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Course Title Tutorial 1

Instructor Nakagomi Sayaka

Semester Spring Semester Credit 2 Credits

Course Number GLA1011 Language English

Course Objectives

The main aim of this course is to acquire basic academic skills useful for studying various areas of Humanities and Social

Sciences at the university level.

Students are expected to nurture skills in critical reading and analytical thinking through the course materials.

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Each Tutorial class consists of about 4 students.

All classes are to follow a common Tutorial class schedule offered.

Instructions will be provided in English and students are required to use English during class.

The main tasks in this Tutorial course are:

1) to read & summarize a certain length of English texts critically before each session;

2) to prepare for student presentations by making English handouts;

3) to take part in classroom discussions in English, and

4) to write 2 English essays based on the course texts.

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Course Title Liberal Arts in Higher Education




Course Objectives

The purpose of this course is 1) to understand the multiple meanings of 'liberal arts' and 2) to prepare for Study Abroad starting

from the Fall Semester of the second year.

Firstly, students will understand that the term 'liberal arts' has been variously defined according to different time periods and

different areas. The term reflected a variety of educational aims, contents and types of students based on the interrelation

between society and education. In order to understand the multi-faceted 'liberal arts', this course takes a historical approach

to see the major transformation of 'liberal arts' in university and society in Europe, the USA and Japan. Today's university

education has its origin in medieval European universities when 'liberal arts' catered only for a selected few Christian elites.

'Liberal arts' then became the common requirements for social elites from the early modern period and its importance increased

as growing modern nation states used university education to raise its future citizens. The emergence of the popular society

after the 20th century enabled to expand university education to the wider public and came to question the position of 'liberal

arts' in the universities. Globalized society in the 21st century has now required to reconsider the position of 'liberal arts' in

universities in the USA, Europe and Asia.

After understanding the overall development and importance of 'liberal arts' in higher education, students will conduct individual

surveys on Study Abroad partner institutions. By preparing for student presentations & final essay based on the presentations,

students will acquire a general information of 'liberal arts' education in all partner institutions which will help prepare for future

Study Abroad.

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All instructions will be given in English.

Students are required to use English in classroom discussions, handouts and essays.

The course contents may be subjected to change.

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Course Title GL111

Instructor Naito, Hiroyuki



Course Objectives

By completing this course, students will find their individual leadership strengths in a team and set the first milestone for their

leadership journey for coming years. It is made to provide an introduction to basic leadership theory and its application to help

students to explore what is leadership and how to apply it to individual self during their university life and beyond.

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Each session will focus on a different aspect of leadership. It provides various types of workshop tools and facilitation methods

to enhance students’ leadership skills as well as the further understandings to the topic. Under the active learning approach,

students are encouraged to share their ideas to the class to maximize team learning.

This is a project-based learning course. Thus, divided into small groups, students are required to work on a project given by a

client organization, where they are encouraged to apply the tools/methods and perform leadership in the project work.

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Course Title GL111

Instructor Iwaki, Natsu



Course Objectives

By completing this course, students will find their individual leadership strengths in a team and set the first milestone for their

leadership journey for coming years. It is made to provide an introduction to basic leadership theory and its application to help

students to explore what is leadership and how to apply it to individual self during their university life and beyond.

Course Contents

Each session will focus on a different aspect of leadership. It provides various types of workshop tools and facilitation methods

to enhance students’ leadership skills as well as the further understandings to the topic. Under the active learning approach,

students are encouraged to share their ideas to the class to maximize team learning.

This is a project-based learning course. Thus, divided into small groups, students are required to work on a project given by a

client organization, where they are encouraged to apply the tools/methods and perform leadership in the project work.

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Course Title GL202

Instructor Naito, Hiroyuki



Course Objectives

The goal of this course is ｔo develop individual leadership to solve adaptive problems by creating new solutions and value with

the power of inquiry as a team involving diverse people.

To achieve that, what we aim at learning the followings:

1. The methodology of ”Power of Inquiry", "Action Learning (Inquiry conference)", and “Effective Communication and Coaching

methodologies”, etc. with the reasons why it is important in global society.

2. Mindset and how to deal with “diversity and inclusion” of people which is very important for any leaders to practise and

demonstrate in global society.

3. New experience of team work as well as reflection to build effective learning among students in the class. May invite actual

global leaders in the class depending on the needs of the students.

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Leadership is individually different, and in this rapidly changing world, it is essential to collaborate with diverse people to solve

adaptive problems by creating new solutions and value in the society.

Then how can you involve others and corporate with them? The power of Inquiry is one of the keys for it. In GL202, we will

learn it through "Action Learning (Inquiry conference)“. Action learning is a practical methodology taken into practise in real

companies and societies globally. Also, we will learn other “Basic Communication and Coaching methodologies” which will help

you to contribute to new team with diverse people.

By practicing them in real life as a team, we aim at brushing up "Leadership through Inquiry" which will hugely help all the

students to solve adaptive problems by creating new solutions and value in real world. Also, in the end, we are going to connect

its leadership and learning journey to your life-career so that we can continue to develop it further.

*Those who have finished GL101/111/201 and who want to develop leadership further in diverse environment with speaking

English are very welcome.

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Course Title GL202

Instructor Cheng, Shiowjiuan



Course Objectives

The goal of this course is ｔo develop individual leadership to solve adaptive problems by creating new solutions and value with

the power of inquiry as a team involving diverse people.

To achieve that, what we aim at learning the followings:

1. The methodology of ”Power of Inquiry", "Action Learning (Inquiry conference)", and “Effective Communication and Coaching

methodologies”, etc. with the reasons why it is important in global society.

2. Mindset and how to deal with “diversity and inclusion” of people which is very important for any leaders to practise and

demonstrate in global society.

3. New experience of team work as well as reflection to build effective learning among students in the class. May invite actual

global leaders in the class depending on the needs of the students.

Course Contents

Leadership is individually different, and in this rapidly changing world, it is essential to collaborate with diverse people to solve

adaptive problems by creating new solutions and value in the society.

Then how can you involve others and corporate with them? The power of Inquiry is one of the keys for it. In GL202, we will

learn it through "Action Learning (Inquiry conference)“. Action learning is a practical methodology taken into practise in real

companies and societies globally. Also, we will learn other “Basic Communication and Coaching methodologies” which will help

you to contribute to new team with diverse people.

By practicing them in real life as a team, we aim at brushing up "Leadership through Inquiry" which will hugely help all the

students to solve adaptive problems by creating new solutions and value in real world. Also, in the end, we are going to connect

its leadership and learning journey to your life-career so that we can continue to develop it further.

*Those who have finished GL101/111/201 and who want to develop leadership further in diverse environment with speaking

English are very welcome.

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Course Title Second Year Seminar




Course Objectives

By taking this course, students will further develop learning skills and broaden the viewpoints necessary in studying various

subjects in Humanities and Social Sciences at the university level. By reading, understanding, and discussing materials related

to the topic of their research, students will promote their skills in comprehension, analysis, and deliberations. Students will

understand the importance of critical thinking through discussion and giving presentations of their research topics. While taking

this course, students are expected to raise the awareness of and perspectives for present global issues.

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Students will:

(1) read, comprehend and analyze reading materials (articles of newspapers, general and specialist journals and magazines, and

the websites) during the class and at home.

(2) discuss the topics suggested in advance in groups in the classroom.

(3) conduct further investigations relating to each topic, give short reports and prepare for the presentations.

(4) give presentations about their research and have discussions.

(5) write short essays for Work 1 and 2 reflected on the reading, discussion, investigations and presentations. Students must

also write a final report at the end of the course.

