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Faculty Exchange with American University
Ritsumeikan University (RU) has been offering a Dual Master’s Degree Program since 1992 and a Dual Undergraduate Degree Program since 1994 with American University (AU) in Washington, DC. As part of these collaborative efforts, a Joint Degree Program between AU and RU was established in 2018. The two universities not only partner in education but also exchange faculty members regularly.
The College of International Relations will continue to participate in exchanges with American University and provide diverse learning opportunities for students.
In the fall semester of 2023, RU invited Dr. Stephen J. Silvia from AU to give lectures in political science, his area of expertise.
In the classroom, Dr. Silvia used comics, graphic novels, and manga to teach about such issues as war, race, feminism, and many other topics concerning international relations.
During lessons, students were able to take their learning to another level by actively participating in discussions involving exchanges of opinion.The College of International Relations will continue to participate in exchanges with American University and provide diverse learning opportunities for students.