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In addition to lectures and assignments entirely given in English, students at Akita International University face many challenges according to each stage of student life such as living in student residences for a year, getting the required TOEFL® TEST score for study abroad, and studying abroad for a year. It may be hard to face them alone, but their fellow students at AIU share the same goals. You will have many friends, including those you live with in your first year, classmates in EAP, your fellow students you work on assignments with, and students from different countries who study abroad at the same time as you, who will help you overcome various difficulties.
Feature 05 - Admissions
You can choose the types of examinations suitable to you from 16 different entrance examinations and try up to 6 times.
- Acquire the basics of learning such as logical thinking, self-expression, and presentation.
- Acquire an active attitude in mandatory dormitories, classrooms, and other campus environments where students encounter different cultures.
EAP courses are intensive courses that focus on giving students a strong foundation in Academic English so that they can succeed in their AIU programs. Class size is typically kept small with an average of 18 students per class. Students are grouped into one of four EAP levels based on their English skills
Class Level | EAPⅠ TOEFL ITP® TEST score of 479 or below | ||
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Reading | Develop reading strategies for increased reading comprehension and speed, and develop understanding and use of high frequency vocabulary. | ||
Writing | - Focus on fundamental writing skills that are basic to good writing. - Review sentence-level grammar. - Learn and practice basic paragraph-level writing. |
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Listening & Speaking | Develop and practice English speaking and listening skills in formal and informal contexts. | ||
Computer Basics | Develop computer literacy for EAP classes and future university coursework. | ||
TOEFL® TEST Preparation | Assist students in preparing for the TOEFL® TEST. The course offers guidelines and practice for all skill areas tested on the TOEFL ITP® TEST. |
Class Level | EAPⅡ TOEFL ITP® TEST score 480-499 | ||
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Reading | - Build and develop students' reading strategies, reading comprehension and speed, knowledge, and use of the 2,000 most frequently used English words. - Identify the main point(s) and/or plot(s) of readings - Discuss, present, and write about their extensive reading |
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Writing | - Develop students' awareness of a variety of English language writing and thinking skills. - From paragraph-level to essay-level writing. - Produce logical and easy-to-understand writings. |
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Listening & Speaking | Preparing students for the more rigorous demands of academic speaking. | ||
Computer Basics | Develop computer literacy for EAP classes and future university coursework. | ||
TOEFL® TEST Preparation | Assist students in preparing for the TOEFL® TEST. The course offers guidelines and practice for all skill areas tested on the TOEFL ITP® TEST. |
Class Level | EAPⅢ TOEFL ITP® TEST score 500 or higher | ||
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Reading | - Develop the reading skills and acquire the vocabulary needed to successfully complete university-level assignments. - Assigned readings focus on intensive reading to develop critical thinking. |
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Writing | - Develop ability to write formal and informal, academic, and multi-draft essays. - Self-editing practice and peer feedback sessions. - Recognize, select, and use appropriate patterns, tone, and voice for a specific audience and essay assignment. |
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Listening & Speaking | Work on academic speaking, including, but not limited to, public presentations and demonstrations, group discussions, and critical arguments. | ||
Computer Basics | Develop computer literacy for EAP classes and future university coursework. | ||
TOEFL® TEST Preparation | Assist students in preparing for the TOEFL® TEST. The course offers guidelines and practice for all skill areas tested on the TOEFL ITP® TEST. |
Students are given opportunities to learn about cultural and hybrid identities within their experience and how those identities fit in the larger contexts of university life and the world around them.
In addition to the Bridge course, students will go through the following three Foundation Courses classes.
Academic Reading | Develop students' confidence in their academic reading abilities through an emphasis on the self-directed learning of reading skills that, in turn, engenders a stronger ability to comprehend and comment on texts. | ||
Composition | Write formal, academic essays ranging from 700 to 1,000 words to acquire university-level academic writing skills. | ||
Computer Literacy | Basic knowledge and proficiency of the computer for future career. |
- Deciding the axis of learning. Cultivate interdisciplinary thinking.
