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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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ECO258
J
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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Law and Economics
The purpose of this course is to clarify phenomena and problems that are inherent in the market economy by an examination of the laws and economic systems that support the internal and contractual structure of the market.
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EDU213
J
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CREDIT:2
AUTUMN
Offered Alternate Year
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Educational Administration
Aim at providing the basic knowledge of educational administration focusing on the nature and meaning of educational administration, its types, and the interaction of educational administration and contemporary educational problems.
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IRL211
E
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CREDIT:2
AUTUMN
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Foreign Policy Analysis
Provides an analytical basis for the study of foreign policy.
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IRL214
E
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CREDIT:2
WINTER
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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.
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IRL216
E
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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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.
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IRL220
J,E
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CREDIT:2
WINTER
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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.
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LAW101
J
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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Introduction to International Law
Being offered as a foundation course for law major students, this course will be a prerequisite for the courses of International Organization, International law I and II, International Human Rights Law, International Humanitarian Law and International Organizational Law.
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LAW102
J,E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING+AUTUMN
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Introduction to Legal Science
Introductory study of legal science.
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LAW103
J,E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING+AUTUMN
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Japanese Constitutional Law
This class focuses on the fundamental principles and the historical background of the Japanese Constitution. We will also consider the current situation and the future of democracy in Japan and the world.
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LAW201
J
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Administrative Law I
General principles of administrative law. Emphasis on problems of administrative disposition, civil service and administrative litigation.
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LAW203
J
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
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Civil Law I
Students learn general principles of civil law and basics property laws in Japan.
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LAW204
J
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CREDIT:2
AUTUMN
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Civil Law II
Students will learn the basics of specific sections of civil law in Japan.including of contract and tort.
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LAW205
J
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CREDIT:2
WINTER
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Claims and Security Interest
Study of Claims and Security Interest that are linked to Financial Law and confirm the overall picture.
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LAW206
J,E
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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Constitutional Law I
Study basic principles of constitutional law.
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LAW208
E
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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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.
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LAW209
E
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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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.
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LAW214
J,E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Environmental Law
This course will examine the topics of the characteristics of Environmental Law and its fundamental principles, creation and development of Environmental Law, and the culmination of the historical development of Environmental Law. This course adopts not only a legalistic approach, but also a policy oriented approach.
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LAW217
J
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CREDIT:3
SPRING+AUTUMN
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Criminal Law I
This course is for beginning students to learn the concept of criminal law.
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LAW218
J
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN+WINTER
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Criminal Law II
Continuing from Criminal Law I, students will learn the concept of criminal law.
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LAW221
E
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CREDIT:2
EVERY TERM
Offered Alternate Year
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International Family Law
Significance of international family law, source of law, the decision process of applicable law in international private law, the nature of legal relationship, establishment of consolidation point, designation of applicable law, application of applicable law.
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LAW222
J,E
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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International Institutional Law
Study of International Institutional Law in the context of International Law. It is desirable to study with the positioning of international organizations in the international legal system. It is desirable to study after taking INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL LAW.
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LAW223
E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
Offered Alternate Year
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International Moot Court & Simulation
Active learning of laws through international moot court and simulation.
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LAW224
J
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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Social Security Law
By reviewing the issues of pension, social allowance, health insurance, labor insurance, social welfare, and public assistance etc., including the viewpoint of legal system, this course aims to reveal the characteristics and challenges of the Social Security System that supports the actual living in this changing society.
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LAW301
J
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CREDIT:2
AUTUMN
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Company Law
Study of issues related to the company law. Legal issues related to the activities of the company, especially the corporation. Issues of corporate governance, finance and M & A are also included in the topics of the course.
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LAW306
J,E
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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International Human Rights Law
Being offered as an advanced course in the International Law category, this course focuses on the legal aspect of international human rights protection. Topics will include: the analysis of international human rights norms, domestic and international implementation of international human rights law, the UN''s and regional organizations'' human rights protection systems with a particular emphasis on the complaint-filing system by individuals.
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LAW309
J
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CREDIT:2
WINTER
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Labor Law
Labor laws of Japan and other major countries, systems of labor administration, and international labor conventions and their enforcement.
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LAW312
J
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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Legal Philosophy
Study basics of legal philosophy.
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LAW315
E
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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Constitutional Law II
Advanced study of constitutional law.
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LAW316
E
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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International Criminal Law
The primary objective of this course is to introduce the framework of International Criminal Law (ICL). Based on the interdisciplinary nature of ICL, the course deals with the history, structure, theory and practice of this branch of law.
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LAW317
E
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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Law and Global Society
The primary object of this course is to introduce the roles of law in the global society in the light of theoretical and practical perspectives. Fields of law with which the course deals include international law and municipal law.
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LAW381
J,E
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CREDIT:3
Offered Alternate Year
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Advanced Studies in Legal Science I
Study of special topics in legal science. Approval in advance of the instructor in charge required (offered as occasion may require).
