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Department of International Politics

The Department of International Politics emphasizes international politics and provides a systematic curriculum to enable studies on the management of international society and the political diplomacy of various countries. By studying international political theory, security, the history of political diplomacy, area studies and international law, students acquire the ability to comprehensively analyze the mechanisms of international society.

In the Department of International Politics, about half of the faculty members are specialists of international politics and are leaders in Japan on international politics in research.
Students choose either the "Politics and Foreign Diplomacy/Security Course" or the "Global Governance Course." The former is a study of international relations from the viewpoint of the traditional field of international politics, and students will take courses on international politics, international security theory, international law and the history of diplomacy. The latter is a study of global international issues, such as peacekeeping operations and global environmental issues, and students will study theories of international systems, international administration, international peace cooperation, and international NGOs by superseding the boundaries of traditional international politics. Graduates are able to join international organizations or international firms, or become civil servants or journalists.

Campus of Attendance

First Year to Fourth Year :

Curriculum

Lists Department Subjects that 3rd and 4th year students of respective courses can take

Required Credits for Graduation / 132 Credits
Politics and Foreign Diplomacy/Security Course
Category Subjects
Elective Subjects 1st and 2nd year

  • Introductory SeminarⅠ・Ⅱ
  • Political Science Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • The Constitution and Political Institution Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • International Politics Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • International Political Economy Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • International Law ⅠA・ⅠB
  • Political Process Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • Global Studies Ⅰ~Ⅷ
  • International Studies Ⅰ~Ⅳ
  • History of International Relations Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • International Organizations Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • International Exchange
  • Selected Topics in International Politics Ⅰ
  • Seminar on the United Nations
  • Methods for Political Research Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • Diplomacy of Japan
  • Defense of Japan
  • Introduction to Area Studies: Asia
  • Introduction to Area Studies: Africa
  • Introduction to Area Studies: Europe
  • Introduction to Area Studies: The Pacific Rim
  • Preceptorial Seminar

3rd and 4th year

  • Asian Politics
  • Politics in the Asia-Pacific Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • American Politics
  • General Introduction to American Law
  • Mass Media and International Politics
  • European Politics Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • Russian and Central Asian Politics
  • International Politics in Europe
  • Diplomatic History Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • International Security Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • Private International Law Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • Selected Topics in International Politics Ⅱ・Ⅲ
  • Theory of International Politics Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • International Law ⅡA・ⅡB
  • History of Political Thought
  • Strategic Studies Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • Chinese Politics Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • Korean Politics
  • Environmental Policy in Japan
  • Japan’s Diplomacy Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • Japanese Politics Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • Comparative Politics Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • Introduction to Civil Law Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • Seminar IA・IB

4th year

  • Seminar llA・ⅡB
Global Governance Course
Category Subjects
Elective Subjects 1st and 2nd year

  • Introductory Seminar Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • Political Science Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • International Politics Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • History of International Relations Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • International Organizations Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • The Constitution and Political Institution Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • International Law ⅠA・ⅠB
  • International Exchange
  • International Volunteer Activities
  • Global Studies Ⅰ~Ⅷ
  • Selected Topics in International Politics Ⅰ
  • Short ‐ Term Study Abroad Program
  • Introduction to Area Studies: The Americas
  • Introduction to Area Studies: Europe
  • Introduction to Area Studies: The Pacific Rim
  • Introduction to Area Studies: Asia
  • Introduction to Area Studies: Africa
  • Introduction to Area Studies: The Middle East
  • International Studies Ⅰ~Ⅳ
  • Introduction to Global Governance Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • International Political Economy Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • Seminar on the United Nations
  • International NGO’s Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • Internship
  • Preceptorial Seminar
  • Information Literacy in Economics
  • Diplomacy of Japan
  • Introduction to International Communication Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • Defense of Japan

3rd and 4th year

  • Diplomatic History Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • International Law ⅡA・ⅡB
  • International Security Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • Private International Law Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • European Politics Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • Politics in the Asia-Pacific Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • Introduction to Civil Law Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • General Introduction to American Law
  • Selected Topics in International Politics Ⅱ・ Ⅳ
  • Asian Politics
  • American Politics
  • International Politics in Europe
  • Chinese Politics Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • International Justice
  • International Peace and Cooperation Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • Global Environmental Politics Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • International Administration Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • United Nations Studies
  • International Institutions Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • Strategic Studies Ⅰ・Ⅱ
  • Korean Politics
  • Russian and Central Asian Politics
  • Seminar IA・IB

4th year

  • Seminar llA・ⅡB
The 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.

Free Elective Subjects

Students can freely select from departmental 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.