KUGF Course Guide 2019

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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 lecture aims to discuss significance of transformation of Indian culture from a glocal perspective. Glocal, as a socio-logical term, is a combination of global and local, referring to certain economic, political and social processes of global-ization that global and local realities are connected and interacted. Entailing a strong force of universalization and homogeneity in contemporary social, political, and economic systems, this type of globalization emphasizes tendencies of particularization and heterogeneity of identi-ties, modalities and practices when the incoming global is examined by certain social actors. Due to the rapid economy development after the 1990s, the Indian culture has transformed itself according to influence of such global-ization. This lecture is designed to help students to under-stand ongoing transformation of the Indian culture within the globalized setting. 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 AffairsThis course is designed to give students opportunities to consider how Japan is situated with regard to key contem-porary social issues in international settings, taking both international and domestic perspectives. We will examine a range of broad themes relating to foreign policy, interna-tional law, trade and finance, and defense and security. In addition, we will explore more specific areas of contempo-rary interest, for example aspects of popular culture, health and wellbeing, and gender issues. The course aims to be topical and draw upon themes and materials as they develop, so there will likely be changes to the course structure each semester in order that we can examine a range of breaking issues and stories as the occur.2 creditsFall SemesterInternational DevelopmentThis course introduces basic theories, institutional structures, and practice of international development. Through an interdisciplinary approach, the course addresses and examines some important questions: What does development mean? What are the contemporary theories/approaches and issues of development? Why some countries are poorer than others? How does develop-ment take place in national, regional, and international level? Who are the development actors/stakeholders and how have they sought to address the issues and challenges of development over time? This course is aimed at exploring answers to such questions by providing an overview of existing knowledge in the field of international development. It will focus on the role of different actors in various develop-ment issues and practice, which would allow students to develop their knowledge in contemporary development studies. 2 creditsSpring SemesterFall SemesterKANSAI UNIVERSITY GLOBAL FRONTIER10