Course Code 2KC2026501

Year of Class 2018

Course Mode

Class Name 2­2

Theme

Name of Representative Subject

2­2

Term

Name of Teacher

Campus

Day and Period ( )

Course Description

Class Goals

Daily Class Schedule

101112131415

Preparation for Class

e­learning10

Review of Class

e­learning

Remarks for Class

Texts 2014 2016

Reference Books e­learning

Evaluation Criteria

100e­learning 10

100

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Course Code 2MC2119000

Year of Class 2018

Course Mode

Class Name 3004 2B

Theme

Name of Representative Subject

3004 2B

Term

Name of Teacher

Campus

Day and Period ( )

Course Description

Class Goals

Daily Class Schedule

12

101112131415

Preparation for Class

Review of Class

Remarks for Class

Texts 2015

Reference Books

20142009[2008]

2017 2012 1

Evaluation Criteria

3030

40

URL Related URL

Notes 1510

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Course Code 2MC6113000

Year of Class 2018

Course Mode

Class Name 4002 3B

Theme

Name of Representative Subject

4002 3B

Term

Name of Teacher

Campus

Day and Period ( )

Course Description

Class Goals

Daily Class Schedule

101112131415

Preparation for Class 3

Review of Class 1

Remarks for Class

Texts

Reference Books

Evaluation Criteria50%

50%

URL Related URL

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Course Code 2MC6105000

Year of Class 2018

Course Mode

Class Name 4002 3B

Theme

Name of Representative Subject

4002 3B

Term

Name of Teacher

Campus

Day and Period ( )

Course Description

(1) (2)(3)

(4) (5) (6)

Class Goals

Daily Class Schedule

123456789101112131415

Preparation for Class

Review of Class

Remarks for Class

Texts , 19642002

Reference Books

20052004

2008

Evaluation Criteria 50 20% 30

URL Related URL

http://fis.meijigakuin.ac.jp/ks­j/information/staff/okawa­reikohttp://www.meijigakuin.ac.jp/~iism/shoinprofile/okawa.htm

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Course Code 2MF3070000

Year of Class 2018

Course Mode

Class Name KC3034Behavioral Economics and Public Policy

Theme

Name of Representative Subject

KC3034Behavioral Economics and Public Policy

Term

Name of Teacher

Campus

Day and Period ( )

Course Description

This course will analyze how economic and psychological factors affect the economic decisions of individuals, focusing on their bounded rationality. For example, why we surrender to the allure of the dessert cart right after we vow to diet? Each class is composed of two parts. For the first half, I will explain basic concepts and principles of Behavioral Economics. For the second half of the class, I will introduce one or two research articles which are well known in the related field, and we will discuss controversial research questions.

Class Goals

A. To analyze individual behavioral decision applying the concepts of behavioral economicsB. To understand structures, analytical methods, and arguments of a well­cited research paperC. To discuss how an individual's behavior changes using both theoretical and empirical evidence

Daily Class Schedule

Standard Economic Model v. Behavioral EconomicsWeek1 Introduction to the Course Week2 Standard Economic Model & Bounded Rationality Week3 Selfish Reasoning & Fairness: Lessons from Dictator Game

(People care about relative outcomes: "Why should I get less than him’)

Examples of Bounded RationalityWeek4 Revealed Preference and Utility & Anchoring Effect

(More options are good? No, you will be easily distracted) Week5 Fundamental Theorem of Consumption Theory & Fallacy of Supply and Demand

(You have no clue for what a given object is worth to you)Week6 Consumers' Willingness to Pay & Decoy Effect

(Starbucks' Strategy to charge a lot more for coffee)

Prospect Theory and Inconsistent Time Preferences Week7 Probability in Statistics & Choices Involving Risk

(Which basketball player has a higher probability of making a successful shot?)Week8 Allais’s Paradox Prospect Theory & Loss Aversion

(People are more motivated by avoiding a loss than acquiring a similar gain)Week9 Time Discount Rate & Procrastinators and Self­Control

(We vow to diet, but we surrender to the allure of the dessert cart)Week10 Hyperbolic Discounting

(We promise to save for retirement, but we spend the money on a vacation)

Integration of Other Academic StudiesWeek11 Social Norms v. Market Norms

(We are happy to do things for others, but not when we are paid to do so)Week12 Happiness, Relative Income Inequality

(Country which Cares about Inequality and Which Does Not)Week13 The recognition of the income gap and in their attitudes:

(Luck and Effort, which is more important to succeed in the labor market?)Week14 Culture and Economy

(Belief in heaven and hell affects the economic growth?)Week15 Review and Evaluation

Preparation for Class

Students need to complete the assigned readings and prepare questions / topics for the in­class discussion sections.

