地球のプレート境界を特徴づけるのが変動帯である。本講義では、地球物理学的にみた変動帯の様々なスケールでの構造・変動過程（前半）と地形・地質学的観測に基づく現在の変動帯の実態（後半）とについて学ぶ。 Mobile belt is located along the plate boundary on the earth. Multi-scale tectonics of plate-margins based on geophysics and modern short-term processes of the tectonic belts based on geology and geomorphology are learned in this series of lectures.

深宇宙（月および月より遠い天体）探査の理学的意義およびそれを実現するための観測機器、また探査機システムやミッション計画など、サイエンスとエンジニアを統合して俯瞰し、その基礎を学ぶ。惑星科学や宇宙工学の専門知識を前提としない、入門の内容である。講義は担当する各教員のリレー形式で行われる。 This course provides the fundamental knowledge and the overview of the deep space (the moon and the extraterrestrial objects beyond the moon) exploration. Its scientific importance, the key scientific instruments, the spacecraft system, the mission planning and so on are explained in a transdisciplinary way of the planetary science and the space engineering. This is an introductory course. No specialized knowledge on the planetary science and the space engineering is assumed beforehand. This course is given as a series of lectures by several professors.

The course will explore a new and emerging global governance amid changing geopolitical landscape. We are living amid the unprecedented change of the global order we got so accustomed to for so long time since the end of the Second World War. The fundamental challenges to the global governance are; First is the heightened geopolitical challenge. The US-China geopolitical rivalries expand to high-tech competitions for AI, Quantum Computing and Space Exploration, with semiconductors at the core of the competitions. The tensions between the superpowers have huge implications on supply chains resilience and business strategies of global companies. The War in Ukraine heightened risks globally and in Europe in particular. Second challenge is the power shift in the international political economy.Emerging countries such as India and Indonesia are now economic drivers of global growth and their voices in the global politics are increasing heard. In the meantime, the relevance of the Bretton Woods institutions such as the WTO is fading. Third is our existential challenge. Achieving net-zero carbon economy and society is common goal for every country but strategies for achieving the carbon neutral goal differ depending on specific situations of each country. The realistic roadmaps to facilitate energy transition toward the net-zero are required. The Pandemic also reminded us of the importance of improving public health. In this context, global and regional cooperation are urgently required. Fourth is supply chains resilience and rule-based international and regional economic order. The supply chains shock caused by the Pandemic and geopolitical tensions reminded us of the necessity to sustain resilient supply chains we have taken for granted for so long due to the success of the “Globalization Project", Bretton Woods System. Governments and businesses need to be prepared for the new economic realities. In these new global environments, in order to survive, we need to have acute sense and intelligence of what are happening in the globe and read signs emerging on the horizon. We also need historical perspectives. The course will look into a variety of aspects of global political economy, including US-China tension, energy security and energy transitions toward carbon-neutrality, changing power balance in the Indo-Pacific, entanglement of economic security with economic interdependence, digital economy and the international trading system, international environmental policy and risk management for global business. The course will also discuss how middle powers in the Indo-Pacific such as Japan, Australia, ROK and South-East Asian nations are reacting to the changing geopolitical environments in the region. The objective of the course is to help participants understand and analyze issues relevant to the today’s world in the geopolitical perspectives. For this purpose, I will invite top class experts on each issue. I presume the participants interested in this course aspire to chart their own professional careers in public service, international organizations, academia or global business and start-ups. My hope is to navigate the participants to think through their own choice for the future and prepare them with the basic perspectives and knowledge. The course will be structured; the first half of the semester will be dedicated to the briefings by the esteemed experts on individual areas. The second half of the semester will be allocated to the presentation sessions by the students participating in the class. Students can choose a topic relevant to the background mentioned above.

核融合エネルギーの実用化に向けて，1億度の高温プラズマを核融合炉内で制御する必要があるが，その際に高温プラズマと炉壁の間の境界プラズマの制御と，プラズマ－材料相互作用の理解は重要な課題となっている。本講義では，境界領域プラズマに関わる現象を理解するために，プラズマの基礎，境界プラズマにおける原子分子過程（電離，励起，再結合等），ダイバータ，プラズマ材料との相互作用に関しての詳述し，議論することを目的とする。プラズマ材料相互作用においては，特にシースに関しての基礎，粒子との相互作用，スパッタリングやアーキング現象などを取り上げる。また，境界プラズマや材料のキャラクタリゼーションのための各種計測法を紹介する。 In order to realize nuclear fusion, it is necessary to control high-temperature plasmas of 100 million degrees Celsius in a fusion reactor. Controlling edge plasmas between the high-temperature plasma and the reactor wall and understanding the plasma-material interaction are important issues for the realization. In this lecture, I will show in detail the fundamentals of plasma, atomic and molecular processes (ionization, excitation, recombination, etc.) in edge plasmas, divertor, and plasma-material interaction in order to understand the phenomena related to the edge plasmas. Plasma-material interactions will be covered, especially the basics of sheath, particle interactions, sputtering, and arcing phenomena. Measurement methods for characterization of boundary plasmas and materials will also be introduced.

