact on women's employment.
【Preparation】2 hour
See what you can find out about the Equal Employment Opportunity Law.
【Review】2 hour
Will be instructed in class. |
| 第10回 | Equality measures(2) | Will examine various affirmative/positive action measures.
【Preparation】2 hour
Find out what affirmative/positive actions are.
【Review】2 hour
Will be instructed in class. |
| 第11回 | Work and family policies | Will examine and compare childcare policies among selected countries.
【Preparation】2 hour
Think of some of the problems concerning Japanese childcare policies.
【Review】2 hour
Will be instructed in class. |
| 第12回 | Group research and presentation(1)
| Group research on policies that would improve Japanese women's work conditions.
【Preparation】2 hour
Think of policies that would improve women's work conditions.
【Review】2 hour
Select one policy to study and compare with selected countries. |
| 第13回 | Group research and presentation(2) | Continue your group research.
【Preparation】2 hour
Divide tasks among group members.
【Review】2 hour
Coordinate with group members to finish research. |
| 第14回 | Group research and presentation(3) | Prepare and present your findings.
【Preparation】2 hour
Prepare your presentation.
【Review】2 hour
Write up a report. |
| 第15回 | Summary of central issues | Will review central issues learned in class.
【Preparation】2 hour
Prepare to discuss what was most insightful to you that you learned in the course.
【Review】2 hour
Will be instructed in class. |
