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CONTEMPORARY KOREAN SOCIETY
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Waseda University
Program(s)
Waseda University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Film & Media Studies
Asian Studies
UCEAP Course Number
122
UCEAP Course Suffix
A
UCEAP Official Title
CONTEMPORARY KOREAN SOCIETY
UCEAP Transcript Title
CONTEMP KOREAN SOC
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
This course is taught as an integrated language-content course (CLIL) in English and Korean, meaning that there is equal emphasis on both the content and language acquisition. The course surveys various aspects of contemporary Korean society, especially through media analysis. Clips from Korean TV dramas are used to get started on various topics that are important in understanding contemporary Korean society. Assessment: final exam, midterm exam, presentation, discussion, attendance and participation.
Language(s) of Instruction
Host Institution Course Number
ARSD202L
Host Institution Course Title
CONTEMPORARY KOREAN SOCIETY
Host Institution Campus
Waseda University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
SILS - Area Studies
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ELEMENTARY KOREAN
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Waseda University
Program(s)
Waseda University
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Korean
UCEAP Course Number
20
UCEAP Course Suffix
A
UCEAP Official Title
ELEMENTARY KOREAN
UCEAP Transcript Title
ELEMENTARY KOREAN
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
This course is the first half portion of the first year Korean. The course covers contents related to the syllabic structure, double vowels, batchi'm consonants, and phonic rules. Students read the Korean written script. The elements of objectives include, spoken form of self-introduction, basic grammar structures such as affirmation, negation, inquisitive forms, and numerous verb endings. Assessment: attendance, participation, assignments, midterm and final exam.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
N/A
Host Institution Course Title
ELEMENTARY KOREAN
Host Institution Campus
Waseda University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
SILS
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EAST ASIAN POLITICAL CULTURE
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Waseda University
Program(s)
Waseda University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Political Science
UCEAP Course Number
123
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
EAST ASIAN POLITICAL CULTURE
UCEAP Transcript Title
E ASIAN POL CULTURE
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
This class explores important aspects of East Asian political culture. What are the similarities and differences in attitudes between citizens in East Asian societies and other parts of the world? Have so-called 'Asian values' affected political, economic, and social outcomes? Do processes of modernization-induced value change in other advanced industrialized countries apply to East Asia? And to what extent can we speak of a common East Asian identity? Lectures and discussions in this course are focused on these questions.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
POLX301L
Host Institution Course Title
EAST ASIAN POLITICAL CULTURE
Host Institution Campus
SILS
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Political Science
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DISTRIBUTION ECONOMICS
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Waseda University
Program(s)
Waseda University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
UCEAP Course Number
140
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
DISTRIBUTION ECONOMICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
DISTRIBUTION ECON
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
This course presents the basic theory of distribution and analyzes the problems that modern distribution contains with a focus on Japan. The course examines the basic theory of distribution and to understand the actual situation and problems of Japanese distribution industry. Topics include: wholesale and exclusion logic, outsourcing, retail and retail development, chain stores, department stores, Evolution Hypothesis, Dialectic Hypothesis, Retail Wheel Hypothesis, Vacuum Zone Hypothesis.
Language(s) of Instruction
Japanese
Host Institution Course Number
ECNA251L
Host Institution Course Title
DISTRIBUTION ECONOMICS
Host Institution Campus
School of Political Science & Economics
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Economics
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CHINESE URBANIZATION
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Waseda University
Program(s)
Waseda University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Asian Studies
UCEAP Course Number
118
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
CHINESE URBANIZATION
UCEAP Transcript Title
CHINESE URBANIZATN
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
Urbanizationin in the developing countries is often being washed by the waves of internationalization, and a characteristic of this is thought to be a loss of the sense of traditional territoriality. This course analyzes the relationship between urbanization and Chinese international migration. The lectures is in Chinese but available reference materials include those in English and Japanese. This course is intended to be for those who are the international students from Chinese-speaking countries.
