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This course is for beginners at A1 level. Students will learn to understand simple and easy situations in daily life and be able to communicate with French speakers on limited topics and at a slow pace. In this course, we use Agenda 1 (Hachette) as our textbook. This book aims at promoting collaborative work through task-based learning. This Spring semester will cover from Jour 1 to Jour 5 (“jour” means lesson).

Minamata city is located at south part of Kumamoto prefecture. Its population is about 25,000. Minamata city has very beautiful nature like Shiranui see and Kyushu mountains. But in 1956, Minamata disease are recognized.
In this seminar, we investigate Minamata disease and its background. Also you are expected to investigate current Minamata city's situation. And then, we are going to consider how to revitalize Minamata city.

Internet operation and Internet technology to support real world is the main topic of this seminar.
It's about 20 years since the Internet became a social infrastructure. The Internet changed our lifestyles drastically; now we can communicate with each other, we can acquire information using the Internet and so on.
On the other hand, we aren't satisfied with the current Internet. A few years ago, word "cyberspace" is used. But we are in "real world". The purpose of this seminar is to put real-world information on the Internet to support our life.

Minamata city is located at south part of Kumamoto prefecture. Its population is about 25,000. Minamata city has very beautiful nature like Shiranui see and Kyushu mountains. But in 1956, Minamata disease are recognized.
In this seminar, we investigate Minamata disease and its background. Also you are expected to investigate current Minamata city's situation. And then, we are going to consider how to revitalize Minamata city.

Internet operation and Internet technology to support real world is the main topic of this seminar.
It's about 20 years since the Internet became a social infrastructure. The Internet changed our lifestyles drastically; now we can communicate with each other, we can acquire information using the Internet and so on.
On the other hand, we aren't satisfied with the current Internet. A few years ago, word "cyberspace" is used. But we are in "real world". The purpose of this seminar is to put real-world information on the Internet to support our life.

本科目は英語で開講This course will explore conceptual, theoretical, and accumulated knowledge of international security and conflict studies. Security studies in 21st century face with complex and uncertain international trends: 1) rise of emerging powers (how do emerging powers change the international security order?), 2) asymmetrical threats (terrorism and insurgency activities), 3) proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and conventional weapons, 4) emerging importance of new domains (space and cyberspace). Throughout this semester, this course will conduct in-depth lectures and discussion dealing with these emerging trends of international security.されます

行列とベクトルを学習します。連立一次方程式の解法、行列式、逆行列など行列やベクトルに関するいろいろな計算を習得すると共に、線形空間とその間の線形写像という抽象的な概念を理解します。行列は一次変換とみなされ、その固有値と固有ベクトル、行列の対角化はそのは一次変換を特徴付けます。統計学を含む多くの分野で現われる概念です。

GIGA students (or English speaking students) are welcome to join to the seminar. The main working language of this seminar is Japanese. However, students are also encouraged to make presentations, join discussion, write reports in English as well (semi-bilingual environment). Be aware that basic understanding of Japanese language will be recommended to fully participate in this seminar.

The seminar "International Security and Global Governance" (A-type/4 credits) aims at enhancing the understanding of contemporary international politics and security in the world through examining theories, policy frameworks and practices. Students are required to proactively pursue your own research agenda, participate in the crisis simulation exercise, contribute in group-works, and write a term research paper.

The international system has undergone significant changes. 15 years ago (around 2003), when the United States was recognized as “unipolar moment”, main subjects of international security are interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq as well as international coordination on counter-terrorism. The globalization and deepening economic interdependence created notions for regional integration in Europe and Asia.

However, with the global shift of distribution of power, the United States no longer maintains unipolar structure. The rise of China challenges the existing region and global order. Middle East is in mess. The momentum of European integration has largely been waned as the result, but not limited to, of the Brexit. Geopolitical and historical tensions still linger in Northeast Asia.

We are now entering in the era where we need to change the prism/framework of looking into the world and regional affairs. Examples include: 1) from US-centric power and order to multi-actor equilibrium, 2) from traditional deterrence to multi-layered anti-access and denial, 3) from ‘legacy’ military capability to high-tech, cyber, and space technologies, 4) from liberal international order to non-liberal state capitalism, 5) redefinition of ‘global commons’ (maritime order, cyber and space). This seminar will grapple squarely with emerging agendas that we face in 2010s and 2020s.

