Official Country Name
Japan
Country Code
JP
Country ID
22
Geographic Region
Asia & Oceania
Region
Region II
Is Active
On
COURSE DETAIL
UPPER INTERMEDIATE GRAMMAR
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Tohoku University
Program(s)
Engineering and Science
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Japanese
UCEAP Course Number
107
UCEAP Course Suffix
B
UCEAP Official Title
UPPER INTERMEDIATE GRAMMAR
UCEAP Transcript Title
UPPER-INTERM GRAMMR
UCEAP Quarter Units
1.50
UCEAP Semester Units
1.00
Course Description
This course covers how to use grammar and vocabulary needed to read articles and essays on familiar topics of interest and write reports on them, attend classes, and express their own opinions, toward mastering the Japanese “reading” skill that leads from intermediate to upper-intermediate level. The course teaches sentence structures/expressions, and when, where, and how to use them, to understand the subject by reading a comprehensive explanation, narrative, essay on the area of your specialty and interest; to read and write e-mails and letters for the purpose such as "Request", "Notice", "Accept", "Request" etc. Textbook: MINNA NO NIHONGO CHUKYU II MINNA NO NIHONGO CHUKYU II Translation & Grammatical Notes
Language(s) of Instruction
Japanese
Host Institution Course Number
G/W410
Host Institution Course Title
INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE GRAMMAR AND WRITING
Host Institution Campus
Tohoku Universitty
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Japanese Language Program
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HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Waseda University
Program(s)
Waseda University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
UCEAP Course Number
141
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT
UCEAP Transcript Title
HIST ECON THOUGHT
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
This is an introductory course on the history of economics. The course reviews the history of economics to understand what economics is, clarifying economic ideas which have been a part of today's economics; those that no longer receive much attention, and those which have potential to be resurrected. Please note that the history of economics is different from economic history. Basic knowledge of world history from the modern times is required as this course reviews the way in which economists have tried to understand economic problems.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ECNT211L
Host Institution Course Title
HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT
Host Institution Campus
Waseda University
Host Institution Faculty
Political Science and Economics
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Economics
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JAPANESE CULTURE AND DRAMATIC ARTS
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Keio University
Program(s)
Keio University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Dramatic Arts
UCEAP Course Number
135
UCEAP Course Suffix
V
UCEAP Official Title
JAPANESE CULTURE AND DRAMATIC ARTS
UCEAP Transcript Title
JAPAN CULTURE&DRAMA
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
This course aims to study Japanese culture by emphasizing the continuing tradition of classical culture with the key images and ideas of waka poetry through theater and visual arts.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
N/A
Host Institution Course Title
THE ROOTS OF JAPANESE CULTURE AS SEEN IN THEATER AND ART
Host Institution Campus
Keio University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
International Center
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COMPARATIVE POLITICS
Country
Japan
Host Institution
International Christian University
Program(s)
International Christian University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Political Science
UCEAP Course Number
135
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
COMPARATIVE POLITICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
COMPARATVE POLITICS
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.70
Course Description
This course introduces the field of comparative politics, which employs the method of comparison to the study of the world's domestic political systems. Attention is given to comparing the American and Japanese political systems and placing both within their respective regions (North America, East Asian) and within the family of advanced democracies. Some attention is given to the political cultures of Southeast Asia and the role of authoritarianism in the region's search for democratic stability.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
POL232E
Host Institution Course Title
COMPARATIVE POLITICS
Host Institution Campus
International Christian University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Politics
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BEGINNING JAPANESE
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Keio University
Program(s)
Keio University
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Japanese
UCEAP Course Number
10
UCEAP Course Suffix
C
UCEAP Official Title
BEGINNING JAPANESE
UCEAP Transcript Title
BEGINNING JAPANESE
UCEAP Quarter Units
1.50
UCEAP Semester Units
1.00
Course Description
Elementary Listening is included in the Pre-designed course, which includes "Elementary Reading I-1 & I-2", "Elementary Listening I-1 & I-2", "Elementary Speaking I-1 & I-2", "Elementary Writing I-1 & I-2", "Elementary Kanji I", "Elementary Grammar (Sentence Structure) I". The Pre-designed course is similar to the other comprehensive subjects and enables students to learn basic Japanese grammar and apply their grammatical knowledge to engage in a simple everyday communication.
