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Department of International Communication

This is a new interdisciplinary department that was created based on a new philosophy that is appropriate for the era of global communication. With the progress of globalization today, international communication is receiving more and more attention. We nurture students who have the ability to communicate and understand other cultures, or international communicators who are able to act as a bridge between various cultures.

From diplomatic policy to conversations with friends, the field of communication studies how communication is conducted and what its principles and methods are, etc. In the Department, students begin by (1) learning several languages as a basic tool for international communication, and by (2) obtaining the ability to accurately understand what others are trying to say and the ability to accurately express themselves.

Building upon this acquisition, students learn about the "rules" found in culture that enable communication. By learning that there are various cultures and by acquiring the ability to understand them, students become international communicators.

In the Department, students learn theoretical fundamentals such as international communication theory, comparative cultural studies, and language sciences in the first and second years. Some classes, such as Introduction to Communication, are conducted in English. As a rule, the Department adopts a policy of small class sizes in its education.

Graduates of the Department are able to succeed in international organizations such as the United Nations, NGOs, public offices, municipal governments, and departments in corporations related to PR or international affairs. They are also engaged in interpretation or translation as specialists in communication.

Campus of Attendance

First Year to Fourth Year :

Curriculum

Lists Department Subjects that 3rd and 4th year students of respective courses can take

Credits of Graduation Requirement / 132 Credits
International Communication Course
Category Subjects
Elective Subjects 1st and 2nd year

 

Introductory SeminarⅠ・Ⅱ
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Introduction to International Economics
Global Economic History
Economics of Information and Organization
Introduction to Statistics for Social Science Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Introduction to Mathematics for Social Science Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Introduction to International Economic Policy
Introduction to Development Economics Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Introduction to International Business
Introduction to Political Science
Introduction to International Relations
Introduction to International Communication I・II
Microeconomics Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Macroeconomics Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Money and Banking Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Introduction to Political Analysis
Introduction to International Political Economy
Preceptorial Seminar
Bookkeeping ⅠA・ⅠB
Internship
International Collaborative Learning
Short ‐ Term Study Abroad Program
International Exchange
International Volunteer Activities
Selected Topics in International Economics Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Game Theory Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Information Literacy in Economics
International Trade Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Global Environmental Economics and Policy
Environmental Risk Governance
Development Economics Ⅰ・Ⅱ
International Industrial Organization Ⅰ
International Accounting I・II
Special Lecture (Strategic Crossーborder M&A)
Business Management I・II
Global Business I・II
International Marketing I・II
Global Studies Ⅰ~Ⅷ
Introduction to Asian Politics
Introduction to Pan-Pacific Politics
Introduction to American Politics
Introduction to European Politics
Introduction to Middle East Politics
Introduction to African Politics
Area Studies (EU Economy)
Area Studies (Asian Economy) I・Ⅱ
Area Studies (American Economy)

 

3rd and 4th year

 

Intermediate Microeconomics Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Intermediate Macroeconomics Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Econometrics Ⅰ・Ⅱ
International Economy A・B
International Labor Economics Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Data Science in International Finance I・II
International Economic Law Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Special Lecture (Japanese Economy and Securities)
International Industrial Organization Ⅱ
Multinational Business Management Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Management Informatics I・II
Corporate Finance I・II
Market and Finance I・II
Management Accounting I・II
Managerial Economics
Special Lecture (The Basics of Securities)
International Political Economy I・II
International Business Communication I・II
Advertisements and Communication
Public Relations
Advanced Money and Banking I・II
Advanced Econometrics I・II
Readings in French Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Readings in German Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Readings in Spanish Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Readings in Chinese Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Readings in Russian Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Readings in Korean Ⅰ・Ⅱ
Seminar IA・IB
Seminar llA・ⅡB

From the second year, with certain restrictions, students can choose from five courses of study regardless of department. In some cases, however, students may be required to complete core courses in addition to those listed above.

The Aoyama Standard Subjects
1st - 4th year :

School-wide universal education system where experts in wide-ranging academic fields transcending the framework of colleges/schools and departments stimulate interest in learning and provide guidance.

Free Elective Subjects
1st - 4th year :

Students can freely select from departmental subjects, Aoyama Standard Subjects, Foreign Language Subjects (take at least minimum credits required), subjects of other departments and courses in the School of International Politics, Economics and Communication as well as subjects offered by other colleges.