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 2022 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	Syllabus
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 <Introduction to Gender and Law in Japan>	Spring	1.5	2
Japan Studies IVＢ <Introduction to Gender and Law in Japan>	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 VIIIＡ <Introduction to Japanese Cinema>	Spring	1.5	2
Japan Studies VIIIＢ <Introduction to Japanese Cinema>	Fall	1.5	2

Special Topics

Course Title	Semester	Hours per week	Credits	Syllabus
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 <Language, Culture and Communication>	Spring	1.5	2
Special Topics ⅣＢ <Language, Culture and Communication>	Fall	1.5	2

Area Studies

Course Title	Semester	Hours per week	Credits	Syllabus
European Studies Ｂ <Introduction to the EU - History, Policy and Institution>	Fall	1.5	2
North American Studies Ａ <Ethnic Diversity in the United States>	Spring	1.5	2
Asian Studies Ａ <Exploring Contemporary Cultures and Societies in Asia>	Spring	1.5	2