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Global Studies

ANT101   E CREDIT:3   AUTUMN  
Comparative Study of Cultures

This course is designed to offer perspectives for understanding other cultures. Major theories and methodologies will be discussed.
ANT202   J,E CREDIT:3   SPRING   Offered Alternate Year
Anthropology of Religion

Theories of religion in anthropology, as well as special problems in the relation of religion to society. Includes Asian, African and American Indian societies. Prerequisite: either PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY or PRINCIPLES OF ANTHROPOLOGY.
ANT212   J CREDIT:3   WINTER  
Demographic anthropology

This course focuses on demographic issues from anthropological perspectives.Students will learn basic concepts and indicators in demography as well as the cultural meanings of the demographic phenomena in particular societies.
BUS205   E CREDIT:3   SPRING  
International Marketing

Focuses on the differences between traditional marketing and international marketing and discusses the theoretical framework of international marketing. International marketing activities of multinational companies, including product strategy, price strategy, distribution strategy and sales strategy, will also be analyzed.
BUS207   E CREDIT:3   SPRING  
Management of Multinational Enterprises

This course deals with the various aspects of the management of multinational enterprises. The topics in the class discussion include:-Theories of MNEs-MNEs and Nation States Interaction-MNEs Business Strategies-MNEs Management Function-Japanese MNEs and Their Behavior
BUS312   J,E CREDIT:3   SPRING  
International Accounting

This course aims at the following objectives:-To understand integrated accounting principles adopted by multinational enterprises centering around the consolidated income statements-To compare the accounting principles of
DPS101   J,E CREDIT:3   SPRING+AUTUMN  
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.
DPS201   J CREDIT:2   WINTER  
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.
ECO101   J,E CREDIT:3   SPRING  
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.
ECO102   J,E CREDIT:3   WINTER  
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.
ECO255   E CREDIT:3   SPRING  
International Finance

Examines theories of international finance - the movement of currency and other financial assets across national boundaries - and its main policy tool - exchange rates. The course will review of national income accounting under an open-economy macroeconomy and its relation to an economy’s balance of payments. This course will also examine the determination of exchange rates and how they are influenced by various economic phenomena such as interest rates, money supply and the real economy (output and unemployment). Note that this course is a prerequisite for the International Finance Policy course. Prerequisite: PRINCIPLE OF MACROECONOMICS.
ECO256   E CREDIT:3   WINTER  
International Trade

Examines theories of international trade - the movement of goods and services across national boundaries. Students will develop a knowledge of the fundamental models of international trade: the comparative advantage based models such as the Ricardian Model, the Heckscher- Ohlin Model and the standard model of trade and well as new trade theory that explains the phenomenon of intraindustry trade between developed countries. The course also covers the empirical evidence supporting or refuting those models. Prerequisite: PRINCIPLE OF MICROECONOMICS.
ECO259   E CREDIT:3   AUTUMN  
Money, Banking and Financial Markets

Comprehensive study of the financial system: money, banking and financial markets. Introduces students to the role of the financial system and its structure and operation. Specific topics may include debt and equity markets, financial institutions and central banking and conduct of monetary policy.
ECO381   E CREDIT:2   SPRING  
Advanced Studies in Economics I

Advanced Studies in selected topics in Economics that are of special interest to the students.
ECO382   E CREDIT:2   AUTUMN  
Advanced Studies in Economics II

Advanced Studies in selected topics in Economics that are of special interest to the students.
EDU113   E CREDIT:3   AUTUMN  
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.
EDU215   E CREDIT:3   SPRING  
Fundamentals of Comparative and International Education

Comparative study of educational aims and systems in numerous national and societal contexts.
EDU221   E CREDIT:2   SPRING  
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.
EDU311   J CREDIT:2   SPRING   Offered Alternate Year
International Education Policy Studies

This course will introduce students to current debates in international education policy studies and methods for policy analysis. Policy studies will be discussed as a field in relation to international relations, development studies, and comparative and international education.Students will learn policy analysis methods, conduct a policy analysis study of an existing education policy in a particular nation, and produce a policy report.
EDU320   J CREDIT:3   AUTUMN  
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.
GLS101   E CREDIT:3   AUTUMN  
Global Governance

