[Kobe Gakuin University] Public Lecture Tracing the Birth and Development of the Shakespeare Brand to be Held on Saturday, June 13

Kobe Gakuin University will hold the 91st Saturday Public Lecture, which has been providing learning opportunities to the local community since its inception in 1976. This time, as part of the university's 60th anniversary commemorative project, faculty members from each department will offer a variety of lectures from specialized perspectives under the theme "Our Lives and Culture."

◆ Lecture Overview

How did Shakespeare, who was merely a playwright in 16th-century London, become a "national writer" of England? Learn about branding strategies that connect to modern consumer culture through approximately 400 years of Shakespeare's reception history.

"How to Create a 'National Writer': The History of the Shakespeare Brand"

◆ Date and Time: Saturday, June 13, 13:00-14:30

◆ Venue: Kobe Gakuin University, Arise Campus, Building 1, 2nd Floor, Room 12A Lecture Room

◆ Lecturer: Faculty of Global Communication, Department of Global Communication, Lecturer Yuki Nishida

◆ Application Method: Please come directly to the venue on the day. No prior registration is required.

◆ Participation Fee: Free

◆ Target Participants: Anyone, including local residents, is welcome to attend.

[Saturday Public Lecture Overview]

Based on the founding spirit of "Love of Truth and Respect for Individuality," the university has been offering Saturday public lectures since 1976 to return the results of research and education to the local community. The first lecture was held to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Faculty of Nutrition, and since 1980 it has been held as the Kobe Gakuin University Saturday Public Lecture, every spring and fall thereafter.

The 2026 Saturday Public Lecture, as part of the university's 60th anniversary commemorative project, will feature faculty members from each department addressing contemporary issues of high interest from their specialized fields under the main theme "Our Lives and Culture." Why not experience the university's learning programs on a nature-rich campus? We look forward to your participation in these attractive lectures.

◆ Reference Link: University HP, Social Collaboration, Saturday Public Lecture

[Inquiries]
Kobe Gakuin University, Social Collaboration Group, Saturday Public Lecture Section

〒650-0045 Kobe City, Chuo Ward, Minatojima 1-3-11

TEL: 078-974-4569 (Weekdays 9:30-11:30, 13:00-17:00)

Email: renkei_info@j.kobegakuin.ac.jp