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The Department of Sociology groups a unique and diverse range of subjects into three courses. Students in the Department of Sociology can use these courses as a basis to select specialized courses that align with their academic interests and career aspirations. Students interested in "culture" are recommended to take the "Entertainment and Culture" course, students interested in "people" are recommended to take the "Community and Networks" course, and students interested in "place" and "industry" are recommended to take the "Cities and Business" course.
Entertainment and Culture Course
Students interested in "culture"
Students interested in "culture" can take courses such as "Sociology of Play" and "Game Industry Theory" to learn about cultural sociology and the cultural industry.
Course registration flow
1
annual
Explore the world of sociology and find a research area that suits you (common to all courses)
In Required Subject such as "Introduction to Sociology" and "Introduction to Social Research," students will learn basic knowledge of sociology and develop the seeds of academic interest.
- Introduction to sociology (required)
- Introduction to Social Research (Required)
- Basic Seminar I & II (Required)
- Introduction to Gamenics (required elective)
- consumer society theory
- social network theory
2
annual
Deepen your expertise
- Sociology of Play
- Game Industry Theory
3-4
annual
Bringing academic interests to fruition through graduation research
- The Sociology of Theme Parks
- Content industry theory
- Graduation research Seminar I, II, III, IV (Required)
Community and Network Courses
Students who are interested in "people"
Students interested in "people" will take courses such as "Family and Society" and "Intercultural Communication" to learn about community and communication.
Course registration flow
1
annual
Explore the world of sociology and find a research area that suits you (common to all courses)
In Required Subject such as "Introduction to Sociology" and "Introduction to Social Research," students will learn basic knowledge of sociology and develop the seeds of academic interest.
- Introduction to sociology (required)
- Introduction to Social Research (Required)
- Basic Seminar I & II (Required)
- Introduction to Gamenics (required elective)
- consumer society theory
- social network theory
2
annual
Deepen your expertise
- family society theory
- Intercultural Communication
3-4
annual
Bringing academic interests to fruition through graduation research
- Local community theory
- welfare society theory
- Graduation research Seminar I, II, III, IV (Required)
City and Business Course (Location)
Students interested in "place"
Students interested in "place" can take courses such as "Architectural Design and Society" and "Asian Cities and Society" to learn about urban sociology and urban planning.
Course registration flow
1
annual
Explore the world of sociology and find a research area that suits you (common to all courses)
In Required Subject such as "Introduction to Sociology" and "Introduction to Social Research," students will learn basic knowledge of sociology and develop the seeds of academic interest.
- Introduction to sociology (required)
- Introduction to Social Research (Required)
- Basic Seminar I & II (Required)
- Introduction to Gamenics (required elective)
- consumer society theory
- social network theory
2
annual
Deepen your expertise
- Architectural Design and Society
- Asian Cities and Societies
3-4
annual
Bringing academic interests to fruition through graduation research
- Spatial Design Seminar
- Megacity theory
- Graduation research Seminar I, II, III, IV (Required)
City and Business Course (Industry)
Students interested in "industry"
Students interested in "industry" will take courses such as "Global Market Strategy" and "Modern International Finance" to acquire knowledge about business and finance.
Course registration flow
1
annual
Explore the world of sociology and find a research area that suits you (common to all courses)
In Required Subject such as "Introduction to Sociology" and "Introduction to Social Research," students will learn basic knowledge of sociology and develop the seeds of academic interest.
- Introduction to sociology (required)
- Introduction to Social Research (Required)
- Basic Seminar I & II (Required)
- Introduction to Gamenics (required elective)
- consumer society theory
- social network theory
2
annual
Deepen your expertise
- Introduction to Business Administration (required elective)
- Global Market Strategy
3-4
annual
Bringing academic interests to fruition through graduation research
- Contemporary International Finance
- Industrial policy and industrial structure
- Graduation research Seminar I, II, III, IV (Required)
<Updated on July 23, 2026>
Department of Studies of Contemporary Society