Liberal Arts Knowledge courses focus on the meaning of literature, principally British and American but also including literature written in English throughout other regions of the world. They explore how we respond to what we read, whether novels, poems, songs or other printed media. Sports in Literature will be divided into several subtopics (i.e., racism in sport, gender issues of sport, cheating in sport, etc.) with each subtopic lasting about 2-3 weeks. This course is primarily a discussion and reading-based course. In order to discuss the topics effectively, you will be asked to complete several readings with worksheets. Students will be exposed to various issues of sport with the purpose of developing critical thinking of sport as an institution within society.

Regional Studies offers an overview of cultural, economic, historical, linguistic, social and political developments in key regions of the world. Topics include (but are not be limited to) art and fashion, civilization, colonialism, democracy, environment and geology, film and music, government, industrial development, multiculturalism, relations with Japan, trade and commerce, and wars, nationalist movements and revolution. Asian Neighbors examines the international relations of Japan, focusing on China, Korea, and Taiwan. It considers key historical moments and the socio-political, economic and cultural interactions among those countries. The class will also cover other Asian neighbors (Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Pakistan, Nepal, India, Brunei, Mongolia, Laos, Hong Kong, and Macau) through student presentations.

Regional Studies offers an overview of cultural, economic, historical, linguistic, social and political developments in key regions of the world. Topics include (but are not limited to) art and fashion, civilization, colonialism, democracy, environment and geology, film and music, government, industrial development, multiculturalism, relations with Japan, trade and commerce, and wars, nationalist movements and revolution. A Cultural Look at Spain is an elective course taught in English, and offers an overview of Spain through historical, sociological, artistic and cultural themes, ranging from perceived images of Spain in Japan to such diverse topics as gastronomy, architecture, contemporary lifestyle, Islamic Spain or football. Each session will include the teaching and practice of basic Spanish language skills and vocabulary.

Business Skills II is an elective course taught in English which brings together the management concepts and communication skills students have been studying in their required courses. In addition to content instruction in business analysis and strategy development, this course includes practical experience in decision making with a computerized business simulation. The content will emphasize (1) marketing and product strategies, (2) financial planning and budgets, and (3) operations management. The related skills will cover defining and solving problems through critical thinking and data analysis, and group strategy and decision making with various reports to communicate plans and outcomes.

Courses in this category involve learning about the cultural background and history of European and Asian languages in the age of globalization, and the sense of values and worldview in each linguistic and cultural area. Students will be expected to participate actively and teach each other through their own research. In our study of intercultural communication, we will discuss and identify the problems arising when people from different cultures engage in face-to-face communication as well as discussing cultural self-awareness, stereotypes, cultural perception, prejudice, and non-verbal communication. This course will focus on cross-cultural communication.

Media Studies acquaints the students with the history and fields of media culture and methods of media analysis and critique. Different parts of media and its development are studied and taught as historical, aesthetic, technological, and social phenomena. Media, Communication Strategies and Web 2.0 introduces students to a wide variety of online communication issues and explores how technologies impact human interaction.

Media Studies acquaints the students with the history and fields of media culture and the methods of media analysis and critique. Different parts of media culture and their development are studied and taught from the perspective of historical, aesthetic, technological, and social phenomena. This News and the Media class introduces current event content through multimedia news clips and written transcripts. A variety of listening, reading, writing and discussion activities form the basis of course delivery. Students will have the opportunity to debate, lead discussions, and present on news items of particular personal interests.

This is a survey course offering an overview of cultural, economic, historical, social and political developments in Europe. A variety of materials (including readings and films) and tasks will be used with the aim of gaining an insight into the field of European Studies while improving overall academic and research skills. Topics will include both historical and contemporary issues that relate to Europe and its place in the world.