Critical Issues in Anthropology

This course will provide an introduction to critical issues in anthropology such as the study of culture, power, gender, class, race, and the state. The course aims to illustrate the usefulness of basic anthropological concepts and approaches for the study of contemporary cultural issues.
 

Anthropology and Gender Studies

This course will provide an introduction to anthropological approaches to gender studies.
(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 Asia

Analysis of historical development, the characteristics of change, and the present state of Asian society and culture.
(Offered Alternate Years)

Introduction to Eastern Art

An introduction to the study methods and masterworks of East Asian art. The major focus will be on the arts of China, but within a broader Asian context that will include India, Korea and Japan.
 

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.
 

Outline of Economic Geography

Basic theories, methodology and social role of economic geography.
 

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.
 

Advanced Studies in International Economy II

The course will clarify the reason why foreign trade is required. Various forms of public trade policies and their functions will be explained. Examples of the policies on the balance of payments such as foreign exchange and quotas will be explained. Lectures will also cover the area of international economic co-operation such as north-south problems, economic integration and general scheme of preference.
 

Social Foundations of Education

Introduction to basic theories and perspectives from the social sciences relevant to an understanding of the role of education in society. Major research work concerning the social importance of education will be reviewed from the perspectives of history, philosophy, and the sociology of education.
 

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.
 

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 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.
 

Approaches to Gender Studies

As the foundation course of the Program in Gender and Sexuality Studies, the general frameworks, basic concepts, and historical backgrounds of gender studies will be examined. Based on these understandings, the accumulation and possibilities of gender research and analyses in various disciplines will be described and discussed in order for students to obtain the basic analytical power in dealing with gender analysis in interdisciplinary fields.
 

History of Asia (China)

Description of major trajectories of Chinese history. A survey of pre-modern Chinese history up to the Opium war. Lectures will cover such topics as the "Golden Age" of Chinese Classics, the Han Unification, the arrival of Buddhism, the new empires under the Tang and Sung dynasties, the takeover by the Mongols, the rise and decline of the Ming dynasty, and the eastern encounter with the West.
 

History of Contemporary Japan

This course deals with events of recent Japanese history, roughly centering on Japan's involvement in the Pacific War. Each year the course will take an in-depth look at one or more of the following sorts of topics: Japanese colonialism, Japanese-American relations in the 1930s, the Nanking Incident and other wartime atrocities, the decision behind Pearl Harbor, the role of propaganda in the United States and Japan, the decision to drop the Atomic Bombs, the occupation of Japan, the Tokyo War Crimes Trial, the preservation of the emperor system, and the meaning of "postwar" Japan.
 

History of Japan in Asia

Designed to present a historical overview of Japanese cultural relations. Three broad periods will be dealt with in detail: Chinese-Japanese in the Nara-Heian periods; the encounter with Europe during the so-called Christian Century (1543-1639); and Westernization during and after the Meiji era.
 

History of Modern Korea

The major political events, institutional and cultural developments, social changes and intellectual history of Korea from the Choson period to the present. Language of instruction differs by year.
 

History of Pre-Modern Korea

The major political events, institutional and cultural developments, social changes and intellectual history of Korea from earliest times to the Choson period.
 

History of South Asia (India)

An outline of the history of South Asia including India, focusing on constitutional and social aspects.
 

History of Southeast Asia

A general outline of the history of Southeast Asia, with some methodological considera-tions on the study of history. Several specific topics are selected for explanation and discussion.
 

Society and Culture in Modern China

A description of Modern Chinese History
 

Readings in Asian History

Readings and discussion in primary sources and selected literature on Asian history.
 

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.
 

Asian International Relations

Historical and political analysis of postwar Asian international relations particularly those of the ASEAN states, Japan and China.
 

Politics and International Relations in China

The course analyzes contemporary Chinese politics and international relations, by paying attention to various factors such as historical background, economic and socio-cultural dynamics.
 

Politics and International Relations in Korea

Analyzes domestic politics of North and South Korea. Also examines international relations concerning the division and future unification of of two Koreas.
 

Politics and International Relations in South Asia

This course is designed to introduce students to the politics, history and international relations of modern South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka). Particular emphasis will be placed on communal (i.e. ethno-religious) conflict. Topics will include colonialism and the independence struggle, partition, development, communalism and secularism and the international politics of South Asia since independence.
(Offered Alternate Years)

Global Environment and Sustainable Development

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

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.
 

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.
 

Introduction to Ethics

General analysis of Chinese ethics with stress on its historical and structural aspects. The course also covers the methodology and the modern relevance of Chinese ethics.
 

Readings in Ethics I

Seminars to give the necessary fundamental training for ethical thinking. The works are read in the original languages.
(Offered Alternate Years)

Readings in Ethics II

Seminars to give the necessary fundamental training for ethicalthinking. The works are read in the original languages.
(Offered Alternate Years)

Problems of Ethics I

This class attempts to examine various issues in Chinese ethics through a survey of classical Chinese philosophers and their works, as well as interpretation of those works through the ages.
(Offered Alternate Years)

Problems of Ethics II

This class attempts to examine various issues in Chinese ethics through a survey of classical Chinese philosophers and their works, as well as interpretation of those works through the ages.
(Offered Alternate Years)

Advanced Studies in Ethics

Special Advanced studies under supervision in selected areas of Chinese ethics. Open to students with the approval of the instructor.
 

Japanese Politics

This course aims at exploring political as well as historical, sociological, economic, and cultural aspects of the Japanese state and society.
 

Politics in Southeast Asia

Study of politics in Southeast Asia. Its historical evolution and current situation are analyzed in relation with socioeconomic change and international environment.
 

International Service-Learning

Work experience with international significance at an approved international institution, government agency, or non-governmental organization (or other approved employer) at an overseas site or in Japan. Credit available for student who works full time at least 30 days (or the equivalent), undertakes a relevant reading program recommended by instructor prior to work assignment, and prepares a report critically evaluating the experience. (official registration by the instruetor)
 

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.
 

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.