3S
List of seminars
Stefan Wuerrer
Feminist Thought in Europe, America and Asia, Past and Present
How do we take on "femininity" or "masculinity"? What does this make possible, and what does it make impossible? Why are people who cannot identify with either, who are in the transitional stage, or who identify as both at a disadvantage? How can we create a society free of such disadvantages? Using Western and Asian feminist thought as a guide, we will consider these issues from a global perspective.
Mototsugu Katsura Seminar
Understanding Austrian and Eastern European culture and history through German literature
German literature is not limited to Germany. It also includes Austria and Switzerland, and there was a time when German was widely used in Eastern Europe. In this seminar, we will read modern German literature in the original language and learn about the cultural spread and historical commonalities that transcend national boundaries.
Yutaka Kimoto Seminar
French Literature Text Reading
Students will read modern French literature in the original language, paying close attention to stylistic issues that cannot be understood in translation, and will then comprehend, analyze, and present their findings. Previously, students have looked at works by Hugo, Balzac, Stendhal, Flaubert, Zola, Maupassant, and Saint-Exupéry.
Yuma Kubo
Learn authentic Renaissance art history in a historical context
When you hear "Renaissance art," many people probably imagine gorgeous paintings and architecture. That image is correct, but it's only one side of the coin. In this seminar, we read serious books on the history of Renaissance art, sometimes written in English, and discuss not only the works and artists, but also the social and religious history behind them. We continue to conduct exercises to deepen our understanding of the source of human creativity, looking at the history from which beautiful works were born from multiple angles.
Susumu Kuroda Seminar
The Rules Behind German Expressions
In my seminar, we grasp the subtle nuances found in various German expressions and pursue their essence. By tackling the rules that lie deep within German words and sentences, we can improve our German expression skills and also have more fulfilling interactions with native German speakers.
Kenichiro Komori Seminar
Reflecting on current events and the 21st century
What is peace? Is it something that cannot be separated from military power? Is it military and weapons, in other words, violence, that creates peace? Your view of peace, which you consider to be barbaric, is at the forefront of the times. However, the world is still lagging behind, so we need wisdom and discretion that will not be swayed by it.
Hiroe Shimauchi Seminar
How to read folklore
How can we bring well-known folklore to the academic table? We will learn the methods and practices for doing so. For example, we will read mainly literature on analytical methods, deepen our understanding of their outlines, and at the same time, we will make presentations and debates on individual themes of our own choosing.
Miwa Takimoto
Capturing the gaze of the times through creative expression
Art history is a discipline that examines visual art through words, examines it historically, and learns about the close relationship between art and society. In this seminar, you will learn traditional art historical methods to understand artworks, and also turn your attention to current subjects to deepen your contemplation of the artistic experience. How do we who live in the present look at artworks of the past? Not only artworks, but our thoughts are also rich in creativity. Let's share the excitement of art history through research and presentations.
Nozomi Nozomu Tase Seminar
Understanding Early Modern Europe through Historical Methods
This seminar aims to provide students with insight into and approaches to historical research through reading and discussing papers and historical documents on early modern European history, as well as through oral presentations and report writing.
Let's experience together the excitement and difficulty of understanding the thoughts and actions of people who lived in a time and space different from our own.Chikako Hirano Seminar
Thinking about European history with globalization as a keyword
Have you ever wondered why the world is the way it is today? This seminar will start from such a question and deepen your thinking while exploring the historical background. The focus will be on the history of exchanges between Europe and the outside world amid the progress of globalization. By grasping the dynamic aspects, we will approach the problems of today's society from multiple perspectives.
Kaoru Matsubara Seminar
Considering European culture in the context of history and society
In my seminar, we will focus on the arts, especially music, and will have an academic discussion of what European intellect and sensibility has built up. Let's learn together how to ask meaningful questions about the subjects that interest us and how to answer them with the right approach.
Yuka Mochizuki
The Greatness and Misery of Humankind: A Challenge to Philosophy from the Genesis View of Humanity
The story of Genesis in the Old Testament expresses the opposing views of humanity, that of greatness and misery. In the first semester, students will grasp the major trends in the history of thought, starting from Genesis and Pascal, and in the second semester, students will freely choose a thinker to present (Stoicism, Montaigne, Descartes, Pascal, and many others), and compile their findings in the form of a thesis.