- Develop socializing skills through extracurricular activities and exchange with the local community and acquire introspective habits .
Develop skills on university-level learning, basic English proficiency, the global society, and career development.
Required Courses | |||
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ENG100 | Composition I | ||
ENG101 | Academic Reading Across Disciplines | ||
ENG150 | Advanced Research Writing | ||
CCS100 | Orientation | ||
CCS140 | Career Design | ||
CCS160 | Study Abroad Seminar | ||
IGS200 | Introduction to Global Studies | ||
HPE110, 120, 130, 140, 145 | Health & Physical Education Activities I - V | ||
HPE150 | Health & Physical Education Lecture |
Required Electives | |||
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CCS120 | Computer Literacy | ||
CCS125 | Programming Principles |
Elective Courses | |||
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EAP107 | Communication Management and Accent Reduction | ||
CCS200 | Internship | ||
CCS205, 210, 215 | Long-term Internship I - III |
Aquire knowledge and skills throughout a wide range of disciplines, and build the foundations for the Advanced Liberal Arts Courses.
7 Clusters: Guide to Academic Disciplines
Each course is categorized into academic groups called clusters. In courses which span across multiple disciplines and clusters, students will acquire interdisciplinary thinking while interconnecting the different fields of learning.
- BBusiness
- EEconomics
- GGlobal Society
- PPolitical Science and International Relations
- SSustainability Studies
- HHumanity, Culture and Communication
- TTechnology and Future Society
Courses in blue are cross-listed with Advanced Liberal Arts Courses.
Foreign Languages | |
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CHN100, 200 | Chinese I, II |
CHN101, 201 | Chinese I Practice, II Practice |
FRN100, 200 | French I, II |
FRN101, 201 | French I Practice, II Practice |
KRN100, 200 | Korean I, II |
KRN101, 201 | Korean I Practice, II Practice |
RUS100, 200 | Russian I, II |
RUS101, 201 | Russian I Practice, II Practice |
SPN100, 200 | Spanish I, II |
SPN101, 201 | Spanish I Practice, II Practice |
Social Sciences | ||
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ANT150 | Cultural Anthropology | G S H |
EDU151 | Education Systems | G |
ENV100 | Environmental Science | S |
GEO150 | Introduction to Human Geography | G S |
GEO160 | Introduction to Physical Geography | G S |
HIS101 | World History I | P |
HIS102 | World History II | P S H |
PLS150 | Political Science | P |
PSY150 | Psychology | H |
SOC150 | Sociology | G |
ANT230 | Prehistoric Archaeology and Japanese Ethnicity | H |
COM260 | News Media, Culture and Ideology | H |
ECN210 | Principles of Microeconomics | B E S |
ECN230 | International Financial Management | B E |
GEO220 | Geography of North America | G |
GEO240 | Geography of East Asia | G |
GND200 | Introduction to Gender Studies | G |
PLS210 | International Relations | P |
PLS220 | Introduction to Political Thought | P |
PLS245 | International Law and Institutions | P |
SOC280 | International Cooperation and Development I | P S |
SOC285 | Community Development | G S |
SOC290 | Media Literacy | H |
SUS200 | Sustainable Futures: Concepts, Issues and Actions | S |
Arts and Humanities | ||
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ART150 | History of Art | H |
ART161 | Art Studio I Glasswork | H |
ENG102 | Speech Communication | H |
ENG103 | Global Issues: Analysis and Discussion | H |
ENG110 | English Literature | H |
ENG115 | Epic Origins of Literature | H |
ENG120 | Introduction to English Studies | H |
ENG121 | Popular Culture in Language Learning & Teaching | H |
ENG170 | Professional Writing | H |
ENG171 | Professional Digital Communication | H T |
ENG172 | News English | H |
ENG175 | Drama for Communication | H T |
ENG180 | Introduction to Linguistics | H |
ENG181 | Sociolinguistics | H |
HUM120 | Critical Thinking and Debate | H |
