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ANT205
E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
Offered Alternate Year
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Environment and Human Life
This course comprehensively analyzes the mutually-influencing relationship between humans and their environment.
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BUS206
E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Introduction to Capital Markets
In this introductory course, both theoretical and practical aspects will be covered from the viewpoints of international management and foreign direct investment theories with case studies.
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DPS101
J,E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING+AUTUMN
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Introduction to Development Studies
Theories policies and problems of development in developing countries are considered. The concept and purpose of development, role of governments in development and economic, social and political factors are covered.
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DPS103
J,E
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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Gender and Development
This course explores how gender relation affects/creates development issues, and impacts on the development
policies and projects. The aims of this course are 1)to understand the theory and history of gender and development,
2)to obtains the skills of data collection and research methods as well as understanding critical analytical frameworks,
and 3) to examine and debate the case studies of the multilateral/bilateral development assistance.
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DPS201
J
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CREDIT:2
WINTER
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Norms in Development
This course examines various analytical frameworks for development as well as norms in development. It discusses various development paradigms and norms in those paradigms as well as current issues in development and relevance to norms.
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DPS202
J,E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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International Cooperation for Development
This course analyzes various types of international cooperation for development and discusses issues.
Various topics such as bilateral cooperation by Japan, other developed countries, and emerging donors, multilateral cooperation via international organizations, and international cooperation by citizens and private sectors would be covered.
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DPS203
J
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CREDIT:2
AUTUMN
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Development Macroeconomics
This course applies the methods of macroeconomics to the problems of developing countries. Topics
include: History of Development Economics, Growth Theory, Commodity Export Policy and Terms of Trade,
Import Substituting Industrialization, Domestic Savings and Financial Intermediation, External Debt Crisis,
and Australia Model. Prerequisite: PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS.
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DPS204
J
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
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Development Microeconomics
This course applies the methods of microeconomics to the problems of developing countries. Topics
include: Concepts of Economic Development, Measurement of Poverty, Dualism and Rural-Urban Migration, Consequence of Population Growth, Education and Development, Project Evaluation, Risk-sharing of Farmers, Land Reform, and Green Revolution. Prerequisite: PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS.
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ECO101
J,E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Principles of Macroeconomics
Fundamentals of macroeconomic theory including the basic concepts of national income, determination of aggregate production and employment, and the effects of monetary and fiscal policies. Prerequisite to advanced courses in economics.
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ECO102
J,E
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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Principles of Microeconomics
This course covers basic level of “traditional” microeconomics (so-called “price theory”: analysis of the perfect competition) and its application.Topics that this course deals with are: market, demand, supply and the equilibrium; consumer behavior and utility maximization; firm behavior and profit maximization;market failure (imperfect competition, imperfect information, externality, and public goals) and economic policy; taxes and subsidies, income distribution, etc.
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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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ECO214
E
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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Introductory Mathematical Programming
Students will study linear algebra and calculus as analytical tools in the fields of economics, business administration, political science, and sociology, applying these techniques to both linear and nonlinear optimization problems. Additionally, This course teaches students Octave (Matlab) programming techniques for various computational processes, enabling them to gain practical experience in numerical analysis.
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ECO332
E
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CREDIT:2
WINTER
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Knowledge, Institutions, and Economic Growth
This course studies the engines of economic growth and the various related economic issues. In particular, we analyze in more detail the issues of institutions, inequality, human capital and education, national competitiveness, innovation and corporate governance, international trade and globalization, and environment. Prerequite: PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS.
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ECO351
J
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
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Analysis of Asian Economic Development
Theoretical analysis of economic develop-ment in ASEAN countries and Asian NIES countries. Various barriers for development will be discussed comparatively. Students will thus be prepared to carry out the integrated research necessary for policy making.
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EDU113
E
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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International Perspectives on Education
An analysis of the world literacy problem and its perspective and the comparative studies of development in primary, secondary, higher and non-formal education.
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EDU117
J
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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Development and Education
This course is an introduction to development and education. The course discusses issues of development and how education has been perceived to play a role in “development.” The course also looks at empirical evidence and discusses similarities and differences across regions, countries, and societies.
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EDU220
E
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CREDIT:2
WINTER
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Colloquium on Comparative and International Education
This class provides a forum for students to discuss issues of education, development, and globalization while also providing some lectures from practitioners with extensive field experience. The colloquium theme will vary and include such topics as globalization of higher education in Asia, Asian models of educational development, etc.
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EDU221
E
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
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Education in Developing Nations
This course is focused on education in developing nations and relevant theories from the fields of economics, political science, international relations, anthropology, and postructural studies. Students will become familiar with the institutions involved with education policy and development, such as the United Nations, the World Bank, the OECD, bilateral aid agencies, and transnational and grassroots NGOs (nongovernmental organizations) and their activities in various regions and during different historical periods.
