Cultural Norms “vs.” Ethical Norms? – Thinking about Ethics and Tolerance in a Global Society
The graduate curriculum will open its Professional Ethics seminars, part of the Pre-program courses offered by Nitobe College, to graduate students of Hokkaido University.
Global Ethics: Right, Wrong, or Relative? This Nitobe College open class on ‘Professional Ethics’ helps you navigate the tension between cultural norms and universal ethical truths. By engaging with real-world case studies and participating in class discussions, you can enhance your ethical reasoning and address complex global issues with sensitivity and critical insight. Join us!
Date and Time
2025/6/19 (Thu) 16:30 – 19:45
Venue
Room S5 (1F), S-Building, Institute for the Adancement of Higher Education, Hokkaido University
Format
Face-to-face
Lecturer
Dr. Richard Stone (Tokyo City University)
Language
English
Target
Graduate students belonging to Hokkaido University
Capacity
15 applicants (on a first-come, first-served basis)
Application
If you wish to participate in this seminar, please email your name and affiliated graduate school to Dr. Dale Whitfield (Specially-appointed Assistant Professor of Nitobe College) at: dwhitfield@high.hokudai.ac.jp.
