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Constitutionalism is an idea that governmental power should be restrained by fundamental law. Many countries possess a written constitutional code, which is often seen as the fundamental law. This course examines how the idea of constitutionalism emerged in Japan and what it means today. The course also compares the Japanese constitution with constitutional law from other countries. 

This course covers the concepts and analytical methods of basic mechanisms to achieve desired mechanical motions.  By the end of this course, students are expected to understand the basic concept of planning and designing of mechanical systems. 

The course examines, integrates, and applies theories of human development, learning, and assessment to educational practice. It introduces the theoretical and research foundations of educational psychology as they relate to classroom teaching. The course explores concepts such as well-being, self-efficacy, constructivism, digital technology, motivation, talent development, and assessment, while addressing questions including: Should well-being be taught in schools? Is self-control more important than self-esteem? Can digital technology transform learning? Is positive thinking overrated? Is there too much emphasis on measurement in assessment?

This course provides opportunities to learn about the basics of Japanese society through its foreign language education system. The class develops a comparative view of the education/learning system and its practice between Japan and other countries/regions. 

This course is an in-depth exploration of the mechanisms underlying inorganic and organometallic reactions, with a particular focus on understanding their fundamentals and applications. Students examine key aspects of organometallic chemistry, including bonding, reactivity, and catalytic cycles, while also delving into spectroscopic and non-spectroscopic techniques used to probe reaction mechanisms. Techniques such as NMR, IR, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and kinetic studies are emphasized to elucidate reaction pathways and intermediate characterization. The course also highlights cutting-edge trends in inorganic and organometallic chemistry, showcasing recent advancements in catalysis and chemical transformations. By the end of the semester, students will develop a strong foundation in mechanistic analysis and contemporary methodologies used in inorganic chemistry research. CH344 is recommended as a prerequisite course. All lectures will be in English.

This course approaches gastronomy as a source of history, social practices, and public diplomacy. This course reflects on the limits and potential partiality of cultural diplomacy initiatives. Taking examples in South America as case studies, the course explores the role of gastronomy as a tool of soft power for the promotion of national images, their limitations and the potential role of gastronomy to raise awareness on history, society and cultural diversity. Thus, this course treats gastronomy as a means of communication and sustainable development that can promote human security.

This interdisciplinary elective course introduces students to how artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the arts and how to use AI techniques to create art. Students learn about the unique artistic potential of AI and machine learning and how to apply them to the creative process for both inspiration and as a medium. This course is intended for artists, designers, as well as computer science and engineering students and students interested in how machine learning can be applied in the context of creative industries. There are no prerequisites, and the course is designed to be accessible to anyone.

This lecture-based course introduces students to the traditions, methods, and key concepts, theories, and issues in political science. It also explores significant aspects of the relationship between political science and other social sciences. By the end of the course, students should have a comprehensive overview of the field. Topics include political ideologies, political institutions, authoritarianism, voting, social movements, and public policy.

This course examines the history of aeronautics, the commercial and scientific use of space, the operation of specifically aerospace technologies, and the exploration and exploitation of space.

This course explores inequality, labor policy, education, and gender in Japan while seeking to undersstand issues in the Japanese labor market and problems related to inequality. 

Course prerequisites: Intermediate/advanced microeconomics and econometrics.