Area Major: Related Courses

Area Major: Related Courses

Romanticism (LIT 226 E) | Simons Christopher E.J.

Poetry and / or prose of the romantic movement. (Offered Alternate Year)3units | Winter Term

Realism (LIT 224 J/E) | Staff

Poetry and / or prose between the mid. 19th and early 20th centuries. (Offered Alternate Year)3uniits | Autumn Term

Contemporary English Literature I (LIT 222 J/E) | IKOMA,NATSUMI

An examination of two or more contemporary British novels, against their cultural background. (Offered Alternate Year)3units | Winter Term

Classical Japanese Literature I (LIT 261 J) | Kristeva, TZVETANA

Nara and Heian literature: its language, plot construction, style of expression, and characterization.3units | Spring Term

Classical Japanese Literature II (LIT 262 J) | Kristeva, TZVETANA

A study of the design contained in all volumes of The Tale of Genji and problems of style and vocabulary peculiar to the period, as well as the general characteristics of the novel. Alternate year reading of volumes from Kiritsubo to Maboroshi. (Offered Alternate Year)3units | Autumn Term

Advanced Studies in Philosophy I (PHR 383 J) | -

Special advanced study under supervision in selected areas of philosophy. Open to advanced students with the approval of the instructor. 3units | -

Christian Ethics (PHR 233 J) | MORIMOTO,ANRI

Issues of religion and ethics in contemporary America are discussed within the contexts of politics, society and culture. (Offered Alternate Year)3unis | Autumn Term

Labor Economics I (ECO 257 J) | YASHIRO,NAOHIRO

This course is for studying the basics of recent Labor Economics.3units | Spring Term

Political Theory (POL 215 J) | KIBE,TAKASHI

Theorizing contemporary politics, democracy, the state, civil society, identity, and so forth. Emphasis on theories of political institutions, ideologies and types of behaviors.3units | Autumn Term

Japanese Politics (POL 234 E) | Vosse WILHELM M.

This course aims at exploring political as well as historical, sociological, economic, and cultural aspects of the Japanese state and society.3units | Autumn Term

International Organization (LAW 210 J) | MOGAMI,TOSHIKI

The bases of international organization, its historical development from the international public unions of the 19th century to the United Nations and contemporary patterns of international organizations.3units | Winter Term

International Law I (LAW 208 J) | MOGAMI,TOSHIKI

Historical evolution, nature, structure and function of international law; contemporary legal issues relating to foreign affairs. The course extends over more than a single prerequisite to younger number.3units | Spring Term

Advanced Studies in International Relations III (POL 383 J) | 　―　

Examines the process and problems of democratization in various parts of the world, using selected case studies from the developing countries. - units | -

Qualitative Analysis in Sociology I (SOC 302 J/E) | KONDO,KAZUMI

This course will train students in qualitative sociological analyses. By examining various types of analyses, students will deepen their understanding of the advantages and the limitations of each analytical approach. Language of instruction differs by year.3units | Spring Term

Qualitative Analysis in Sociology II (SOC 303 J) | KONDO,KAZUMI

This course will provide the theory and practice of interview research. By referring to various sociological literatures, students will learn the methods of data collection, data analyses, and the integration of the data into sociological writings. Language of instruction differs by year.3units | Autumn Term

Quantitative Analysis in Sociology I (SOC 304 J) | ISHIO,YOSHITO

Through this course students learn the workings of the survey research method and introductory statistical analysis of survey data through the use of a statistical software package.3units | Spring Term

Quantitative Analysis in Sociology II (SOC 305 J) | ISHIO,YOSHITO

Through this course students learn how to apply multivariate analytical techniques to survey data. Students also develop an ability to critically examine research articles employing multivariate analyses and to incorporate multivariate analysis results into a research paper.3units | Autumn Term

Sociology of the Family(SOC 221 J/E) | MATSUDA,SHIGEKI

A review of theories on family and kinship organizations. Cases in Japan and Western societies will be studied.3units | Autumn Term

Language in the United States (MCC 218 E) | NAKAMURA, Keiko.

