Tokyo International University
Spring 2019 JSP

Course List & Descriptions

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Course List Overview
Category

Sub-Category

Course Title

JSP ELECTIVES

JSP
Core
Courses*JSP students are required to enroll inat least one JSP Elective Course

B

JAPANESELANGUAGE

C
D

Elementary Japanese 2
Intermediate Japanese 1
Japanese Language Seminar (A/B)
Intermediate Japanese 2
Japanese Language Seminar (A/B)
Business JapaneseUpper-Advanced JapaneseJapanese Language Seminar (A/B)* JSP students must take8 credits of Japanese
Language Courses.
(See page 5 for details.)

LiberalArts

Principles of Political Science
Introduction to International Relations
Principles of Management
Principles of Economics
Fundamentals of Mathematics
Statistics I(4 credits each)Business
Economics

Microeconomics
Business Planning
International Economics
Industrial Organization
Social Businesses in Japan
Statistics II
E-Business & Payment Systems
Object Oriented Programming & Business
Investments
Corporate FinancePrinciples of Marketing
Managerial Accounting
Macroeconomics
Japanese Industrial and Business Development(4 credits each)

International
RelationsComparative Culture
Political Economy of East Asia
Maritime Safety and Security
Dilemmas of Development
International Relations of the Middle East
Understanding Globalization
Comparative Politics
Pre-Modern Japanese Literature
International Politics
International Political Economy
International Relations of South Asia
Resource Politics
Qualitative Research Methods
Japanese Society
Political Theory
Understanding Globalization(4 credits each)Elective
Coursesp. 2(4 credits)(4 credits)(2 credits)

A Elementary Japanese 1

E

E-Track

Introduction to Community in Japan
Japanese Religion
Contemporary Social Issues in Japan

JSP Core Courses:
JSP Electives
Topics in Japan Studies B:

Introduction to Community in Japan
Course Description

Course Objectives

Chiharu YUNOUE

4 credits
What is community in Japan? This course will introduce a wide variety of
topics on community building/rebuilding efforts and community-based
problem solving in Japan. Many neighborhoods in Japan are facing challenges
related to urbanization, aging, depopulation, isolation, and other issues. In
addition, we have experienced natural disasters, such as the Great East Japan
Earthquake. In this course, we will explore various strategies by people andorganizations to overcome these challenges, and consider what makes
neighborhoods vibrant, inclusive, and healthy. We will also think aboutcommunity-based support for the elderly and their family in the super rapid
aging society.
This course aims to raise students’ interest in community, and broaden theirunderstanding of community-based strategies. The students will develop
critical awareness of challenges of modern Japanese community, and use theirknowledge to consider various issues. The course wishes to provide students
with opportunities to consider the way to overcome hardships inneighborhoods in the future.

Method of Instruction The course uses a seminar format to enhance mutual learning throughcombination of lectures, class and small group discussions. Students are
expected to participate in discussions on lectures, articles, a variety of visualmaterials, and student presentations.

Topics in Japan Studies E:

Japanese Religion
Course Description

Course Objectives

Edward DROTT

4 credits
This course traces the development and cultural impact of the diverse
religious traditions of Japan. It will focus on the role that folk traditions,
Buddhism, Shinto and New Religious Movements have had in the formationof Japanese culture, as well as the ways in which these traditions have adapted
to the unique social and historical circumstances found in Japan.
In this course students will be able to describe the history of Japan’s various
religious traditions, and some of Japan’s important sacred sites. Students will
also be able to use what they learned about religion in Japan to reassess
generalizations about the nature of religion and gain experience analyzing
how religious values inform areas of human experience from aesthetics toethics.

Method of Instruction The course combines lecture and discussion, emphasizing student

engagement. Time in class will occasionally be devoted to student
presentations, in-class readings, films, quizzes, exams and preparation for the
final paper and presentation.

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Topics in Japan Studies A:

Contemporary Social Issues in Japan
Course Description

Course Objectives

Akio IWASAKI

2 credits
This is a JSP / E-Track / TIU joint class particularly designed to promote
cross-cultural awareness by taking advantage of the unique situation in thiscampus. It should give you an intriguing opportunity to observe certainsocial incidents taking place in the contemporary Japanese society. We will
focus upon the issues relating to family, education and work ethics in Japan,
and question what 'Japaneseness' is all about from the sociological
viewpoints. By analyzing and discussing these topics, students should be
able to see why Japanese people act the way they do under the cultural climate
they are in. In the class, some historical issues as well as Japan / US relations
will also be discussed to help students identify the social elements in Japan.
This course aims at enhancing cultural competence by using Japan as a mirror
to study the self - TIU students can reconfirm their national and ethnic
identity, while JSP / E-Track students can perceive how your 'foreignness' isportrayed in this homogeneous society, leading you to reflect more of thepositive values taken for granted in your own country.

