Keio University

This course explains science, technology, and social issues of general interest from the perspective of natural science. In addition, each class meeting explores the latest scientific and technological achievements published in general science magazines.

This course explores a number of education policies and projects globally and in Asia which have enacted real societal and global change. It provides an opportunity for students to plan and implement their own education projects to initiate social change in communities and countries in Asia. 

This course explores the foundation of microeconomic theory at an intermediate level.  The course sequence addresses the broad methodological topics of consumer theory, producer theory, market structure, and contract theory. 
 

Required course prerequisites: Introductory microeconomics, linear algebra, and multivariate calculus.

Corporate tax law is an important tax that significantly impacts corporate economic activity. Understanding corporate tax law, which has a significant impact on corporate behavior and society, is beneficial for businesses, governments, employees, and members of the national community. Furthermore, since consumption tax is generally borne by businesses, it also serves as a corporate tax. Because consumption tax administration is also important for corporate activities, this course teaches the basics of corporate tax and consumption tax. 

This course examines the forms and the underlying beliefs of several specific examples of deity and Buddha statues created during the Heian period. It aims to better understand each example, while exploring the specific aspects of the relationship between humans, gods, and Buddhas in Japan. 

This course focuses on social inclusion, utilizing social psychology to learn and think about the reasons one is unable to tolerate diverse others.

Using New Express Plus: Burmese by Masahiko Katō as the course textbook, this course teaches the fundamentals of spoken Burmese. 

This course focuses on addressing events and challenges that arise when living in a foreign cultural environment. By examining the differences between living in one's home country and living a foreign culture, the course explores effective strategies to adapt to intercultural settings. The class will provide an opportunity for students to introduce their culture; analyze the differences between their culture and Japanese culture, and present their findings. The course aims to provide the skills to live respectfully in any intercultural context, while valuing and respecting the cultures of others.

This course explores the major developments in Japanese history and culture from the Meiji period to the end of World War II. The course focuses on key issues and transformations in Japanese society, politics, foreign relations, and culture. The course addresses the following questions: What were the major transformations in modern Japanese history? What factors explain these changes? How have Japanese society and culture evolved? How has Japan interacted with the world? The course provides a broad understanding of the key events and dynamics that shaped modern Japan’s historical development.

This course explores the world of Japanese Science Fiction primarily from a literary point of view but also includes pop cultural media such as anime and manga which oftentimes employ the same narratives and imaginaries and have significantly contributed to Japanese Sci-Fi’s world renown. Tracing back the origins of Japanese Sci-Fi to ancient myths and early 20th century pioneers, the course then delves into the rich Sci-Fi scene that developed after the Postwar era, featuring Japan’s 'three greatest Sci-Fi writers' and their lasting impact.  

The course also focuses on groundbreaking Sci-Fi works from Japanese pop culture, contrasting popular formats such as light novels and web novels with Sci-Fi elements in canonized authors' works, and explores the multifaceted relationship between Japanese Sci-Fi and technological innovation. Moreover, the course analyzes Western sources of inspirations that have impacted Japanese Sci-Fi while critically examining Western, cyberpunk stereotypes of Japan as a futuristic nation.