For Raymond Williams, the distinguished British thinker, the concept of culture could broadly mean one of two things. Culture could stand for the entire way of life of a society with its beliefs, norms, sensibilities, practices and institutions. Culture also famously refers to the arts with their internal distinctions between high, popular, independent and underground streams. We will look into these different facets of modern and contemporary Arab cultures by focusing on how they reckoned with power as imperialism, colonialism, and post-colonial authoritarianism. We will do so through a variety of academic disciplines and works spanning different genres: memoirs, novels, films, theoretical tracts, music, histories, political speeches and ethnographies. How do these authors depict key historical transformations taking place in the Arab world? What are the different angles through which political questions are apprehended? How do these different works negotiate the relationship between Self and Other, Domination and Emancipation? These will be some of the central questions that will guide our explorations of Modern Arab cultures.

For Raymond Williams, the distinguished British thinker, the concept of culture could broadly mean one of two things. Culture could stand for the entire way of life of a society with its beliefs, norms, sensibilities, practices and institutions. Culture also famously refers to the arts with their internal distinctions between high, popular, independent and underground streams. We will look into these different facets of modern and contemporary Arab cultures by focusing on how they reckoned with power as imperialism, colonialism, and post-colonial authoritarianism. We will do so through a variety of academic disciplines and works spanning different genres: memoirs, novels, films, theoretical tracts, music, histories, political speeches and ethnographies. How do these authors depict key historical transformations taking place in the Arab world? What are the different angles through which political questions are apprehended? How do these different works negotiate the relationship between Self and Other, Domination and Emancipation? These will be some of the central questions that will guide our explorations of Modern Arab cultures.

This is an introductory course on mathematical methods for public policy analysis, designed for GraSPP students without a strong background in mathematics. Students from non-economics, non-engineering, or non-science majors are especially welcomed. The course helps students develop a solid mathematical foundation, enabling them to apply essential mathematical techniques to public policy issues. It is structured into four parts: 1. differential calculus, 2. linear algebra, 3. multivariate calculus and constrained static optimization, 4. dynamic optimization and linear dynamic systems.

This course introduces qualitative research methods and provides hands on opportunities to experience research practice, focusing on interviewing. It involves thorough discussions of qualitative research methodology including its nature, design, data collection procedures, and conceptualization. The course further familiarizes students with and guides them through the process of conducting their own pilot study including interview data collection and analysis related to each students' discipline and interests. At the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. define what qualitative research and data are 2. design effective qualitative research in relation to their research questions 3. collect and organize qualitative interview data under ethical consent practices 4. analyze qualitative data and ensure its validity 5. report their conceptualization of qualitative data as research findings

This course introduces qualitative research methods and provides hands on opportunities to experience research practice, focusing on interviewing. It involves thorough discussions of qualitative research methodology including its nature, design, data collection procedures, and conceptualization. The course further familiarizes students with and guides them through the process of conducting their own pilot study including interview data collection and analysis related to each students' discipline and interests. At the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. define what qualitative research and data are 2. design effective qualitative research in relation to their research questions 3. collect and organize qualitative interview data under ethical consent practices 4. analyze qualitative data and ensure its validity 5. report their conceptualization of qualitative data as research findings

Students are welcome to this class where we will learn about and discuss issues surrounding global society and language. Sociolinguistics explores how language and society are connected. It looks at how language shapes, and is shaped by, factors like identity, gender, ethnicity, education, class, sexuality, power, and culture. These are topics that both students and teachers have real-life experience with. In this course, we will share our experiences, thoughts, and opinions on them. Different languages and the social and historical backgrounds of the people who speak them affect how policies are made, especially as we work toward the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Because of this, it is very important to understand the role language plays in society, and how this understanding can help us reach our global development targets. For example, recognizing language diversity is crucial at a time when many populations around the world are vulnerable. Understanding their varied linguistic needs allows us to create inclusive policies that respect multiple languages and benefit everyone. By the conclusion of this course, it is hoped that you will have obtained knowledge of sociolinguistics and the role language plays in sectors relevant to global society through readings and class discussions. You will have ample opportunity to share your thoughts and opinions on these issues as we gain a collective understanding of how language will enable us to work towards the SDGs and navigate obstacles along the way.

Students are welcome to this class where we will learn about and discuss issues surrounding global society and language. Sociolinguistics explores how language and society are connected. It looks at how language shapes, and is shaped by, factors like identity, gender, ethnicity, education, class, sexuality, power, and culture. These are topics that both students and teachers have real-life experience with. In this course, we will share our experiences, thoughts, and opinions on them. Different languages and the social and historical backgrounds of the people who speak them affect how policies are made, especially as we work toward the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Because of this, it is very important to understand the role language plays in society—and how this understanding can help us reach our global development targets. For example, recognizing language diversity is crucial at a time when many populations around the world are vulnerable. Understanding their varied linguistic needs allows us to create inclusive policies that respect multiple languages and benefit everyone. By the conclusion of this course, it is hoped that you will have obtained knowledge of sociolinguistics and the role language plays in sectors relevant to global society through readings and class discussions. You will have ample opportunity to share your thoughts and opinions on these issues as we gain a collective understanding of how language will enable us to work towards the SDGs and navigate obstacles along the way.

医学史は疾病・患者・医療者から成立する。この講義では、古代から現代までの医療者たちを取り上げる。 The history of medicine has three agents: disease, patient and medical practitioners. This lecture picks up medical practitioners from the ancient period to the twenty-first century.

医学史は疾病・患者・医療者から成立する。この講義では、古代から現代までの医療者たちを取り上げる。 The history of medicine has three agents: disease, patient and medical practitioners. This lecture picks up medical practitioners from the ancient period to the twenty-first century.

This course aims to help students understand International Criminal Law (ICL) and International Criminal Court (ICC) through cases in front of the ICC. First, the instructor will explain the foundation of ICL and characteristics of the ICC. Next, each class will review a specific case. The course will conclude with a recap of how the ICC has contributed to the development of ICL. この授業では、実際の判例を通じて国際刑法と国際刑事裁判所についての理解を深めることを目的とする。まず国際刑法の基礎と国際刑事裁判所について説明をし、次に１授業に１つの判例を扱って理解を深める。最後に国際刑事裁判所が国際刑法の発展にどのように寄与したかについて評価をする。