English is the dominant international language of the 21st century. English is spoken by more than two billion people across the globe as the language of communications, science, information technology, business, entertainment, and diplomacy. It has been described as the world's lingua franca and is frequently used for communication between people who do not share a language. In this course, we will explore such a phenomenon: Global Englishes (GE) through a series of GE-informed tasks and activities. By the end of the course, students will be able to: 1. Become acquainted with collective knowledge from relevant fields, such as World Englishes, English as a Lingua Franca, Global Englishes, and English as an International Language, and the impact that this knowledge may have on English language learning and teaching. 2. Critically analyse and discuss various GE topics. 3. Conduct research on an GE topic and give a (conference) presentation.

English is the dominant international language of the 21st century. English is spoken by more than two billion people across the globe as the language of communications, science, information technology, business, entertainment, and diplomacy. It has been described as the world's lingua franca and is frequently used for communication between people who do not share a language. In this course, we will explore such a phenomenon: Global Englishes (GE) through a series of GE-informed tasks and activities. By the end of the course, students will be able to: 1. Become acquainted with collective knowledge from relevant fields, such as World Englishes, English as a Lingua Franca, Global Englishes, and English as an International Language, and the impact that this knowledge may have on English language learning and teaching. 2. Critically analyse and discuss various GE topics. 3. Conduct research on an GE topic and give a (conference) presentation.

地球科学、資源エネルギー工学、環境学では、地下構造を可視化する探査技術が求められることが多い。例えば、地震断層の形状や特徴を調べることは、防災の点で重要である。またCO2の削減に向けて、地熱発電やCO2地中貯留といった地下空間を利用するプロジェクトも注目されており、その実現には地下構造の情報が必要となる。さらに最近では、月面や火星等での宇宙資源開発においても、物理探査技術が必要とされている。地下をイメージングするだけでなく、モニタリングで地球内部の動きを捉える試みも一般的になりつつある。 本講義では、地球科学を交えながら、探査手法の概要を説明する。またCO2地中貯留、地熱発電、地震・火山、宇宙探査の最新研究についても紹介する。 授業の初めに学生による論文紹介と対話型議論を行う可能性あり。初回に受講数などを考慮して、学生の皆さんと相談の上、詳細を決めます。

地球・惑星周辺の宇宙空間の成り立ちを理解し，飛翔体を用いた観測技術の基礎を習得する．飛翔体を用いた天体の観測原理・技術と，得られる理学データの解析方法について実例を挙げながら基礎物理を軸に紹介・解説する．また，惑星や彗星への近接・着陸探査について，最新の研究成果と技術的な課題，および将来構想について解説する． The goal of this class is to understand the formation of outer space around the earth and planets. Students will also learn the basics of observation technology using spacecraft. The technology of observing space and planets by using on-board instrument and the methods for analyzing the data will be introduced. In addition, we will explain the latest research results, technical issues, and future missions.

地球・惑星周辺の宇宙空間の成り立ちを理解し，飛翔体を用いた観測技術の基礎を習得する．飛翔体を用いた天体の観測原理・技術と，得られる理学データの解析方法について実例を挙げながら基礎物理を軸に紹介・解説する．また，惑星や彗星への近接・着陸探査について，最新の研究成果と技術的な課題，および将来構想について解説する． The goal of this class is to understand the formation of outer space around the earth and planets. Students will also learn the basics of observation technology using spacecraft. The technology of observing space and planets by using on-board instrument and the methods for analyzing the data will be introduced. In addition, we will explain the latest research results, technical issues, and future missions.

This course explores the persistent challenge of gender-based data disparities and their far-reaching consequences for society. Across various domains, from health and education to economic participation and political representation, the lack of gender-disaggregated data hinders our ability to understand and address the unique needs and experiences of women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals. Throughout the course, students will engage in discussions, readings, and a hands-on project that involves analyzing publicly available gender-segregated data. This will allow them to develop a deep understanding of the gender data gap and its implications, as well as practical skills in data analysis, visualization, and policy advocacy. This class will be taught in English and students will be expected to speak in English and complete assignments in English.