Language(s) of Instruction
Japanese
Host Institution Course Number
Level 1
Host Institution Course Title
ELEMENTARY LISTENING I-1
Host Institution Campus
Keio University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Center for Japanese Studies
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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OF THE ASIA-PACIFIC
Country
Japan
Host Institution
International Christian University
Program(s)
International Christian University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Political Science
International Studies
Asian Studies
UCEAP Course Number
121
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OF THE ASIA-PACIFIC
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTL RELATNS: ASIA
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.70
Course Description
This course explores a number of questions related to international relations of the Asia-Pacific region, including the United States, China and Japan with the help of existing theories of international relations. What are distinctive characteristics of East Asia's international relations? How are they similar to and different from the region's past and other region's experiences? What is the nature of economic relationships in the region? Does East Asia's recent ascent offer opportunity for peace or precondition for war? How does the region's past cast shadow over its present and future? These questions are organized around the three main themes of “cold politics, hot economy, and wild history” as they represent the major forces that pull or push the countries in the region. The ways in which the balance of these forces has shaped the present configuration of the region and the ways in which it will affect the future of the region are analyzed.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
IRL232E
Host Institution Course Title
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OF THE ASIA-PACIFIC
Host Institution Campus
International Christian University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
International Relations
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JAPANESE APPLIED LINGUISTICS
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Keio University
Program(s)
Keio University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Linguistics
UCEAP Course Number
122
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
JAPANESE APPLIED LINGUISTICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
JAPAN APPLIED LING
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
This course introduces the theory and practice of applied linguistics, particularly in the context of Japanese as a second language (JSL). We address significant issues in learning and teaching Japanese using key concepts of applied linguistics, analyzing the characteristics of Japanese from cognitive-functional linguistic and sociolinguistic perspectives. In addition, this course covers essential syntax, semantics, and pragmatics of basic Japanese grammatical patterns that are introduced in beginner's Japanese classes. Students are expected to take an active role in the presentation and discussion of articles and data.
Language(s) of Instruction
Host Institution Course Number
Host Institution Course Title
JAPANESE APPLIED LINGUISTICS
Host Institution Campus
Keio University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
International Center
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HUMAN EVOLUTION
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Keio University
Program(s)
Keio University
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Anthropology
UCEAP Course Number
15
UCEAP Course Suffix
A
UCEAP Official Title
HUMAN EVOLUTION
UCEAP Transcript Title
HUMAN EVOLUTION
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
This course covers the history of life on earth. The course covers from the very beginning of evolution that ends with beginning of the human race, starting from seven million years ago. From there, we review the path of human evolution and see how the first humans became who we are now.
Language(s) of Instruction
Japanese
Host Institution Course Number
N/A
Host Institution Course Title
JINRUIGAKU A
Host Institution Campus
Keio University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Economics
COURSE DETAIL
MIND, BODY AND JAPANESE CULTURE
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Keio University
Program(s)
Keio University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Asian Studies
UCEAP Course Number
105
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
MIND, BODY AND JAPANESE CULTURE
UCEAP Transcript Title
MIND &JAPAN CULTURE
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
This course aims to create an environment (both intellectually and somatically) for exploring the body, mind, the environment, and our perceptions and interactions with them. The main focus is on Buddhist-derived practices that have been made applicable to modern life in the West and in Japan. The core qualities that these contemplative practices cultivate are mindfulness and compassion, and we seek to both understand, embody and observe these qualities throughout the course. This includes the cultural, philosophical, educational and historical trajectories, and their neuroscientific and psychological analyses. The instructor draws on a background in anthropology and Japanese educational theory.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
N/A
Host Institution Course Title
MIND BODY AND JAPANESE CULTURE
Host Institution Campus
Keio University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
International Center
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PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY
Country
Japan
Host Institution
International Christian University
Program(s)
International Christian University
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Sociology
UCEAP Course Number
15
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY
UCEAP Transcript Title
SOCIOLOGY
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.70
Course Description
Sociologists are interested in the systematic study of social life and social transformation. This includes various topics of analysis that include socialization; culture; race and ethnicity; sex and gender; marriage and family; religion; deviance; inequality, and globalization. The course introduces the fundamentals of sociology, including research topics, issues, theories, and methodologies. Beyond the core sociological concepts, this course encourages a better understanding of our world; what it means to be a member of society and being tolerant of our differences.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
SOC102E
Host Institution Course Title
PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY
Host Institution Campus
International Christian University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Sociology