As we are about to approach the 120th Anniversary of Ernest Hemingway, one of the greatest writers of 20th century, The American Literature Society at the University of Tsukuba and Institute for Comparative Research in Humanities and Social Research at the University of Tsukuba (ICR) will together host an international symposium to refigure Ernest Hemingway’s image and his art from the 21st century perspective. Through criticisms of the 1920s to the contemporary era, this symposium seeks to pres...
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【May 22-23】Workshop “Sedentism, Subsistence and Societies in the Neolithic Anatolia: New Insights from Hasankeyf Höyük”
On March 22 and 23, a workshop titled, “Sedentism, Subsistence and Societies in the Neolithic Anatolia: New Insights from Hasankeyf Höyük” will be held. We are looking forward to your participation!
The University of Tsukuba Anatolia Research Team has been doing archaeological research on Hasankeyf Höyük ruins of the Neolithic Age at Tigris river basin in the southeastern part of Turkey. For the current workshop, we have invited Prof. Mehmet ÖZDOĞAN and Prof. Zeynep ERES from Istan...
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The 32nd ICR Seminar 【March 21 (Tue)】
On Monday March 21, the 32nd ICR seminar will be held at the University of Tsukuba. No fee is required so please feel free to join. Economic Development and Resolution Strategies of Environment, Labor, and Disparity Problems in China. Date: March 21 (Tue) 15:00-16:30Place: Humanities and Social Sciences Buildings A101Lecturer: Prof. Bai Bagen (Hunan University, Law School, International Economic Law) Summary:After the Chinese Economic Reform (State power easily been used for...
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Newly Published Academic Journal TIPA from The National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) Laboratoire Parole & Language (LPL)
An academic journal TIPA’s special edition titled “Conflit en discours et discours en conflit : approches linguistiques et communicatives (Discourse in conflict and conflict in discourse: Linguistic and communicative approaches)” has been published by The National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) Laboratoire Parole & Language (LPL). This journal was edited by ICR core researcher Associate Prof. Tsuyoshi Kida and a researcher from JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research in Japan Laura...
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【Book Review】Prof. Tsuyoshi Kida’s Miscellany was Published
ICR core researcher Prof. Tsuyoshi Kida’s miscellany contributed in France was published. The details are as follows. Title: Les gestes culinaires : mise en scène de savoir-faire “Symbolisme gestuel de la gastronomie japonaise”Editors: Tsuyoshi Kida and Laura-Anca Parepa For more information click here
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Open Symposium “Creation of Studies of West Asian Civilizations 2: What Ancient Western Asian Civilizations Conveyed to the Present Age”
On March 3 and 4 we are going to hold an open symposium titled “Creation of Studies of West Asian Civilizations 2: What Ancient Western Asian Civilizations Conveyed to the Present Age”. We are looking forward for your participations! Though the image of confusion and danger has settled in Middle East and Western Asia World, it used to be the most advanced area that led the world civilization, such as starting agriculture, developing city civilization, inventing letters, disseminating world ...
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“Inheritance of Memory and Language” Kick Off Forum
We will be holding a kick off forum titled “Inheritance of Memory and Language” on Friday February 17. We are looking forward for your participations! “Inheritance of Memory and Language” Kick Off ForumHolding Memories Common – Going Through Hiroshima and Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Experiences- Date: Friday February 17 10:00-17:30Place: Humanities and Social Sciences Building A101Lecturers:1) Hajime Sato (University of Tsukuba) “English Literatures in the Nuclear Age –Centered on Rin...
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International and Advanced Japanese Studies Relay Session 【Feb 15 (wed)】
On Wednesday February 15 from 18:10, International and Advanced Japanese Studies Relay Session will be held. Joining fee is free and no application is required so please feel free to join! <Program> Professor Masami Okaue“Citizen Judge System and Death Penalty” Professor Chieko Kano“Japanese Language Education to Foreigners and Change in Hosting Societies” General DiscussionDate: Wednesday February 15 18:10-19:30Place: Humanities and Social Sciences Building A422&nb...
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Lecture “Geology of Iran” by Research Center for West Asian Civilization
On Monday February 6 from 13:00, lecture on “Geology of Iran” by Research Center for West Asian Civilization will be held. We are looking forward for your participation! Planned Research Group 4, titled “Geology on Stone Supply during the Prehistoric Times in West Asia” (head researcher: Ken-ichiro Hisada) will invite Ms. Monireh Poshtkoohi and hold a lecture as stated below. Date: Monday February 6 13:30－15:00Place: University of Tsukuba Project Research Building 306 &a...
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【Come Join Us!】The 3rd Humanities and Social Sciences Research Development & Promotion Forum (March 3, 2017 @ University of the Ryukyus)
The 3rd Humanities and Social Sciences Research Development & Promotion Forum will be held at University of the Ryukyus. Researchers, URA, clerical staffs, and staffs from public administration and capital distribution organization will gather in this forum. Registration fee is free but you must pre-register. Looking forward for your registration!!
Date: March 3, 2017 (Friday)13:30-18:00 (Open 13:00, after the forum there will be information exchange meeting)
Place: Universi...
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