Foundation Courses

Foundation Courses

Approaches to Gender Studies (GSS 101 J/E) | TANAKA,KAZUKO

As the foundation course of the Program in Gender and Sexuality Studies, the general frameworks, basic concepts, and historical backgrounds of gender studies will be examined. Based on these understandings, the accumulation and possibilities of gender research and analyses in various disciplines will be described and discussed in order for students to obtain the basic analytical power in dealing with gender analysis in interdisciplinary fields.3units | Spring Term

History of English Literature II　(LIT 107 J/E) | IKOMA,NATSUMI

A historical survey from the beginnings (Beowulf) to the present.3 units | Winter Term

Introduction to Cultural Studies(MCC 103 J/E) | TANAKA,YASUHIRO

This course examines history and development of cultural studies in different social contexts. 3 units | Spring Term

Approaches to Sociological Research　(SOC 101 J) | ISHIO,YOSHITO

This course provides an introductory overview of both qualitative and quantitative methods used in sociological research. Through this course, students learn how sociologists conduct various types of empirical research and how theories are related to research methodologies.3 units | Spring Term