Below are examples of themes for the ‘group-work’ for this semester:
The rise of China and the change of international system
North Korea’s nuclear and missile developments
Current trends of international terrorism
The agenda for peace-building

In Fundamentals of Information Technology 2, the goal is to take what you learned in Fundamentals of Information Technology 1 further and create a program of a certain size by yourself.

When creating a program, it is rare that you create everything yourself from nothing at all, and usually you create it using ready-made parts called libraries. There are many types of libraries depending on what you want to make, but this time we will use a library called Pyxel for making retro 2D games.

At first, we will use Pyxel to review Fundamentals of Information Technology 1 and study Python features that were not covered in Fundamentals of Information Technology 1. After that, we will make our own original game.

In Fundamentals of Information Technology 2, the goal is to take what you learned in Fundamentals of Information Technology 1 further and create a program of a certain size by yourself.

When creating a program, it is rare that you create everything yourself from nothing at all, and usually you create it using ready-made parts called libraries. There are many types of libraries depending on what you want to make, but this time we will use a library called Pyxel for making retro 2D games.

At first, we will use Pyxel to review Fundamentals of Information Technology 1 and study Python features that were not covered in Fundamentals of Information Technology 1. After that, we will make our own original game.

This course is a combination listening and communication course suitable for students with a TOEFL Paper-Based Test score of up to 459, or for students who have successfully completed the Gateway English course.

Notetaking and Discussion is a combination listening and communication, language-focused and content-based course. Organized around realistic college lectures, the course and lessons guide students through activities in skills such as notetaking, focusing attention, intensive listening, vocabulary building, and critical thinking. New subject areas, presented as one-on-one academic lectures, emphasize professional applications such as software engineering, multimedia design, information technology, urban planning, and social psychology.

Activities and tasks in each class are designed in a way to that gives students increasing involvement and self-direction of their learning. Authentic, stimulating content is introduced and developed so that students experience the value of understanding and exchanging contemporary ideas in a range of academic fields. The course is intended to ready students for genuine academic and professional contexts where they will be expected to participate fully.

Each lesson centers around a short academic lecture. Realistic preparation activities, focused listening tasks, personalized discussions, challenging tests, and authentic presentation assignments enable students to explore each topic deeply. The lecture topics are drawn from a range of academic disciplines, and the lectures themselves feature engaging instructors in a variety of settings including offices, lecture halls, and classrooms, many with live student audiences.

Intensive French 2 provides the basic skills for A1-A2 level learners of French. Students will learn to understand simple and short sentences in familiar situations and will be able to communicate with French speakers in daily situations. Students will also be able to explain problems by using easy vocabulary.

Fantasy and American Culture: Reading American Gods


Type:Reading

Keyword:Culture,Discussion,Intensive Reading,Literature,Speaking,Vocabulary

Course Description:

In this class we will discuss the book, American Gods. Students will read each chapter before class, and bring written notes regarding points that were difficult to understand, so that everyone can discuss them together.These will be handed in as a part of the participation grade. Students will be responsible for keeping up with the pace of reading: if they miss a class, they are still responsible for handing in their notes for that chapter. Because the events of each chapter build on the events of previous chapters, discussions will not be confined to only the pages read that week. There will be some consolidation each week, but we will not be reading the book in class.

This is an active participation class: students will need to join in the discussion every day for participation credit. Use of PCs or smartphones is not allowed unless specific permission is given. Paper and electronic dictionaries are allowed, but smartphone-based dictionaries are prohibited.

Broken Mirrors, Falling Stars: Symbols and Superstitions


Type:Oral

Keyword:Culture,Discussion,Presentation,Speaking,Vocabulary

Course Description:

In this class, we will discuss symbols and superstitions from around the world, and how they influence books and film. We will watch parts of some films in the class and students will discuss the superstitious and symbolic imagery they find in these films.

