Specific topics vary each semester. Contact department chair for information.

Spring 2026 Topic: Global Capitals: Rome & Tokyo Two Capitals. Two Histories. One Global Conversation. From the ancient power of Rome to the cutting-edge dynamism of Tokyo, these cities have shaped worlds past and present. Both cities stand as cultural, political, and artistic powerhouses, yet each tells its own extraordinary story. Faculty from Temple University's campuses in Rome and Tokyo team up to bring students inside these living laboratories of global urban life, exploring how architecture, politics, and society collide to define their legacies and reimagine their futures.