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Course Title Second Year Seminar




Course Objectives

By taking this course, students will further develop learning skills and broaden the viewpoints necessary in studying various

subjects in Humanities and Social Sciences at the university level. By reading, understanding, and discussing materials related

to the topic of their research, students will promote their skills in comprehension, analysis, and deliberations. Students will

understand the importance of critical thinking through discussion and giving presentations of their research topics. While taking

this course, students are expected to raise the awareness of and perspectives for present global issues.

Course Contents

Students will:

(1) read, comprehend and analyze reading materials (articles of newspapers, general and specialist journals and magazines, and

the websites) during the class and at home.

(2) discuss the topics suggested in advance in groups in the classroom.

(3) conduct further investigations relating to each topic, give short reports and prepare for the presentations.

(4) give presentations about their research and have discussions.

(5) write short essays for Work 1 and 2 reflected on the reading, discussion, investigations and presentations. Students must

also write a final report at the end of the course.

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Course Title Globalism and Humanities




Course Objectives

-Develop the skills appropriate to research and effective writing in the Humanities

-Use the tools of analysis to respond to specific works of literature, film, and the visual arts that treat global themes

-Learn to recognize the role of globalizing processes in shaping culture

-Develop a sensitivity to various forms of diversity by identifying and deconstructing stereotypes that are culturally

constructed

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Globalism is a concept widely discussed in both popular and academic arenas. This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to

the analysis of cultural products that treat contemporary global issues while introducing students to the theoretical framework

and tools of analysis in the Humanities. Students will use the methodology appropriate for the humanities in analyzing specific

“cultural products”--works of literature, film, and the visual arts--in relation to global contacts, entanglements and

connections. As an introductory course in the Humanities, one of the primary goals of this course is to have students develop

the vocabulary and analytic tools appropriate for the humanities while reflecting critically on their cultural biases.

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Course Title Citizenship Education




Course Objectives

The aim of this course is to provide students with opportunities to develop sociological understanding on today’s globalized and

digitized world and to make connections between the academic knowledge and their role and responsibilities as members of

local and global communities.

Course Contents

This course is designed to introduce students to a range of conceptual and theoretical approaches to understand the social,

cultural, political, and economic change in a global and digital age. Students will explore basic sociological concepts such as

(global) citizenship, democracy, public sphere, press freedom, nation-state, racism, gender, media, filter bubble (echo chamber)

and so on with various phenomena. Students are required to develop their own critical perspectives relating to issues of key

concerns to the international community as well as local community. Students are encouraged to actively engage in discussion.

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Course Title International Business

Instructor Kevin Knight



Course Objectives

The course provides an overview of international business and the actions of managers in international business contexts. The

participants consider international business in view of themes presented in the textbook including national environmental

differences, connecting countries through trade and factor movements, corporate policy and strategy, and functional

management and operations. The textbook balances theory and practice and is filled with real-world examples.

Course Contents

The participants focus on one case study in the textbook for two days each week.

Day 1. Before class, the participants are expected to have read a chapter and the related business case. In class, the

participants are given a quiz about the reading assignment. After listening to a presentation about the themes in the chapter

and the case, the participants work in teams to write an essay about the case that includes relevant lessons from the chapter.

The team essay must be submitted on Day 2 at the beginning of the class.

Day 2. After receiving the team reports, the instructor leads a “cold calling” style class discussion about the case in which the

participants are graded on their contributions.

Team presentations: The participants create and deliver two presentations. The first is related to the international expansion of

Disney theme parks. The second focuses on the creation of a social business.

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Course Title Final Year Seminar 1




Course Objectives

By conducting their research and preparing for their Graduation Paper, students will:

- focus on improving and mastering the advanced academic skills required for specialized studies.

- come to understand various academic disciplines and their value along with the comprehension of the benefits of Liberal Arts

education.

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In a small-sized and seminar-style learning environment, students will be planning and preparing for their graduation paper by

giving presentations and undertaking discussions with the instructor(s) as well as with other students.

Students are required to:

- identify the academic purpose, features, and approaches of the disciplines of the Global Studies Electives (GSE), i.e.,

Humanities, Citizenship, and Business.

- explain the value of each study area of GSE along with the understanding of Liberal Arts education.

- decide the theme of their graduation paper in the area of study they chose, preparing and conducting their research to finalize

the graduation paper.

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Course Objectives

By conducting their research and preparing for their Graduation Paper, students will:



education.

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In a small-sized and seminar-style learning environment, students will be planning and preparing for their graduation paper by

giving presentations and undertaking discussions with the instructor(s) as well as with other students.







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Course Objectives

By conducting their research, preparing for, and finalizing their Graduation Paper, students will:



education.

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In a small-sized and seminar-style learning environment, students will be planning, preparing for and finalizing their graduation

paper by giving presentations and undertaking discussions with the instructor(s) as well as with other students.







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Course Objectives

By conducting their research, preparing for, and finalizing their Graduation Paper, students will:



education.

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In a small-sized and seminar-style learning environment, students will be planning, preparing for and finalizing their graduation

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Course Title Graduation Paper

Instructor Lee Misook/Abu-dari Mazen M. M./Keaveney Christopher



Course Objectives

Students will complete and submit their Graduation Paper with link to the “Final Year Seminar 1 & 2”course.

Course Contents

Students can have opportunities for individualized consultation and instruction by the instructors of their chosen field of Global

Studies in preparing and writing their graduation paper. As a general rule, the topic of the paper should fall within the student’s

chosen field of Global Studies: Humanities, Citizenship or Business. Students should leave themselves plenty of time to begin

preparations for writing their graduation paper prior to taking the “Graduation Paper” course.

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Course Title World History

Instructor Sayers Brian



Course Objectives

The aim of course is to provide students with both the tools and the platform to analyze and discuss controversial issues in

Modern World History. In order to realize our position in an increasingly globalized society, it is imperative that we try to

understand the factors and events that shaped the Modern World. The study of History in this course will develop students’

critical thinking skills and at the same time provide them with a deeper understanding of what it means to share a common

humanity.

Course Contents

This course will chart some of the major political, social, and economic changes that took place in Western Countries during the

modern period and show how these changes impacted upon the rest of the world. It will adopt a thematic and a broadly

chronological approach. Course themes will include Colonialism and Slavery, Enlightenment and Revolution, Evolution and

Imperialism, Liberal Democracy and Authoritarianism, Independence and Nation building. Case studies of individual countries

will provide concrete examples of the general themes discussed. This course will also involve the analysis of primary source

documents related to the themes studied in class.

Students are required to make one presentation and write one essay. A guest speaker will be invited from another university to

give an alternative perspective on a topic related to the themes of the course.

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Course Title Culture and Fine Arts




Course Objectives

This class considers what fine arts mean to people and societies by exploring diverse aspects and functions of artworks and

art-related activities, particularly in the modern world.

Course Contents

We see art as universal and its value timeless. However, the reasons and the contexts of their existence in societies vary. In

modern times, more people became much closer to the works of art, being aware of the significance of art and art objects in

their life.

By taking some examples from the cases in Europe from the 18th century onwards, the class examines diverse phenomena

relating to the social presence of fine arts broader in the modern world. It also considers and questions why people and society

create, appreciate, and support fine arts.

In the classes, the instructor will give lectures, while students regularly have discussions, do investigations, and brief writings

relating to the lecture topics. Also, students are to give presentations and write essays both twice during the course.

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Course Title Political Sociology




Course Objectives

In this course, students will learn basic social concepts and approaches to understand political and social change in postwar

Japan.

Course Contents

This course is intended as an introduction to think sociologically about political and social phenomena. Students will explore

sociological approaches to analyze social change and social movements. With various issues and topics in postwar Japan,

students are required to interpret relations among state, society, and citizens critically. Each class will have a reading material

and students are required to complete reading the assigned material. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in the

class discussion.

