Accepting applicationsExamining Japan's World Heritage Sites

Whenever landmarks like Mount Fuji and Japanese cuisine are inscribed as World Heritage Sites or Intangible Cultural Heritage, we Japanese perceive it as a matter of pride and a potential source of economic benefits. However, what exactly is the World Heritage system, how did it come about, and what challenges does it face today? This course focuses primarily on Japan's World Heritage Sites, utilizing a wealth of resources and illustrations to explore three key questions: (1) What is the purpose of World Heritage Sites? (2) What can we learn from World Heritage Sites? (3) How can we engage with World Heritage Sites?

Lecturer
Michiya SUZUKI/ Professor, Faculty of Letter, Toyo University

Graduated from the Faculty of Humanities at Tohoku University. Completed the doctoral program in the Graduate School of Humanities at Tohoku University (Ph.D. in Literature). After serving as a special researcher at the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (PD), a lecturer and associate professor in the Faculty of Education at Saitama University, and a visiting researcher at the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), currently holds the present position. Specializes in Western medieval history.

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Lecture nameExamining Japan's World Heritage Sites
Date and timeDecember 21, 2024 (Saturday) , 01:00 PM (JST) 〜 December 21, 2024 (Saturday) , 02:30 PM (JST)
Course name2024 Toyo University Online Course - Insight into Japan
Lecturer Michiya SUZUKI
Professor, Faculty of Letter, Toyo University
TargetJapanese proficiency equivalent to JLPT N2 or above
* Participation from abroad is highly welcomed.
* All courses will be conducted in Japanese only.
Capacity1,000 participants per lecture (first-come-first-served basis)
Streaming service Cisco Webex Meetings
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FeeFree
Application periodJune 10, 2024 (Monday) , 12:00 AM (JST) ~ December 20, 2024 (Friday) , 11:59 PM (JST)
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  • All display times are in Japan time.
  • All courses will be conducted in Japanese only.
  • You can freely choose if you wish to attend one or multiple lectures.
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