PHI150 | Western Philosophy: An Introduction to Philosophy through Science-Fiction | H T |
PHI160 | Asian Philosophy | H |
COM250 | Intercultural Communication | H |
ENG200 | Introduction to Applied Linguistics | H |
ENG211 | English Literature in the World | H |
ENG260 | Creative Writing | H |
ENG270 | Debating World News | P H |
ENG275 | Comprehension of International News | P H |
HUM230 | History and Philosophy of Science | H T |
HUM260 | Rhetorical Studies | H |
MUS230 | Music Experience Through Listening | H |
MUS231, 232, 233 | Music Experience Through Practice (Violin Ensemble) I - III | H |
MUS250 | Music We Live By | H |
PHI200 | Theoretical Philosophy: Mind, Knowledge and World | H |
PHI210 | Practical Philosophy: Ethics and Political Philosophy | H |
Japan Studies | ||
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JAS115 | Traditional Japanese Arts I: Tea Ceremony | H |
JAS135 | Traditional Japanese Arts II: Ikebana, Kabuki, Noh, Buyo | H |
JAS200 | Japanese Literature | H |
JAS201 | Japanese History I: Premodern Japan | P |
JAS202 | Japanese History II: Modern Japan | P |
JAS220 | Japanese Politics | P |
JAS225 | Japan's Constitution and Law | P |
JAS325 | Foreign Policy of Japan | P |
JAS250 | Introduction to Japanese Society | G |
JAS275 | Japanese Cinema I: Golden Ages | H |
ANT300 | Personhood and the Self: Anthropological perspectives | G H |
ART300 | Japanese Art History in Global Context | H |
ECN315 | Japanese Finance and Practices under Globalization | B |
ECN343 | Japanese Business Culture | B |
JAS280 | Akita Studies I: Introduction to Akita | S |
JAS305 | Religions in Japan | H |
JAS310 | Intercultural Perspectives on Japanese Society | H |
JAS352 | Japanese Linguistics: Analyzing the Grammar of Japanese | H |
JAS367 | A Modern History of Culture, Media and Language in Japan | H |
JAS370 | Contemporary Japanese Visual Culture: Anime | H |
JAS375 | Japanese Cinema II: The History Film | H |
JAS380 | Akita Studies II: Rural Culture and Society | S |
JAS385 | Sustainable Heritage Tourism in Tohoku Region (JR-East funded course) | S |
JAS395 | Digging Prehistoric Japan: Jomon in Global Context | H |
PLS340 | Japan-U.S. Relations | P |
PLS362 | Japan China Relations | P |
Natural Sciences | ||
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BIO205 | Science Research Project | |
CHM100 | Introduction to Chemistry | |
CHM105 | Chemistry Laboratory | |
PHY100 | Introduction to Physics | |
PHY105 | Physics Laboratory | |
BIO100 | Introduction to Biology | S |
BIO105 | Biology Laboratory | S |
Mathematics | ||
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MAT100 | Math for Liberal Arts | T |
MAT150 | College Algebra | B E |
MAT200 | Statistics | B E T |
MAT240 | Mathematics for Digital World | T |
MAT250 | Calculus | B E T |
Minor in Japanese Language Teaching | |||
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Students meeting the following criteria can enroll in the minor program: | |||
- 15 credits or more of required courses, | |||
- 12 credits or more of elective courses, | |||
- and GPA of 3.00 or higher. |
Teacher's License Program | |||
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TLP110 | Education in Modern Society | ||
TLP120 | Educational Psychology | ||
TLP130 | Careers in Teaching | ||
TLP140 | Curriculum of Education | ||
TLP150 | English Teaching Methods I | ||
TLP160 | Special Needs Education | ||
TLP210 | Extra-curricular Activities | ||
TLP220 | Educational Methods | ||
TLP230 | Student Guidance and Career Guidance | ||
TLP240 | School Counseling | ||
TLP250 | English Teaching Methods II | ||
TLP260 | Extra-Curricular Activities and the Period for Integrated Studies | ||
TLP310 | Teaching Practice | ||
TLP330 | Seminar in Teaching Practice | ||
Courses of TLP do not count toward graduation except TLP310 Teaching Practice |
- Integrate learning and experience from studying abroad to form deeper ideas of research theme.