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Course Title Nature of the Earth

Instructor Khangulyan Dmitriy



Course Objectives

Living in a modern environment implies a tremendous amount of information that people need to deal with. Often some pseudo-

scientific theories seem to be reliable and attractive. In this course, one discusses the critical differences between the

scientific approach and pseudo-scientific speculations. The general structure of scientific theories and models is formulated and

illustrated with the examples of several fundamental physical concepts.

Course Contents

The class aims to give a basic description of the scientific approach to understanding nature. The course starts with a brief

description of the philosophy of science and exploration of the critical elements of the scientific approach. To illustrate the

method, the phenomena of gravity and the evolution of our perception of it are explained in detail. One traces the development

of our understanding from ancient times to the cutting-edge concepts. The course also introduces a scientific view of the

problem of energy consumption by modern society as a block "Earth, Energy, Society." This consideration brings a basic

scientific ground for any political, economic or emotional discussion of the possible ways for our society to develop beyond the

era of fossil fuel. These topics: "philosophy of science", "gravity", and "Earth, Energy, Society", are the main topics of the

class and one of them should be selected as the subject for the final report. The second part of the semester is allocated for

presentation prepared by the students.

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Course Title Literature and Society

Instructor Stanislaus Warren A.



Course Objectives

The aim of this course is to explore how different world literatures, broadly conceived, have both reflected and impacted the

societies in which they were produced. Students will be equipped with key theoretical and analytical frameworks that will help

them to draw comparisons and critically engage with texts that traverse borders. In particular, students will be introduced to

multiple forms of literary works that have served to create, strengthen or disrupt ideas of nationhood and identity. Finally,

through probing texts, poetry, music and film that deal with issues of identity, students will consider the relevance of literature

to contemporary society and debates.

Course Contents

This course will select key literary works from across different spaces and times in order to explore questions of identity

formation and nationhood. In particular, this course will highlight literary works that are transnational in production and scope, as

well as texts that have served to destabilise fixed concepts of nationhood and identity. To achieve this goal, we will consider

the uses of diverse literary techniques such as satire and parody, or look beyond the bounds of literature to incorporate other

“texts” such as music, news and film.

The course will cover 19th century European travel literature, news reporting and missionary diaries in order to locate

Orientalist discourses on the “self” and the “other”. Conversely, we will look at literary works produced in colonised and semi-

colonial societies in order to analyse how different groups have dealt with experiences of oppression, modernity, racism, gender

discrimination, liberation and identity formation. To do so, we will consider works from Japan, East Asia and African diaspora

literature. Finally, we will also consider the links between religious writings, nationhood and transnationalism.

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Course Title Economic Thought

Instructor Gorshkov Victor



Course Objectives

Students will enhance their understanding on the evolution and current institutional structure of the world economy and be able

to articulate its major trends and challenges.

By critically analyzing current issues occurring in the world economy, students will develop a deeper understanding of what is

their impact on international business. After the course, students are also expected to be able to describe the role of major

economies in the world economy and identify major characteristics of their economic development.

Course Contents

The world is moving towards a more interdependent and integrated global economic system. This course focuses on current

issues in the world economy and international business and will help students understand what major transformations are

happening in the world economy and what are the reasons behind them. Over the course, students will learn about the

evolution, institutional structure of the world economy and will be familiar with the recent trends in international trade and

foreign direct investment.

The course will also introduce the role of selected economies (US, EU, emerging economies, less developed economies) in the

world economy. Official economic reports and newspaper articles will be utilized to enhance students’ understanding of the

course content. Case studies of three types (country-, industry-, and company-focused) will be introduced to assist students’

understanding of the course content.

This course requires active participation of all students. Each class the instructor will deliver a short lecture followed by a

discussion, some group work, a research/analytical task, or some other interactive activity. Students are required to read case

studies and other materials assigned by the instructor prior to their class participation.

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Course Title University in Modern Society

Instructor West Karleen/Nakagomi Sayaka

Semester Summer Session Credit 2 Credits


Course Objectives

This course introduces the tools that help us analyze university in modern society – the key theoretical frameworks, concepts,

and methods commonly used today in the field of comparative politics. By the end of this course you should be able to: define

basic terms and concepts used in the study of comparative politics; understand and apply theories used to analyze and explain

the importance of university education in the field of comparative politics; identify and evaluate methods used to conduct

research in comparative politics; analyze the role of education as it relates to important political changes, including

democratization, elections, social movements, human rights, and environmental sustainability; and conduct research of your own

within the field of comparative politics.

Course Contents

This course offers a comparative study of the role that university education has played in politics and political changes around

the world, focusing on democratization, elections, social movements, human rights, and environmental sustainability.

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Course Title Career and University Education in the Global World


Semester Summer Session Credit 2 Credits


Course Objectives

This course aims at introducing the paths and options available for the student after gaining the bachelor's degree in the

contemporary globalizing environment. Since the students choose either to find a job or to continue their graduate education,

this course gives some more details to assist the students by paving the way for them to follow that path of their choice.

Course Contents

This course includes discussions, guest speakers, study tours, and presentations, that are expected to provide the students

with the information their need so that they can make a smooth transition between their current university education and their

future path of either work or continue seeking higher education.

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Course Title Study Abroad 1

Instructor Nakagomi Sayaka/Ohashi Satomi

Semester Fall Others Credit 12 Credits


Course Objectives

From the Fall Semester of the second year to the Spring Semester of the third year, all students of GLAP study at one of the

partner institutions abroad which put a strong focus on the liberal arts education.

By being exposed to diverse cultures and customs and learning together with others in a different environment aside from

Japan, the students will discover their potentials, improve their communication abilities in English, and build a broad network of

personal connections beyond national borders.

Also, students acquire learning skills and knowledge which are varied in different disciplines and improve the ability to apply

themselves to different academic fields. Students will thus achieve the level where they will be able to start studying the

specific subjects, and the study field they will pursue from the Fall Semester of the third year.

Academic advisors will assist each student in determining the partner institution to study abroad and the courses to register at

the intuition, considering each student’s academic progress.

Course Contents

During the period of studying abroad (the Fall Semester of the second year), the students:

- attend classes, fulfil the course requirements, and experience the liberal arts program at the partner institutions where they

are accepted.

- will seek advice for the courses and studies from advisors of partner institutions and course instructor at Rikkyo University.

- report the status of their study and the progress by submitting the Monthly Report and Achievements regularly to the course

instructor at Rikkyo University and recieve feedbacks.

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Course Title Study Abroad 2


Semester Spring Others Credit 12 Credits


Course Objectives

From the Fall Semester of the second year to the Spring Semester of the third year, all students of GLAP study at one of the

partner institutions abroad which put a strong focus on the liberal arts education.

By being exposed to diverse cultures and customs and learning together with others in a different environment aside from

Japan, the students will discover their potentials, improve their communication abilities in English, and build a broad network of

personal connections beyond national borders.

Also, students acquire learning skills and knowledge which are varied in different disciplines and improve the ability to apply

themselves to different academic fields. Students will thus achieve the level where they will be able to start studying the

specific subjects, and the study field they will pursue from the Fall Semester of the third year.

Academic advisors will assist each student in determining the partner institution to study abroad and the courses to register at

the intuition, considering each student’s academic progress.

Course Contents

During the period of studying abroad (the Fall Semester of the second year), the students:

- attend classes, fulfil the course requirements, and experience the liberal arts program at the partner institutions where they

are accepted.

- will seek advice for the courses and studies from advisors of partner institutions and course instructor at Rikkyo University.

- report the status of their study and the progress by submitting the Monthly Report and Achievements regularly to the course

instructor at Rikkyo University and recieve feedbacks.