Language(s) of Instruction
Chinese
Host Institution Course Number
CU443
Host Institution Course Title
CHINESE URBANIZATION
Host Institution Campus
SILS
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
SILS - Culture
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INTERNATIONAL MACROECONOMIC POLICY
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Waseda University
Program(s)
Waseda University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
UCEAP Course Number
129
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTERNATIONAL MACROECONOMIC POLICY
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTL MACROECONOMICS
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
The course provides an overview of both important theoretical and empirical contributions and offers an introduction to recent work in international macroeconomics and finance. Topics covered include globalization, national income accounting and the balance of payments, exchange rates, portfolios and foreign exchange markets, monetary policy, interest rates, and expectations on exchange rates. Text: INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS: THEORY AND POLICY by Paul R. Krugman, Maurice Obstfeld and Marc Melitz.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ECNA211L
Host Institution Course Title
INTERNATIONAL MACROECONOMIC POLICY
Host Institution Campus
Wasesda University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Economics
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BUDDHISM ACROSS ASIA
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Waseda University
Program(s)
Waseda University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Religious Studies
Asian Studies
UCEAP Course Number
126
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
BUDDHISM ACROSS ASIA
UCEAP Transcript Title
BUDDHISM IN ASIA
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
After surveying the basic tenets and history of Buddhism in India, this course discusses various aspects of Buddhist transmission from India via Central Asia (Silk Road) to East Asia. The course emphasizes practical aspects of Buddhism, including meditation, monastic life, and the production of Buddhist art. The course also explores doctrinal and devotional aspects of Buddhism. Employing an interdisciplinary approach, the course analzyes texts, art and archaeological remains, focusing on Buddhist caves as the place for practice.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
PHLE361L
Host Institution Course Title
BUDDHISM ACROSS ASIA
Host Institution Campus
Waseda University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
SILS
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PUBLIC POLICY AND FINANCE
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Waseda University
Program(s)
Waseda University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Political Science
Economics
UCEAP Course Number
144
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
PUBLIC POLICY AND FINANCE
UCEAP Transcript Title
PUBLIC POLICY & FIN
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course focuses on public policy and public finance, especially on their basic system and historical and theoretical backgrounds. Through cases of various nation states and international organizations, the course discusses the main issues of public policy and public finance, especially regarding their actors, leadership, resources and strategies. The course pays special attention to the relationship between nation states and international organizations in terms of public policy coordination and fiscal adjustments. Recent topics such as performance measurement, policy evaluation and performance-based project budgeting are also discussed in the course.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ECNA325L
Host Institution Course Title
PUBLIC POLICY AND FINANCE
Host Institution Campus
Waseda University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
SILS
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ITALIAN ART HISTORY
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Waseda University
Program(s)
Waseda University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Art History
UCEAP Course Number
107
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ITALIAN ART HISTORY
UCEAP Transcript Title
ITALIAN ART HISTORY
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
Since Renaissance, biographies of artists have continued to play an extremely important role in establishing the history of western art. This course focuses on such biographies, especially of Italian artists, to see how they formed the image of the artists over time. By closely examining artists in their historical and cultural background, writing style, the way they are read, and their afterlife, it will be clear that artists' lives are often manipulated to serve the writers' intention. In class, students will be required to read excerpts from the featured texts and make short presentations about them.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ARSH386L
Host Institution Course Title
ITALIAN ART HISTORY
Host Institution Campus
SILS
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
SILS - Area Studies
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SUBJECT: READING
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Waseda University
Program(s)
Waseda University
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Japanese
UCEAP Course Number
81
UCEAP Course Suffix
B
UCEAP Official Title
SUBJECT: READING
UCEAP Transcript Title
SUBJECT: READING
UCEAP Quarter Units
1.50
UCEAP Semester Units
1.00
Course Description
This basic Japanese course improves reading skills. A different theme concerning Japanese culture and society is chosen for each course and students are split into groups to engage in activities, discussion, and group work concerning the selected topic. The overall goal of the class is for students to widen their perspectives and deepen their knowledge regarding various issues related to Japan and Japanese society. The program offers various theme courses and students may take multiple sections. Assessment: attendance, participation, quizzes, and a final exam.
Language(s) of Instruction
Japanese
Host Institution Course Number
N/A
Host Institution Course Title
SUBJECT: READING
Host Institution Campus
Waseda University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Center for Japanese Language