Review of Class

There will be a weekly quiz. The question sets will be provided in advance. Please review the lecture slides and the given articles to prepare for quizzes and final report.

Remarks for Class

This course is in upper devision of Economics Program. Prerequisites: KC­2102 (Introduction to Economics A) or Consent of Instructor.

Texts Lecture notes and reading materials will be distributed in class.

Reference Books To be uploaded to the course Web

Evaluation Criteria

Participation in class discussions (10%) Quizzes(40%)Final Report (50%)

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Notes Daily class schedule and class activities can be adjusted depending on students' performance.

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Course Code 2MF3000000

Year of Class 2018

Course Mode

Class Name KC3000International Disputes Settlement Procedures

Theme

Name of Representative Subject

KC3000International Disputes Settlement Procedures

Term

Name of Teacher

Campus

Day and Period ( ), ( )

Course Description

This course introduces students to key international dispute settlement procedures, both legal and political, through in­depth examinations of two cases: the North Korean Nuclear Crisis and the Rwandan Genocide (other relevant cases will be discussed along the way). Emphasis is placed on the nexus between international law and politics.

Class Goals

By the end of the course, students are expected to understand basic international mechanisms for resolving conflict peacefully.

Daily Class Schedule

Introduction and Course OverviewBasic principles of international dispute settlementResolving the North Korean Nuclear Crisis: Diplomacy (1)Resolving the North Korean Nuclear Crisis: Diplomacy (2)Resolving the North Korean Nuclear Crisis: UN Security Council (1)Resolving the North Korean Nuclear Crisis: UN Security Council (2)Resolving the North Korean Nuclear Crisis: International Law (1)Resolving the North Korean Nuclear Crisis: International Law (2)Resolving the North Korean Nuclear Crisis: Private Initiative

10 Resolving the North Korean Nuclear Crisis: Summary11 Resolving the North Korean Nuclear Crisis: Presentation & Discussion (1)12 Resolving the North Korean Nuclear Crisis: Presentation & Discussion (2)13 Coping with the Rwandan Genocide: What is Genocide?14 Coping with the Rwandan Genocide: Politics of Genocide15 Coping with the Rwandan Genocide: Peacekeeping (1)16 Coping with the Rwandan Genocide: Peacekeeping (2)17 Coping with the Rwandan Genocide: International Criminal Justice (1)18 Coping with the Rwandan Genocide: International Criminal Justice (2)19 Coping with the Rwandan Genocide: Local Justice (1)20 Coping with the Rwandan Genocide: Local Justice (2)21 Coping with the Rwandan Genocide: Summary22 Coping with the Rwandan Genocide: Presentation & Discussion (1)23 Coping with the Rwandan Genocide: Presentation & Discussion (2)24 International Relations and International Law (1)25 International Relations and International Law (2)26 Universalism and Particularism (1)27 Universalism and Particularism (2)

28 Discussion (1) 29 Discussion (2)30 Course Review

Preparation for Class

Students are expected to read the assigned readings and come prepared to give a presentation each week (approx. 4 hours).

Review of Class Students are expected to review readings and prepare policy papers (approx. 4 hours).

Remarks for ClassThe class will be run as a combination of lecture and seminar­style discussion.

Texts To be announced in class.

Reference Books J.G. Merrills, International Dispute Settlement 6th ed. (Cambridge University Press, 2017)

Evaluation Criteria

Presentations 20%Discussion 20%Policy Papers 30%Final Report 30%

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Course Code 2MF2025000

Year of Class 2018

Course Mode

Class Name KC2103Introduction to Economics B

Theme

Name of Representative Subject

KC2103Introduction to Economics B

Term

Name of Teacher

Campus

Day and Period ( )

Course Description

This is an introductory course in Macroeconomics. Topics include: Basic concepts of macroeconomics; Consumption and investment; Business cycle and aggregate demand; Money and financial system; Economic growth; Open economy; Unemployment, etc.