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Course Title Global Studies Pre-Seminar




Course Objectives

By taking this course, students will acquire the advanced learning skills and disciplines, as well as the abilities to apply broader

perspectives required for reading specific subjects particularly in the Humanities and Social Sciences. By setting their own

research topic and working on it, students will complete their own research. By finishing this course, students will achieve a

certain level of academic ability of analysis, thinking, and solving various issues relating to the global environment.

Course Contents

The course menu will be decided according to the interest of students.

Students who take this course will:

(1) set their own research topic in the Humanities and/or Social Sciences.

(2) read the texts (books and/or articles) necessary to investigate and complete their research on the topic of their choice.

(3) report and discuss what they learnt and investigated during the weeks given either in front of their peers or the instructor.

The report and discussion sessions will usually take place every week.

(4) write and submit a research paper at the end of the course.

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Course Title Christianity in Japan

Instructor Schwemmer Patrick R.



Course Objectives

Students will gain knowledge of historical events, literary texts, and critical issues related to Christianity in Japan, from the

sixteenth-century mission to the modern day. Class lectures, weekly short response papers, and a short research paper at the

end of term will develop related academic skills.

Course Contents

Each class session will be centered on a reading selection (in English, with Japanese originals also available in some cases), and

students will submit short response essays (one paragraph) on the class bulletin board or via email. Lectures will discuss each

reading, in dialogue with students' response essays. One short final paper (2000 words) on a related topic of interest is due at

the end of term.

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Course Title Japanese Literature in the World




Course Objectives

• Become familiar with the concept of national literature as one manifestation of national identity and of the process of nation

building

• Analyze selected works of Japanese literature in English translation and explore the creation of the Japanese literary canon

• Explore the process of literary translation and evaluate the status of Japanese literature and specific Japanese writers in the

context of world literature

Course Contents

The idea of “Japanese literature” is a modern construct, the result of Japan’s engagement with the West following the Meiji

restoration. In this course we will examine the creation of a national literature in Japan and the notion of a literary canon while

analyzing representative works of Japanese literature in translation. Further, we will consider how Western concepts of

literature and literary genres helped the Japanese define what now constitutes the Japanese literary canon. Literary translation

made the world’s great works of literature available to Japanese readers just as it made Japanese literature available to the

world. We will look at the role of translation in establishing the international reputation and status of Japanese writers and

specific literary works.

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Course Title Japan in Asian Context




Course Objectives

• Become familiar with Japanese postwar popular culture.

• Become familiar with the discourse surrounding Orientalism and its role in culture formation in East Asia.

• Explore the idea of cultural influence and the dynamics of cultural exchange between Japan and its neighbors with a focus on

the Republic of Korea, China PRC, Hong Kong, and China Taipei.

Course Contents

In this course, we will examine the process by which Japan created a non-Western modern society and culture in response to

and often in opposition to Western models. We will also examine the interplay in the postwar period of the modern culture of

Japan with those of its East Asian neighbors, particularly South Korea, China PRC, Taiwan (ROC), and Hong Kong, each of

which developed socially and culturally in reaction to Western models but also as a response to the Japanese model of

modernization.

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Course Title Rethinking European Literatures

Instructor Sayers Brian



Course Objectives

In this course students will study one modern novel by each of three ‘European’ writers. The demands of this course will

enhance students' ability to analyze and discuss the key issues dealt with in these literary texts. Students are required

complete the assigned reading and prepare for discussion questions before coming to class. They will also write an essay of

between 1500-2000 words on one of the three novels on the course.

Course Contents

In the study of twentieth century European writers, one needs to bear in mind the complex multi-ethnic nature of European

society resulting from shifting political boundaries and demographic change. For instance, Franz Kafka belonged to the

German-speaking world, but had Czech and Jewish heritages. Secondly, the European literary heritage will be considered in

the context of overseas colonies: Algerian-born Albert Camus was of French and Spanish heritage. When he wrote The

Outsider (1942), Algeria was under French colonial rule. And lastly, there is the matter of adopted citizenship: Japanese-born

Kazuo Ishiguro, brought to live in Great Britain at the age of five, has always considered himself as a British writer. While

each of the writers on this course deals with the culture and society of where they live, they also focus on universal issues

which continue to have relevance today. For example Camus’s The Outsider is concerned with the legal system that operated

under French colonial rule in Algeria, and particularly its use of capital punishment. Similarly, Kafka's The Trial (1925)

questions the relationship of justice and the law and can be seen as anticipating the rise of totalitarian states. Indeed, the

response of some high ranking individuals in Great Britain to the rise of Fascism, during the interwar years, is an issue reflected

upon in Ishiguro’s Remains of the Day (1989).

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Course Title Traditional Arts in Japan

Instructor Takamatsu Mari



Course Objectives

The course aims to familiarize students with artworks, artistic mediums and the historical development of Japanese visual

culture to critically interpret these in terms of both similarities and differences with the productions of other visual cultures.

Course Contents

Japanese visual culture has been formed through ceaseless negotiations with foreign ideas, technology, and artistic creations.

This course examines a variety of visual art produced in Japan from the prehistoric period to the present, paying attention to

the global context of its creation. Roughly chronologically organized, each class explores issues such as the construction of

“Japan-ness” in architecture and painting; the impact of transcultural faiths, namely Buddhism and Christianity; and the

ramifications of western visual impacts in modern times. Each session will consist of a lecture followed by a class discussion.

Students are required to submit a short reaction note about the reading and class every week. In addition, students will present

a work of Japanese art based on their research at a museum in Tokyo.

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Course Title Postmodern Turn in Japanese Arts

Instructor Takamatsu Mari



Course Objectives

The course aims to familiarize students with artworks, artistic mediums and the historical development of Japanese visual

culture after 1868 to critically interpret these in terms of both similarities and differences with the productions of other visual

cultures.

Course Contents

Japanese visual culture significantly transformed after the nation officially opened its port to the West in 1853. The influx of

Western concepts of “fine arts” and establishing essential institutions, such as art exhibition, art gallery, art school, and the

academic study of art history, redefined and forged a new identity for those who create artworks. Focusing on various “artists”

who engaged in the artistic enterprise in this ever-changing age of modernization, this course traces such artists’ challenges

through examining their works. In addition, students are required to submit a short reaction note about the reading and class

every week. In addition, students will present a work of Japanese art based on their research at a museum in Tokyo.

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Course Title Development of Gender Studies

Instructor Ezaki Satoko



Course Objectives

Through readings, discussions, and writings in class, students should be able to 1) become familiar with key concepts and ideas

of gender and visual representation, 2) learn skills in critical reading of texts and images, 3) demonstrate and develop knowledge

of the field in class discussion and writing by utilizing relevant theories and technical terms.

Course Contents

This course examines major issues of gender in American visual culture. By focusing on images of women in film, fine arts,

music industry, and mass media, we will discuss the significance of construction of women’s identity and their roles through

“the gaze” and gendered practices of looking. Analyzing some stereotypes of women in paintings, ads, moving images, and

photographs will lead us to question how, by whom, and why these images are produced, presented, and circulated in visual

culture. This involves considering contemporary issues and arguments of the relationship between sexuality, race, and

hegemonic ideologies in American culture. We will also look at feminist practices since the 1970s intended to “deconstruct”

stereotypes and create their own images. By analyzing differences in the portrayal of women between feminist art works and

mass-produced popular images, we will consider functions of social norms in male-oriented society and culture.