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LAW382
J,E
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CREDIT:3
Offered Alternate Year
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Advanced Studies in Legal Science II
Study of special topics in legal science. Approval in advance of the instructor in charge required (offered as occasion may require).
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LAW383
E
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CREDIT:2
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Advanced Studies in Legal Science III
Study of special topics in legal science. Approval in advance of the instructor in charge required (offered as occasion may require).
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LAW384
E
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CREDIT:3
Offered Alternate Year
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Advanced Studies in Legal Science IV
Study of special topics in legal science. Approval in advance of the instructor in charge required (offered as occasion may require).
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LAW385
E
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CREDIT:3
Offered Alternate Year
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Advanced Studies in Legal Science V
Study of special topics in legal science. Approval in advance of the instructor in charge required.
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PCS101
E
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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.
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PCS201
J
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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.
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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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POL232
J,E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Comparative Politics
The main goal of this course is to examine relationship between state and society in the various political regimes. The main focus will be modernization and democratization processes. Language of instruction differs by year.
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POL234
E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Japanese Politics
This course aims at exploring political as well as historical, sociological, economic, and cultural aspects of the Japanese state and society.
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PPL101
J
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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Introduction to Policy Analysis
This course will privides the basics of policy studies and how to analyze policies. Students will learn policy processes, policy actors, and policy cycles etc. This class deales with how to analyze policy processes as well as dynamics relationship between government, citizens, NGOs, or companies.
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PPL202
J
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Local Governance
Analyzing the present situation of local governance in Japan in terms of history, institution, policy, personnel, facility and finance, based on the understanding of the idea of local self-government, principle of subsidiarity or decentralization, Major focus will be on the problem solving processes through the collaboration between local government, citizens, NPOs and companies.
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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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PPL204
J
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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Public Administration
Analyzing the structure and function of modern public administration, the functions and dysfunctions of bureaucracy, and the democratic control of civil service system. Main focus will be on the recent trends of administrative reforms, including politics-administration relationship, civil service reform, privatization, NPM, and administrative accountability.
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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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PPL302
J
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
Offered Alternate Year
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Legislative Process
This course studies the limits of legal way of thinking, on the hand, and necessities of policy science oriented way of thinking, on the other, focusing especially on the legislative process, administrative legislation, and local autonomy law.
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QPFD405
E
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
Offered Alternate Year
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International Law I
The concept and history of international law; analysis of the present situation and the perspective for the future.
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QPFD418
E
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CREDIT:2
WINTER
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Public Law I
Historical development of public laws; the current status of public law studies.
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QPPI506
J
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
Offered Alternate Year
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International Economic Law
Study of international law and institutions trade, services and transactions.
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QPPI507
J
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
Offered Alternate Year
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International Environmental Law
Study of international environmental policy, law and institutions.
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QPPI515
E
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CREDIT:2
AUTUMN
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Law and Peace
Various issues concerning law and peace.
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QPPI516
E
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CREDIT:2
WINTER
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International Organization and Peace
The prime object of this course is to outline international organizations and learn their relations with peace. The course is designed to focus on the basics of theory, history and practice of international organizations in the field of peace. The course aims to emphasize a practical and field-oriented aspect of the subject matter.
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QPPI519
E
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CREDIT:2
WINTER
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Public Administration
This is a foundation course to give the students basic theories and analytical skills in modern public administration. Such topics as the relationship between politics and administration, organizational development and dynamics, change in management, the controversy concerning administrative responsibility and control will be examined through the readings of the intellectual history of public administration. Also, such contemporary issues as outsourcing of public services, privatization, transparency, or policy evaluation which have developed since 1980s in UK or US will be discussed. Based on the understanding of these, we will examine the characteristics of the Japanese bureaucracy in an international comparison.
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QPPI520
E
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CREDIT:2
WINTER
Offered Alternate Year
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Public Law II
Examines and considers contemporary and advanced issues of Public Law.
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QPPI521
E
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CREDIT:2
WINTER
Offered Alternate Year
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Refugee Law
The course deals with refugee law (RL) in the context of international human rights law (IHRL). Participants to the course attain appropriate understanding of the international legal framework to protect refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced persons and stateless persons. In particular, the course focuses on the procedure of refugee status determination (RSD) to grasp the role of RL in IHRL. Main topics of the course cover cutting edge issues of asylum, for instance, war, gender, LGBT, and serious form of discrimination.
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QPPI522
E
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
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Mediation
This course explores mediation and other non-judicial approaches to dispute resolution. This course includes plenty of practical training activities, such as participation in ICU-Columbia Peace Summit.
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QPPS505
E
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
Offered Alternate Year
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Human Rights I
A historical study of the origin and development of the understanding of different human rights in various societies and their application in the fields of law, politics, economics and social relations. It is primarily concerned with Human Rights in Japan and Asia.
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QPPS506
E
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
Offered Alternate Year
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Human Rights II
A historical study of the origin and development of the understanding of different human rights in various societies and their application in the fields of law, politics, economics and social relations. It is primarily concerned with Human Rights in the West, and with special reference to Christianity.
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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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