Numbering Code	U-ECON00 20020 SJ43	Year/Term	2022 ・ Second semester
Number of Credits	2	Course Type	Seminar
Target Year	2nd year students	Target Student
Language	Japanese	Day/Period	Fri.4・5
Instructor name	KUROSAWA TAKAFUMI (Graduate School of Economics Professor)
Outline and Purpose of the Course	Focusing on the theme of "industry dynamics," this seminar will partly examine developed or mature economies and competitive industrial nations such as Japan, or certain countries in East Asia, Europe, or North America. However, we shall also be considering other countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, which have increased in prominence in the 21st century. We shall be looking into how the framework of international specialization and competition has brought about changes at the level of individual nations with respect to "regions" and the network-like relationships that exist between and within regions. We shall also be studying the drivers of the competitive advantages of different regions, as well as the dynamics of competitive power. Through the abovementioned program, we aim to help students secure a global perspective, and learn how to view economies from multiple angles.
Course Goals	A historical perspective, or historical way of thinking, is a comprehensive, contemporary perspective comprised of the following three elements: (1) Emphasis on structure and context (particular conditions that arise in specific historical periods, regions, and social groups); (2)attention to complex, reciprocal processes; and (3) consideration of the cognition and behavioral principles of the social subject (individual and organizational). In this seminar, we will be applying this historical perspective or way of thinking to various problems relating to contemporary economic phenomenon or business administration, with the aim of developing students' ability to understand the world. Furthermore, another special characteristic of this seminar is its highly international nature. After first securing sufficient knowledge relating to the world’s diversity, as well as its universal aspects, we will proceed to using both Japanese and English when developing logical arguments about complex social and economic problems. Finally, students are expected to develop the ability to express these arguments in essays.
Schedule and Contents	In this seminar, we will be carrying out group readings (in English and Japanese) of literature relating to the topics listed above. At the same time, we shall be conducting a combination of individual- and group-based research, and work on producing seminar papers. With respect to the standard for seminar papers, writing should proceed according to a clearly established problem, show evidence of systematic investigation, and logically reach a conclusion in the manner required in academic research. 1-2) Group exercises and topic selection (Group-based reading and parallel reading of shared literature) 3) Seminar factory visit　 4-7) Investigations and individual presentations, writing instruction, and group reading of shared literature 8) Interim reports 9-13) Investigations and individual presentations, writing instruction, and group reading of shared literature 14) Final reports
Evaluation Methods and Policy	Grades will be given based on attendance, class participation, standard of seminar papers, etc.
Course Requirements	A desire to study independently. Interest in what is happening abroad. A keen interest in society. Regular students are required to have continuous attendance since the first semester.
Study outside of Class (preparation and review)	Students must make sure to read the chosen sections of specified literature prior to the beginning of each class. In cases wherein students are assigned to give a report, they will need to prepare printouts and other material for the class beforehand. In general, students will be required to independently study the exercises, studies, and literature relating to the subjects covered in class. This will have to take place outside of class hours, so please allot around twice as much time for study as is spent attending the classes themselves.
Textbooks	Textbooks/References	After enrolment has been finalized, I shall be inquiring about what students have previously studied and read, and decide upon further material based on this.
References, etc.	Introduced during class
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