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Japanese studies at UGent

The study programme for Japanese Language and Culture (‘Japanology’) aims to train people who can build bridges between East and West. Since Japan as an economic power occupies an important place in world affairs, people who are familiar with the Japanese language and culture are indispensable in the professional world. Therefore, we offer a varied programme, based on a broad knowledge of languages, culture and history, approached from a critical point of view and with attention to interculturality.

 

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      • Guest lecture dr. Felix Spremberg “‘Just switch your mood!’: The Paralympics and Olympics in Japanese moral education textbooks.
        moral education textbooks”, 27.11.2024, 8:30, Rozier 1.2.
      • Guest lecture by Prof. Steven Trenson (Waseda Daigaku) on “A Japanese Classical Martial Art in the Modern Age. Musō Jikiden Eishin-Ryū, its History, Characteristics, and Spiritual Thought”, Tuesday, 26/11/2024, 16-17:30, Technicum, Aud. B.
      • Guest lecture by Dr. Melissa Ann Kaul (Edinburgh) on “Introducing the ‘Animal Turn’ into Asian Studies“, November 6 (Wednesday), 10 to 12 in Rozier 2.2.
      • Guest lecture by Dr. Marta Fanasca (University of Bologna) on “Female Masculinity and the Business of Emotions in Tokyo”, October 15, 12h30 – 14h00 Faculteitszaal (First floor), Campus Boekentoren, Blandijn, Blandijnberg 2, Ghent University (a CRCG lecture) More info.
      • Opening lecture by ambassador of Japan, H.E. Mikami Masahiro “A Personal Introduction to Japanese Culture and Language”, Tuesday October 8, 16:00, Vandenhove Paviljoen (ground floor), Rozier 1.
      • Stefano Romagnoli (Sapienza University of Rome): Ambiguous Alliances: Asymmetrical Friendships, Mimicry, and Exploitation in Japanese-Occupied Territories, 5 October, 16:45 – 18:30 Panel 9 – The Ethical Labyrinth of War Collaboration. Conference: Complicities in the Second World War: Literature of Occupation, Collaboration, and Impure Resistance. Monasterium Poortackere (Oude Houtlei 56, 9000 Gent). More info.
      • Study tour and joint seminar Kyushu University EU Centre, 19-21 September. More info on our social media and UFORA.

 

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