Japan

This course introduces post-World War II Japanese history, with a focus on foreign policy and the domestic factors affecting it. The course examines Japan’s relations with Asia and the United States as well as issues such as the debate over the revision of Japan’s constitution; Japan’s security; the “history problem;” Japan’s official development assistance, and Japan’s “Soft Power” strategy. 

This advanced Japanese course is designed to improve communication skills needed on a business setting. A theme concerning Japanese culture and society is chosen in context of "business" and students are split into groups to engage in activities, discussion, and group work concerning the selected topic. The course aims to widen student perspectives and deepen their knowledge regarding various issues related to Japan and Japanese society, while acquiring skills needed in a Japanese business setting. The program offers various theme courses and students may take multiple sections. 

This course looks into important roles that the judicial branch in the U.S. and its judges have played in the evolution of the U.S. Constitution. The course first examines theoretical considerations behind the role of the judiciary. Then it looks at how the U.S courts have performed this role, organized around three major themes: 1) the extent to which the ideology of the judges affect their decision-making; 2) the effectiveness of the courts in bringing about social change, and 3) the tensions between the judiciary and the other political branches. This course examines the aforementioned topics through cases that have divided U.S. society and politics-- such as abortion rights, same-sex marriage, gun regulation, racial and gender equality, and the President's power over immigration.
 

 What is culture? What is technology? How are the two related? What is our relationship with each or both? How do we live in a culture surrounded by technological objects, artifacts, structures, and institutions? How does technology change culture, and vice versa?

This course is designed to provide students with the theoretical tools to begin asking questions for themselves and seeking better answers. The course examines key themes in technology studies that involve the social, political, economic, and cultural contexts in which technological artifacts, services, and platforms are produced, distributed, networked, and used. 

This course studies important economic problems that emerged in Japan in the last few decades as well as their causes. The goal of the class is to deepen an understanding of contemporary Japanese economy and its relations to the world economy.

This course teaches yoga asanas (poses) and how their sequences affect one's mind and body. Course participants will also practice sitting quietly without the use  of smartphones or other electronic devices, reflecting on its effects. Additionally, class participants will share traditional therapeutic diets and treatments from their home countries. A report is expected to be submitted during the final week of the class. 

This course explores how labor markets work and analyzes a wide range of labor issues within Japanese and US economies. Each class begins with the theoretical background of labor economics, then students analyze a related research article to understand how and whether the standard, neo-classical model is applied to real economic life. 

The regular version of this course is worth 3.0 UC quarter units. The Q version of this course is worth 4.5 UC quarter units. Students must submit a special study project form which outlines the requirements for the additional units. This is typically an additional paper graded by the instructor of the course.

This course is designed primarily for non-business majors, offering basic knowledge of international business practices and the theory behind them. It covers a large area of business practices including exporters and importers.  The course aims to understand the basic logics why cross-broder business exists and also the significance behind the documents or procedures for trade practices. The course discusses current topics relating to international trade and business.

This course provides a mathematical foundation of regression analysis for advanced undergraduate students or graduate students who have studied intermediate-level econometrics and are familiar with probability theory and regression models. This course studies estimation methods for regression models such as ordinary least squares (OLS), generalized least squares (GLS), instrumental variables (IV) estimation, and the generalized method of moments (GMM) in a mathematically rigorous fashion.

The course is designed to prepare students for leadership in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse workforce. Throughout the course, students are challenged to question, think, and respond thoughtfully to the issues they observe and encounter in the internship setting, and the designated city in general. Students have the opportunity to cultivate the leadership skills as defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), such as critical thinking, teamwork, and diversity. Assignments focus on building a portfolio that highlights those competencies and their application to workplace skills. The hybrid nature of the course allows students to develop their skills in a self-paced environment with face-to-face meetings and check-ins to frame their intercultural internship experience. Students complete 45 hours of in-person and asynchronous online learning activities and 225-300 hours at their internship placement.