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Department of International Communication
The School cultivates talented people who possess a global perspective and
capabilities and who can contribute to international society. To this end, students study
areas of specialty from three departments and we have also created an
interdisciplinary curricula by establishing five courses that cut across the three
departments. We also focus on foreign language education.
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This is a new social science department that was created
based on a new philosophy that is appropriate for the era of
global communication. We nurture students who have the
ability to communicate and understand other cultures, or
international communicators who are able to act as a bridge
between various cultures. With the progress of globalization
today, international communication is receiving more and
more attention.
From diplomatic policy to conversations with friends,
communication studies is the study of how communication is
conducted and about its principles and methods, etc. In the
Department, students begin by (1) learning several languages
as a basic tool for international communication and by (2)
obtaining the ability to accurately understand what the other
is trying to say and the ability to accurately express oneself.
Based upon this acquisition, students learn about the "rules"
found in culture that enable communication. By learning that
there are various cultures and by acquiring the ability to
understand them, students become international
communicators.
In the Department, students learn theoretical fundamentals
such as international communication theory, comparative
cultural studies, and language science studies in the first and
second years. Some classes, such as Outline of
Communication, are conducted in English. As a rule, the
Department adopts a policy of small class sizes in its
education.
Graduates of the Department are able to succeed in
international organizations such as the United Nations,
NGOs, public offices, municipal governments, and
departments at corporations related to PR or international
affairs. They are also expected to be engaged in
interpretation or translation as specialists in communication.
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Curriculum
Lists Department Subjects that 3rd and 4th year students of respective courses can take
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| Credits of Graduation Requirement/134 Credits |
| Politics and Foreign Diplomacy/Security Course |
| Elective Subjects |
3rd and 4th year
History of Political Thought l,ll
History of International Relations l,ll
International Law llA,llB
Private International Law l,ll
International Economic Law l,ll
International Politics Surrounding Korean
Peninsula l,ll
Diplomatic History l,ll
Japanese Politics l,ll
Japan's Diplomacy l,ll
Foreign and Security Policy of Japan
Peace and Security in Japan
Environmental Policy in Japan
International Organizations l,ll
Comparative Politics l,ll
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International Security l,ll
Strategic Studies l,ll
Comparative Cultures l,ll
Theory of International Politics l,ll
Massmedia and International Politics l,ll
Media Studies l,ll
Studies on the United Nations l,ll
Asian Politics l,ll
Politics in the Asia-Pacific l,ll
Russian and Central Asian Politics l,ll
European Politics l,ll
Area Studies (Asian,American Economy)l,ll
Area Studies (EU Economy) l,ll
Development Economics l,ll
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4th year
Seminar ll
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| Global Governance Course |
| Elective Subjects |
3rd and 4th year
International Institutions l,ll
Studies on the United Nations l,ll
Foreign and Security Policy of Japan
Peace and Security in Japan
Environmental Policy in Japan
International Organizations l,ll
International Peace and Cooperation l,ll
Strategic Studies l,ll
Global Environmental Politics l,ll
International Administration l,ll
International NGO's l,ll
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International Monetary Economics l,ll
International Law llA,llB
Private International Law l,ll
International Economic Law l,ll
International Politics Surrounding Korean
Peninsula l,ll
History of International Relations l,ll
Diplomatic History l,ll
International Security l,ll
Development Economics l,ll
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4th year
Seminar ll
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| International Economic Policy Course |
| Elective Subjects |
3rd and 4th year
Bookkeeping l,ll
Development Economics l,ll
International Economy A,B
International Trade l,ll
International Monetary Economics l,ll
Open Macroeconomics
Development Finance
Chinese Economy l,ll
International Development Policy
International Economic Policy l,ll
Global Environmental Economics l,ll
Game Theory l,ll
Intermediate Microeconomics l,ll
Intermediate Macroeconomics l,ll
Intermediate Mathematics for Economists l,ll
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Econometrics l,ll
Peace Economics l,ll
International Industrial Organization l,ll