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Course Title Intellectual History of Japan




Course Objectives

•To become familiar with major trends and figures in Japan’s intellectual history

•To read critically primary sources from Japan’s intellectual history in English translation

•To consider the construction of Nihonjinron discourse as an oppositional response to Western models of modernity

Course Contents

Japan’s intellectual history is a product of both its traditional relations with East Asian neighbors and its engagement with the

West following the Meiji restoration. In this course we will explore the Edo period foundations of Japan’s modern intellectual

history and we will then examine the century-long dialogue between Japanese intellectuals and international schools of thought

and trends and examine how Japanese intellectuals sought to formulate the problematic of a non-Western modernity which

came to influence the modern intellectual histories of Japanese neighbors as well. We will examine both academic and popular

intellectual trends and also will consider the development and role of Nihonjinron discourse in modern Japan.

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Course Title Seminar in Literature and Culture Studies 1

Instructor Mclaughlin Matthew



Course Objectives

This English literature course aims to help students develop their English abilities in the four core skills of listening, reading,

speaking, and writing through a combination of various texts, media and in-class activities. Students enrolled in this course will

have the opportunity to enhance their abilities to analyze a text of literature through close reading of the original text, the

provision of supplementary notes, letters by the author, and videos to aid students in their reading and interpretation of the

source text from various perspectives and thereby facilitate their overall understanding of some of T. S. Eliot’s poetry, with a

strong focus on Eliot’s most well-known works, "Prufrock", The Waste Land, and Four Quartets.

More specifically, in class we will devote much time to studying Eliot’s The Waste Land and the numerous themes and motifs

that emerge throughout the poem such as death, rebirth, the seasons, lust, love, water and history.

In terms of skills related to English ability and proficiency, students will have the opportunity to improve their English listening

skills through the interpretations of the text provided by their teacher in class, listening to some audio recordings of Eliot

reading his own poetry, and by watching videos about the author (T. S. Eliot) or his poetry, presented by other professors,

analysts, critics and fans, which will be recommended as a way to supplement their knowledge of the course. Pair and group

discussions will be held in regular classes on questions directly related to the text and given to students beforehand to prepare.

Presentations will also be conducted in class (around Week 8 of the course) to help students improve their written proficiency

(in preparing for the presentation) and their spoken English proficiency when they give the presentation in class. Three written

homework assignments will be assigned on either readings from the textbook or supplementary materials provided in class.

Some guidelines on how to complete these assignments will also be provided by the teacher, to help students improve their

abilities in English written composition and expression.

Successful completion of this course should indicate an understanding of…

1. the historical background and contexts of Modernism and the major Modernist poets;

2. the style, structure, aesthetics and aims of Eliot’s poetry, with a particular focus on his two major<BR>

masterpieces, The Waste Land and Four Quartets;

3. several ways of analyzing a text, through supplementary readings and slides provided in class.

This course also involves the development of the following skills…

1. the ability to interpret and discuss a text, based on its historical and cultural context

2. the ability to inform an original text through the use of secondary sources

3. the ability to interpret and understand the literary analysis of other critics and writers

4. the ability to present an argument or summary of one’s opinion on a literary work

Course Contents

This course, predominantly conducted in English, will offer enrolled students the opportunity to read and discuss T. S. Eliot’s,

Collected Poems, with a particular focus on his major works, The Waste Land and Four Quartets.

Much has been written on Eliot’s poetry by literary scholars and critics to date. Therefore, some supplementary notes and

commentary will be provided to assist students in their comprehension of the book. Most supplementary notes have been drawn

from a volume of essays and literary criticism entitled, A Companion to T. S. Eliot edited by David E. Chinitz, Thomas Howard’s

Dove Descending: A Journey Into T. S. Eliot’s Four Quartets and A Student’s Guide to the Selected Poems of T. S. Eliot by B.

C. Southam. To further assist students in their elucidation of the text, key excerpts from letters and essays penned by Eliot will

also be included, taken from The Selected Essays of T. S. Eliot and The Letters of T. S. Eliot: 1898 – 1922 (Vol.1). This is to

ensure that students are equipped with a richer background on what Eliot was experiencing at key points in his life (for example

his convalescence in Switzerland). Moreover, where possible, annotated versions of Eliot’s poems will be provided. These

annotations have been sourced from Thomas Howard’s book (see above), A Student’s Guide to T. S. Eliot and the more recent

exhaustive publication of Eliot annotations, The Poems of T. S. Eliot: Collected and Uncollected Poems (Volume 1). Finally, a

few online videos in which other professors of English literature (such as Yale Professor Langdon Hammer and a video lecture

by Thomas Howard himself) discuss Eliot’s work and legacy as a modernist poet and writer will be included in this course to

offer students the opportunity to hear other perspectives and opinions on the book from people who have experience analyzing

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Instructor Mclaughlin Matthew



Course Objectives

This English literature course aims to help students develop their English abilities in the four core skills of listening, reading,

speaking, and writing through a combination of various texts, media and in-class activities. Students enrolled in this course will

have the opportunity to enhance their abilities to analyze a text of literature through close reading of the original text, the

provision of supplementary notes, letters by the author, and videos to aid students in their reading and interpretation of the

source text from various perspectives and thereby facilitate their overall understanding of some of Zukofsky’s poetry, with a

strong focus on Zukofsky’s most well-known works, Anew, selections from “A” (his long masterpiece) and 80 Flowers (his final

masterpiece). More specifically, in class we will devote a considerable amount of time (probably 4 lectures) studying Zukofsky’s

major work, “A” and the numerous themes and intentions of the author. For students who have studied the previous courses on

Imagism (William Carlos Williams’ Paterson and Ezra Pound’s Pisan Cantos, respectively), there will also be some analysis on the

minor differences between Imagism and Objectivism as Zukofsky is generally considered one of the major Objectivist poets of

the 1930s.

In terms of skills related to English ability and proficiency, students will have the opportunity to improve their English listening

skills through the interpretations of the text provided by their teacher in class, listening to some interviews held with Zukofsky

(and now available on YouTube), and by watching videos about the author (Louis Zukofsky) or his poetry, presented by other

professors, analysts, critics and fans, which will be recommended as a way to supplement their knowledge of the course. Pair

and group discussions will be held in regular classes on questions directly related to the text and given to students beforehand

to prepare. Presentations will also be conducted in class (around Week 8 of the course) to help students improve their written

proficiency (in preparing for the presentation) and their spoken English proficiency when they give the presentation in class.

Three written homework assignments will be assigned on three keys sections of the textbook or supplementary materials

provided in class. Some guidelines on how to complete these assignments will also be provided by the teacher, to help students

improve their abilities in English written composition and expression.

Successful completion of this course should indicate an understanding of…

1. the historical background and contexts of Objectivism and the Objectivist poets;

2. the style, structure, aesthetics and aims of Zukofsky’s poetry, with a particular focus on his two major<BR>

masterpieces, “A” and 80 Flowers;

3. several ways of analyzing a text, through supplementary readings and slides provided in class.

This course also fosters the development of the following skills…

1. the ability to interpret and discuss a text, based on its historical and cultural context;

2. the ability to inform an original text through the use of secondary sources;

3. the ability to interpret and understand the literary analysis of other critics and writers;

4. the ability to present an argument or summary of one’s opinion on a literary work.

Course Contents

This course, predominantly conducted in English, will offer enrolled students the opportunity to read and discuss Louis

Zukofsky’s, Selected Poems, with a particular focus on his major works, “A” and 80 Flowers.

Much has been written on Zukofsky’s poetry by literary scholars and critics to date. Therefore, some supplementary notes and

commentary will be provided to assist students in their comprehension of his poetry and work. Most supplementary notes have

been drawn from a volume of essays and literary criticism entitled, Louis Zukofsky and the Poetry of Knowledge by Mark

Scroggins, and Zukofksy’s “A”: An Introduction by Barry Ahearn. To further assist students in their elucidation of the text, key

excerpts from letters and essays penned by Zukofsky will also be included, taken from Prepositions: The Collected Critical

Essays of Louis Zukofsky and some notes from Reading Zukofsky’s “80 Flowers” by Michele Leggott will be used to assist

students with the final section of the course. This will be to ensure that students are equipped with a richer background on

some of Zukofsky’s philosophies and beliefs on writing, as well as an understanding of other writers with whom he was

corresponding, notably Williams and Pound. Moreover, where possible, annotated versions of Zukofsky’s poems will be provided.

