NewOct.17th Translation at the Crossroad of Politics and Philosophy-How Translation can Help Democracy in a time of Illiberalism-
Monday,October 6,2025Translation at the Crossroad of Politics and Philosophy
How Translation can Help Democracy in a Time of Illiberalism
How can translation serve as a bridge for democracy when societies face rising illiberalism?
Join us for an afternoon of thought-provoking talks exploring the intersections of language, politics, and philosophy.
🗓️ Date & Time: Friday, October 17, 2025 | 13:00–17:00
📍 Venue: International Conference Room (Dialogue House), ICU
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🎧 Simultaneous interpretation (English/Japanese) will be provided.
🔗 Registration: Please sign up here: https://forms.gle/vWmoZvZxRdGQiUjj7
📩 For accessibility needs or questions, contact aolivier@icu.ac.jp
Speakers:
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Prof. Matsuba Shoichi (Otemae University)
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Prof. Saito Kohei (The University of Tokyo)
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Helary Jean-Christophe (K. K. Doublet, Translator)
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Moderator: Prof. Olivier Ammour-Mayeur (ICU)
Hosted by: Center for Gender Studies (CGS) and Peace Research Institute (PRI), International Christian University
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Event poster titled “Translation at the Crossroad of Politics and Philosophy: How Translation can Help Democracy in a Time of Illiberalism.”
Part 1 (13:00–15:00) features Prof. Matsuba Shoichi (Otemae University) and Helary Jean-Christophe (K. K. Doublet, Translator).
Part 2 (15:30–17:00) features Prof. Saito Kohei (Tokyo University), Prof. Matsuba Shoichi (Otemae University), and Helary Jean-Christophe (K. K. Doublet, Translator).
Moderator: Prof. Olivier Ammour-Mayeur (ICU).
Event details: Friday, October 17th, 13:00–17:00 at the International Conference Room (Dialogue House).
Simultaneous English–Japanese interpretation will be provided. Registration via QR code is requested.
For accessibility needs or questions, contact aolivier@icu.ac.jp
Logos of CGS (Center for Gender Studies) and PRI (Peace Research Institute) appear at the top.
Three headshots shown: Prof. Matsuba Shoichi, Helary Jean-Christophe, and Prof. Saito Kohei.