Method of Instruction Basically PowerPoint slides will be used to address the issues. By frequentgroup discussions in the class, students should be able to learn from eachother firsthand. Presentations and video clips will also be included to further
explore the topics

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JSP Core Courses:
Japanese Language
Japanese language courses are a requirement for all JSP students.
The Japanese language courses are opportunities to enhance Japanese skills, offering more student-teacher
interaction and focus than most university courses. Classes typically run up to 3 hours per day, 4 days per
week.

Category

Course Title(s)A

Elementary Japanese 1

8B

Elementary Japanese 2

8

C
D
E

Credits

Intermediate Japanese 1

4Japanese Language Seminar (A / B)*

4

Intermediate Japanese 2
Japanese Language Seminar (A / B)*

4

Business JapaneseUpper-Advanced Japanese

2Japanese Language Seminar (A / B)*

4

4

2

Course Level(Japanese Ability)
JLPT N5(Lower Beginner)
JLPT N4(Upper Beginner)~ JLPT N3

8 (Lower Intermediate)
JLPT N3 ~

8 (Upper Intermediate)
8

JLPT N2 ~ N1
(Advanced)

Regarding the Japanese Language Seminar (A / B)*:
This is a small-sized class offered only for JSP students. Becauseof the small class size, the students can receive more personalized instruction
corresponding to their Japanese levels. Japanese Language Seminar “A” will be held in the springsemester, “B” will be held in the fall semester.
Combined with a homestay and other tutoring services available on campus, students’ language abilities will
advance rapidly and comprehensively.

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E-Track Elective Courses:
Liberal Arts
Principles of Political Science
Course Description

Course Objectives

4 credits
This is an introductory course in Political Science. This course will introduce
you to three topics: (1) the major themes of Political Science (e.g., the origins
of modern state, democratization, authoritarianism, political culture, civilsociety, and political participation); (2) the major concepts used in Political
Science (e.g., government, governance, power, authority, state, democracy,
authoritarianism, nation, and nationalism); and (3) the methodologies politicalscientists use to evaluate rival theories (e.g., qualitative and quantitative
approaches). By comparing how political systems develop and function indifferent countries, we will theorize about the historical development andfuture trajectories of domestic politics in the various parts of the world.
The main objective of this course is to familiarize students with the analytical
tools needed to study politics cross-nationally, as well as acquaint them withthe political arrangements of various regions of the world. Using theories andanalytical methods developed in Political Science, we will study cases such as
Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Sudan, Kenya, Russia, and China.

Method of Instruction This course is based on lectures and class discussion. Class discussion is youropportunity to raise questions about the lecture or the readings, to bounce
ideas off one another, and to think carefully about the text’s relation to issues
raised in lecture.

Introduction to International Relations
Course Description

Course Objectives

4 credits
International Relations is a broad and diverse field, focusing on the different
kinds of interactions (military, political, economic, cultural) between state andnon-state actors at the global level. It encompasses a wide and diverse rangeof topics such as, but not limited to, the possibility of peace, the regulation of
global finance, or climate change, the politics of development, internationalmigrations, or global terrorism and counterterrorism.
This course equips students with the ability to demonstrate comprehension of,and critically engage with, the discipline of international relations. In addition,
students will be able to address empirical problems in world politics throughthe use of theoretical tools and frameworks presented in class. And, students
will be able to define and apply key concepts in international relations.

Method of Instruction This course includes lectures where students will be expected to actively takenotes. Students will be assigned required readings for classes. These seminars
can also take the form of in-class reading related debates. A film will bescreened and critically discussed as part of this class. Regular attendance isessential.

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Principles of Management
Course Description

Course Objectives

4 credits
Effective organizational management is essential in order to establish, operate
and lead business activities. But what is 'management', and how can we'manage' organizations? This course is designed as an introduction to theprinciples and processes of management, including definitions and functionsof management, management theories, planning, organizing, leading andcontrolling organizations. People and team management, and strategic
management are also major components of this course. In this course, students
are expected to acquire useful business skills, and actively participate in theclass discussions.
The objective of this course is to provide students with fundamental concepts
and frameworks of business management. Students are also expected to gain
various study/management skills such as good analytical skills and effective
communication skills.

Method of Instruction Lectures with in-class discussion, and case analyses.

