Japan

This class begins with a clear definition of an institution (which includes a combination of a set of rules and system of enforcement) and, using that definition, compares and analyzes them through applications with the real economic world. Using microeconomics, game theory and historical evidence, the course explores why institutions matter. With game theory, rationality, evolutionary game theory and the principal agent problem specifically are examined. The second half of the course explores the historical evidence of the Maghribi and Genoa Traders, along with looking at the political foundations of democracy and reexamination of Homo Economicus. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of game theory and microeconomics

This course surveys the history of economic thought after the Marginalist Revolution. The course looks at the development of economics from the viewpoint of history and theory, in order to understand modern economics from a different perspective. The course covers the theories of economics found after the Revolution, and the mathematical basis of how these were formed.

This course provides an introduction of Japanese Buddhist doctrine, and devotes attention to various themes, such as art and ritual. Teaching is by means of interactive lectures. Students are expected to participate actively, express their thoughts and critically evaluate the sources they study. Assessment: Papers (60%), attendance and participation (40%).

This course first gives a background in the medieval time of world history. The roots of many present conflicts lie in this era, the beginning of nation states, and the rise of modern economic methods such as international trade, banking, and bureaucracy. Having the Crusades as its center, this course geographically covers from western Europe to the eastern edge of the Islamic world, as well as Russia to Ethiopia from north to south. While many eras histories are ‘written by the winners', in the Crusades events were seen from multiple perspectives, allowing the student to judge a range of views from the time and in the historiography in order to answer questions of historical, economic and social value as a starting point.

This course introduces theories of acoustic and auditory phonetics, and demonstrate basic techniques for computational analysis of speech sounds. The course covers the anatomy and physiology of the speech and auditory organs, physics of speech, speech production and perception, and basic theories of speech recognition and synthesis. The classes consist of both lectures and practical sessions to conduct speech analysis. Assessment: two quizzes, final written exam, report, weekly practical exercises.

Through the discussion and group work with various background students, this course deepens knowledge of society and culture of Japanese and international students. The course presents how to express opinions precisely to others and how to collect material and data for making presentation files and give a presentation.

This course places the founding of history of International Christian University (ICU) in the context of modern Japanese history. It traces the history of Christian higher education from the Meiji period and focuses on the experience of ICU from its founding in the immediate postwar period to the present day. It gives an appreciation of the history of ICU and its approach to education and how the history of ICU relates to national and global history. The course requires a research report taking advantage of primary materials in the ICU Archives and gain skills in reading historical documents and using these documents in academic writing.

This course explores the economic history of China from the Qing dynasty through the present era of reform and restructuring. It examines the impact that the economic plans and demands of elites and the state had on Chinese society and culture, and the influences these pans had on what happens in East Asia and the world. This course provides a contextual overview of the role that economic development and economic planning played in the making of modern China, and how the economic decisions and directions taken by state elites in their quest to build modern China had and continue to have significant consequences for society. Some key themes covered include: globalization, international vs local models, markets, modernization, development, state-planning, total war, socialism, Maoism, liberalization and reform, and socialism with Chinese characteristics. Textbooks: Klaus Muhlhahn, MAKING CHINA MODERN: FROM THE GREAT QINGTO XI JINPING plus weekly readings uploaded by professor.