University of Edinburgh

This course provides a survey of the political and economic system of contemporary Japan. The course is divided into three sections which deal with Japanese domestic politics, the economic system, and Japan's foreign policy. Each section is introduced with an overview of the basic historical developments and paradigms that govern Japanese politics and the economy and ends with a final discussion of current issues in these fields.

This course is a year 2 core course within the Bachelor of Nursing with Honours (Adult). It provides students with an understanding of individuals' experience of common mental health problems and the impact that this has on their ability to engage with everyday life. Underpinned by the biopsychosocial model of mental illness, and taking a recovery-oriented approach, this course equips students to engage with people who experience mental health problems as people who are contextually situated within their particular social context. The development of relational understanding and interpersonal skills is central to this course which provides students with the opportunity to practice their communication skills in a safe environment.

The course provides a comprehensive overview of international marketing issues and instills an appreciation of the international business and marketing environment. It is taught using a combination of lectures, guest speakers, case study analysis and class discussions. To enhance the appreciation of the key challenges in international marketing, major entry modes available to international companies and the issues raised by the management of the marketing mix, formal lectures, mini case discussions, and videos are scheduled. These activities are undertaken in the class in an interactive manner by the lecturer and student groups.

This course investigates the modern field of popular beliefs and practices known as 'new spiritualities'. It describes, contextualizes, and explains key features of this field with reference to their content and structure, and to its distribution in the population at large. The course focuses on new age and holistic expressions. It has three overall goals: to explore the theoretical value of studying new spiritualities, to explain their international/transcultural appeal for practitioners, and to critically assess their social, public, and political significance in modern societies.