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Each of the approximately 50 universities and organizations that are members of the University Consortium Kyoto offers its own unique lifelong learning courses. This “University Relay Course,” which started in 2016, is held at Campus Plaza Kyoto in a relay format by each university in order to let citizens know about various unique courses that make use of the characteristics of each university, other than the courses that have been provided to Kyoto College so far.
Let’s experience more university courses ~ “University City Kyoto” is a learning campus
This year, courses will be offered by 11 universities. Take any course you like.
Registration: Not required
Fee: Free
Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto
Please click here for details such as lecture dates, classrooms, capacity, etc.
2017 University Relay Course (scheduled for August or later)
Saturday, May 27, 2017 Kyoto University of Foreign Studies
“How to communicate with foreigners visiting Kyoto”
Instructor: Jeff Birkland (Professor, School of Foreign Languages)
Communication is not only verbal, but mostly non-verbal. In this course, you will learn how to introduce Kyoto culture to foreigners with different values and cultural backgrounds, and experience sending and receiving non-verbal communication in a workshop format.
Saturday, June 10, 2017 Otani University
“What the Buddha Statue Tells Us: Exploring the History of the Region”
Instructor: Nozomu Saito (Professor, Department of History, Faculty of Letters, Director of Otani University Museum)
The statue of the head Buddha of the Otani University Museum accepts people’s wishes as an object of worship and is appreciated as a figurative work, but it is also a powerful resource for thinking about the history of the region, where there are few written historical materials. Using the example of Nishi-Asai Town, Nagahama City, Hubei City, we will consider the history of this area as seen from Buddhist statues from ancient times to the early modern period.
Saturday, July 15, 2017 Ryukoku University
“Buddhism as a Way: An Introduction to Buddhism for Noticing Happiness”
Instructor: Takanori Sugioka (Professor, Faculty of Agriculture)
No matter how delicious the food may seem, you can’t really tell what it tastes like just by looking at it. It’s the same thing with studying Buddhism. Let’s use the deeply savoured Buddhist ideas as our own food to lead a happy life.
August 5, 2017 (Sat) Saga Art College (*The name was changed from Kyoto Saga University of the Arts Junior College in April 2017)
“Universal Design: Aiming for a Society in which Everyone Can Live Comfortably”
Instructor: Takehiko Sakata (Professor, Department of Fine Arts, Dean of Junior College)
Currently, there are many people who are prevented from participating in society because they are minorities. In order to realize a society in which everyone can live comfortably, we will look at things from multiple perspectives and consider tools and spaces that are easy for everyone to use, as well as the ideal form of society.
September 9, 2017 (Sat) Kyoto Seika University ☆ October 21 (Sat) 10:00-11:30 Additional lecture will be held.
“Literature and Freedom of Expression: Focusing on Junichiro Tanizaki’s Modern Translations of The Tale of Genji and Thin Snow”
* The venue has been changed to Campus Plaza Kyoto 5th floor, Seminar Rooms 2-4 (capacity 90 people). However, the additional lecture on October 21 will be held from 10:00 to 11:30 in Lecture Room 2 (capacity 250 people).
Instructor: Atsushi Nishino (Full-time Lecturer, Faculty of Humanities)
In 2015-16, Junichiro Tanizaki celebrated the 50th anniversary of his death and the 130th anniversary of his birth. Its creative activity was also a constant struggle against the powers that be (the censorship system) that suppressed speech. At a time when the environment surrounding speech is changing drastically, we will decipher Tanizaki’s literature in Kyoto, which has a deep connection with Tanizaki.
Saturday, September 30, 2017 Kyoto Gakuen University
“No matter how old you are, it’s not too late to build your body and physical strength.”
Instructor: Misaka Kimura (Professor, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences)
In the face of a longevity, a super-aging society has become a major social issue whether or not people can live independently and energetically until the end of their lives, but the foundation of this is the body (physical strength) in old age. If left untreated, physical strength and physical functions will clearly decline with age. Think about how to prevent it.