These annotations have been sourced from the books by Mark Scroggins, Barry Ahearn and Michele Leggott mentioned above.

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Finally, a few online videos in which other writers, poets (such as Robert Creeley) or academics discuss Zukofsky’s work and

legacy as an Objectivist poet and writer will be included in this course to offer students the opportunity to hear other

perspectives and opinions on his work from people who have experience analyzing his poems before.

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Instructor Zmijewski David J.



Course Objectives

This course strives to improve the students’ skills in reading, analyzing and discussing the theme of humor in American

Literature and its impact on society.

Course Contents

Humor is an essential part of every culture. What makes people laugh varies not only culture by culture, but also era by era. In

the first semester, this course will focus on American Literature from the late 18th century through the late 19th century.

Students will learn how American humor separated from the humor of England and developed its own unique voice, which was

influenced by the new form of government (i.e. democracy), the new continent, the new language, and Westward Expansion.

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Course Objectives

This course strives to improve the students’ skills in reading, analyzing and discussing the theme of humor in American

Literature and film.

Course Contents

Humor is an essential part of every culture. What makes people laugh varies not only culture by culture, but also era by era.

Literature preceded film as a means of disseminating humor; however, developments in film technology created an entirely new

medium for humor at the beginning of the 20th century. In the second semester, this course will focus on American Film.

Students will learn how technological changes in film and television influenced trends in humor, and will come to understand how

humor changed due to the impact of major social events, such as the Great Depression, World War II, the Vietnam War, and the

Civil Rights Movement.

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Course Objectives

This course aims to help the students improve their skills at understanding, analyzing, and discussing American Literature.

Course Contents

The first semester focuses on the short stories of Ernest Hemingway included in the collection In Our Time. Although

Hemingway's views of life as depicted in his books may contrast with views we ourselves hold, the writer did capture the spirit

of his times. Because of Hemingway's early career as a journalist, students will find his writing style easy to read and at the

same time be able to understand the thematic complexities in his stories. The stories in this collection will provide a suitable

introduction to the works of this notable writer.

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Course Objectives

This course aims to help the students improve their skills at understanding, analyzing, and discussing American Literature.

Course Contents

Hemingway was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1954, and The Old Man and the Sea (1952) was the last major work of fiction

published in Ernest Hemingway's lifetime. This short novel explores the theme of man versus nature. By comparing this latter

work with the readings from the first semester students will be able to see the way in which Hemingway developed as a writer.

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Course Title Principles of Sociology




Course Objectives

Students are required to comprehend and utilize the primary sociological concepts and theoretical perspectives to apply those

to their lifeworld.

Course Contents

This course provides students with an overview of the field of sociology. Students will explore the basic sociological concepts,

primary sociological theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches to interpret everyday lifeworld. In particular,

students will learn and discuss the role of media in social construction of reality. Each class has a reading material and students

are required to complete reading the assigned material before the class. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in the

class discussion.

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Course Title Global Sociology

Instructor Niijima Yoshie



Course Objectives

The aim of this course is to help students obtain an understanding of the fundamental principles of globalization. The skills that

those students may acquire through actively participating in the inter-changing discussion using the knowledge which obtained

in this course would help students be more open and prepared in this rapidly changing global world.

Course Contents

This course introduces the foundations of sociology of system and globalization. Dealing with the basis of fundamental key

concepts of globalization from sociological view point, with fundamental polymerization reactions in communication and its

mechanism, those who take this course will be challenged to enhance the skills in carrying out an academic writing and

discussions.

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Course Title Global City

Instructor Suzuki Mikako



Course Objectives

The purpose of this course is (1) to give students a basic understanding of theories concerning global city and globalization, (2)

to give a broad coverage of particular cases in Tokyo as a global city and a comprehensive picture of what is really going on in

the global city, and (3) to cultivate critical thinking skills.

Course Contents

The term, ‘global city’ may evoke the image of something positive and bright; however, global cities such as Tokyo, in reality,

have a bright side and a dark side. With the Tokyo Olympics just around the corner, governmental agencies and media have

actively engaged in making Tokyo more attractive for global business and tourism. But, such activities often ignore the

perspectives of minorities and neglect issues such as exclusionism, discrimination and inequality. Like other global cities, Tokyo

has faced many challenges. This course will mainly focus on Tokyo, discuss the particular cases in depth, and depict the various

aspects.

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Course Title Gender/Minority Studies

Instructor Hallman F.candler



Course Objectives

This course will deal with various core concepts related to gender and minorities. Upon completion of this course, student will

be expected to have a working knowledge of the basics of gender studies including methodologies, concepts, and historical

contexts.

Course Contents

This course will examine anew the question of what gender is and why it is important to consider this issue. What are gender

norms? It is a cultural construction and a phenomenon that intersects with other cultural constructs that societies have about

race, nationality, body, sexuality, privilege, power, language and many other discourses. We will discuss specific forms of

discrimination of gender and sexuality seen in various social contexts. By doing so, we will become more aware of our own

prejudice and understand the structural violence of society.

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Course Title International Relations

Instructor Park , Chris Hyunkyu



Course Objectives

This course has some basic goals including:

1. To familiarize students with some fundamental political concepts such as power, reconciliation, peace, and coexistence in a

range of contexts and at a variety of levels;

2. To encourage students the capacity to interpret theories and case studies in local and global issues to ensure a transnational

perspective; and

3. To help students develop an in-depth understanding of national, regional, and global dimensions of political relations and

interactions by shedding particular lights on non-state actors such as human agency, nongovernmental organization, and local

dynamics and to think creatively about alternatives in global politics.

Course Contents

This course explores fundamental political concepts such as power, reconciliation, peace, and coexistence in a range of

contexts and at a variety of levels. The course encourages dialogue and debate, promoting students the capacity to interpret

theories and case studies in local and global issues to ensure a transnational perspective.

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Course Title Civil Society Organization(NGO/NPO) and Corporate Social Responsibilities

Instructor Teranaka Makoto



Course Objectives

Understanding the Business and Human Rights global trends and their implication on Corporate Social Responsibilities.

Defining actors on the issue, such as business sectors, NGOs and governments, and how the UN is conceptualising the issue.

Course Contents

Both in fields of business ethics and law, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is becoming an area of huge interest among

various parts of the community. Firstly initiated over management of environmental issues, the matter of CSR is now expanding

its scope to corporate governance and human rights issues, globally and locally. The UN and Civil Society Organisations are

actively taking parts on setting up mechanisms for its respective fields. The course will take up the issue in the larger extent

with a knowledge of backgrounds.

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Course Title Area Studies - Africa, Islam and Asia

Instructor Terada Yuki



Course Objectives

The aim of this course is to enhance our understanding of “Islam” in global contexts by studying “Islam” from multiple angles.

By taking this course, students will be able to explain the dynamics and diversity of “Islam” and Muslims from Africa to Asia. By

the end of this course, students will also be able to identify the impact of “Islam” on world affairs as well as its limitations as an

analytical concept.

Course Contents

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Course Title Studies of Contemporary Society C

Instructor ※

Semester Fall Semester 1 Credit 2 Credits


Course Objectives

Course Description and Objectives: This course introduces students to sociology as a distinct scientific discipline. The course

combines a dual approach. On the one hand, it provides a historical perspective of the emergence and development of sociology

as a scientific discipline from the 19th century to the present. On the other hand, it exposes students to the basic tenets of

some of the most important sociological theories.

