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Many students who take an introductory microeconomics course find it hard to see how key concepts such as opportunity cost, trade‑offs, scarcity, demand, and supply relate to their lives and careers. As a result, some students are less motivated to prepare for class and to engage actively in learning activities. This course helps students apply economic thinking through three unifying microeconomic themes—"optimization, equilibrium, and empiricism—to improve their work, their choices, and their daily lives.”

Hi Everyone, 

Welcome Aboard. This is your course instructor Mehedi Kayser Pabitra. Please be regular in Moodle to get all important course updates including course materials, and announcements. Thank you. 

Build your own career plan, focusing on company research and application form preparation with an eye toward job hunting in Japan.

Radically transformed economics education can contribute to a more just, sustainable, and democratic world in which future citizens are empowered by a new economics to understand and debate how best to address pressing societal problems. 

Our mission, to achieve the above vision, is to 

• Global focus on the most important problems faced by our societies including climate change, injustice, innovation and the future of work,
• put you (the student) at the center of pedagogy using learning materials and experiences attuned both to the societal problems that students care about and to how students acquire facility and confidence in using and communicating economics,
• make knowledge freely available on a global scale by providing high-quality open access educational resources,
• help change who studies economics to include more women and other underrepresented groups by changing content, pedagogy and access to knowledge.

Explore the definitions, organizational structures, and operational processes of tour operators and travel agencies. Learn about tour product development, itinerary planning, negotiation strategies with service providers, tour costing, and the essentials of tour planning for seamless execution.

This is a place for students to get extensive listening in the form of podcasts on topics related to class textbooks and other relevant themes.

Course Title: Freshman Seminar 1

Freshman Seminar 1 is an introductory course designed to support students in their transition to university life in Japan, particularly at Miyazaki International University (MIU). The course provides a balanced foundation in both academic skills and essential knowledge of Japanese culture, manners, and social rules.

On the academic side, students will learn how university learning differs from previous educational experiences, with a focus on independent study, critical thinking, active participation, and personal responsibility. They will also gain practical understanding of the MIU academic system, including credits, GPA, and how to effectively read and use course syllabi. Through a variety of active learning activities—such as creative writing, paraphrasing, reflection writing, and presentations—students will develop the communication and thinking skills necessary for academic success.

At the same time, the course introduces key aspects of daily life and social expectations in Japan. Students will explore important cultural practices, etiquette, and rules that are essential for living and studying harmoniously in Japanese society, including punctuality, communication style, respect for shared spaces, and appropriate behavior in public and academic settings.

Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on intercultural understanding, self-reflection, and personal growth. Students will be encouraged to compare their own cultural backgrounds with Japanese norms, helping them build awareness, adaptability, and confidence in a multicultural environment.

By the end of the course, students will be better prepared to succeed academically, integrate into university life, and navigate Japanese society with respect and understanding.

Let's learn about British Culture and language. If you are a first year or second year student who wants to know more about British people and to practice easy conversation, this course is good for you. If you are curious about current British events, you might be able to follow up your own interest when we work on presentations at the end of the class, so you can find something to challenge yourself. We will use this website to share links and turn in assignments. There is not a coursebook which you have to buy, but you can study using handouts from this moodle. Keep your papers because at the end you make a portfolio out of the best paper you did or things you think were the most interesting. Please check the moodle site every week before class. It is easier to see on a pc than on a phone but it should work on a phone too. Note about assignments in moodle: The teacher will always announce assignments in the class and usually also by email. If you see a moodle "alert" about a deadline which the teacher did not mention, please tell the teacher. There are some pre-set deadlines which might be changed. Always communicate with the teacher in such as case!

This course is a combination of formal study, including activities to introduce students to the local area, and experiential learning adapted to the capacities and qualifications of individual students. This individualized study deepens the students’ understanding of the area in which they are studying.

The course aims to:

• Introduce you to organizations working with local culture and issues.

• Help you to improve your mastery of communication (writing, listening, presenting) and your ability to summarize, synthesize, and analyze material.

• Help you practice skills in organizing group activities. 

• Sharpen your ability to understand and make strong claims.

