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QUANTITATIVE METHODS
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Meiji Gakuin University
Program(s)
Global Studies, Japan
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Statistics
UCEAP Course Number
106
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
QUANTITATIVE METHODS
UCEAP Transcript Title
QUANTITATIVE METHOD
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
This course is an introduction to statistical analysis. Student mainly learn how to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret the data.This course emphasizes the importance of understanding the logic of statistical inference, rather than memorizing formulae or calculating statistics. Topics: the important concepts and the logic of quantitative methods; how to argue statistical fallacies and accurately use the statistical methods; how to use basic statistical functions of Microsoft Excel to solve statistics problems; and how use quantitative methods for the graduation thesis.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
KC3031
Host Institution Course Title
QUANTITATIVE METHODS
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Yokahama
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
International Studies
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POLITICS AND SOCIETY IN JAPAN
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Meiji Gakuin University
Program(s)
Global Studies, Japan
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Political Science
Asian Studies
UCEAP Course Number
131
UCEAP Course Suffix
Q
UCEAP Official Title
POLITICS AND SOCIETY IN JAPAN
UCEAP Transcript Title
POL & SOCIETY JAPAN
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This class discusses the history of postwar Japan through the writings of so-called "movement intellectuals" and examines changing ideas of Shimin through the postwar period and their implications for today's perspectives on politics. Text: Simon Andrew Avenell, MAKING JAPANESE CITIZENS: CIVIL SOCIETY AND THE MYTHOLOGY OF THE SHIMIN IN POSTWAR JAPAN. Assessment: response papers, research paper, presentation. Units: The regular version of this course is worth 3.0 UC quarter units. The AQ version of this course is worth up to 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.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
KC3044
Host Institution Course Title
POLITICS AND SOCIETY IN JAPAN
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Meiji Gakuin University, Yokohama
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
International Studies
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EUROPEAN POLITICS AND SOCITY
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Meiji Gakuin University
Program(s)
Global Studies, Japan
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Political Science
UCEAP Course Number
143
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
EUROPEAN POLITICS AND SOCITY
UCEAP Transcript Title
EUROPEAN POLS & SOC
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
This course provides an in-depth understanding of contemporary European politics and societal issues which have developed throughout the last 30 years. The course covers five main areas. First, it examines the history of Europe – the development of democracy and the nation-state and how modern Europe came to be after the wars of the 20th century. Second, the course looks at the different political systems which exist within Europe's democracies. Third, it takes a more detailed look at specific countries and their relations with each other in the context of intra-European relations. The course also compares society in Europe's different nation states and the relationship between government and civil society, the media and issues such as gender, race and identity. The final part of the course looks at the history of the European Union and contrast its achievements with its present-day challenges including Brexit and the rise of populism, and the role of Europe as a global actor.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
KC3042
Host Institution Course Title
EUROPEAN POLITICS AND SOCIETY
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Yokahama
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
International Studies
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DEBATING GLOBAL TOPICS
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Meiji Gakuin University
Program(s)
Global Studies, Japan
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Political Science
UCEAP Course Number
120
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
DEBATING GLOBAL TOPICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
DEBATING GLOBAL ISS
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
This course begins with instruction on debating technique, and then continues with participation in formal debates of a series of important issues affecting the world today. The course also studies examples of great speeches and great debates of the past.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
KCGEN202
Host Institution Course Title
CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL ISSUES A (DEBATING )
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Yokahama
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
International Studies
Course Last Reviewed
2024-2025
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SOUTH ASIA SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Meiji Gakuin University
Program(s)
Global Studies, Japan
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
South & SE Asian Studies
Sociology
UCEAP Course Number
115
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
SOUTH ASIA SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
UCEAP Transcript Title
S ASIA SOC PROBLEMS
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
The theme of this course is social entrepreneurship. Such enterprises are established with the primary purpose of finding a solution to a social problem or creating social value by reaching out to underserved sections of the society. The course is conducted with a combination of lectures and case discussions. This course aims to introduce the concepts, theories and real cases in social enterprises. An increasing number of talented, ambitious individuals around the world, out of their concern for the varied problems faced by humanity are trying to solve these problems, some at a local level, some at an international level. Through real world examples and case study analysis, students will learn how such enterprises are organized, what their challenges are and how exactly they try to solve social problems.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
