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Dr.Marlene gave a guest lecture at TUAT

June 3, 2026

On the evenings of May 27 and June 3, 2026, our visiting associate professor, Dr. Marlène Ngansop, delivered two lectures as a part-time instructor in the relay course "Arts of Intercultural Communication" offered at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology.

This is the report submitted by Dr. Marlene Ngansop. We invite you to read it below.

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My Participation one Arts of Intercultural Communication 2026

I had the opportunity to deliver online courses on May 27th and June 3rd, 2026, on behalf of the Arts of Intercultural Communication 2026 program at the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT).

My presentations focused on two main topics: "Agricultural Expansion and Biodiversity in Africa: Challenges for Livelihoods and Conservation," using Cameroon as a case study, and "When Agriculture Transforms Societies: Comparative Perspectives from Africa and Asia (Cameroon & Indonesia)."

The students enrolled in this course are graduate students, many of whom are in their first year. They possess a foundational understanding of agriculture and a basic level of knowledge regarding African biodiversity.

As these students prepare to engage with local communities as part of their research or development aid missions in emerging countries, the courses aim to provide them with an overview of the current conditions in the agricultural sector in Africa and Asia. We discussed the drivers of agricultural expansion, its impacts on biodiversity, the challenges facing this sector, and the geopolitical strategies that can enhance agricultural development and improve the living conditions of local populations. Additionally, the courses sought to equip students with the knowledge necessary to facilitate intercultural communication and foster mutual understanding.

It was a pleasure to teach this online course and I enjoyed it. I hope that the lecture was useful for students. I was also pleased that the students asked a question, as it showed interest and engagement with the topic. And I appreciate their effort and attention throughout the class.