Learning Outcomes: At the completion of the unit, students will be able to:

(1) Understand the origins of sociology as a distinct scientific discipline.

(2) Identify different genealogies of social thought converging in the formation of sociology.

(3) Understand key sociological concepts.

(4) Articulate the principles of the sociological theories introduced in the course.

(5) Use key concepts and principles to think sociologically about the contemporary world.

Course Contents

The course will feature lectures, discussion and student presentations. We will begin each session with a lecture outlining the

main concepts and arguments of the sociological theories and authors. We will then turn to a student presentation and to the

discussion of questions related to the readings. We will close each class by connecting the main concerns of the authors and

theories to contemporary social issues.

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Course Title Studies of Contemporary Society D

Instructor ※

Semester Fall Semester 2 Credit 2 Credits


Course Objectives

The objective of this course is to prepare students to design a research study on inequality. Students will review social

research design with focus on three types of research: the survey, non-reactive research, and qualitative field research.

Students will discuss various types of inequality and read example studies of inequality in the United States, Students will

design a study on inequality and present it to their classmates in English.

Course Contents

The course is composed of lectures and student presentations. In the lecture classes, students will have assigned readings.

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Course Title Sociology of Gender A

Instructor Ishii-kuntz Masako



Course Objectives

In this course, students will learn about social construction perspectives of gender, the process of gender socialization, different

components and theories of gender stratification, and gender inequality in Japan. Whenever possible, these concepts will be

compared with those in other nations and cultures.

Course Contents

This course will focus on gender as a central concept in sociology. Lectures and class and/or group discussions will cover such

topics as definition of gender and sex, theories of gender, gender stratification, gendered practices in institutions (politics,

economy, education, family and media), gender in global perspective, and gender and social change, among others. Students are

expected to actively participate in class discussions and in the preparations for group presentations.

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Course Title Cultural Anthropology A

Instructor Tosakul Ratana



Course Objectives

The expected knowledge and abilities that students can acquire from this course are shown in the following.

1.To help improve the reading and writing skills of students for basic academic reading and writing in English.

2.To introduce students with a variety of anthropological perspectives and approaches to understand and analyze current

issues of contemporary human society and allow them to experiment in their writing in English.

3.To provide students with the current state of anthropological debates of cultural diversity and cultural conflicts of

contemporary society.

4.To help students prepare for their future dealings with cultural diversity, differences, and conflicts of contemporary human

society by providing them with the necessary skills for analytical thinking critically about cultural differences in an increasingly

globalized world.

Course Contents

This course introduces students to the basics of cultural anthropology which is the study of human society and cultures. In this

course, students will examine the fundamental key terms and various issues of cultural anthropology. Students are encouraged

to investigate the complex interface between individuals, social groups, social structures, culture, and history; and apply

theoretical considerations of social and cultural anthropological analysis to critically interpret contemporary human society and

cultures. The class consists of lecture & discussion part and student presentation part. Students are required to actively

engage in scholarly discussions.

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Course Title Business and Society

Instructor Kahy Hady



Course Objectives

The design of business models and the formation of corporate interests have always been deeply connected with the political

institutions and cultural values that dominate the society around. In the last few decades, we witness a rapid growth of new

technologies, virtual forms of finance and communication, and growing awareness to environmental and ecological problems. As

a result, there is an increasing pressure on developing better strategic business decisions that reflect new values of

sustainability and care for the safety of the global community as a whole. The course will focus on developing analysis and

critical thinking skills that are required in order to understand the changing formation of business institutions and corporations,

their ethical responsibilities, and the new relationships they should develop with the global cultures around, relationships that

are by now a must for the future survival of human society.

Course Contents

The course introduces briefly the development of different types of business models and industries along history, and the

dramatic changes they go through in the new millennium. It will focus on theoretical explanations and case studies from different

industries and corporations around the world, and will analyze the process of decision making and the place of the individual

within the group, the workplace, and the larger society. The course presents the different actors taking place on the stage of

global economy, from the managers and employees to investors, financial institutions, individual consumers, and the fast-

growing world of artificial intelligence and robots that have already changed the workforce and CSR map.

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Course Title Introduction to Finance




Course Objectives

Finance studies money and its management. Like economics, it explores the allocation of resources, and this allocation occurs

over time. Firms invest in inventory, plant, and equipment, but the returns are earned in the future. And since the future is

uncertain and unknown, investors and portfolio managers, etc, may take action to manage risk, but risk still exists and still a

major component in the study of finance. Therefore, managers need to understand, at least, the basics of finance to help them

make decisions.

Course Contents

This course introduces the basics of financial institutions, financial tools, investments, and touches on some basics of corporate

finance.

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Course Title Introduction to Accounting

Instructor Yao Jun



Course Objectives

Students should learn fundamental accounting concepts, terminology, and techniques so that they can understand typical

corporate financial statements and apply their accounting knowledge to business decision-making.

Course Contents

The contents include the explanation of key accounting terms and concepts, the structure of the financial statements such as

the balance sheet, the income statement and the statement of cash flow, and how financial statements reflect business

activities.

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Course Title Introduction to Marketing




Course Objectives

This course aims at introducing the basic principles of marketing. The goal of marketing any good or service is to boost the

power of a good or service to satisfy the wants of consumers. This course examines our present-day marketing system from

a managerial point of view.

Course Contents

This course introduces the term marketing and its role, explores the importance of strategies marketing, and describes the four

elements of marketing mix (place, product, pricing, and promotion). This course also describes the make up of a working

marketing strategy.

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Course Title Corporate Finance and Valuation

Instructor Hongo Akashi



Course Objectives

The fundamental goal of this course is to equip you, as a future business person, with a working knowledge of finance as a tool.

Upon successful completion of the course you will be able to understand:

What determines the value of assets, businesses, and corporations

How financial managers make investment decisions

How to estimate the company’s cost of capital (or the hurdle rate of decision making, based on modern finance theory)

The pros and cons of various financing means and how financing affects the value of a company

Course Contents

This course is an introduction to financial management for companies which operate globally. It focuses on how companies

invest in real assets, how they raise money to pay for the investments, and how those assets ultimately affect the value of the

firm. The course discusses the basic principles of financial management and applies them to the main decisions faced by

financial managers in global firms.

This is a challenging course; it covers a broad area that is very important to anyone expecting work in management.

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Course Title Financial Statement Analysis

Instructor Yao Jun



Course Objectives

After learning this course, the students should be able to understand how financial statements tell the story of value creation in

a business. To achieve this, they should be able to know the relation of different financial statements and reformulate financial

statements to conduct profitability, growth, and sustainability analysis.

Course Contents

The contents include the explanation of the basic structure and the relationship between the four financial statements, how the

financial statements reflect the financial performance and financial health. The course will not only provide a conceptual

framework that guides the student in organizing their thinking but also practical tools for the students to perform fundamental

analysis.

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Course Title Marketing Research




Course Objectives

This course aims at introducing the basic essentials of marketing research, a topic that is important to support the business

decision makers. For any business, it is essential to have sales growing and customers buying the produce. One of the first

steps taken to achieve those two targets is conducting a marketing research. This course provides information on what is

marketing research and how to conduct it.

Course Contents

This course introduces marketing research and introduces the two qualitative and quantitative approaches of research. This is

done while trying to cope with the digital developments that affects the manner in which marketing research is conducted.

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Course Title Business Project

Instructor Schules Douglas



Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform a variety of tasks related to project management and

communication strategies; see the BBL course objectives booklet for in-depth description of all outcomes for this course.

