This year marks the 100 year anniversary of the 1916 “Easter Rising” that triggered the beginning of the Irish independence struggle. The International Community Center at Waseda University will show the documentary “The Road to Irish Independence.” After the screening, Hiroko Mikami, professor of Irish literature\/theatre at the Faculty of International Research and Education, will also give a special talk.<\/p>\n
Jan 13 (Tue), 2017,\u00a0 6:15-8:00pm
\n(Doors open at 6:00pm)<\/p>\n
Room 708 (7th floor), Bldg.11, Waseda Campus.<\/p>\n
Waseda Students, Staff & General Public<\/p>\n
English, Japanese (Film is in English with Japanese subtitles)<\/p>\n
Free<\/p>\n
80 people (first come, first served)<\/p>\n
Not required<\/p>\n
6:15pm – 7:45pm Film Screening
\n7:45pm – 8:00pm Guest Speaker Talk<\/p>\n
Waseda University International Community Center (ICC) Director.
\nProfessor, School of International Liberal Studies. PhD Ulster University.
\nAuthor; “Frank McGuinness and his Theatre of Paradox ” (Colin Smythe, 2002).
\nEditor; “Irish Theatre and Its Soundscapes” (Glasnevin Publishing, 2015).
\nCo-Translator; “Contemporary Irish Theater” Vol.1-5\uff08Shinsuisha 1991-2001\uff09etc.<\/p>\n