2025 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses Humanities and social science courses
Essence of Humanities and Social Sciences26:International Relations
- Academic unit or major
- Humanities and social science courses
- Instructor(s)
- Yuki Miyoda
- Class Format
- Lecture (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Wed
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- LAH.S426
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2025
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 19, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
This course offers an in-depth exploration of the international political economy, focusing on how the global societal order is formed and the interplay between political power and economic gain in international contexts.
The curriculum provides a comprehensive introduction to the field. The course delves into key topics such as trade, finance, and the tools and theories used to analyze these issues. Additionally, it addresses contemporary and interdisciplinary subjects such as ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and sustainable investment, offering a well-rounded perspective for newcomers to the field.
Course description and aims
The course aims to achieve two primary goals:
1. To gain a fundamental understanding of theories and issues within the international political economy and develop the ability to articulate these concepts to others.
2. To improve logical reasoning abilities and learn discussion skills through active learning methods.
Keywords
International Relations, International Political Economy, Trade, Finance, Environment, ESG/Sustainable Investment
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
This class employs a lecture-based approach complemented by discussions. During these discussions, students will collaboratively construct and refine their arguments related to the lecture material.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction | What is International Political Economy? |
| Class 2 | Analytical Approaches | Key Theories of International Political Economy |
| Class 3 | Trade | Interests and Protectionist Policies |
| Class 4 | International Finance | The Development of the Global Monetary System |
| Class 5 | Environment | Addressing the Global Environmental Crisis through Governance |
| Class 6 | ESG and Sustainable Investment | The New Role of Investors in ESG and Sustainable Investment |
| Class 7 | Final Examination |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
Title of book: "International Relations: Toward Understanding Global Society"
Author：Atsushi Yamada, Hironori Wada, and Itsuki Kurashira
Publisher: Yushindo
Publication year: 2025
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Title of book:International Political Economy, 7th ed.
Author(s): Thomas Oatley
Publisher: New York: Routledge.
Publication year: 2022
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class participation and involvement in discussions will contribute 30% to the overall grade, with examinations comprising the other 70%.
Related courses
- LAH.S104 ： International Relations A
- LAH.S204 ： International Relations B
- LAH.S305 ： International Relations C
Prerequisites
No prior knowledge is required for this course.
Other
No classes will be given on April 9(Wed) and 16(Wed).
Seven total classes will be held for this course: April 23 (Wed), April 30 (Wed), May 7 (Wed), May 14 (Wed), May 21(Wed), May 28(Wed), June 4(Wed).