Politics
Introduction to the Major
Faculty members talk about what you can learn and what makes this major special.
Mission Statement
- Seek for democracy and truth, which constitute the foundations of freedom, justice, and peace, based on the principles of the United Nation's Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
- Master the art of learning and applying in the real world the knowledge and wisdom of politics that have been accumulated since the age of Plato and Aristotle.
- Cultivate democratic leadership by exploring both empirical and normative elements of political studies.
Learning Goals
- In the Foundation Courses, students will gain understanding of the basic concepts of political science, international politics and methodological approaches to political analysis.
- In the Area Major Courses, students will deepen logical and critical thinking through elective learning about pivotal issues in political theory, political thought, comparative politics, and international politics.
- In writing a Senior Thesis, students will be able to develop their ability to identify a research subject, situate their research within relevant literature, analyze the problem using an appropriate method, draw implications, and effectively communicate the outcomes of the research.
A Politics major can be the start of a career in many fields, including academia, politics, the media and public services, both in Japan and internationally.
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