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AMS101
J,E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING+AUTUMN
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Principles of American Studies
By employing an interdisciplinary approach to the understanding of American society, culture and history, this course will serve as an introduction to American Studies.
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AMS201
E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Issues in American Society
In this course students will learn about contemporary social issues in the United States of America. These issues include economic inequality, race/ethnic relations, family issues, crime and other social issues.
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AMS301
E
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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Special Topics in American Studies
Students will complete an in-depth study of an American Studies topic of social, cultural, political, and/or economic
significance.
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ANT103
J,E
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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Principles of Anthropology
Some topics in the history of anthropological theory and an introduction to the basic concepts of anthropology, with special attention to the material aspects of culture, social structure and organization, symbolic aspects of culture and culture change.
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ECO103
J,E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Statistics for Business and Economics
The statistical analysis is an fundamental tools of quantitative analysis in the area of Social Science. Also, this course is the preliminary course for the courses of Economic Statistics and Econometrics. As a result of recent development of computer science, statistical analysis has been possible by computer. Using real economic data, this course covers the data analysis, computer simulation, mathematical analysis of sample distribution, and the analysis of quantitative model by class teaching and computer experimentation.
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ECO352
J
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
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Contemporary American Economy
This course analyzes industrial, commercial, and financial aspects of the contemporary American economy. Prerequisites: PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS and PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS.
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IRL231
E
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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America and the World
This course is devoted to understanding how images influence international affairs, with the United States as the focal point. Students will be introduced to cognitive approaches to international relations and examine the role of elite perceptions and public opinion, domestic and global, on American foreign policy decisionmaking.
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IRL237
J
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
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Politics and International Relations in Latin America
Analyzes contemporary Latin American politics and international relations.
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LIT104
J
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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History of American Literature I
The history of American literature from the Colonial period to the present, with special reference to the growth of American civilization.
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LIT105
J
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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History of American Literature II
The history of American literature from the Colonial period to the present, with special reference to the growth of American civilization.
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LIT231
J
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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American Poetry
Representative American poets, focusing on Emily Dickinson, with special reference to the American social milieu.
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LIT232
E
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
Offered Alternate Year
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American Prose I
A survey of American writers in their historical milieu and the reading of out-standing literary works.
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LIT233
E
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
Offered Alternate Year
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American Prose II
A survey of American writers in their historical milieu and the reading of out-standing literary works.
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MCC218
E
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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Language in the United States
This study of the origins, development, and characteristics of English in North America will investigate historical, cultural, and social influences on the language. Also addressed will be regional and social dialects, language policy, and the relationship between English and other languages.
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MUS104
J
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Music in the European Tradition
This course gives an outline of the history of music in the European tradition until ca. 1900. Through active listening to representative examples of each period, the course aims to raise students' understanding of elements, forms and styles of music as well as their social and historical backgrounds.
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MUS211
J
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
Offered Alternate Year
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Music, stage and screen
This course looks at the western opera, musical theatre and film music from musicological perspectives. Analysing musical expressions in each major work, we will consider the historical and sociological significance of these arts.
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MUS213
J
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
Offered Alternate Year
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Contemporary media and music
This course explores the significance of media technologies to contemporary music culture. Notable phenomena and theories concerning music and media will be selected, and we will consider their background and consequences in present society.
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PHR241
J
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
Offered Alternate Year
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American Theology
A study of various aspects of Christianity in America's history and development. The religious aspect of America's founding, the role of religion in history and society will be examined.
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PHR243
J
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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History of Christianity I
The historical development of Christianity, including such topics as the formation of the early church, its developmet in the Medieval Period, the Reformation, the rise and development of Protestantism.
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PHR244
J
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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History of Christianity II
The historical development of Christianity, including such topics as the formation of the early church, its developmet in the Medieval Period, the Reformation, the rise and development of Protestantism.
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PHR335
J
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
Offered Alternate Year
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Christian Ethics
Issues of religion and ethics in contemporary America are discussed within the contexts of politics, society and culture.
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POL102
E
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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International Politics
Problems of the world community and the role of the individual. Emphasis on the factors affecting international relations and the basic policies of selected national states.
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POL103
J,E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Introduction to Political Science
Covering various fields of political science. Dealing with various methodologies and methods of learning in the discipline of political science. Analyzing basic concepts and main ideas of political science. Language of instruction differs by year.
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POL212
J
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CREDIT:2
AUTUMN
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History of Western Political Thought II
This course deals with the development of political thought in the modern age from Machiavelli to Hegel.
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POL231
E
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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American Democracy in Comparative Perspective
This course is devoted to understanding the unique aspects of democracy in the United States from a comparative perspective. American democratic institutions, political parties, and elections will be studied in juxtaposition to those of Japan, other OECD countries and Southeast Asia.
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QCAC509
E
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
Offered Alternate Year
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Special Topics in Comparative Culture I
In this course, students examine a special topic in comparative cultural studies, with an emphasis on American culture.
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QPFD421
E
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CREDIT:2
WINTER
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Political and Social Survey Data Analysis
Students will learn to employ basic statistical techniques to analyze political/sociological survey data. Based on data analyses, each student will write a research paper on a chosen topic.
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SOC102
J,E
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CREDIT:3
EVERY TERM
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Principles of Sociology
Introduction to sociological principles and basic concepts of sociology, with special attention to social action, roles, groups, institutions and systems. Languages of instruction differs by term.
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SOC301
J,E
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
Offered Alternate Year
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Political Sociology
Through this course, students learn how social characteristics of a country are interrelated with its political features. More specifically, this course addresses issues such as concepts and theories of political sociology, nationalism, political participation, and political beliefs.
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STH391
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CREDIT:3/(9)
EVERY TERM
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Senior Thesis
Senior students, under the guidance of an advisor, will select a subject related to their major and prepare a senior thesis. The final product should represent the efforts of one year of sustained and rigorous thinking, research, and writing. Required of all students in their senior year.
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