Saturday, October 7, 2017 Kyoto Bunkyo University
“Community Development in which Students and Citizens Work Together: A Case Study of Uji Town and Uji Tea Initiatives”
Instructor: Masami Mori (Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences)
Due to the declining birthrate and aging population and changes in lifestyles, shopping districts and local industries are also facing challenges. In this context, people in diverse positions can think about what they can do individually and connect with each other, which will be “energized by the community.” I would like to think of some hints for community development that we can do together with you.
Saturday, October 21, 2017 Kyoto Seika University [Additional Course]
“Literature and Freedom of Expression: Focusing on Junichiro Tanizaki’s Modern Translations of The Tale of Genji and Thin Snow”
*Please note that the lecture time is 10:00-11:30 because it is an additional course. Classes will be held in Lecture Room 2 (capacity 250 students).
Instructor: Atsushi Nishino (Full-time Lecturer, Faculty of Humanities)
In 2015-16, Junichiro Tanizaki celebrated the 50th anniversary of his death and the 130th anniversary of his birth. Its creative activity was also a constant struggle against the powers that be (the censorship system) that suppressed speech. At a time when the environment surrounding speech is changing drastically, we will decipher Tanizaki’s literature in Kyoto, which has a deep connection with Tanizaki.
Saturday, November 11, 2017 Heian Jogakuin University
“Kyoto in the Nara Period”
Instructor: Kenichi Mori (Professor, Faculty of International Tourism Studies)
What kind of people lived in Kyoto before Heian Kyo, and what kind of life did they lead? I will talk based on descriptions of national history such as the Japan Shoki and the Continuation of the Japan Period, as well as old documents left in the Shosoin Temple. It is a little-known piece of Kyoto’s history.
Saturday, November 25, 2017 Kyoto Gakuen University
“Development of FOSHU and Foods with Functional Claims Based on the Bioregulatory Functions of Foods”
Instructor: Hiroyuki Fujita (Professor, Faculty of Bio-Environmental Sciences)
It has been clarified that foods not only function as nutrients but also have various bioregulatory functions, and FOSHU and foods with functional claims have been developed. We’ll give you an overview of these foods, as well as recent findings on how they’re actually developed.
Saturday, January 27, 2018 Kyoto City University of Arts
“Art × care = self-indulgence and sobriety?”
* The venue has been changed to Lecture Room 3 on the 4th floor of Campus Plaza Kyoto (capacity 170 people).
Instructor: Satoru Takahashi (Director, Professor, Department of Conceptual Design, Faculty of Fine Arts)
We will think about the unknown possibilities that open up the encounter between care, which is a job close to life, and art, while introducing several projects. We will explore future possibilities from new cases inside and outside Japan, such as nursing care, architecture, dance, dementia, depression and art, disability and hip-hop, etc.
Saturday, February 10, 2018 Kyoto Women’s University
“Shinran Saint in the Dictionary -The Heart of Longing for a Saint-“
Instructor: Yoshimichi Kuroda (Associate Professor, Faculty of Human Development and Education)
We will introduce the life of Shinran Saint using the figures introduced in the dictionary as clues. From classical dictionaries to recent dictionaries, images of Shinran saints for each era appear in the descriptions. Through this, I would like to think about the hearts of people who adore saints.
Saturday, February 17, 2018 Kyoto Sangyo University
“The Universe Seen through the ‘Lens of Gravity'”
Instructor: Atsunori Yonehara (Professor, Department of Astrophysics and Meteorology, Faculty of Science)
Most of the diverse celestial bodies in the universe are out of reach, and it is not easy to know what they are doing. However, the peculiar phenomenon of the ‘lens of gravity’ provides information that approaches various mysteries of the universe. We will introduce this phenomenon and its usefulness.
★ The content of the course is subject to change due to circumstances. Changes will be posted on the “NEWS” and “Important Notices” section of the University Consortium Kyoto website, as well as on the bulletin board in Campus Plaza Kyoto, so please check them.
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