راهنمای آموزش عالی در ژاپن (راهنماهای مطالعات ژاپنی)

Just as higher education (HE) in Europe had its beginnings in religious training for the priesthood, HE in feudal Japan, too, provided instruction for a religious life. But while the evolution to secular instruction was gradual in Europe, in Japan it came with a big bang: the "opening" of the country and consequent Westernization and all that that involved in the mid-19th century. This first volume in the new Japan Documents Handbook series tells the story in 25 chapters of how Japan’s HE system has become what it is now, ending with a very tentative glimpse into the rest of the 21st century. A variety of themes are covered by scholars: chapters that concentrate on governance look at the distinction between "national," "public," and "private" institutions; others consider important topics such as internationalization, student recruitment, and faculty mobility. More innovative topics include "Women of Color Leading in Japanese Higher Education." All provide copious references to other authorities, but rather than just toe the conventional line they include opinions and proposals that may be contentious or even revolutionary. The editor provides an overview of the subject and its treatment in an Introduction. Table of Contents Contributors Abbreviations Foreword Introduction 1 Universities in Modern Japan: A Historical Outline 2 From Showa to Heisei: The Formation of Japan’s Contemporary Higher Education System 3 The Heisei Period: Plus Ça Change? 4 National Universities: Autonomy in Their Governance; Ideology and Practice 5 Public Universities: Prefectural, Local Higher Education 6 Private Universities: Diverse and Adaptable 7 Foreign Universities in Japan: Opportunities Taken and Missed 8 The Financing of Higher Education in Japan 9 Undergraduate Admissions: Shifting Trends 10 The Hensachi: Its Dominant Role in University Rankings 11 Self-Assessment: How Japanese University Students Assess Their Learning Outcomes 12 Policies for Hosting International Students: Issues for the Post-300,000 International Students Plan Era 13 Regional Cooperation in East Asia: Shifting Reality 14 International Students: Inbound Mobility at “Elite” and “Mass” Universities 15 Academic Support and Advising: Historical and Contemporary Issues 16 Women’s Universities in Japan: Life Choices 17 Junior Female Academics: Experiences and Challenges 18 Women of Color Leading in Japanese Higher Education 19 International Faculty: Increasing Mobility 20 Research Universities: Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy 21 Liberal Arts Education: The Japanese Way 22 The English Language in Japan: A Historical Overview 1809–2020 23 Languages Other Than English: Mysterious Eclipse 24 Critical English Curriculum Enactment: A Policy Planning Perspective 25 The Dawn of Reiwa: Waves, Revolutions and an “A.I. Society” Appendix 1 Chronology of Japan Appendix 2 Japanese National Universities, by Prefecture Appendix 3 Japanese Public Universities, by Region Glossary Index This Handbook tells the story in 25 chapters of how Japan's HE system has become what it is now, ending with a very tentative glimpse into the rest of the 21st century. A variety of themes are covered by scholars-both established, senior figures and younger researchers with their own fresh look at current circumstances. Chapters that concentrate on governance look at the distinction between "national," "public," and "private" institutions; others consider important topics such as internationalization, student recruitment, faculty mobility. More innovative topics include "Women of Color Leading in Japanese Higher Education." All provide copious references to other authorities, but rather than just toe the conventional line they include opinions and proposals that may be contentious or even revolutionary. The editor provides an overview of the subject and its treatment in an Introduction A 25-chapter book on Japan’s system of colleges and universities, from both historical and contemporary viewpoints and themes. The first in a new series of handbooks on Japanese studies. This is a 25-chapter text on Japan's system of colleges and universities, from both historical and contemporary viewpoints and themes.-- Provided by publisher