Principles of Economics
Course Description

Course Objectives

Edward DROTT

4 credits
This course provides the basics of microeconomics and macroeconomics. The
first half of the lecture is devoted to an introduction to microeconomics. The
latter half is devoted to an introduction to macroeconomics. The contents
covered in the course are: The role of markets (supply and demand analysis,
elasticity, etc. ) theory of the firm, theory of individual behavior, competition
and monopoly, welfare economics (Microeconomics), determinants of theoverall levels of economic activity, distributional effects of macroeconomic
policies, inflation and unemployment (Macroeconomics).
The objective of this course is to help you understand introductory-level
microeconomics and macroeconomics. After completing this course students
should be able to have a broader understanding of the five foundational
concepts that drive economics decision-making: incentives, trade-offs,
opportunity cost, marginal thinking, and trade-created value.

Method of Instruction The course consists of lecture and discussion. All lecture slides and course
materials will be distributed through Moodle prior to each class. Reading
preparations and active class discussion are required.

Fundamentals of Mathematics
Course Description

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4 credits
The course includes problem solving and critical thinking, concepts andtheories such as logic, mathematical statements, mathematical implications,proof, set theory, induction, relations, mappings, functions, images andinverse images, number theory and personal finance.

Course Objectives

This course aims to provide learning of fundamental concepts of mathematics
which are essential for mathematical thinking. The purpose of this course is tohelp you master the mathematics with confidence. It also aims to develop
your academic proficiency in expression of mathematical solutions,mathematical reasoning and mathematical understanding.

Method of Instruction The course includes lectures and discussion.

Statistics I
Course Description

Course Objectives

4 credits
This course will familiarize students with the basics of statistical thinking,language, and techniques. By the end of the course, students will able toorganize and summarize empirical data. This course will also teach students
how to compute probabilities, making them skillful in the uses of theoreticalprobability distributions.
The aim of this course is to develop your statistical thinking skills. Aftercompleting this course, students should be able to distinguish among thesampling methods for the collection of data in order to assess the validity ofstatistical conclusions, among other things.

Method of Instruction The course includes lectures, discussion and lab work.

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E-Track Elective Courses:
Business Economics
Microeconomics
Course Description

Course Objectives

4 credits
This course introduces students to the fundamental ideas and tools ofstandard microeconomic theory and their applications to various business andpolicy issues. The topics include: demand and supply, consumer behavior,
theory of the firm, markets and welfare, general equilibrium, strategic
behavior, information economics, and market failures. Upon completion,
students should be able to apply the concepts and models of microeconomics
to real world problems.
The objective of the course is to understand microeconomics at intermediatelevel. The course is designed for those who want to apply microeconomic
theories to economic and business problems.

Method of Instruction The course is mainly based on lectures. Students' discussions are also
encouraged.

Business Planning
Course Description

Course Objectives

4 credits
Making a good business plan, as well as presenting it to audiences that could
include supervisors in your organization or investors, are the keys tosuccessful implementation of a new project in a company, or to starting up
your new business. In this module, students will: 1) learn the basics ofbusiness planning; 2) look at several examples of business planning; 3) learn
and practice ways of making a business plan; and 4) practice presenting thosebusiness plans to audiences. The classes will mainly consist of lectures andgroup works. Students will have various opportunities to think, write anddiscuss their own business plans in the second half of the classes.
The objectives of this course are to acquire fundamental knowledge on
business planning, and basic skills of making a good business plan andpresentation. Through the classes, students will also develop theircommunication skills, which will be a valuable asset when they start their new
careers after graduation.

Method of Instruction Lectures using PowerPoint presentations, videos on business planning, andguest lecture(s). Making and presenting own business plans.

International Economics
Course Description

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4 credits
This course covers theoretical, empirical and policy issues relating tointernational economics. The course is divided into four parts: International
Trade Theory, International Trade Policy, Open-Economy Macroeconomics
and Exchange Rates, and International Monetary Policy. Parts I and II provide

an introduction to the dominant theories of international trade, including
standard neoclassical free trade approaches and more recent theories
addressing imperfect competition, economies of scale, national
competitiveness issues, and managed trade. Parts III and IV cover topics ininternational macroeconomics and finance, including the balance of payments,
exchange rate policy, globalization and international financial flows, andfinancial crises.

Course Objectives

After successfully completing of the course, students should be familiar withthe main economic theories of international trade, understand and be able tocritically assess various trade policies, and have an elementary understandingof open-economy macroeconomics and the determinants of exchange rates,
the balance of payments, and international financial flows.

Method of Instruction The course will rely on traditional lectures as well as frequent assignments,and midterm and final exams, to convey course material.

