Japan and World Perspectives Track / Curriculum | Admissions

JWP courses cover a wide range of subjects, from Asia-Pacific studies and economic development to contemporary Japanese culture, providing a multi-disciplinary approach and bringing global perspective to international studies. Participation is also open to Japanese students and students from the Global Studies program, creating a truly international setting that facilitates international exchange between students. Taught entirely in English by distinguished professors, JWP allows you to study in Japan while earning credits in your field of study without the hurdles of a language barrier. You may also supplement your studies with courses from the Business Track as well as other courses held in English by other faculties at RU.

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Students enrolled in the IJL Track and Business Track may also supplement their Japanese studies with courses offered through the JWP Track.

Spring 2013 Courses

Environmental Economics	International Law
International Public Policy	Asia-Pacific Relations
International Peace Studies	Political Economy of East Asia
International Organizations	International Management
Foreign Relations of Japan	North-South Relations
Comparative Historiography	Japan-United States Relations

Fall 2013 Courses

International Cooperation	Japanese Politics
International Political Theories	Welfare and Gender
Contemporary International Politics	Japanese Society
The United Nations	Japanese Culture
Welfare in Asia	US Politics and Law
International Sociology	Japanese Economy

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This is a partial list of courses and is subject to change. Spring 2014 courses will be available at a later date. Please be aware that classes may be added or cancelled without notice. For a complete listing of current JWP courses, please visit our online syllabus.

Changing Track of Enrollment

Students on the program for one year may apply to change their track of enrollment for their second semester. More information will be given upon commencement of the program.

Admission Requirements for the JWP Track

To be eligible to enroll in the Japan and World Perspectives Track, you must:

Apply to the program under an Agreement for Student Exchange between RU and one of its partner institutions
Currently enrolled in an institution of higher education for at least one year prior to the commencement of the program
Native speaker of English or possess a minimum TOEFL® score of iBT 68/PBT 520 (or its equivalent)

Japanese language proficiency is not required for JWP Track applicants. Students enrolled in this track may elect to take Business Track courses as well.

Japanese Language Classes for JWP Students

While Japanese ability is not a requirement for participation in the JWP Track, students with limited background in the language are eligible for an optional Japanese Listening and Speaking course through the JWP Track. This two credit course is only held at the Introductory Level and meets two times a week for a total of three hours.

Please be aware that JWP Japanese language courses are only available at these levels and that these courses may not meet the needs of all students. Moreover, students are only eligible for Japanese classes offered within their own track of enrollment.

Introductory (F)

Other Regular Undergraduate Courses Taught in English

Students may enroll in content courses taught in English by the various academic faculties. There are usually a total of 10 to 15 of these courses offered each semester by the Faculties of International Relations, Letters, Business Administration, and Economics. Admission to these courses is subject to seat availability.