KUGF Course Guide 2018

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Module 6Studies on Foreign AffairsArea Studies (Europe I)This course will include lectures on development of capitalism and accumulation of wealth in Europe which led to the development of the modern world.The thoughts and society of modern Europe played a crucial role in shaping the international order and world view in international society. Modern Japan in the Meiji Era imported science, technology and strengthened its economic development and national power. After the two world wars Europe was divided into two: the West and the East. Moreover, in the post-cold war era Europe became unified and formed the European Union. In this lecture we examine the universal values of democracy, human rights, liberty, equality, on which European society is based in the contemporary world.We also examine the role of Europe in the globalization age and discuss topics dealing with [Europe and America], [Europe and Asia], and [Europe and Japan].2 creditsSpring SemesterArea Studies (India)This is an introductory course for the area studies in India. Although the global market’s attention to India is immensely growing due to the rapid economy development after 1990s, India is still regarded as a country of “mysteries”. This course will modify the distorted image of India by analyzing various aspects of contemporary Indian society, and help students to understand dynamism of the post-colonial Indian society. This course will also give the opportunity for students to learn the current situations of Indian migrants in the world.2 creditsSpring SemesterArea Studies (Europe II)“What is Europe?”, “Europe and Asia” have been the two major topics in the history of the modern world. They apply to the contemporary world taking into consideration the enlargement of the EU and the rapidly developed Asian economy. Moreover, since the end of the cold war, the concept of Euro-American western world is beginning to change due to the deepening of economic globalization and confrontation between Europe and America concerning politics, economy and security problems. The lecture will examine the role of Europe and its key issues in the contemporary world.2 creditsFall SemesterJapan in International AffairsThe aim of this course is to understand basic knowledge of Japan's diplomacy in the field of international politics. The course will deal with serious political and security issues such as the article 9 of Japan'sconstitution, nuclear proliferation and so on. In order to gain a better understanding Japan's diplomacy, this course will also provide you with basic theories of International Relations.2 creditsFall SemesterInternational DevelopmentAround half of the world population still lives on $2 a day, one in nine of the world’s population suffers from hunger, and one in six of the world’s adults are illiterate. Our world is facing many challenges to be tackled, and in order to transform our world and achieve sustainable societies, global partnerships between governments, the private sector and civil society are urgently required. Students in this course are required to consider and understand the structure and dynamics of international development. The course is taught in a didactic manner and through group work, with an emphasis on the latter. In group work, students discuss topics related to development issues. The topics are picked up from the key words in each lecture. Students also prepare and make group presentations; the presentation themes are related to global partnerships for sustainable development.2 creditsSpring SemesterFall SemesterKANSAI UNIVERSITY GLOBAL FRONTIER10