Industrial Organization
Course Description

Course Objectives

4 credits
This is an introductory course in Industrial Organization. The course isdesigned for the first and the second year undergraduate students. The aim of
the course is to introduce the fundamental concepts of industrial organization,such as market structures, business practices, information and advertising,
dynamic models, market clearing, and government policies. I will follow the
topics in the main textbook, The Theory of Industrial Organization, by Jean
Tirole as closely as possible. Assessment will be based on three homeassignments, a midterm exam and the final examination. The homeassignments will be worth 30% of the final grade. The midterm exam and thefinal exam each will be worth 35% of the final grade.
At the end of the course, the students are expected to be able to apply thetheoretical tools learned in the classroom to applied economic research andtraining exercises.

Method of Instruction The course material will be covered in class lectures with two meetings every
week. The class will meet on Mondays and Thursdays from 14:50-16:20(Period 4). The class lectures will be supported by tutorials. The tutorials will
focus on problem solving questions. For my class lectures, I will use power
point slides.

Social Businesses in Japan
Course Description

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4 credits“Social businesses” are businesses that provide products and services withsocial, ethical, and/or environmental goals. They are also businesses thatsolve social issues through the main operation of their business. This course
will delve into various social issues in Japan today from the view ofsustainable development using the triple bottom line perspective(economy/profit, environment/planet, and society/people). Then, it will

examine the theory and practice of social businesses using case studies.
Japanese consumers' responses to social businesses and their products/services
will also be explored. Prior knowledge of the subject is not required.
However, Sustainable Society is recommended as a prerequisite.

Course Objectives

Students will be able to explain basic theories and issues pertaining tosustainability and use them to analyze social businesses. After this course,
students should understand the major social issues that will influence whether
Japan will be able to continue to develop sustainably in the future, and howsocial businesses in Japan are stepping up to these challenges.

Method of Instruction The course consists of lectures, case studies, and discussions. Lectures will bebased on assigned textbook readings, PowerPoint materials, and otherassigned readings. Moodle, an online learning platform, will be used. A
substantial amount of time will be spent on in-class discussions. Students areencouraged to apply learned theory to analyze their experiences as citizens
and consumers.

Statistics II
Course Description

4 credits
This course covers applied statistics in business and economics highlighting
the following topics: Simple Regression, Multiple Regression, and Time
Series Analysis.

Course Objectives

The objective of this course is to prepare students to deal with real data andreal business applications through examples, case studies, and problems.

Method of Instruction The course will rely on traditional lectures, hands-on programming with R,
and interactive discussions.

E-Business & Payment Systems
Course Description

Course Objectives

4 credits
The course provides a review of e-business and payment systems. The
technology, market models and correspondent strategies of e-business will be
discussed individually. In frame of payment systems students will study
such topics as banking systems, credit cards, digital payment, security andothers.
The objective of this course is to introduce the concept of e-business to .
undergraduate students and to make them familiar with existent payment
system and technologies.

Method of Instruction Lectures, discussion, student presentation.

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Object Oriented Programming & Business
Course Description

Course Objectives

4 credits
This is an undergraduate major course on Object Oriented Programming
which is highly recommended for students pursuing a specialization in IT
Business. Starting from JavaScript and then continuing with Java, essentials
of Object Oriented Programming (variables, arrays, operators, conditionals,
loops, interaction with browser, objects and class hierarchy etc.) will becovered. Object oriented programs in class hierarchy will be developed forbusiness applications. Following an introduction to Data Science, programsfor data visualization and genetic evolutionary algorithms will be
implemented in JavaScript and Java.
Students will be able to: understand the notion of object oriented
programming; develop basic object oriented programs in JavaScript;
understand basic concepts of Data Science, particularly Data Visualization &Genetic Algorithms; develop programs for Data Visualization & Genetic
Algorithms with JavaScript; develop object oriented programs for business in
Java; perform Data Visualization with Java.

Method of Instruction Classes will be held in the computer room. Contents will be instantly
implemented by the Professor and the students.

Investments
Course Description

Course Objectives

4 credits
This course provides students the fundamentals of investment analysis andmanagement. Students will learn how to analyze and manage investments.
The first part of the course will discuss various financial assets, asset pricing
models, efficient market and technical analysis. The second part of the course
will cover bond and equity valuations, fundamental analysis, financial
statement analysis, and the financial derivatives. The third part of the course
will discuss portfolio performance analysis and investments policy.
Students should be able to understand and value common financial assets.
Students should be able to understand the asset pricing models.
Students should be able to perform technical and fundamental analyses.
Students should be able to analyze portfolio and investment strategy.

Method of Instruction Classroom activities involve interactive lectures and practice questions

tutorial. Additional relevant materials from articles and videos might be
supplied during the class to enhance learning experience.