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EDU314
E
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
Offered Alternate Year
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Practicum for International Education Project Evaluation
This course prepares students to conduct evaluation studies of projects in education (and other fields). The methods introduced include qualitative methods and basic survey methods and statistical analysis. Students will conduct fieldwork for an evaluation study of an existing international education project which is managed by an organization (preferably based in the Kanto Region) and produce an evaluation report.
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EDU320
J
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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International Cooperation in Education
This course discusses issues in international cooperation in education. It covers the history of international cooperation in education, theories underlining practice, modalities and organizational structure of aid agencies and NGOs, and global governance issues. Students will also learn the methods to measure social impacts of education.
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EDU323
E
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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Peace Education: Theory & Practice
This course will provide a theoretical and practical introduction to the field of peace education. Students will examine philosophical, psychological, cultural, pedagogical, and curricular elements of peace education as well as program evaluation issues in peace education, and as such will develop an understanding of the theory and practice of effective conflict resolution education in schools and communities. At ICU, peace education can be placed within the larger interdisciplinary framework of international education & multicultural studies, development education, environmental education, Christian studies, peace studies, international service learning, community and social psychology, gender studies, and international relations.
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IRL233
E
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CREDIT:2
WINTER
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Politics and International Relations in Africa
Analysis of domestic politics, social structure and international relations in Africa.
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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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IRL239
J
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CREDIT:2
WINTER
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Politics and International Relations in the Middle East
Study of domestic politics, social structure and international relations in the Middle East. Topics include politics of islam, the Palestinian question and politics of petroleum.
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IRL311
J,E
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CREDIT:2
AUTUMN
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Global Environment and Sustainable Development
Examines the key conceptual frameworks and selected case studies in global environment and sustainable development.
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IRL385
E
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
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Advanced Studies in Human Security
This course seeks to critically evaluate some of the tensions which lie at the ‘vital core’ of Human Security in an age of globalization. Students will be introduced to theoretical debates about globalization and its impact on human identity and security. Next, ‘narrow’ and ‘broad’ approaches to Human Security will be outlined and, finally students will be introduced to the central features of a ‘Critical Human Security Perspective’.
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PPL203
E
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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Comparative Political Institutions
Analyzing the policy processes of the cycle of planning, decision, implementation and evaluation, in relation with political actors and institutions. In addition to the understanding of the present situation, the course will prospect the future institutional design and the change in the relationship between actors.
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PPL205
J
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
Offered Alternate Year
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International Public Policy
Examines theoretical and practical issues in international public policy for both intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations in the changing context of globalization.
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PPL303
J
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Research Methods in Policy and Political Science
This is a class to introduce how students conduct emperical research in policy sceince and political science fields (including comparative politics and international relations). Especially stuents will learn reserach design. Namely, students will systematically learn how to select research questions, building theories, and how to select and compare cases in order to analyze and assess logic of cauzations.
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SLR204
J
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CREDIT:3
EVERY TERM
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Community Service-Learning I
The purpose of this course is to give academic credits to those who deepen learning through serving in the local community or Japan. The course consists of one-month (or the equivalent) domestic service activity. Open to students with the approval of the instructor (official registration by the instructor). Recommended to be taken simultaneously with or after SERVICE-LEARNING in General Education, and recommended to take REFLECTION ON SERVICE EXPERIENCES after completing the service activity.
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SLR205
E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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International Service-Learning I
The purpose of this course is to give academic credits to those who deepen learning through overseas service activities. The course consists of one-month (or the equivalent) overseas service activity. Open to students with the approval of the instructor (fieldwork during summer recess; official registration by the instructor). Prerequisites: PREPARATION FOR SERVICE-LEARNING FIELD STUDY. Strongly recommended to be taken with or after SERVICE-LEARNING in General Education, and to take REFLECTION ON SERVICE EXPERIENCES after completing the service activity.
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SLR303
J
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CREDIT:1
AUTUMN
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Reflection on Service Experiences
This course will provide opportunities to a variety for reflection activities and sharing their experiences with other students, faculty, and staff. Students will be exposed to different service experiences in the classrooms, and it enables them to deepen their learning through reflection. Required to be taken with or after COMMUNITY SERVICE-LEARNING I or INTERNATIONAL SERVICE-LEARNING I.
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SOC203
J,E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Global Sociology
In this course we analyze global interrelationships among nations, ethnic groups, municipalities, industrial organizations, individuals and the other actors. In the process of analysis, we examine merits and the limitations of the world system analysis and dependency theories.
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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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