University of Tsukuba (Humanities and Social Sciences)
1 credit, 2 – 4 years
2025 – Autumn C Thurs 3,4
2026 – Autumn C Tues 3, 4
Responsible Person: Prof Dr Tsubasa Shinohara
Lesson Plan
| 第1回 | Orientation: History of the Swiss Confederation |
|---|---|
| 第2回 | Legal System in Switzerland |
| 第3回 | Court system in Switzerland |
| 第4回 | The Swiss Confederation and International Law/International Organisations |
| 第5回 | The Swiss Confederation and International Arbitration |
| 第6回 | The Swiss Confederation and Sports Governing Bodies |
| 第7回 | Basic Understanding of the Swiss Federal Constitution |
| 第8回 | The Political System of the Swiss Confederation: Federalism and Direct Democracy, and Diplomatic Relations between Switzerland and Japan (Guest Lecturer: Ms Gerster Lea Alessandra, Political Officer, Embassy of Switzerland in Japan) |
| 第9回 | Basic Knowledge of Swiss Federal Penal Code (Guest Lecturer: Michael Weber) |
| 第10回 | Swiss Legal Practice and its Relationship with Japan (Guest Lecturer: Michael Weber) |
Objectives of the course
To understand the legal and political system of the Swiss Confederation and its relationship with Japan.
Teaching materials, references and handouts
Marc Thommen, Introduction to Swiss Law (2nd edition, Sui generis Verlag, 2022). https://doi.org/10.38107/026.
As there are no systematic books written in Japanese published, students are expected to understand the contents of the course.