Class Goals

1) To Apply economic analysis to evaluate everyday problems2) To Communicate effectively in written and spoken form about specific economic issues3) To Understand and evaluate current economic topics

Daily Class Schedule

Week 1: Guidance and IntroductionWeek 2: Overview of Macroeconomics (Read Chapter 19)Week 3: Measuring Economic Activity (Read Chapter 20)Week 4: Consumption and Investment (Read Chapter 21)Week 5: Business Cycle and Aggregate Demand (Read Chapter 22)Week 6: Money and the Financial System (Read Chapter 23)Week 7: Monetary Policy and the Economy (Read Chapter 24)Week 8: Summary Presentation and Discussion 1Week 9: Economic Growth (Read Chapter 25)Week 10: The Challenge of Economic Development (Read Chapter 26)Week 11: Exchange Rates and the International Financial System (Read Chapter 27)Week 12: Open­Economy Macroeconomics (Read Chapter 28)Week 13: Unemployment and the Foundations of Aggregate Supply (Read Chapter 29)Week 14: Summary Presentation and Discussion 2Week 15: Class Assessment & Review

Preparation for Class

Students are required to read the text which is available on the Webpage in advance. 2 hours to be spent at each session.

Review of Class

Students are recommended to answer the Questions For Discussion presented at the last pages of each Chapter. 2 hours to be spent at each session.

Remarks for Class

Students are advised to pay attention to economic news and to read newspaper articles on economic topics on a daily basis.

Texts P. A. Samuelson and W. D. Nordhaus, Economics 19th edition, McGraw Hill, 2010, (Chapter 19 to Chapter 29)

None specified.

Reference Books

Evaluation Criteria

40% ­ Final Examination20% ­ Summary Presentation and Discussion 1 (including a mid­term report)20% ­ Summary Presentation and Discussion 2 (including a mid­term report)20% ­ Session participation and discussion

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Course Code 2MF1250000

Year of Class 2018

Course Mode

Class Name KC1215Presentation & Seminar Skills 1B/KC1203Academic & Seminar Skills 1B(11­14)

Theme

Name of Representative Subject

KC1215Presentation & Seminar Skills 1B

Term

Name of Teacher KUWAYAMA Shunsuke

Campus

Day and Period ( ), ( )

Course Description

This course serves as a bridge from high school to university and to overseas studies. The course aims to equip students with skills and dispositions to succeed in the university.

Class Goals

Develop the students’ self­awareness and self­advocacy to enhance their active and independent learning skills; focus on critical thinking, listening and note­taking skills, academic discussion skills, speech and presentation skills, and conscious knowledge of English grammar; and equip students to pass the TOEFL requirement to study abroad or participate in overseas internship.

Daily Class Schedule

Course Overview; Review ­ Independent speechReview ­ Lecture note­takingReview ­ Integrate speechIntroduction to debate; Affirmative Constructive SpeechAffirmative Constructive SpeechNegative Constructive SpeechNegative Constructive SpeechDebate format; Flow notesDebate practice

10 Refutation; Rebuttal11 Asking and responding to questions12 Review13 Debate preparation14 Debate preparation15 Debates16 Debates17 Inter­class Debate18 Review19 Academic discussions20 Academic discussions21 Presentation preparation22 Presentation preparation23 Presentations24 Presentations25 Presentations26 Speeches

27 Speeches28 Speeches29 Review30 Summary

Preparation for Class

Students should spend a minimum of 120 minutes to complete assigned texts and materials, taking notes, to obtain adequate scores on comprehension and content quizzes, and to participate effectively in discussion and other tasks.

Review of Class

Students should spend a minimum of 120 minutes to review class notes and complete assignments to demonstrate mastery of the class content.

Remarks for Class

All students, regardless of their English language levels, must speak English at all times. No more than two undocumentable/unexcused absences are allowed. Absence over two classes is grounds for failure. Tardiness of three times equals one absence.

Texts to be determined

Reference Books English dictionary

Evaluation Criteria

Midterm and Final exam 30 percentTOEFL (min. 550) 20 percentOther Requirements 50 percent

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NotesStudents who stop coming to class after the first 6 classes will fail their course and get a D. Students are expected to obtain the score of 550 to pass the TOEFL requirement of this course.Office Hours: By appointment. Contact instructor.

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Course Code 2NF1070000

Year of Class 2018

Course Mode

Class Name

Theme

Name of Representative Subject

Term

Name of Teacher

Campus

Day and Period ( )

Course Description

Class Goals

Daily Class Schedule

101112131415

Preparation for Class

Review of Class

Remarks for Class

Texts

29 3

Reference Books

Evaluation Criteria

URL Related URL

Notes

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