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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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)

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.
 

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 
 

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.
 

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
 

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. Language of instruction differs by year.
 

Public Health and Development

To pursue better health, comprehensive approach including situational analysis, community development and capacity building, etc is needed in addition to solo health and medical approach. The actor should be familiar about social institution and culture, and build consensus on the issue with stakeholders. The effective actor should have basic scientific thinking, competency to understand and communicate with transcultural aspect, and leadership. This course will offer basic knowledge and skills on community development, health and social activities, based on public health, behavioral science and their application through case studies in and outside of Japan.
 

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.
 

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¡Çs 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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

Outline of Economic Geography

Basic theories, methodology and social role of economic geography.
 

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.
 

Fundamentals of Comparative and International Education

Comparative study of educational aims and systems in numerous national and societal contexts.
 

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.
 

International Education Policy Analysis

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. Recommended to be taken after EDUCATION IN DEVELOPING NATIONS.
(Offered Alternate Years)

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.
 

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.
 

International Institutions

The course examines theoretical and practical issues in international institutions that govern and tackle global issues. Topics may include international regimes and global public goods. Language of instruction differs by year.
 

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.
 

Ethnicity, Identity and Nationalism

Course examines role of ethnicity, identity and nationalism in international politics.
 

Studies of the United Nations

This course will study the history of the establishment of the United Nations, its organization and activities, and the solution of various international problems through the United Nations.
 

America and the World

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

Global Environment and Sustainable Development

Examines the key conceptual frameworks and selected case studies in global environment and sustainable development.
 

International Security

The course provides an advanced overview of international security studies. Topics include national and international security policies, such as the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, U.N. Peace Operations, and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. It also examines international regimes on disarmament and arms control.
 

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.
 

Advanced Studies in Human Security

This course seeks to critically evaluate some of the tensions which lie at the ¡Ævital core¡Ç 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, ¡Ænarrow¡Ç and ¡Æbroad¡Ç approaches to Human Security will be outlined and, finally students will be introduced to the central features of a ¡ÆCritical Human Security Perspective¡Ç.
 

Advanced Studies in International Relations

Advanced exploration and analysis of selected topics in international relations.
 

Advanced Studies in International Relations Methodology

Course covers advanced issues and methods involved in research in international relations.
 

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.
 

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.
 

English as an International Language

This course examines English and English language issues at societal and global levels. It considers the expanding status of English as the first world language, and points out some of the reasons for the spread of English, and the uses of English, and issues involving English, that are currently developing in and across diverse societies.
 

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.)
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

Astronomy

What is the universe where we live? This course will introduce students to basic principles of astronomy based on latest observation and theoretical predictions.
 

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.
 

Advanced Studies in Political Methodology

Course covers advanced issues in political methodology, with a focus on designing research. Topics include causality, inference and the use of case studies. Recommended to take after INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL METHODOLOGY.
 

International Public Policy

Examines theoretical and practical issues in international public policy for both intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations in the changing context of globalization. Language of instruction differs by year.
 

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.
 

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.