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Community Spotlight - Gerry Yokota, 28 September, 14:00 via Google Meet

Event Speaker(s): 
Gerry Yokota
Saturday, September 28, 2024 - 2:00pm

Freedom of Speech on the Japanese University Campus

 

Gerry Yokota, Professor Emerita Osaka University

 

Too often I hear students complaining that their freedom of speech is being suppressed. I propose a community discussion sharing our sense of the atmosphere on our campuses. Is there robust exchange of views on controversial issues, or is there a sense that risky issues are taboo?  Isn’t support for freedom of speech on campus essential for educating global citizens who are capable of expressing their views? If they do not get this practice now, how will they be prepared to deal with controversy in the real world after graduation? What is the best way to support them?

 

Google Meet joining info

 

Date: 28 September, 2024 @14:00

 

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zpc-orzr-mkp
Or dial: ‪(JP) +81 3-4545-0450‬ PIN: ‪292 690 489 3932‬#
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Event in Planning: 
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Event Theme: 
Freedom of Speech on the Japanese University Campus
Online Meeting: 
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Cost for JALT Members: 
free
Cost for non-JALT Members: 
free
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