Hitotsubashi University

Students will acquire knowledge of Japanese economics and business and of the Japanese terms used in these fields by reading articles and watching TV programs suitable for advanced-level learners.

The theme of this seminar is “identities,” focusing particularly on racial, ethnic, and national identities. Through readings and discussions about contentious issues around identities, the course aims to critically examine basic social science concepts, such as: communities, groups/collectivities, nation-states, race and ethnicity, home, and ultimately, the boundaries that define “us” and “them.” The course collectively thinks about questions such as: What does it mean to be Japanese, and what does it take to become (and cease to become) Japanese (part of Japanese nationhood)? 

Utilizing Irish films, this course looks at the culture, history, and society of Ireland.  Various Irish films, including "The Quiet Man," "The Fight of the Doves," and "Bloody Sunday" will be reviewed and discussed in class.

This introductory course aims to give students basic familiarity with the systems and language of law in England, the United States, and Australia. The course also aims to provide students some degree of confidence in tackling the difficult task of reading primary legal materials (cases and statutes) from these countries, which is essential in their future work as legal professionals or white-collar workers.

Globalization and Japan is usually connected with the oft researched policy of “Cool Japan, ” which emphasizes popular culture, particularly anime and manga. Courses on anime and manga tend to focus on an analysis of the object, whether it is a particular anime or manga title. This course aims to fill the gap, by shifting the focus to the industries as popular culture cannot exist without the complex structures of business, form and application of anime and manga.

The course aims: 

1. To introduce the student to the “behind-the-scenes” aspects of anime and manga.
2. To introduce the student to research on anime and manga from a case study.
3. To engage students in critical approaches towards familiar topics.
4. To encourage students in think critically through their own projects of a chosen case study.

This advanced-level lecture course covers standard topics of microeconomics. The first half looks at basic price theory and market efficiency, and the second half focuses on market failures (such as market power and asymmetric information) and analyzes whether or not the basic properties of competitive markets are continuing to hold. The course will also introduce game theory and its application as a basic tool.

This is a special studies course involving an internship with a corporate, public, governmental, or private organization, arranged with the Study Center Director or Liaison Officer. Specific internships vary each term and are described on a special study project form for each student. A substantial paper or series of reports is required. Units vary depending on the contact hours and method of assessment. The internship may be taken during one or more terms but the units cannot exceed a total of 12.0 for the year.

This course examines financial accounting and reporting from a decision usefulness perspective. Specifically, the course explores contemporary accounting theory and research to examine the role and implications of accounting information in decision-making. It builds on basic knowledge of financial accounting by examining implications of financial reporting for business decision-making.

This course provides an overview of the basics of international law, including its history and legal sources. The course examines issues and disputes between nations through the basic structure and perspective of international law.

This course develops knowledge and technical skills in the area of financial accounting and reporting, with a focus on the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). In addition, the course aims to enhance the ability to apply professional judgement in making sound financial reporting decisions and effectively utilizing accounting information in business decision-making.