Japan

This course develops a well-balanced, intermediate level proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It introduces 100 important intermediate level sentence patterns through close reading of texts. Students master approximately 4000 basic words and 500 intermediate kanji. Students expand their vocabulary and their understanding of grammar and sentence patterns through the reading of texts and short composition practices. Note: Intermediate Japanese language levels at the host university are comparable to UC upper-division language courses.

This course is for learning theoretical foundations of behavioral economics. In behavioral economics, researchers test assumptions of one’s behavior through surveys and experiments, thus leading to new theories for economic behavior. These research methods and theories will be useful for understanding international differences in economic behavior and outcome such as economic growth and income distributions. This course mainly focuses on behavioral economic research on time preferences and attitudes toward risk. 

Course enrollees are also encouraged to register for the course, International Economy and Behavioral Economics B, at the same time or after completing this course. 

This course is aimed at students who have experience studying at the intermediate level. It provides a comprehensive study of upper-intermediate Japanese language, preparing students to move on to the advanced level. Through close reading of textbooks, the course increases one's knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, and kanji, and improves one's reading comprehension and written expression skills. Similarly, the course improves one's oral expression skills to explain and discuss what they have understood. 

Textbook: "Let's Learn Intermediate Levels: Intermediate Levels" by Etsuko Hirai and Sachiko Miwa (2009), Three A Network 
 

This course introduces the framework of international law (IL), focusing on its basic history, philosophy, structure, and major principles. Previous study of law would be helpful; however, it is not required. 

The course also addresses topics such as the sources of international law; the law of treaties, and international law pertaining to personality, statehood and recognition; jurisdiction and sovereignty; nationality; statelessness, and international refugees. It also explores international law with regards to war and security; weapons (nuclear, biological, chemical), and infectious diseases.