Why does the European Union flag bear twelve stars? Why does the rhythm of 5-7-5 syllables in Japanese poetry resonate so deeply? Why can we say "ここのつ" (nine) but not "とおつ" (ten)? Numbers, deeply embedded in our everyday lives, carry profound cultural significance within different linguistic spheres. This course invites you on a journey to uncover the fascinating world of numbers, exploring the values and worldviews embedded in Japanese and foreign cultures.
Accepting applicationsNumbers in Everyday Life
Lecturer
Masatoshi TANAKA/ Professor, Faculty of Law, Toyo University
Graduated from the Faculty of Letters, Hiroshima University. Completed a doctoral program (specializing in International Sociology) at the Graduate School of Hiroshima University, Ph.D. in International Sociology. Former full-time lecturer and associate professor at Toyo University. Specializing in Germanic linguistics, theoretical linguistics, and German language pedagogy. Overseas research in Germany (2000-2002) and Austria (2017).
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Course outline
Lecture nameNumbers in Everyday Life
Date and timeJanuary 25, 2025 (Saturday) , 01:00 PM (JST) 〜 January 25, 2025 (Saturday) , 02:30 PM (JST)
Lecturer
Masatoshi TANAKA
Professor, Faculty of Law, Toyo University
Professor, Faculty of Law, Toyo University
TargetJapanese proficiency equivalent to JLPT N2 or above
* Participation from abroad is highly welcomed.
* All courses will be conducted in Japanese only.
* 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
FeeFree
Application periodJune 10, 2024 (Monday) , 12:00 AM (JST) ~ January 24, 2025 (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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