KC3023
Host Institution Course Title
SOUTH ASIA STUDIES
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Yokahama
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
International Studies
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QUANTITATIVE METHODS
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Meiji Gakuin University
Program(s)
Global Studies, Japan
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Statistics
UCEAP Course Number
106
UCEAP Course Suffix
Q
UCEAP Official Title
QUANTITATIVE METHODS
UCEAP Transcript Title
QUANTITATIVE METHOD
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This course is an introduction to statistical analysis. Student mainly learn how to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret the data.This course emphasizes the importance of understanding the logic of statistical inference, rather than memorizing formulae or calculating statistics. Topics: the important concepts and the logic of quantitative methods; how to argue statistical fallacies and accurately use the statistical methods; how to use basic statistical functions of Microsoft Excel to solve statistics problems; and how use quantitative methods for the graduation thesis. Units: The regular version of this course is worth 3.0 UC quarter units. The Q version of this course is worth 4 or 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.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
KC3031
Host Institution Course Title
QUANTITATIVE METHODS
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Yokahama
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
International Studies
Course Last Reviewed
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INTERCULTURAL HISTORY
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Meiji Gakuin University
Program(s)
Global Studies, Japan
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Anthropology
UCEAP Course Number
102
UCEAP Course Suffix
Q
UCEAP Official Title
INTERCULTURAL HISTORY
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTERCULTURAL HIST
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This course covers the comparative history of Indigenous people both in Japan and US. Covering such an immense sweep of time for those large and diverse areas is challenging. After looking at the diverse culture of the Indigenous communities in both countries, focus is on their shared experience, such as the conquest of their regions by immigrants, stereotyped images created through the colonialism, assimilation by the dominant societies, cultural revival and sovereignty, and urbanization. This course also provides the active discussion on colonization, decolonization, and Indigenous sovereignty. Units: The regular version of this course is worth 3.0 UC quarter units. The Q version of this course is worth 4 or 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.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
KC3011
Host Institution Course Title
INTER-CULTURAL HISTORY
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Yokahama
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
International Studies
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ISLAMIC CULTURE
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Meiji Gakuin University
Program(s)
Global Studies, Japan
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Religious Studies
UCEAP Course Number
108
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ISLAMIC CULTURE
UCEAP Transcript Title
ISLAMIC CULTURE
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
This course presents Islam as a religion and provides understanding of the variety of Muslim societies. The first half of this course discusses the basics of Islam, focusing on "Six Articles of Faith", "Five Basic Acts", the Prophet Muhammad and the Qur'an. After that, the course deals with various Muslim societies, such as from the Middle East to Japan. Assessment: quizzes, final exam.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
KC3008
Host Institution Course Title
ISLAMIC CULTURE
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Yokahama
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
International Studies
Course Last Reviewed
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INTERNSHIP IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Meiji Gakuin University
Program(s)
Global Studies, Japan
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Education
UCEAP Course Number
187
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTERNSHIP IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTERNSHIP:TEACHING
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
Students engage in on- or off-campus teaching or teaching assistant activity to gain experience and basic skills in teaching in the ESL/EFL or CLIL classroom. Students are also required to attend classes that focus on the various elements of teaching English or other languages as a second or additional language. This upper division course is intended to develop student' interest and knowledge in language acquisition and communication across cultures, international educational exchange, and learning organizations. Specifically, this course develops basic skills in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). A certificate of completion is granted upon successful conclusion of the course.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
KC4004
Host Institution Course Title
INTERNSHIP (PRACTICUM) A/B
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Meiji Gakuin University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
International Studies
Course Last Reviewed
2023-2024
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Meiji Gakuin University
Program(s)
Global Studies, Japan
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Film & Media Studies
Communication
UCEAP Course Number
128
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTL JOURNALISM
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
This course covers the fundamentals of news, features, and creative nonfiction writing. It also introduces photo-video journalism, and documentary filmmaking. The course explores how to: recognize good stories; interview; gather data and information; develop contacts and sources; create news and feature stories; take photographs and develop photo-essays; shoot video and make short video reports or documentaries. The course also discusses global issues and the role of global mass media.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
KCSOC201
Host Institution Course Title
INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Yokahama
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
International Studies
Course Last Reviewed
2024-2025