This course is designed to introduce students to the major theories, concepts, and pieces of research in classical sociology. What is society? How did the early social scientists understand the dramatic transfor- mations provoked by capitalism? How did they conceive the organization of the increasingly complex modern societies? The course considers these questions and discusses other related topics. The course is composed of two modules. The first module presents the ‘classical’ sociological theories, notably those elaborated by the ‘founding fathers’ of sociology, (i.e., Comte, de Tocqueville, Marx, Weber, and Durk- heim). The second module focuses on several issues and controversies (i.e., social stratification, social mobility, gender and sexuality, and race) that had great salience in the works of the early sociologists and have an enduring importance for understanding contemporary societies. The course instructor explains theoretical and empirical works, reviews social research methods and, through an active learning ap- proach, stimulates students to think critically about social problems.

This website is a place for students to check various links which are necessary for the course, to upload assignments and to receive feedback. There are two websites you need to master for the course - the Q Skills Online Learning website and the AE 1-4 website on moodle. You can get the link to Q Skills online from inside the moodle website so it is easiest to start here. Please let me know if you have any questions. ehead AT miu.ac.jp

his course is an introductory course for international students studying at a Japanese university. It provides the knowledge and skills necessary for four years of university study, and also provides specific instruction on MIU’s educational policies, teaching methods, and study methods. It also provides an opportunity to learn about the mindset, rules, and lifestyle habits required to live and smoothly navigate university life in Japan, a country with a different culture, history, lifestyle, and language.

Explore the intersection of tourism and sustainable development goals (SDGs) in this course. Gain insights into the fundamentals of tourism and sustainable tourism practices, alongside an in-depth examination of the background and interdependence of the 17 SDGs. Discover how tourism serves as a pivotal driver in achieving these global goals, analyzing its impact across the tourism value chain. Engage with case studies showcasing how tourism-related businesses integrate SDGs into their operations, fostering sustainability and responsible tourism practices.

This course presents an introduction to the basic conceptual and theoretical tools for research and analysis in the field of politics. To understand the core concepts used by political scientists and political theorists, we will be addressing a broad range of issues that cover the nature of politics and the structures of authority and power within political systems. During this course, the students will also explore issues related with the rights and responsibilities in contemporary representative democracies, as well as the diversity of different contemporary political systems and ideas in a regional and global context.

The ultimate objective of CE courses is to prepare students for upper division courses at MIC. Students must achieve minimum scores on standardized exams from outside bodies in order to proceed to their junior year. This typically requires successfully taking three CE courses. By the end of each course, students will have mastered the knowledge and skills specified in the prescribed textbook as well as any supplemental materials provided by individual professors.

Explore the diverse meanings and types of tourism, unravel the classifications of tourists, and delve into the expansive scope of the tourism industry and its products. Investigate the advantages and disadvantages of tourism, gaining a nuanced understanding of its impact on economies, social, and environments. Through engaging lectures and discussions, discover the multifaceted nature of tourism and its significance in shaping global travel experiences.

This is Ellen's class for Academic English. We will use the book Q Skills for Success book 3 B. It is good for learning critical thinking! Look forward to seeing you in class.

Continues proficiency development in written and spoken English. Strengthens oral proficiency through various speaking exercises. Develops reading skills through intensive and extensive reading practice. Strengthens written proficiency through practice in organized multi-paragraph essays. Further develops structural accuracy and fluency using more complex forms.

The course develops fluency in basic oral expression through various active learning methods such as pair-work, brainstorming, group discussions, games and activities, role-plays, presentations and active listening. Students are expected to record conversations focusing on a main functional objective with minimal planning and notes while utilizing conversation strategies.

Introduces initial basic proficiency in fluency and accuracy in spoken English. Develops fluency in basic oral expression. Develops reading skills through regular reading practice. Introduces writing skills form the paragraph level. Introduces vocabulary for academic purposes.

The course develops fluency in basic oral expression through various active learning methods such as pair-work, brainstorming, group discussions, games and activities, role-plays, presentations and active listening. Students are expected to record conversations focusing on a main functional objective with minimal planning and notes while utilizing conversation strategies.

Introduces basic theories of economics. Topics covered may include: economics as a science; production, specialization and exchange; demand and supply; elasticity; utility; output and costs; industry structure; factor markets; business cycles; national output and macro-economic policies; market failure; and international trade.