Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) presents “2017 Minato Citizen’s University” this fall. In collaboration with Minato City, TUJ has been offering the only courses in English as part of the public lecture series held in universities in the area since 2007. Approximately 2,000 attendants have taken part at TUJ.

To commemorate its 35th anniversary in Japan, four TUJ faculty and the dean will examine what the past 35 years have meant in the context of their areas of expertise in this series. Each lecturer will reflect upon the past from their perspective and explore the present and future.

Event Overview

Lecture Lineup

Lecture 1: Wednesday, October 25

From Internationalization to Globalization: Japanese Universities and the World Outside Japan Over the Past 35 Years

Bruce Stronach, Dean, TUJ (Profile)

Lecture 2: Friday, October 27

1982-2017-2052: The Past, the Present and the Future of Sexuality Attitudes and Behaviors in Japan

Dariusz Skowronski, TUJ Assistant Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences (Profile)

Lecture 3: Tuesday, October 31

A 35-year History of Music Videos

Karl Neubert, TUJ Assistant Professor of Film & Media Arts (Profile)

Lecture 4: Monday, November 6

Modularly Yours

Ian Lynam, TUJ Assistant Professor of Graphic Design (Profile)

Lecture 5: Wednesday, November 8

The Middle East, 35 Years On

Masaki Kakizaki, TUJ Assistant Professor of Political Science (Profile)