- Overcome difficulties while studying abroad; building confidence and identity.
Students select their "axis of learning" and deepen their understanding in various disciplines based on clusters.
One-year Study Abroad
AIU students must study abroad at a partner institution for one year and earn credits under student exchange program.
Requirements
- -TOEFL ITP® TEST score of 550 or above
- -Grade Point Average (GPA) 2.50 or above
The spread of globalization is making corporate activities increasingly complicated and complex. In modern times, the speed of change is accelerating, and uncertainty is growing. In order for companies to provide valuable goods and services to society sustainably, they must accurately grasp the needs on both a regional and global scale and formulate appropriate strategies. In response, the GB program provides a broad education centered on economics and business, with the aim to cultivate human resources through creativity, critical thinking, and global perspectives.
MAT150 | College Algebra | B E |
ECN205 | Mathematical Methods for Economics | E T |
ECN210 | Principles of Microeconomics | B E S |
ECN220 | Analysis of Economic Data | E T |
ECN230 | International Financial Management | B E |
ECN240 | International Business | B |
ECN250 | Foundations of Managerial Decision-Making | B |
ECN260 | Organizational Behavior | B |
ECN270 | Principles of Marketing | B H |
MAT200 | Statistics | B E T |
MAT250 | Calculus | B E T |
ECN300 | Management Principles and Practices | B |
ECN301 | Financial Theories and Applications | B |
ECN305 | Principles of Macroeconomics | B E S |
ECN308 | Marketing Channel Strategy | B |
ECN309 | International Business Law | B |
ECN310 | Accounting | B |
ECN312 | Financial Accounting | B |
ECN314 | Managerial Accounting | B |
ECN315 | Japanese Finance and Practices under Globalization | B |
ECN316 | Quantitative Methods for Marketing | B |
ECN317 | Consumer Behavior | B |
ECN318 | Global Marketing | B |
ECN320 | International Trade | E |
ECN321 | Industrial Organization | E |
ECN323 | Money, Banking and Financial Markets | E |
ECN325 | Economic Development | E |
ECN327 | Econometrics and Applications | E |
ECN328 | Intermediate Microeconomics | E |
ECN330 | Corporate Finance | B |
ECN334 | Strategic Management | B |
ECN337 | Technology and Society | B T |
ECN338 | Time Series Econometrics | E |
ECN343 | Japanese Business Culture | B |
ECN344 | Eco-Business and Sustainability | B S |
ECN347 | Portfolio Management | B |
ECN348 | Behavioral Finance | B |
ECN353 | MBA Essentials | B |
ECN366 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | E |
ECN367 | Open-Economy Microeconomics | E |
ECN368 | Environmental Economics | E S |
ECN390 | Corporate Sustainability Strategies | B S |
ECN391 | Digital Marketing Strategy | B |
ECN260 Organizational Behavior
Most, if not all, business activities today are accumulations of daily organizational decisions and performance. This course will cover subjects related to human behavior and psychology, such as the actions and motivations of the members comprising an organization and the relationship between individual and group. Some insights into the traits and characteristics required in becoming global leaders of this unpredictable age can be expected.
ECN316 Quantitative Methods for Marketing
Business is not just about making products. To motivate people to buy your product and succeed in business, you need to understand the exact needs of your potential customers. In this course, students will acquaint themselves with the fundamentals of consumer behavior and market analysis, and learn to apply them to their sales strategy. The skills introduced in this course can also be applied to the various activities of local communities.
ECN230 International Financial Management
You need to accurately understand how funding and investment work and grasp the general behavior of the international financial market to comprehend the global activities of businesses and forge effective strategies. Moreover, to study finance is to prepare yourself for uncertainties and risks ahead. This course will introduce the fundamentals of business and economics as a basis for more advanced studies.