Corporate Finance
Course Description

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4 credits
This course provides students the fundamentals principles of corporate
finance. Students will learn major financial issues commonly faced bycorporate decision-makers. The first part of the course will discuss thefinancial statements fundamentals, time value of money, valuation and capitalbudgeting decision. The second part of the course will cover the capital
market, risk and return analysis, theories of capital structure and dividend
policy as well as the short-term financial management implementation.

Course Objectives

Students should be able to understand valuation fundamentals.
Students should be able to perform capital budgeting techniques.
Students should be able to analyze financial risk and return.
Students should be able to understand capital structure and dividend policy
theories.

Method of Instruction Classroom activities involve interactive lectures and practice questions

tutorial. Additional relevant materials from articles and videos might be
supplied during the class to enhance learning experience.

Principles of Marketing
Course Description

Course Objectives

4 credits
This course provides an introduction to the principles of marketing.
Throughout this course we will examine the basic principles of marketing,including: segmentation, targeting, positioning, and the marketing mix(product, price, place, and promotion)--the STPMM. Students will learn how
these various concepts work together to create an offering that will be
successful in the marketplace. International and Japanese case studies (such asaward-winning commercials that highlight a specific concept) will be used as
the basis for in-class discussions and analysis. Prior knowledge of the subject
is not required to take this course.
Students will be able to explain their understanding of the fundamental
principles of marketing. After completing this course, students should be able
to analyze real-world marketing examples using their knowledge ofsegmentation, targeting, positioning, and the marketing mix (product, price,place, and promotion).

Method of Instruction The course consists of lectures, case studies, and discussions. Lectures will bebased on textbook readings, PowerPoint materials, and other assigned
readings. Moodle, an online learning platform, will be used. A substantial
amount of time will be spent on in-class discussions. Students are encouraged
to apply learned theory to analyze their experiences as consumers.

Managerial Accounting
Course Description

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4 credits
For many organizations, a proper cost management depends on the accurate ofcost information. Therefore, a well-designed cost accounting system can avoid
costly mistakes in the decision-making process. This course provides students
the principles of managerial accounting. The first part of the course will
discuss the fundamentals of management accounting, job order costing,process costing, activity based costing and cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis.
The second part of the course will cover the incremental analysis, pricing
decisions, budget analysis, standard costing, balanced scorecard and capitalinvestments.

Course Objectives

Students should be able to apply job costing, process costing, and activity
based costing principles.
Students should be able to perform CVP analysis, incremental analysis andpricing decisions.
Students should be able to apply budgeting and standard costing principles.
Students should be able to understand balanced scorecard and capital
investments analysis.

Method of Instruction Classroom activities involve interactive lectures and practice questions

tutorial. Additional relevant materials from articles and videos might be
supplied during the class to enhance learning experience.

Macroeconomics
Course Description

Course Objectives

4 credits
The course introduces principles of individual choice, interaction between
individuals, and economy-wide interaction. The essentials of supply, demand,
market equilibrium, surplus, & shortage are introduced; along withconsequences (e.g., inefficiency& dead weight loss) of market interventions
such as price and quantity controls. Open economy macroeconomics
discussed thru exploration of the causes of recessions and expansions(including lessons from the 2008-09 Global Financial Crisis), employment
and unemployment, long-run growth, and inflation vs. deflation. Economic
measurement is covered (data and calculation of gross domestic product andconsumer prices indices).Other topics covered include financial market
operations and institutions, as well as fiscal and monetary policy.
As an introduction of the main tools and principles of macroeconomic
analysis:Students should gain a basic understanding of news relating to the economy asa whole as seen in news media).
Gain understanding of fiscal and monetary policy, and how these influence
economic performance (growth, inflation, investment, employment, etc.)

Method of Instruction Lectures (using lecture slides that will be uploaded to Moodle before class)and in class discussions.)

Japanese Industrial Business Development
Course Description

Course Objectives
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4 credits
This course analyzes the historical development of the Japanese industrial andbusiness systems from the Meiji Restoration (1868) to the present, focusing
on diverse factors that have directly contributed to the rise and decline ofJapanese industry. Factors examined are: industrial organization,
government-business relations, trading firms, distribution systems,
management systems, and industrial relations.
This course provides the historical understanding of Japanese industrial andbusiness development, asking questions why some industries have been welldeveloped, why some business practices are dominant, and how they havechanged over time.

Method of Instruction The major methods of instruction are lectures and discussions. Reading

assignment, power point, reference, and handout files are all in Moodle.

