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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
Introduction to Political Analysis
Introduction to International Political Economy
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Introduction to International Economics
Introduction to Development Economics Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Introduction to Statistics for Social Science Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Introduction to International Communication I・II
Introduction to Political Analysis
Introduction to Politics, Diplomacy and Security I・II
Political Process I・II
Introduction to International Political Economy
Introduction to International Law
Introduction to History of International Relations
Introduction to Data Analysis
Introduction to Political Process
Preceptorial Seminar
Internship
International Collaborative Learning
Short ‐ Term Study Abroad Program
International Exchange
International Volunteer Activities
Selected Topics in International Politics Ⅰ
Introduction to Political Science Research Methods I・II
Diplomacy of Japan
Defense of Japan
Introduction to Constitution I・II
Money and Banking Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Information Literacy in Economics
Global Studies Ⅰ~Ⅷ
Introduction to Asian Politics
Introduction to Pan-Pacific Politics
Introduction to American Politics
Introduction to European Politics
Introduction to Middle East Politics
Introduction to African Politics
Area Studies (EU Economy)
Area Studies (Asian Economy) I・Ⅱ
Area Studies (American Economy)

3rd and 4th year

Comparative Politics
Japanese Politics Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Japan’s Diplomacy
Environmental Politics
Selected Topics in International Politics Ⅱ・Ⅲ
Asian Politics
Korean Politics
Chinese Politics Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Politics in the Asia-Pacific Ⅰ・Ⅱ
American Politics
Russian and Central Asian Politics
Middle East Politics
International Security Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Foreign Policy
Diplomatic History Ⅰ・Ⅱ
International LawⅠ・Ⅱ
International Relations Theory
International Political Theory
History of Political Thought
International Justice
Quantitative Political Analysis
Mass Media and International Politics
Civil Law (I)・(II)
Private International Law Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Comparative Constitution
Comparative Constitution (Human Rights)
Data Science in International Finance I・II
Readings in French Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Readings in German Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Readings in Spanish Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Readings in Chinese Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Readings in Russian Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Readings in Korean Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Seminar IA・IB
Seminar llA・ⅡB

Global Governance Course
Category Subjects
Elective Subjects 1st and 2nd year

 

Introductory SeminarⅠ・Ⅱ
Introduction to Political Analysis
Introduction to International Political Economy
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Introduction to International Economics
Introduction to Development Economics Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Introduction to Statistics for Social Science Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Introduction to International Communication I・II
Introduction to Political Analysis
Introduction to Global Governance I・II
Introduction to International Organizations
Introduction to International Political Economy
Introduction to International Law
Introduction to History of International Relations
Introduction to Data Analysis
Introduction to Political Process
Preceptorial Seminar
Internship
International Collaborative Learning
Short ‐ Term Study Abroad Program
International Exchange
International Volunteer Activities
Selected Topics in International Politics Ⅰ
Introduction to International NGO's
Diplomacy of Japan
Defense of Japan
Introduction to Constitution I・II
Money and Banking Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Information Literacy in Economics
Development Economics Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Global Studies Ⅰ~Ⅷ
Introduction to Asian Politics
Introduction to Pan-Pacific Politics
Introduction to American Politics
Introduction to European Politics
Introduction to Middle East Politics
Introduction to African Politics
Area Studies (EU Economy)
Area Studies (Asian Economy) I・Ⅱ
Area Studies (American Economy)

 

3rd and 4th year

 

International Political Economy I・II
International Institutions
United Nations Studies
International Peace and Cooperation I・II
Global Environmental Politics I・II
Selected Topics in International Politics II・IV
EU Politics I・II
Contemporary Security
International Development and Cooperation
Gender and International Politics
Arms Control and Disarmament
Migration and International Relations
International Humanitarian Assistance
Diplomatic History Ⅰ・Ⅱ
International LawⅠ・Ⅱ
International Relations Theory
International Political Theory
History of Political Thought
International Justice
Quantitative Political Analysis
Mass Media and International Politics
International Trade Ⅰ・Ⅱ
International Economic Law Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Data Science in International Finance I・II
Comparative Constitution
Comparative Constitution (Human Rights)
Readings in French Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Readings in German Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Readings in Spanish Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Readings in Chinese Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Readings in Russian Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Readings in Korean Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Seminar IA・IB
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.