Logical thinking and creative ingenuity that is based on a wide range of knowledge are indispensable to succeed in this era of globalization. The GS program invites students to enroll in diverse courses on the history, culture, society, politics, and economy of various countries and regions, as well as courses in multinational and multi-regional relations, the functions and roles of international institutions and organizations, and global phenomena and issues. Students will accumulate and deepen their knowledge and refine their flexible thinking and analytical skills without being confined to conventional ideas and values through active participation in learning activities.
ANT150 | Cultural Anthropology | G S H |
BIO100 | Introduction to Biology | S |
BIO105 | Biology Laboratory | S |
EDU151 | Education Systems | G |
ENV100 | Environmental Science | S |
GEO150 | Introduction to Human Geography | G S |
GEO160 | Introduction to Physical Geography | G S |
HIS101 | World History I | P |
HIS102 | World History II | P S H |
PLS150 | Political Science | P |
SOC150 | Sociology | G |
ECN210 | Principles of Microeconomics | B E S |
ENG270 | Debating World News | P H |
ENG275 | Comprehension of International News | P H |
GEO220 | Geography of North America | G |
GEO240 | Geography of East Asia | G |
GEO260 | Urban Geography | G S |
GEO270 | Rural Geography | G S |
GND200 | Introduction to Gender Studies | G |
HIS210 | U.S. History | P |
HIS290 | History of Modern China | P |
HIS296 | History of Modern Korea | P |
HIS297 | History of Modern Mongolia | P |
HIS298 | History of Modern Europe | P |
JAS201 | Japanese History I: Premodern Japan | P |
JAS202 | Japanese History II: Modern Japan | P |
JAS220 | Japanese Politics | P |
JAS225 | Japan's Constitution and Law | P |
JAS250 | Introduction to Japanese Society | G |
JAS280 | Akita Studies I: Introduction to Akita | S |
PLS210 | International Relations | P |
PLS220 | Introduction to Political Thought | P |
PLS245 | International Law and Institutions | P |
PLS250 | Nations and Nationalism | P |
PLS260 | Comparative Politics | P |
PLS280 | U.S. Political System | P |
PLS285 | European Political Systems | P |
SOC200 | Research Methods in the Social Sciences | G P S |
SOC280 | International Cooperation and Development I | P S |
SOC285 | Community Development | G S |
SUS200 | Sustainable Futures: Concepts, Issues and Actions | S |
ANT300 | Personhood and the Self: Anthropological perspectives | G H |
DGT330 | Artificial Intelligence and Humanity | G T |
ECN305 | Principles of Macroeconomics | B E S |
ECN344 | Eco-Business and Sustainability | B S |
ECN365 | EU Politics and Economy | P |
ECN368 | Environmental Economics | E S |
ECN390 | Corporate Sustainability Strategies | B S |
ENV320 | Environmental Science in Global Perspective | S |
GEO300 | Diversity Matters | G |
GSP335 | GS Special Topic 26: Multidisciplinary Approach to Green Economy (PBL) | S |
GSP395 | GS Special Topic 66: Sustainable Regional Development in Japan and Thailand (PBL) | S |
HIS355 | Transatlantic History of North America and Europe | P |
IST391 | Invitation to EU Studies | P |
JAS325 | Foreign Policy of Japan | P |
JAS380 | Akita Studies II: Rural Culture and Society | S |
JAS385 | Sustainable Heritage Tourism in Tohoku Region (JR-East funded course) | S |
PLS340 | Japan-U.S. Relations | P |
PLS360 | Modern Chinese Politics and Thought | P |
PLS361 | Foreign Policy of China | P |
PLS362 | Japan China Relations | P |
PLS363 | Developmental Politics in South Korea | P |
PLS367 | Politics and Society in Southeast Asia | P |
PLS375 | Transnational Law | P |
PLS376 | Law and Politics of International Organizations | P |
PLS377 | States and Markets | P |
PLS378 | International Security | P |
PLS380 | Borders and Migration | G P |
PLS381 | Forced Migration | G P |
PLS385 | Social Movements | G P T |
PLS386 | Political Communication | P H |
PLS387 | Visual Politics | P H T |
PLS390 | U.S. Foreign Relations | P |
PSY310 | Cyberpsychology | G T |
SOC310 | Social Issues in the Global Age | G |
SOC320 | Childhood in the West | G |
SOC325 | Rural Sociology | G S |
SOC365 | Chinese Society Today | G P |
SOC370 | Mass Media and Society | G H |
SOC371 | Global Media | G H |
SOC385 | Russian Society Today | G P |
SUS300 | Empirical Concepts and Methods of Sustainability Science | S |
SUS310 | Conservation and Sustainable Development | S |
SUS370 | Remote Sensing Applications in Sustainability Science | S T |
SOC310 Social Issues in the Global Age
In the midst of globalization, the world faces numerous social issues today. This course aims to offer students an insight into some of the most pressing social issues that span both the global north and south. Students will focus not on a particular nation or region, but on the pressing social problems that can be found universally or at a global level such as poverty and inequality, environmental degradation, displacements, religion and ideology, and gender imbalance.