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E-Track Elective Courses:
International Relations
Comparative Culture
Course Description

Course Objectives

4 credits
The process of modernization in Japanese was comparatively unique in world
history and the effect of this focused development continue to impact
contemporary Japanese society and state. This course is an introduction to theways that modernization and industrialization have affected modern Japanese
history. In addition, this course will track the development of the Japanesestate and the events that shaped policy decisions. This course will also provide
an overview on the major events in Japanese history from the late Tokugawa
period to the present day.
By the end of this course students will be able to break down specific eras anddescribes the major events of Japanese history from the late Tokugawa era to
the present day and be able to apply concepts, such as nationalism andmodernization, to analyze specific historical events. Students will also be able
to describe historical controversies and summarize how these impact currents
issues.

Method of Instruction The course will consist of lectures with in-class discussions.

Political Economy of East Asia
Course Description

Course Objectives

4 credits
This course introduces key concepts and problematics of International
Political Economy in East Asia (including both Southeast and Northeast Asia),
relying on academic sources and analyses of cinematographic productions. We
will study topics such as the state and the economy in East Asia, regional
labor migrations, cultural globalization, global outsourcing practices inSoutheast Asia, global cities, financialization, increasing inequalities of
wealth or the political economy of climate change in the region. We will use
movies to analyze these phenomena and highlight the everyday practices of
the global economy in East Asia.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Identify political economic questions in East Asian cultural productions
2. Demonstrate understanding of the evolution of the global economy andEast Asia's role in it
3. Assess consequences and manifestations of the global economy in regional
policy-making as well as everyday settings in East Asia.

Method of Instruction 1. Lectures

2. Group discussions of readings
3. Movie viewings
4. Field trip (in Tokyo)
The instructor will deliver lectures and expect students to be actively taking
notes andask questions if anything is unclear. PowerPoint will only be used to sharevisuals.

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Maritime Safety and Security
Course Description

Course Objectives

4 credits
We explore legal and institutional factors that determine national andinternational rules in the world’s oceans and seas. The 1st quarter of thecourse will review historical foundation of modern international law andboundaries of areas in the sea; and how it balances interests of state control
over waters with demands of global powers for freedom of action. In the 2nd
quarter of the course, students familiarize themselves with UN Convention on
the Law of the Sea provisions on maritime entitlements, as well as discuss
contemporary policy issues including: national security, maritime disputes,
trans-national crimes, and environmental protection in the world’s oceans andseas. Students should have already taken Introduction to IR and understand IR
theories before taking this course.
Students will: Know the history of modern international maritime regime;
Understand how international oceans regime balances power in the seas; Be
familiar with various maritime entitlements of coastal states, and differences
between them: territorial waters, internal waters, archipelagic waters,
contiguous zones, exclusive economic zones, continental shelves, etc.; Know
the laws and institutions that govern activities in the world’s seas and oceans;laws and institutions regarding trans-national crimes and environmental
protection; Be familiar with current security and safety challenges in oceans(such as territorial disputes and piracy) and responses of governments;
Understand contemporary issues and challenges in Maritime Asia, necessary
for an informed opinion.

Method of Instruction Lectures, seminar-type class discussions, table-top exercises and grouppresentations

Dilemmas of Development
Course Description

Course Objectives

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4 credits
What is development? How is it defined? Who participates in the creation ofdevelopment agendas and practices? What are the tensions that the different
definitions and models of development generate? How should we rethink, andeven challenge, the project of development itself?
This course introduces students to debates and challenges surrounding thedefinition, accomplishment and measurement of development. We will
discuss concepts such as the meaning and causes of poverty, thedevelopmental state and neoliberalism, post-development, debt relief,international aid, environmental protection and development. This course also
leads students to critically assess the role of non-state actors in the global
architecture and practices of development politics.
After taking this course, students should be able to1. Identify different definitions of development
2. Contrast several developmental models, their advantages and their limits
3. Identify the emergence and challenges posed by non-state actors in global
development
4. Critically engage with developmental agendas
5. Understand social and environmental limits of development

Method of Instruction 1. Lectures

2. Movie viewing
3. Readings required for each session
4. Group discussions based on readings and lectures
5. In-class debates
The instructor will deliver lectures and expect students to be actively taking
notes andask questions if anything is unclear.

International Relations of the Middle East
Course Description

Course Objectives

4 credits
This course assumes no prior knowledge of the Middle East. It will analyze
the international relations of the Middle East from both historical andtheoretical perspectives. The goal of the course is both to acquire the skill tothink theoretically about the history of this complex region, as well as to thinkcritically about the IR and CP theories we currently have by using thehistorical evidence available. Since many political science theories were
derived from the Western experience, they often do not fit well the behavior ofactors and processes in this particular region and this creates room for bothcritical theory-testing and for theorizing.
The student will first and foremost familiarize himself/herself with thisimportant region and thus be better to understand the variety of ways in which
this region impacts other regions. Second, the student will see how different
models and theories can be tests or derived based on knowledge of the region.
Third, the student will have the tools to begin exploring the region on her/his
own.

