Syllabus
Graduate School of International Studies and Regional Development Syllabus (Academic Year 2025)
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Introductory and Basic Courses
| Course Title | Semester | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | Elective | ||
| 国際地域学研究基礎[PDF] Introduction to International Studies and Regional Development[PDF] |
1Spring 1Fall |
2 | – |
| 国際政治の理論と方法[PDF] Theory and Methods of International Politics[PDF] |
1Spring 1Fall |
– | 2 |
| 地域研究の理論と方法[PDF] | 1Spring | – | 2 |
| 現代経済学の理論と方法[PDF] Theory and Method of Contemporary Economics[PDF] |
1Spring 1Fall |
– | 2 |
| データ分析の方法と応用[PDF] Method and Application of Data Analysis[PDF] |
1Spring 1Fall |
– | 2 |
| 総合演習Ⅰ[PDF] Basic Research SeminarⅠ[PDF] |
1Spring 1Fall |
1 | – |
| 総合演習Ⅱ[PDF] Basic Research SeminarⅡ[PDF] |
1Spring 1Fall |
1 | – |
Research Courses
International Society
| Course Title | Semester | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | Elective | ||
| International Institutions and Organizations[PDF] | Fall | – | 2 |
| International Economics[PDF] | Fall | – | 2 |
| International Politics[PDF] | Fall | – | 2 |
| International Economic Policy[PDF] | Spring | – | 2 |
| International Business Management[PDF] | Fall | – | 2 |
| Peace Research[PDF] | Fall | – | 2 |
| Special Lecture[PDF] | Fall | – | 2 |
Regional International Relations
| Course Title | Semester | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | Elective | ||
| International Relations of East Asia | Fall | – | 2 |
| Linkage Politics[PDF] | Fall | – | 2 |
| Regional Integration | Fall | – | 2 |
| Comparative Politics[PDF] | Spring | – | 2 |
| Policies of International Development[PDF] | Spring | – | 2 |
Individual Country Studies
| Course Title | Semester | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | Elective | ||
| Contemporary Japan[PDF] | Spring | – | 2 |
| Contemporary East Asia (Russia)[PDF] | Fall | – | 2 |
| Contemporary East Asia (Korea)[PDF] | Fall | – | 2 |
| Contemporary East Asia (China)[PDF] | Spring | – | 2 |
| Contemporary Diplomacy[PDF] | Spring | – | 2 |
Academic Language Courses
| Course Title | Semester | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | Elective | ||
| Presentation in English[PDF] | Spring | – | 1 |
| Academic Writing in English[PDF] | Fall | – | 1 |
| Presentation in Japanese[PDF] | Spring | – | 1 |
| Academic Writing in Japanese[PDF] | Fall | – | 1 |
Practicum
| Course Title | Semester | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | Elective | ||
| Glocalization Practicum A[PDF] | Spring | – | 2 |
| Glocalization Practicum B[PDF] | Fall | – | 2 |
Independent Studies
| Course Title | Semester | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | Elective | ||
| Directed Research (MA Thesis) There is no syllabus. | Throughout | 4 | – |
Requirements for Completion
Students must acquire a total of at least 30 credits, consisting of at least 8 credits in Introductory and Basic Courses, at least 12 credits from Research Courses, including at least 2 credits from each of the International Society, Regional International Relations, and Individual Country Studies subject groups, and 4 credits from Independent Studies, for a total of at least 24 credits. The student must also submit a master’s thesis and pass a final examination.