Introduction to the key theories and issues in global governance. It provides a comprehensive overview of the ways in which the world is governed by a variety of actors.
GLS102   E CREDIT:3   WINTER   Offered Alternate Year
Critical Globalization Studies

The course will examine the cultural consequences of processes of economic and political liberalization implemented since the 1990s. Contemporary debates in critical globalization studies allow students to interpret the impact that these transformations had on communities across the world and help them to identify new political and cultural challenges that have emerged in the early 21st century.
IRL102   E CREDIT:3   SPRING  
Introduction to International Relations

Introduction to the key issues underlying the interaction of states and transnational actors in the international system, particularly the problems of international peace and cooperation, regionalism, democratization, nationalism and cultural conflict.
IRL214   E CREDIT:2   WINTER  
International Political Economy

The course will deal with issues of international political economy such as trade, finance, and capital movement from both theoretical and empirical viewpoints.
IRL215   E CREDIT:2   AUTUMN   Offered Alternate Year
Ethnicity, Identity and Nationalism

Course examines role of ethnicity, identity and nationalism in international politics.
IRL216   E CREDIT:3   AUTUMN  
International Organization & United Nations Studies

This course will study the history of the United Nations and other international organizations, their organizational structures and activities, and the solutions of various international problems through the framework of international organizations.
IRL220   J,E CREDIT:2   WINTER  
Global Civil Society

Examines the theoretical and practical challenges NGOs and other stakeholders encounter in an emerging global civil society. Language of instruction differs by year.
IRL221   E CREDIT:2   AUTUMN   Offered Alternate Year
International Security Studies

The course provides an overview of international security studies. The main theories in security studies, national and international security policies, and specific security issues, such as energy security, economic security and cybersecurity.
IRL231   E CREDIT:3   AUTUMN  
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.
IRL311   J,E CREDIT:2   AUTUMN  
Global Environment and Sustainable Development

Examines the key conceptual frameworks and selected case studies in global environment and sustainable development.
IRL381   E CREDIT:2   WINTER   Offered Alternate Year
Advanced Studies in International Security

This course is an advanced seminar in international security studies. Topics include traditional and new security threats, such as terrorism, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and failed states.
IRL385   E CREDIT:2   SPRING  
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’.
IRL388   E CREDIT:2   AUTUMN  
Advanced Studies in International Relations

Advanced exploration and analysis of selected topics in international relations.
LAW208   E CREDIT:3   AUTUMN  
International Law I

Historical evolution, nature, structure and function of international law; contemporary legal issues relating to foreign affairs. The course extends over more than a single prerequisite to younger number.
LAW209   E CREDIT:3   WINTER  
International Law II

Historical evolution, nature, structure and function of international law; contemporary legal issues relating to foreign affairs. The course extends over more than a single prerequisite to younger number.
MCC104   J,E CREDIT:3   AUTUMN  
Language and Society

Introduction to the study of language in social context, including both macro and micro perspectives. Focus on language variation, language in interaction, language and identity, bilingualism, and language policy and planning, and language and globalization. Language of instruction differs by year.
MCC211   E CREDIT:3   SPRING  
Bilingualism and Multilingualism

There are nearly 5000 languages used daily around the world. Geographical and political restructuring, migration, natural disassters are just a few of the factors which cause multilingualism in society. Key questions dealt with are: what does it mean to be bilingual and how does a child or adult become bilingual? This course also surveys bilingualism and bidialectalism in Japan (e.g. Korean, Okinawan, Tagalog, English.)
MCC219   E CREDIT:3   SPRING  
Language, Politics and the Media

This course discusses the role of language in a range of international issues such as: language and freedom: language, war, and reporting; apologies; language and the Japanese constitution; Chomsky''s philosophy of language and critique of the media.
MCC253   J CREDIT:3   WINTER  
Cultural Studies II

This course critically examines transnational flows of image and information promoted by media globalization. Main issues are cultural homogenization, hybridization, global-local nexus, cultural imperialism and export of Japanese popular culture.
MCC257   E CREDIT:2   SPRING  
Media and Multicultural Society

This course introduces key theories in the field of media and cultural studies to analyze the role the media play in global and multicultural contexts.
MCC273   J,E CREDIT:3   SPRING  
Intercultural Communication