SUS200 Sustainable Futures: Concepts, Issues and Actions
The exponential growth in the global human population and economy are increasing the demands on resources, such as energy, mineral, water, and food. Our daily lives and economic activities are causing global environmental problems, such as climate change, that threaten our own future. Recognizing the serious consequences, nations worldwide have agreed upon 17 Sustainable Development Goals at the United Nations to secure our sustainable future. It is time for action. In this program, students will deepen their understanding of global sustainability issues and explore solutions from multi- and interdisciplinary approaches in this critical endeavor.
The remarkable progress of humanity, seen through the rapid creation and spread of diverse cultures, has been driven by the use of language and communication. In our complex global society, where information spreads globally in an instant, we need to understand how digital technologies and innovations such as AI are changing us, and how we can live meaningful lives in a world that is in constant change.
In the Global Connectivity (GC) program, students explore both the humanities – culture, literature, and philosophy – which allows them to find meaning and values of our lives, and technologies, such as computation and AI, which are the foundation of our modern society. Collectively, this combination provides students with literacy over both advanced technology and arts; literacy that is informed by critical thinking and transdisciplinary analysis.
In the GC program, students identify and explore connections between the humanities and technology and develop a holistic appreciation of their connectedness, allowing them to serve as effective bridges between these two domains in future society.
ANT150 | Cultural Anthropology | G S H |
ART150 | History of Art | H |
ART161 | Art Studio I Glasswork | H |
CCS125 | Programming Principles | T |
DGT150 | Critical Issues in The Digital Age | T |
ENG102 | Speech Communication | H |
ENG103 | Global Issues: Analysis and Discussion | H |
ENG110 | English Literature | H |
ENG115 | Epic Origins of Literature | H |
ENG120 | Introduction to English Studies | H |
ENG121 | Popular Culture in Language Learning & Teaching | H |
ENG170 | Professional Writing | H |
ENG171 | Professional Digital Communication | H T |
ENG172 | News English | H |
ENG175 | Drama for Communication | H T |
ENG180 | Introduction to Linguistics | H |
ENG181 | Sociolinguistics | H |
HIS101 | World History I | P |
HIS102 | World History II | P S H |
HUM120 | Critical Thinking and Debate | H |
JAS115 | Traditional Japanese Arts I: Tea Ceremony | H |
JAS135 | Traditional Japanese Arts II: Ikebana, Kabuki, Noh, Buyo | H |
MAT100 | Math for Liberal Arts | T |
PHI150 | Western Philosophy: An Introduction to Philosophy through Science-Fiction | H T |
PHI160 | Asian Philosophy | H |
PSY150 | Psychology | H |
ANT230 | Prehistoric Archaeology and Japanese Ethnicity | H |
COM250 | Intercultural Communication | H |
COM260 | News Media, Culture and Ideology | H |
COM280 | Science Communication | H T |
DGT200 | Learning and Technology | T |
DGT220 | Digital Story Telling | H T |
ECN205 | Mathematical Methods for Economics | E T |
ECN220 | Analysis of Economic Data | E T |
ECN270 | Principles of Marketing | B H |
ENG200 | Introduction to Applied Linguistics | H |
ENG211 | English Literature in the World | H |
ENG260 | Creative Writing | H |
ENG270 | Debating World News | P H |
ENG275 | Comprehension of International News | P H |