This study of the origins, development, and characteristics of English in North America will investigate historical, cultural, and social influences on the language. Also addressed will be regional and social dialects, language policy, and the relationship between English and other languages.3units | Winter Term

Language Variation(MCC 312 J) | SANO, Shinichiro

This course will present the fundamentals of examining linguistic variation between and within speech communities in Japan. It will consider regional, social and stylistic differences in the use of language. Students will acquire methods of data collection, analysis and interpretation and engage in field projects by using these techniques.3units | Autumn Term

The Teaching of Japanese as a Foreign Language II (LED 357 J) | NETSU,MACHIKO / PERERA-SHIBATA,NATSUKO

Aims and methods of teaching Japanese as a foreign language: observation, simulation and practice in the ICU Japanese Language Programs. For students preparing to teach Japanese as a foreign language. Open to qualified students on approval of the instructor. The course extends over more than a single prerequisite to younger number.3units | Winter Term

Foundations of Japanese Education (CED 305 E) | LANGAGER Mark W.

This course gives an account of the development of mass education in Japanese society and some of its historical transformations. Japanese and Western perspectives are given on current Japanese educational arrangements, and contemporary problems in Japanese education are analyzed.3units | Winter Term

Studies in Community Psychology　(PSY 362 J、E) | SASAO,TOSHIAKI

A survey of theories, methods, approaches, and issues in community psychology. An emphasis will be placed on "prevention interventions" in various community settings from an ecological perspective while drawing on other related fields (e.g., sociology, anthropology, social welfare, public health). Topics include: Historical development of community psychology in the U.S. and Japan; social change policies and strategies; disease prevention and health promotion; empowerment, community participation, consultation, and self-help approaches; and stress, coping and social support approaches. (Offered Alternate Year)2units | Autumn Term

Sociology of Education (EMS 203 J) | MIYAZAKI, Ayumi

Review of major perspectives on the social effects of schools and schooling on individuals, the stratification system, and society. Topics include: education for socializing individuals and legitimizing social institutions, educational attainment, and the organizational structure of schooling. Prerequisite: Principles of Sociology or Social Foundations of Education.2units | Autumn Term

Problems of Socialization (EMS 306　J) | DAWSON,WALTER P.

Analysis of the characteristics of such socialization agents as family, school, mass media and others. The trends and problems in the research area of moral, occupational and political socialization. 2units | Spring Term

Contemporary Praxes on Communication Study I (MCC 271　J/E) | ZENG, Wei

This course will study various phenomena related to communication in Japan. The focus involves description of communicative phenomena in changing society and a scrutiny of those phenomena.2units | Spring Term

Literacy, Society and Development (MCC 313　E) | MAHER, John C.

Reading and writing are foundations of organized society. This course involves a linguistic comparison of different writing systems around the world, the role of literacy in national and local development and gender issues in literacy around the world.2units | Autumn Term

Psychological Anthropology (ANT 207 J/E) | KATO,ETSUKO

This course explores the relationship between anthropology, psychology and psychiatry. It examines anthropological debates regarding the socio-cultural construction of mental health and mental illness; the interplay between psychology and culture; and the implications of an interdisciplinary approach in analyzing empirical cases in cross-cultural settings. (Offered Alternate Year)3units | Autumn Term

Anthropology and Gender Studies (ANT 201 J/E) | KATO,ETSUKO

This course will provide an introduction to anthropological approaches to gender studies. (Offered Alternate Year)3units | Autumn Term

Intercultural Communicatio (MCC　273 E) | JUNG, Joo-YOUNG

Basic Introduction to the field of intercultural communication and relations. This course explores how culture affects communication patterns and examines the dynamics when people of different cultural backgrounds interact with each other. Understanding these dynamics is essential for those planning to work in international / intercultural contexts.3units | Autumn Term

Sociology of Gender (QPSC５０６J)※Graduate school | TANAKA,KAZUKO

To understand the concept "gender"(socially constructed knowledge of maleness/femaleness), and to examine theoretical and empirical studies on gender relations in the field of the family, workplace and sexuality.2units | Autumn Term

SOCIAL STRATIFICATION (QPFD４２３ J) ※Graduate school| TANAKA,KAZUKO

The structure of modern industrialized society is examined, especially focusing on the stratified structure of society.2units | Winter Term