Method of Instruction Mainly lectures. However, we will also engage in class discussion overtheoretical issues and how they shed light on current phenomena. Finally, we
will analyze together in class video clips and newspaper clips.

Comparative Politics
Course Description

Course Objectives

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4 credits
This is an introductory course in Comparative Politics. This course will
introduce students who are new to the field of Comparative Politics to theleading theories and debates of this field while simultaneously introducing
students to the history of political, economic, and cultural relations of various
regions. By comparing how political systems develop and function indifferent countries, we will theorize about the historical development andfuture trajectories of domestic politics in the various parts of the world.
The main objectives of this course is (1) to introduce students to the major
theories and debates of this field, (2) to help students develop the analyticaland reading skills required for political studies, and (3) to improve theunderstanding of political history in the various parts of the world.

Method of Instruction This course is based on lectures and class discussion. Class discussion is youropportunity to raise questions about the lecture or the readings, to bounce
ideas off one another, and to think carefully about the texts' relation to issues
raised in lecture.

Pre-Modern Japanese Literature
Course Description

Course Objectives

4 credits
Japan has an extensive and fascinating literary history, with authors that touchon every aspect of human existence and a myriad of works that can fascinate
any reader. This course serves as an introduction to the nearly 1500 year long,
pre-modern period of Japanese literature. Student will be exposed to a variety
of works from every possible era and their contexts in order to better
understand not only Japanese literature but also history and culture. This
course begins with works from the Asuka Period and ends with the late
Tokugawa Period. Authors will include Murasaki Shikibu, Zeami, and Ueda
Akinari. Students in this course will engage in in-class discussion, complete along-answer midterm exam, and a final paper.
By the end of this course students will be able to identify major pre-modern
Japanese authors and describe their works. Students will also be able to state
the era in which these authors worked and detail the ways in which theirworks reflect the time period in which they lived.

Method of Instruction The course will consist of lectures covering the author and their context. Thisis followed by an in-class discussion of their work.

International Politics
Course Description

Course Objectives

4 credits
This is a survey course on international politics. The course examines various
issues on war and peace from theoretical and historical perspectives. Specificquestions to be addressed include: Why do people and nations resort toviolence to resolve conflicts? Is the logic of state behavior different from thatof human behavior? Under what conditions are nations more likely tocooperate? Prior knowledge on the subject is not required.
Students will learn and critically evaluate basic concepts and theories ofinternational politics. They include: balance of power, hegemonic stability,
imperialism, democratic peace, nuclear deterrence, game theory, collective
action, etc.

Method of Instruction The course consists of lecture and discussion. Power point materials are

distributed prior to each class to aid students. A substantial amount of time isspent for class discussion. Students are encouraged to express their own viewson various issues addressed in the course and follow daily news on global
affairs.

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International Political Economy
Course Description

Course Objectives

4 credits
This class will help students to better understand the study of international
political economy. Major theories and ideas in international political economy
will be surveyed. Students will use this knowledge to develop their own
research paper. Major topics for this class are: theories of IPE, international
economic institutions, globalization, economic inequality, environmental
policy and the resource curse.
The main objective of this class will be for students to gain a solid foundationin the study of international political economy that will prepare them for
future study in political science or academic pursuits more generally. Toward
this objective, we will focus on writing and critical thinking skills in thisclass.

Method of Instruction This class will be based on lectures, group work, class discussion and writing
assignments.

International Relations of South Asia
Course Description

Course Objectives

4 credits
How do we define the nature of international relations of South Asia? How
and why has each state in South Asia developed foreign policy in security andeconomic cooperation? This course will deal with the essential features ofdomestic politics and foreign policy in the eight states of South Asia, namely,
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, and theMaldives. It is a Level 300 advanced course that deals with the specificsubject in the E-track IR program. Students having interests not only in South
Asia but also in other developing countries are most welcome!
Students will be able to explain the major theoretical discussions in thesubject. Students will be able to understand the domestic and external
determinants of foreign policy-making in the states of South Asia and how
and why the policy has been executed in the areas of security and economic
cooperation.

Method of Instruction Classes will be primarily organized in a lecture style. During the lecture, thePowerPoint slides will be used to facilitate students’ understanding of visual
data. Each student will be asked to provide a presentation on the readingmaterials having approximately 20-30 pages for 25-30 minutes three times
throughout the semester.