Course Contents

This is an all-English, student centered and project-based course where students work in small groups to produce quality

output that solves problems assigned by client enterprises. Students are required to analyze business problems, develop

solutions to these problems, and professionally present their solutions to the client for evaluation and feedback.

In 2019, students will work on a branding and marketing problem presented to them be the client company, Mitsubishi Fuso.

Students will be expected to take field trips to the the client's main office 2-3 times during the semester as part of the class.

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■OW449

Course Title Business Communication

Instructor Kevin Knight



Course Objectives

In this course, the participants focus on improving their business communication skills. Primarily, the participants use their

communication skills in English to influence stakeholders in a series of scenarios that involve promoting themselves and/or their

organizations. The discussions, presentations, and communication training in this course help to prepare the participants for

leadership communication in companies.

Course Contents

The communication activities include the individual presentation of a STAR/CAR success story, a Kickstarter-related team

presentation and video, and the team presentation of a business plan (in an elevator pitch format). In connection with such

business communication activities, the participants are taught linguistic concepts (including framing) and are introduced to

different types of speeches (e.g., informative, persuasive, entertaining, and the 1AC in academic debate). Throughout the course,

the participants grade the performances of others.

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Course Title Marketing Communications and Penetrating the Japanese Market

Instructor Caroline Tan



Course Objectives

This course aims to provide the core concepts and tools of Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC). Students will be

exposed to how these are adopted in the Japanese market. Students will also get the opportunity to develop their analytical and

logical skills as different cases and concepts are discussed.

Course Contents

This course will be a hybrid of lectures, class discussions and case studies

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■OW451

Course Title Intercultural Business Management

Instructor Hsu Yu-hsu



Course Objectives

This course aims at providing students with a clear understanding of the current issues relating to intercultural business

management. After completing the course, students will be able to show an understanding of the major concepts, theories and

models in this field of study as well as to apply them in real life.

Course Contents

The focus of the course can be broadly divided into two main parts, namely, cross-cultural management and international

management. At the macro level, students will study the key concept of culture and how culture is analysed and interpreted in

diverse national settings. At the micro level, students will learn to analyse and evaluate the effects of culture on the

operations of an economic organisation, such as a multinational enterprise. Topics covered in this section will include

globalisation and localisation, control mechanisms between headquarters and subsidiary, international joint venture formation

and so forth.

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Course Title Global Innovation Management

Instructor Fowler Randy



Course Objectives

Innovation is a crucial ingredient both for the success of organizations and for the prosperity of national economies. This course

exposes students to the latest research on this subject, covering the creation of innovation, managing innovation, and disbursing

it across subsidiaries and national boundaries (knowledge transfer). Students will be well-equipped with the latest findings to

assist them in their international business careers, where global innovation is often a crucial component of organizational

success.

Course Contents

Lectures will provide students with the latest research on innovation management and give them tools for facilitating and

managing innovation across national boundaries. Students will be encouraged to generate ideas of their own and roleplay the

management of these ideas in the international marketplace. Please note that because students will be working in teams during

class on an innovation project, attendance is mandatory to ensure all team members contribute.

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■OW453

Course Title International Human Resource Management

Instructor Sugiyama Koichi



Course Objectives

Human resource management no longer is viewed solely from the domestic perspective. More dynamic and international

approaches towards subjects are needed. Therefore, international human resource management (IHRM) is getting more

important for competitiveness as well as the strategy in global business. Although IHRM consists of many similar parts of HRM,

it is more complicated and difficult to reach the best solution. This course aims to provide a basic knowledge of IHRM to

students.

Course Contents

This course covers most of the important topics of IHRM. You learn both the IHRM theories and practical cases. In addition,

you can learn about Japanese HRM in international business to some extent. Class is conducted by the lecture, group work for

presentations, individual homework, class discussion, and in-class group exercise. We will form groups to one of which every

student would be assigned for group presentations. Usually, we have an international student body. Therefore the student

participation is very important to make the class excellent. The final exam will be held within the regular class time. The focus

of the exam is to check the daily effort for those you learned in this course.

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Course Title Global Strategic Management

Instructor Nishihara Ayano



Course Objectives

Today, almost all companies need to compete in a globalized world where global integration and local diversity co-exist. Then,

what are the critical factors in creating value and sustaining global competitive advantage? Students are expected to learn key

frameworks and models of Global Strategic Management and obtain practical knowledge on how to apply them in actual

business situations.

Course Contents

In this course, students will learn the theories and their application in the case study. Each session will be conducted in two

parts; first part is the lecture on the theories, and the second part is their application to the case by group discussion etc.

Students are asked on the spot (i.s. cold calls) to make comments in class. Also, to improve learning effect, students are

required to study the cases before coming to the class, and submit mini quizzes in class and reaction paper after class.

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Course Title Marketing Positioning Strategy

Instructor Caroline Tan



Course Objectives

The Marketing Positioning Strategy course will provide the basic concepts, understanding and tools that form the foundation in

understanding how brands and companies gain a competitive position in the global marketplace. In the face of a challenging

business environment where change is the only constant, this course aims to present not only the theoretical frameworks and

knowledge but also present the students with the opportunity to apply them in various case study discussions.

This course has three main objectives. The first is to help students understand how products and services are positioned in the

market. Various products and services from different industries will be examined and discussed in order to provide a

comprehensive understanding of segmentation and positioning as well as the driving factors that shape decisions. Students will

develop an understanding of positioning through extensive readings, class lectures and case studies. The second objective is

to develop students’ ability to think analytically and strategically in addressing marketing issues. Finally, students will acquire

the skills in analyzing and applying decision tools and the know-how of analyzing situations and developing positioning strategies.

Course Contents

This course is focusing on marketing positioning strategy starting with segmentation and target selection followed by the

various positioning strategies that are adopted by different products and services. We will also be looking at different case

examples in order to enhance further comprehension and application of the respective strategies.

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Course Title Business Communication

Instructor Fowler Randy



Course Objectives

This course analyzes the many forms of verbal and non-verbal communication businesses use to gain competitive advantage.

Looking first at “rational” economic explanations for firm signaling behavior via game theory, the course then explores

communicative persuasion and negotiation which require an understanding of both rational and non-rational decision-making

processes. By the course’s end, students will have the necessary tools to thrive and make sense of the often confusing verbal

and non-verbal signals which are crucial to success in a competitive business climate.

Course Contents

Lectures will provide pertinent materials, while class exercises will allow students master it.

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Course Title Intercultural Business Management

Instructor Hsu Yu-hsu



Course Objectives

This course aims at providing students with a clear understanding of the current issues relating to intercultural business

management. After completing the course, students will be able to show an understanding of the major concepts, theories and

models in this field of study as well as to apply them in real life.

Course Contents

The focus of the course can be broadly divided into two main parts, namely, cross-cultural management and international

management. At the macro level, students will study the key concept of culture and how culture is analysed and interpreted in

diverse national settings. At the micro level, students will learn to analyse and evaluate the effects of culture on the

operations of an economic organisation, such as a multinational enterprise. Topics covered in this section will include

globalisation and localisation, control mechanisms between headquarters and subsidiary, international joint venture formation

and so forth.

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■OW459

Course Title Business Project

Instructor Thompson Gene Robert



Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform a variety of tasks related to project management and

communication strategies; see the BBL course objectives booklet for in-depth description of all outcomes for this course.

Course Contents

This is an all-English, student centered and project-based course where students work in small groups to produce quality

output that solves problems assigned by client enterprises. Students are required to analyze business problems, develop

solutions to these problems, and professionally present their solutions to the client for evaluation and feedback.

In 2019, students will work on a branding and marketing problem presented to them be the client company, Mitsubishi Fuso.

Students will be expected to take field trips to the the client's main office 2-3 times during the semester as part of the class.

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