This is an active participation class: students will need to join in the discussion every day for participation credit. Unless you are making a presentation, or specific permission is given, the use of PCs and smart phones is not allowed. Paper and electronic dictionaries are allowed, but smartphone-based dictionaries are prohibited.

Challenging Stereotypes


Type:Oral

Keyword:Discussion,Speaking

Course Description:

In this class, we will discuss various stereotypes that exist in cultures around the world focusing on those most familiar to us. The goal of this class is to help you see people as individuals rather than only as members of a group, and to challenge the way you think about social interaction.This is an active participation class: students will need to join in the discussion every day for participation credit. Use of PCs or smartphones is not allowed unless specific permission is given. Paper and electronic dictionaries are allowed, but smartphone-based dictionaries are prohibited.

This class is suitable for students who enjoy reading and feel challenged to analyze the stories and use imagination to write further to develop the stories. The selection chosen for this class are taken from the work of famous writers with diverse cultural and ethnic background, and protagonists with variety of moods, styles, subjects, and themes. Students will read short fictions ranging from 500 to 3,000 words that are appropriate in content and vocabulary, engaging and relatively easy to comprehend.

In this class students will take part in discussions as well as debates to enhance their English and communication skills.

Students focus on the relationship of art to society, politics, culture and history. We also examine the relationship of art, especially sculpture, to our immediate physical environment, which includes architecture, landscape and urban planning. Supported by survey lectures on Twentieth Century art and through workshops, students study concepts related to curating and commissioning such as site specificity and the role of public sculpture. Students use this knowledge to present projects about Art & Context during the semester with a special emphasis on Artists tackling Global Issues. Students develop the following English language skills: listening and note taking, reading, writing, seminar participation, debate and presentation. Students who intend to major in Art History, Architecture, Modern History, Philosophy, Design, Media, Urban Planning and Entrepreneurship etc. will especially benefit from this course. It is best suited to students who are comfortable taking instruction and participating in class in English.

We shall read news articles on a wide range of world affairs. The course aims to develop students' (i) reading skills, (ii) vocabulary and (iii) understanding of the issues our world is facing. We start with articles from The Economist and later more liberty will be given to text selection. When reading a text, not just Japanese translation but other approaches, e.g. paragraph summary, logical analysis, and English paraphrase, will also be adopted.

Life in Modern Japan II ~Japan's 4 Seasons~
The goal of this class is to enable students to explain modern Japanese culture in their own words. This semester, we will particularly focus on the seasonal events, foods, and customs that give life in Japan a yearly rhythm. Students will learn to explain these in English and give 6 group presentations and 3 solo presentations during the semester.

This course is a combination grammar, listening, and communication course suitable for students with a TOEFL Paper-Based Test score of up to 459, or for students who have successfully completed the Gateway English course.

Throughout this Grammar through Rock and Pop Music course, students will be exposed to and given practice with various grammar points through cloze activities based on rock or pop music. Vocabulary related to rock and pop music and genres will also be looked at through the course. The grammar points will topics will be introduced through listening to rock or pop songs, and at the end of the course, from tasks developed by the students themselves. The course involves pair-work and small group group-work to complete tasks, exercises, and activities.

This course is a combination writing course suitable for students with a TOEFL Paper-Based Test score of up to 459, or for students who have successfully completed the Gateway English course.

Creative Writing Essentials introduces students to the process of creative writing. It will give ample practice and reinforcement of writing skills by utilizing peer brainstorming, analyzing model paragraphs, identifying and practicing topic sentences, supporting sentences to correctly structure writing. The course is designed to use the students' experience as a base for writing, and classroom tasks will be guided to develop proficiency.

Writing tasks will focus on writing as yourself for the teacher or a classmate (though writing for a reader outside the classroom may also occur), and the process will involve gathering ideas, organizing ideas and turning these ideas into written text. Corrective feedback will be given and texts will be edited and rewritten in the process writing model. The style of writing for this course is aimed at being similar to journal writing or narratives, and the purpose of the writing in this course is to inform or entertain.

All homework and assignments for this course will be done on-line through Moodle. All writing work in class will be done on a keyboard, so students will be required to bring a computer to class every week.