Issues in American Culture I

An interdisciplinary study of American culture concentrating on such topics as politics, economics, literature, religion, arts and society. Influence upon Japanese culture may be considered.
 

Issues in American Culture II

An interdisciplinary study of American culture concentrating on such topics as politics, economics, literature, religion, arts and society. Influence upon Japanese culture may be considered.
 

Comparative Study of Cultures

This course is designed to offer perspectives for understanding other cultures. Major theories and methodologies will be discussed.
 

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.
 

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.
(Offered Alternate Years)

Culture and Economy

This course examines how cultural values, such as religious attitudes or ideas about the prestige or Stigma of commerce, have influenced the development of capitalism in the west and in east and southeast Asia.
(Offered Alternate Years)

Society and Culture in the U.S.A.

Analysis of historical development, the characteristics of change, and the present state of American society and culture.
 

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.
 

Principles of Microeconomics

This course covers basic level of ¡Ètraditional¡É microeconomics (so-called ¡Èprice theory¡É: 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.
 

Contemporary American Economy

This course analyzes industrial, commercial, and financial aspects of the contemporary American economy. Prerequisites: PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS and PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS.
 

History of Western Education

Historical survey of the ideas and systems of Western education.
 

Colloquium on Comparative and International Education

This class provides a forum for students to discuss issues of education, development, and globalization while providing seminars with practitioners and institutions in the field. Seminars will be held both on-campus and off-campus in the offices of various organizations such as JICA, UNESCO, UNICEF, and The World Bank. Enrollment in the class will be limited and admission will be competitive. The colloquium theme will vary and include such topics as globalization of higher education in Asia, Asian models of educational development, etc. Open to students with the approval of the instructor.
(Offered Alternate Years)

History of Europe (Britain) I

A study of Western European history, especially focusing on political, cultural and social aspects of British history from medieval to modern times.
 

History of Latin America

A survey history of Latin America from the pre-Colombian era to the present.
 

History of the United States I

The factors that influenced the development of the United States from the 17th century to the present. I: Colonial period to 1867. II: Problems of post-Civil War reconstruction, complexities of industrialization and emergence of the United States as a world power.
 

History of the United States II

The factors that influenced the development of the United States from the 17th century to the present. I: Colonial period to 1867. II: Problems of post-Civil War reconstruction, complexities of industrialization and emergence of the United States as a world power.
 

International History

International history in Europe from 1648 to 1948.
 

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.
 

America and the World

The course examines the key issues in the foreign relations of the United States from historical and contemporary perspectives.
 

Politics and International Relations in Latin America

Analyzes contemporary Latin American politics and international relations.
 

Comparative Constitutional Law

Comparative studies of some constitutions, especially specified concerning civil liberties and form of government.
 

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.
 

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.
 

American Poetry

Representative American poets, focusing on Emily Dickinson, with special reference to the American social milieu.
 

American Prose I

A survey of American writers in their historical milieu and the reading of out-standing literary works.
(Offered Alternate Years)

American Prose II

A survey of American writers in their historical milieu and the reading of out-standing literary works.
(Offered Alternate Years)

Studies in English Language

This course focuses on grammatical and social issues related to English as spoken in the United States and Canada. Topics are likely to address change over time, spoken and written differences, and dialectal variation, including one re more of the following dialects: African American English, Hispanic English, Southern American English, and General American English.
 

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.
 

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.
 

History of Western Music I

A historical survey of music of the European traditions from the ancient to the end of the Baroque period (ca. 1750). Representative examples of each period are listened to, and the characteristics of major styles are discussed.
 

History of Western Music II

A historical survey of music of the European traditions from the end of the Baroque period (ca. 1750) to the present. Representative examples of each period are listened to, and the characteristics of major styles are discussed. (II should be preferably taken after I.)
 

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.
 

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.
 

History of Western Philosophy I

Critical and comprehensive study of the main trends of Western philosophical thought. I: ancient and medieval philosophy. II: modern and contemporary philosophy.
 

History of Western Philosophy II

Critical and comprehensive study of the main trends of Western philosophical thought. I: ancient and medieval philosophy. II: modern and contemporary philosophy.
 

Christian Ethics

Issues of religion and ethics in contemporary America are discussed within the contexts of politics, society and culture.
(Offered Alternate Years)

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.
 

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.
 

History of Western Political Thought II

This course deals with the development of political thought in the modern age from Machiavelli to Hegel.
 

American Politics

This course will discuss the fundamental problems of power and liberty, the making of the Federal Constitution, federalism, separation of powers, political process, political parties, pressure groups, and public opinion, judicial review, and some current problems.
 

Social Psychology

Origin, development and methodology of the different approaches to the study of human social behavior. The processes of social behavior, social attitudes, patterns of interpersonal relationships, psychological structure and the functions of various groups.
 

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.
 

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.