Waseda University

Waseda University is a leading institution in Japan, founded in 1882 with three principles: academic independence, practical innovation, and the shaping of open-minded citizens; aiming to provide the world with progressive leaders.
Waseda has stayed true to these ideals, educating seven prime ministers and countless other politicians, business leaders, journalists, diplomats, scholars, scientists, inventors, actors, writers and artists.
Waseda's history and tradition is to tirelessly challenge convention, in favor of progression and innovation. By its 150th anniversary in 2032, the University has committed to expanding its leadership in Asia and around the world.
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Invitation to The Tale of Genji: The Foundational Elements of Japanese Culture (edX)

Explore the world's oldest novel written in the eleventh century and develop the perspective to understand Japanese classical literature and the foundation of Japanese culture. The Tale of Genji (Genji Monogatari) is a long-form narrative composed in Japan at the beginning of the eleventh century. It depicts relationships both [...]

Cosmic Rays, Dark Matter, and the Mysteries of the Universe (edX)

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Cosmic Rays, Dark Matter, and the Mysteries of the Universe (edX)
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Join us on a unique exploration of one of the universe’s deepest mysteries: cosmic rays. In the Universe, high-energy cosmic rays are violently propagating in space. While we know these cosmic rays come from outside of the solar system, exactly how and where they originate is a mystery. Professor [...]

Steps in Japanese for Beginners3 Part3 (edX)

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Steps in Japanese for Beginners3 Part3 (edX)
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Learn academic expressions and interaction at companies. Andy’s Japanese classmate, Joe, says that he cannot understand of one of his specialist content classes. So, they both think of how Joe can do better in the class. In Japanese class, Andy also needs to do a poster presentation on his [...]

Steps in Japanese for Beginners3 Part2 (edX)

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Steps in Japanese for Beginners3 Part2 (edX)
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Learn how to express emotion both publicly and privately. The new student, Leo starts working at a café, but he immediately runs into problems. Leo joins the yosakoi dance club on Andy’s suggestion. However, he finds out that an important yosakoi dance performance is on the same day as [...]

Steps in Japanese for Beginners3 Part1 (edX)

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Steps in Japanese for Beginners3 Part1 (edX)
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Learn manners and rules needed develop personal relationships with various people and expressions necessary for natural disasters. A younger student has entered Andy’s dormitory. Andy feels like he wants to help the new student by teaching him what he knows about life in Japan. Unfortunately, the new student does [...]

Steps in Japanese for Beginners2 Part2 (edX)

Learn how to ask the details about a situation and make requests to people. Andy’s upperclassman comes back from his trip to Okinawa. Andy and Mr. Ono ask him about his trip and listen to what he did there. Andy is also working very hard to learn the yosokoi [...]

Steps in Japanese for Beginners2 Part1 (edX)

Learn casual expressions which are used among people who know each other well and the small talk which helps build personal relationships. The exchange students Andy gets to know more people and has more opportunities to use small talk and talk about himself with these people. He also finds [...]

Steps in Japanese for Beginners1 Part3 (edX)

Learn important words and phrases for building relationships with other people. The exchange student Andy is asked to join the university yosokoi dance club. And he decides to join. Through interaction with his yosokoi club mates and his Japanese class teacher, he describes his experiences and we learn more [...]

Steps in Japanese for Beginners2 Part3 (edX)

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Steps in Japanese for Beginners2 Part3 (edX)
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Learn how to explain a troubling situation, and how to ask for assistance from people. Andy explains the symptoms of his illness at hospital and describes some problems he has with his room at the dormitory. He also asks for assistance. He asks for help from his friend with [...]

The Black-Scholes Model: For Proprietary Trading (edX)

Mar 19th 2024
The Black-Scholes Model: For Proprietary Trading (edX)
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Learn how to use the Black-Scholes theory professionally. This money-making scheme is used proprietary fashion known to a limited community.