Introduction to intercultural communication. This course reviews core theories and research in intercultural communication and examines various issues that arise when encountering different others. In the process, students will gain understanding of the opportunities and challenges involved in intercultural communication.
MCC274   E CREDIT:3   AUTUMN  
Persuasion and Language

This course explores what it is to be persuasive in various cultural contexts and how culture affects styles of negotiation. Students then apply their new awareness to the development of a persuasive speech and to participation in a simulated negotiation.
MCC275   E CREDIT:3   WINTER  
Communication Technology and Society

By closely examining the adoption and use of new and old communication technologies, students develop a capability for analyzing the role of communication technologies in our society.
MCC371   E CREDIT:2   WINTER  
Communication in Global Society

New Communication technologies have enabled faster and wider communications across geographic borders. This course examines the role of communication technologies in global society by reviewing theories and analyzing current global events.
PCS101   E CREDIT:3   SPRING  
Peace Studies I

Introduction to the field of peace and security studies. This course will introduce students to all relevant approaches and theories in peace studies from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.
PCS102   E CREDIT:3   WINTER  
Peace Studies II

This course introduces cases of wars and conflicts in history and the contemporary world. It will provide a better understanding of the reasons, actors, and effects of these conflicts, while suggesting ways to their solutions.
PCS201   J CREDIT:2   AUTUMN  
Peace and Human Rights

The course provides students with a conceptual foundation for the study of international peace and human rights. It examines the theory and practice in the field.
POL331   J CREDIT:3   AUTUMN  
Global Justice

This course aims at theoretical and empirical considerations on the principles of social justice appropriate for the globalized world. Focusing on various issues of inequality including the global gap in wealth, we will study theories of global justice and reflect on the applicability of them to concrete problems.
POL382   J CREDIT:3   SPRING  
Advanced Studies in Political Science II

This course discusses important issues, such as social justice, freedom, equality, power, democracy, nationalism, and multiculturalism, thereby reflecting on new problems and tasks for political theory.
POL385   E CREDIT:3   AUTUMN  
Advanced Studies in Public Opinion and Survey Research

This course offers advanced studies in public opinion and survey research as used in political science and international relations, Examples will be drawn from American, Japanese, comparative politics and international affairs.
PPL205   J CREDIT:3   WINTER   Offered Alternate Year
International Public Policy

Examines theoretical and practical issues in international public policy for both intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations in the changing context of globalization.
QPPE507   E CREDIT:2   SPRING   Offered Alternate Year
International Finance Policy

In this course students will develop analytic tools that can be used to analyze international financial policy. The focus of this course will be on the international implications of macroeconomic policies under differing exchange rate regimes. Specific topics may include European financial integration and the forming of the European Monetary Union; the movement for financial integration in Asia and the arguments for and against a potential Asian Monetary Union; the costs and benefits of financial globalization and how they differ for developing and developed countries; policy lessons from recent financial crises in Latin America, East Asia and Russia.
QPPE509   E CREDIT:2   SPRING   Offered Alternate Year
International Trade Policy

In this course students will develop analytic tools that can be used to analyze international trade policy. Grounded in theoretical models of international trade and the empirical evidence supporting or refuting those models, the focus of the course will be on exploring issues related to trade policy. These may include questions such as the following. What is strategic trade policy and what are its instruments (tariffs, subsidies and voluntary export restraints)? What are the national welfare arguments for or against free trade that go beyond traditional gains from trade to include the political economy? How may the role of international trade and trade policy differ between developed and developing countries? What are some of the controversies in the current Globalization Debate?
SLR205   E CREDIT:3   SPRING  
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.
SLR303   J CREDIT:1   AUTUMN  
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.
SOC204   J,E CREDIT:3   SPRING  
International Migration and Ethnicity

This course will examine various aspects (i.e. ethnicity, race relations, gender, development, policies, etc.) of international migration and ethnicity. While acquiring major theories and analytical approaches, it will explore the ways in which we should tackle the problems in Japan as well as in the global society.
STH391   CREDIT:3/(9)   EVERY TERM  
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.
TCP246   J CREDIT:3   SPRING  
Outline of Economic Geography

Basic theories, methodology and social role of economic geography.