Courses in English | Seijo University

For those interested in attending classes conducted in English or Bilingual (Japanese and English), the following courses are particularly recommended for international students. All of these courses focus upon social, cultural, economic, or other issues concerning Japan from a comparative point of view. These courses will not only increase your knowledge and understanding about Japanese culture and society, but will also provide you a unique opportunity to discuss, interact, and share opinions with your fellow Japanese students.

Course List for 2024 Academic Year

The first term described as 前期- spring semester (A) runs from April to July, and the second term described as 後期-fall semester (B) runs from September to January.

Japan Studies

Course Title	Semester	Hours per week	Credits
Japan Studies IIB ＜Family Sociology of Japan＞	Fall	1.5	2
Japan Studies IIIＡ＜Introduction to Anthropology of Japan＞	Spring	1.5	2
Japan Studies IIIＢ＜Introduction to Anthropology of Japan＞	Fall	1.5	2
Japan Studies IVＡ＜Japan and International Relations＞	Spring	1.5	2
Japan Studies IVＢ＜Japan and International Economic Law＞	Fall	1.5	2
Japan Studies VＡ＜Introduction to Japanese Literature＞	Spring	1.5	2
Japan Studies VＢ＜Introduction to Japanese Literature＞	Fall	1.5	2
Japan Studies VIＡ＜Introduction to Japanese Folklore＞	Spring	1.5	2
Japan Studies VIＢ＜Introduction to Japanese Folklore＞	Fall	1.5	2
Japan Studies VIIＡ＜Introduction to Japanese Mass Media＞	Spring	1.5	2
Japan Studies VIII A ＜Introduction to Japanese Cinema＞	Spring	1.5	2
Japan Studies VIIIＢ＜Introduction to Japanese Cinema＞	Fall	1.5	2
Japan Studies IXA ＜Japanese Subculture Studies: Manga＞	Spring	1.5	2
Japan Studies IXB ＜Japanese Subculture Studies: Anime＞	Fall	1.5	2

Special Topics

Course Title	Semester	Hours per week	Credits
Special Topics IＡ＜"Cold Wars" and Contemporary History＞	Spring	1.5	2
Special Topics IＢ＜"Cold Wars" and Contemporary History＞	Fall	1.5	2
Special Topics IIＡ＜Gender Studies＞	Spring	1.5	2
Special Topics IIＢ＜Gender Studies＞	Fall	1.5	2
Special Topics IIIＡ＜Sport and Society＞	Spring	1.5	2
Special Topics IIIＢ＜Sport and Society＞	Fall	1.5	2
Special Topics ⅣＡ＜Introduction to Bilingualism＞	Spring	1.5	2
Special Topics ⅣＢ＜Intercultural Encounters＞	Fall	1.5	2
Special Topics ⅤA ＜Global Englishes＞	Spring	1.5	2
Special Topics ⅤB ＜Language, Power and Discrimination＞	Fall	1.5	2

Area Studies

Course Title	Semester	Hours per week	Credits
North American Studies A ＜Cultural Diversity in the US>	Spring	1.5	2
Asian Studies Ａ＜Exploring Contemporary Cultures and Societies in Asia＞	Spring	1.5	2
Asian Studies B ＜Exploring Contemporary Cultures and Societies in Asia＞	Fall	1.5	2