Managerial Economics
Multinational Business Management l,ll
Public Finance
Japanese Economy and Security Business
International Institutions l,ll
International Administration l,ll
International Economic Law l,ll
Area Studies (EU Economy) l,ll
Area Studies (Asian,American Economy)l,ll
Selected Topics in International Economics l,ll,Vl,Vll
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4th year
Seminar ll
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| International Business Course |
| Elective Subjects |
3rd and 4th year
Bookkeeping l,ll
International Economy A,B
International Trade l,ll
International Monetary Economics l,ll
Chinese Economy l,ll
Game Theory l,ll
Intermediate Microeconomics l,ll
Intermediate Macroeconomics l,ll
Econometrics l,ll
International Industrial Organization l,ll
Managerial Economics
Multinational Business Management l,ll
Financial Accounting l,ll
Management Accounting l,ll
International Accounting (l),(ll)
International Marketing l,ll
Corporate Finance l,ll
Global Business l,ll
Mathematical Finance l,ll
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Management Informatics l,ll
Japanese Economy and Security Business
Introduction to The Basics of Securities and
Assets Selection
Public Relations
Advertisements and Communication
Communication in Multicultural Societies
Intercultural Communication
International Business Communication (l),(ll)
International Negotiations
International Exchange
International Economic Law l,ll
Area Studies (EU Economy) l,ll
Area Studies (Asian,American Economy)l,ll
Selected Topics in International Economics Vl,Vll
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4th year
Seminar ll
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| International Business Course |
| Elective Subjects |
3rd and 4th year
Intercultural Communication
Intercultural Literacy
Communication in Multicultural Societies
Structure of Language
Public Relations
Conflict Resolution
International Negotiations
International Exchange
International Transaction Law
International Networks
Social Information Studies
Information Ethics
Media Studies l,ll
Massmedia and International Politics l,ll
Advertisements and Communication
Introduction to Research Methods in
Communication Studies
Qualitative Methods in Communication
Research l,ll
Quantitative Methods in Communication
Research l,ll
Media Communication l,ll
Gender Communication l,ll
Comparative Cultures l,ll
European Studies l,ll
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Islamic Studies
Japanese Studies
Studies in Chinese Culture
French Studies
German Studies
Russian and East European Studies
Spanish Studies
Anglo-American Studies
Latin American Studies
Intercultural Training
Theory and Practice of Interpretation l,ll
Theory and Practice of Translation l,ll
Conference English
Theory and Practice of English
Pronunciation
Theory and Practice of Debate
International Business Communication (l),(ll)
Cognition and Communication
Sociolinguistics
Cognitive Linguistics
English as an International Language
Linguistic Form and Meaning
Universality of Human Languages
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4th year
Seminar ll
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From the second year, with certain restrictions, students can choose from five courses of study regardless of department. In some cases,
however, students may be required to complete core courses in addition to those listed above.
Aoyama Standard Subjects
1st - 4th year :
School-wide universal education system where experts in wide-ranging academic fields transcending the framework of colleges/schools and departments stimulate interest in learning and provide guidance.
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 The Aoyama Standard
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Free Elective Subjects
1st - 4th year :
Students can freely select from Department Subjects, Aoyama Standard Subjects, Foreign Language Subjects (take at least minimum credits required), subjects of other departments and courses in the
School of International Politics, Economics and Communication as well as subjects offered by other colleges.
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Faculty
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Evanoff,R. [Ph.D.]:
Comparative Culture
Podalko,P [Doctor (Comparative Culture)]:
History (Diplomatic History, History of Exchange between Japan and Russia), Theory of International Relations
Hajime Ikawa [Ph.D.]:
Theoretical Linguistics
Shizuka Ide :
Chinese Linguistics
Michiko Okubo [Ph.D.]:
Spanish Literature
Hisako Kakai [Ph.D.]:
Cross-Cultural Psychology
Yoshiki Kano [Master of Arts]:
English Literature
Shigeru Kouchi [Master (Law)]:
Latin American Society and International Relations
Toshihiro Kokubu [Ph.D.]:
French Literature
Junko Saruhashi [Doctor (International Communication)]:
Sociolinguistics
Kiyoko Sueda [Ph.D.]:
Cross-Cultural Communication
Katsuya Tasaki [Ph.D.]:
Cross-Cultural Psychology
Masami Tanabe [Master of Arts]:
Cognitive Linguistics
Seikei Rin [Master of Arts]:
Oriental History
Chiaki Watanabe [Ph.D.(History)]:
Modern Spanish History
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