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The Centre of Modern Languages of the University of Nicosia cordially invites you to the Week of Japanese Language and Culture at the University of Nicosia.

Lecturer: Dr Yuko Abe | Akita International University

The aim of this course is to give participants a general view of Japanese culture and society and to introduce them into basics of Japanese language and communication style. Participants will learn about some traditional aspects of Japanese culture still present in modern society and about cultural developments that make Japan future oriented. Japanese culture will be characterized in the general framework of cultural values, norms, communication style. In addition to introduction into Japanese culture, this course provides a very basic, survival level of language instruction, preparing people for traveling in Japan or starting more intensive language learning.

Programme


Seminar 1

Title Date Time Venue
Japanese Cultural Values

  • Cultural Values, Norms
  • Collective self vs. Individual self
26.3.2018 (Monday) 6.00 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. B20

 

Seminar 2

Title Date Time Venue
Tohoku, Japan

  • Homogeneity or Cultural Diversity
  • Natural, Historical, and Cultural Resources
  • Traditional and Modern Japan
27.3.2018 (Tuesday) 6.00 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. A22

 

Seminar 3

Title Date Time Venue
Japanese Communication Style

  • Verbal Communication
  • Nonverbal Communication
28.3.2018 (Wednesday) 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. B220

 

Seminar 4

Title Date Time Venue
Images and Reality of Japanese Culture

  • External View of Japanese Culture
  • Internal View of Japanese Culture
  • Example of Sexism & Situation of Women in Japan
29.3.2018 (Thursday) 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. UNESCO Amphitheatre

All seminars are free of charge.

Participants may join any of the seminars.

For participation, please complete the registration form below.


For more information:

+357 2284 2359

[email protected]

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