HUM220 | UK US Contemporary Popular Culture | H |
HUM230 | History and Philosophy of Science | H T |
HUM260 | Rhetorical Studies | H |
INF260 | Information Science | T |
JAS200 | Japanese Literature | H |
JAS275 | Japanese Cinema I: Golden Ages | H |
MAT200 | Statistics | B E T |
MAT230 | AI, Games and Mathematics: Igo Math | T |
MAT240 | Mathematics for Digital World | T |
MAT250 | Calculus | B E T |
MUS230 | Music Experience Through Listening | H |
MUS231-233 | Music Experience Through Practice (Violin Ensemble) I - III | H |
MUS250 | Music We Live By | H |
PHI200 | Theoretical Philosophy: Mind, Knowledge and World | H |
PHI210 | Practical Philosophy: Ethics and Political Philosophy | H |
SOC290 | Media Literacy | H |
ANT300 | Personhood and the Self: Anthropological perspectives | G H |
ART300 | Japanese Art History in Global Context | H |
ART310 | Science and Art: Cultural History, Theory, Criticism | H T |
CCS320 | Machine Learning and Big Data | T |
COM360 | Applied Pragmatics: Communicative Awareness and Engagement for Relational Success | H |
DGT300 | Learning and Design: Play in the Digital Age | T |
DGT320 | Digital Meaning Making | H T |
DGT330 | Artificial Intelligence and Humanity | G T |
ECN337 | Technology and Society | B T |
ENG300 | Global Communication: Principles and Practices of Bilingualism and Multilingualism in the Era of Connectivity | H |
JAS305 | Religions in Japan | H |
JAS310 | Intercultural Perspectives on Japanese Society | H |
JAS352 | Japanese Linguistics: Analyzing the Grammar of Japanese | H |
JAS367 | A Modern History of Culture, Media and Language in Japan | H |
JAS370 | Contemporary Japanese Visual Culture: Anime | H |
JAS375 | Japanese Cinema II: The History Film | H |
JAS395 | Digging Prehistoric Japan: Jomon in Global Context | H |
MAT340 | Poetry of Programming | T |
PHI300 | Comparative Philosophy | H |
PLS385 | Social Movements | G P T |
PLS386 | Political Communication | P H |
PLS387 | Visual Politics | P H T |
PSY310 | Cyberpsychology | G T |
SOC370 | Mass Media and Society | G H |
SOC371 | Global Media | G H |
SUS370 | Remote Sensing Applications in Sustainability Science | S T |
DGT330 Artificial Intelligence and Humanity
From playing games to driving cars, diagnosing cancer to convicting criminals, artificial intelligence is playing an increasing role in people’s day-to-day lives and society in general. Through this course, students will explore the landscape, evolution, and impact of AI, beginning with reading, reflection, and discussion of philosophical ideas about what intelligence is, an examination of technology’s ability to perform intelligent action, and current approaches and challenges to advancing the field.
ENG175 Drama for Communication
Communication involves both verbal and non-verbal cues. Drama for Communication focuses on embodied learning by exploring global themes, including environmental, social, cultural, linguistic, and digital perspectives. It provides experiences in the form of drama for learning about global citizenship and opportunities to become a better communicator through active participation, collaboration, and problem-solving in response to creative tasks. The aim is to develop spontaneous responses and confidence in English communication.
- Completing a graduation thesis as a culmination of interdisciplinary learning.
- Recognition of self-growth in for of self-esteem, ethics, and compassion for others.
Capstone Seminar
Students will choose a theme for their capstone seminar under the guidance of their academic advisor.