Resource Politics
Course Description

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4 credits
This class will focus on different theories, ideas and research in resource
politics. We will survey a wide range of studies and ideas in the field of
research policy. Furthermore, we will examine the role that resources have

played in the development of specific states. Finally, we will compare
different governance strategies that states can pursue in the resource sector.

Course Objectives

The main objective of this class will be for students to gain a solid
understanding of research in resource politics. Students will use thisknowledge to do their own research project. Major topics will include:
resource curse, oil politics, conflict resources, international agreements,
resource governance and successful resource management.

Method of Instruction This class will be based on lectures, group work, class discussion and writing
assignments.

Qualitative Research Methods
Course Description

Course Objectives

4 credits
This class will introduce students to qualitative methods of research in thesocial sciences. In the first half of the semester students will learn about
research methods, theories, ethics, and design. Students will also experimentwith a variety of research methods, including interviews, participantobservation, and focus groups, and learn how to analyze and share theirfindings. In the second half of the semester students will apply what theylearned in the first half to the design and implementation of an original
research project, which will lead to the production of a draft report.
We will consider four major issues especially relevant to qualitative researchmethods: 1) questions of epistemology in social research; 2) strategic
logistical and ethical concerns in the conduct of research; 3) the relevance of
personal characteristics (one's own and informants) in the conduct of research;and 4) appropriate methods of data collection.

Method of Instruction The class will consist mainly of discussions of the readings and designing,debriefing, and critiquing of student exercises and activities. Students' active
participation in class discussion is mandatory: I expect students to share theirexperiences and materials with peers, and to provide helpful feedback andcritiques to one another.

Japanese Society
Course Description

Course Objectives
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4 credits
In this course we will examine key social institutions in contemporary Japan,
including families, schools, and workplaces, and discuss them in light of therecent and changes in the political economy and demography. We will look at
people considered to be “problems” by many in Japan: juvenile delinquents,
criminals, minorities, and foreigners. We will consider how the recent
structural changes have played roles in creating these groups (or changing
their numbers), as well as consider how these groups are impacted by thechanges.
Our approach will include attempts to debunk old stereotypes or preconceived(inaccurate) notions of Japan and the Japanese, as well as to locate the“kernel(s) of truth” behind many of the stereotypes or beliefs, and understandthe reasons for them. By the end of the course students will have gained amore complicated, yet accurate and nuanced understanding of Japanesesociety.
Method of Instruction The course will consist of lectures and guided discussions, as well as various
forms of multimedia. Active participation in class discussions is required.

Political Theory
Course Description

Course Objectives

4 credits
This class will help students to better understand their role as citizens in a
democratic society and to think critically about political issues. A major focusof this class will be to not only describe how the political world is but also
how it should be. Topics will include: democracy, distributive justice, liberty
and human nature. Furthermore, this course will help students to strengthen
their reading and writing skills. Finally, students should be able to better
understand the historical development of ideas, gain a better understanding of
their own political views and acquire more tools with which to become
involved in politics.
The main objective of this class will be for students to gain a solid foundationin political theory that will prepare them for future study in political science or
academic pursuits more generally. Toward this objective, we will focus on
writing and critical thinking skills in this class.

Method of Instruction This class will be based on lectures, group work, class discussion and writing
assignments.

Understanding Globalization
Course Description

Course Objectives

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4 credits
This course helps students to understand the major concepts, debates andreflections related to political, economic and cultural globalization. The
course also discusses the transnational problems caused by globalization suchas human trafficking, poverty and health issue as well as environmental
degradation. In addition, the global security threats of drug trafficking,terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction will also be
examined. The course encourages students to observe and evaluate theimpacts of globalization to their personal life, for example, how could theirliving place and home country be affected. The in-class discussions (or flippedclassrooms) aim to offer an interactive and stimulating environment for
students’ learning experience.
On completing the course, students will be able to understand the major
controversies resulted from political, economic and cultural globalization
processes as well as the deficiencies and ongoing challenges of globalization.
Besides, students will be equipped with basic analytical skills to evaluate theimpacts of macro-level globalization factors to their living environment.

Method of Instruction The major learning activity is lecture, while images, tables and charts will be

provided by PowerPoint for facilitating students’ understanding on the topics.
There will also be 5 in-class discussions (or flipped classrooms) for
stimulating students’ interests and promoting exchanges among students. The
arrangement of the in-class discussions will be distributed when class begins.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding course offerings, please contact:
E-Track Academic Affairs Office
Tokyo International University
1-13-1 Matobakita, Kawagoe
Saitama 350-1197, Japan

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