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.
 

Japan's Development Cooperation

The course deals with issues related to cooperation with developing countries from historical and comparative perspectives. It also explores poverty and other emerging challenges facing Japan and the international community.
(Offered Alternate Years)

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.
 

Comparative Study of Cultures

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

Environment and Human Life

This course comprehensively analyzes the mutually-influencing relationship between humans and their environment.
(Offered Alternate Years)

Medical Anthropology

This course provides a general introduction to medical anthropology. It first focuses on how humans have biologically adapted to diseases in their environment. It then examines the multiple ways in which medicine, illness, healing, and mental illness are conceived in different societies.
 

Anthropological Studies of Inequality

This course will examine the different ways in which inequality is constructed in different societies, ranging from gender differences, differencies in knowledge and literacy, and differential access to the means of production.
(Offered Alternate Years)

Introduction to Capital Markets

In this introductory course, both theoretical and practical aspects will be covered from the viewpoints of international management and foreign direct investment theories with case studies.
 

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
 

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.
 

Mathematics for Social Sciences

This course covers linear algebra and calculus that are used in various areas of social sciences.
 

Statistical Analysis with Computer

The statistical analysis is an fundamental tools of quantitative analysis in the area of Social Science. Also, this course is the preliminary course for the courses of Economic Statistics and Econometrics. As a result of recent development of computer science, statistical analysis has been possible by computer. Using real economic data, this course covers the data analysis, computer simulation, mathematical analysis of sample distribution, and the analysis of quantitative model by class teaching and computer experimentation.
 

Development Macroeconomics

This course applies the methods of macroeconomics to the problems of developing countries. Topics include: History of Development Economics, Growth Theory, Commodity Export Policy and Terms of Trade, Import Substituting Industrialization, Domestic Savings and Financial Intermediation, External Debt Crisis, and Australia Model. Prerequisite: Principles of Macroeconomics.
 

Development Microeconomics

This course applies the methods of microeconomics to the problems of developing countries. Topics include: Concepts of Economic Development, Measurement of Poverty, Dualism and Rural-Urban Migration, Consequence of Population Growth, Education and Development, Project Evaluation, Risk-sharing of Farmers, Land Reform, and Green Revolution. Prerequisite: Principles of Microeconomics.
 

Economic Growth

Modern economic growth theories: Exogenous and endogenous growth theories. The main interests will be focused on investigating the fundamental causes of the long-run economic growth: Saving and capital accumulation, education investment and human capital accumulation, international trade, and R&D investment. Prerequisites: INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS and MACROECONOMIC THEORY.
 

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.
 

Foreign Trade and Economic Development of Japan

Theoretical and positive study of the role of trade in the economic development of Japan. Selected characteristics of Japanese trade policy will be analyzed on each level of economic development.
 

Quantitative Analysis of Economic Development

Econometric and statistical analysis of developing economies. Case studies of developmental policies, with emphasis on the reasons for gaps between development targets and actual performance, projection errors and optimal solutions in endogenous models.Prerequisites: Foundations of Macroeconomics Analysis (or Principles of Macroeconomics) and Statistical Analysis in the Social Sciences (or Econometrics.)
 

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.
 

Development and Education

This course is an introduction to development and education. The course discusses issues of development and how education has been perceived to play a role in ¡Èdevelopment.¡É The course also looks at empirical evidence and discusses similarities and differences across regions, countries, and societies.
 

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)

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)

Practicum for International Education Project Evaluation

This course prepares students to conduct evaluation studies of projects in education (and other fields). The methods introduced include qualitative methods and basic survey methods and statistical analysis. Students will conduct fieldwork for an evaluation study of an existing international education project which is managed by an organization (preferably based in the Kanto Region) and produce an evaluation 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.
 

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 Africa

Analysis of domestic politics, social structure and international relations in Africa.
 

Politics and International Relations in Latin America

Analyzes contemporary Latin American politics and international relations.
 

Politics and International Relations in the Middle East

Study of domestic politics, social structure and international relations in the Middle East. Topics include politics of islam, the Palestinian question and politics of petroleum.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

Sociology of Development

This course examines a range of issues that developing countries fact through their relations to developed countries. The course approaches to these issues both theoretically and empirically.
 

Sociology of Environment

This course will examine socioeconomic and cultural factors that create environmental problems; and also explores environmental and ecological forces that influence our 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.