English In Japan In The Era Of Globalization
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English In Japan In The Era Of Globalization
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Author : P. Seargeant
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2011-07-19
English In Japan In The Era Of Globalization written by P. Seargeant and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-07-19 with Education categories.
Leading scholars in the field examine the role played by the English language in contemporary Japanese society. Their various chapters cover the nature, status, and function of English in Japan, focusing on the ways in which globalization is influencing language practices in the country.
The Idea Of English In Japan
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Author : Philip Seargeant
language : en
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Release Date : 2009-08-04
The Idea Of English In Japan written by Philip Seargeant and has been published by Multilingual Matters this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-04 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This book examines the ways in which English is conceptualised as a global language in Japan, and considers how the resultant language ideologies – drawn in part from universal discourses; in part from context-specific trends in social history – inform the relationships that people in Japan have towards the language. The book analyses the specific nature of the language’s symbolic meaning in Japan, and how this meaning is expressed and negotiated in society. It also discusses how the ideologies of English that exist in Japan might have implications for the more general concept of ‘English as a global language’. To this end it considers the question of what constitutes a ‘global’ language, and how, if at all, a balance can be struck between the universal and the historically-contingent when it comes to formulating a theory of English within the world.
Languages And Identities In A Transitional Japan
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Author : Ikuko Nakane
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2015-08-20
Languages And Identities In A Transitional Japan written by Ikuko Nakane and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-20 with Social Science categories.
This book explores the transition from the era of internationalization into the era of globalization of Japan by focusing on language and identity as its central themes. By taking an interdisciplinary approach covering education, cultural studies, linguistics and policy-making, the chapters in this book raise certain questions of what constitutes contemporary Japanese culture, Japanese identity and multilingualism and what they mean to local people, including those who do not reside in Japan but are engaged with Japan in some way within the global community. Topics include the role of technology in the spread of Japanese language and culture, hybrid language use in an urban context, the Japanese language as a lingua franca in China, and the identity construction of heritage Japanese language speakers in Australia. The authors do not limit themselves to examining only the Japanese language or the Japanese national/cultural identity, but also explore multilingual practices and multiple/fluid identities in "a transitional Japan." Overall, the book responds to the basic need for better accounts of language and identity of Japan, particularly in the context of increased migration and mobility.
Globalization And Japanese Exceptionalism In Education
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Author : Ryoko Tsuneyoshi
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-09-18
Globalization And Japanese Exceptionalism In Education written by Ryoko Tsuneyoshi and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-18 with Education categories.
Globalization is the most common overriding characteristic of our time, with societies all over the world struggling to change their educational systems to meet what are perceived to be the needs of globalization. This book provides an insider's account of how the Japanese educational system is trying to meet that challenge while placing the developments in a larger international context. Distinguishing itself from other books in the same genre, this volume (1) brings in the diversity of insiders‘ reactions concerning globalization reform in education, while placing such actions in the larger international context, and (2) covers a wide span of education (elementary to higher education) and shows how the globalization reforms as a whole are affecting Japanese education. With a focus on insiders’ accounts, this book brings in information that is little known outside of Japan. It also links globalization processes in Japanese society, school education and higher education, accounting for similarities and differences across educational levels, providing insight into the multifaceted processes affecting the Japanese education system. Chapters include: From High School Abroad to College in Japan: The Difficulties of the Japanese Returnee Experience The University of Tokyo PEAK Program: Venues into the Challenges Faced by Japanese Universities Why Does Cultural Diversity Matter? Korean Higher Education in Comparative Perspective
Globalizing Japan
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Author : Ross E. Mouer
language : en
Publisher: Apollo Books
Release Date : 2015
Globalizing Japan written by Ross E. Mouer and has been published by Apollo Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Globalization categories.
The Japanese people are again struggling with their nation's insularity. The Meiji Restoration and the end of the Asia-Pacific War gave way to concerted efforts to connect the country with the outside world. As the Japanese economy emerged from two decades of stagnant growth, there was wide consensus that the society was increasingly grappling with the problems shared globally, and that both its economy and internal policy debates would benefit from being more fully engaged in discourses and research activity occurring outside its borders. This book considers the efforts of policy makers to reorient Japan to the outside world, as the nation enters the second decade of the 21st century. It discusses the strategies being pursued by Japan's policy makers: enhancing the involvement of the Japanese in global networks * improving English language skills * hiring more foreign labor * lifting the stature of tertiary education on internationally recognized league tables * creating favorable images of a Japanese cultured society abroad. The book considers the changing geopolitical landscape and the social backdrop against which such policies are being introduced, while also assessing the prospects that the Japanese will experience a "third opening" any time soon. Overall, the volume provides insight into some of the critical choices likely to shape Japan's interface with the outside world and the direction in which Japanese society moves during the next decade. (Series: Japanese Society) [Subject: Politics, Sociology, Japanese Studies, Asian Studies]
Exploring World Englishes
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Author : Philip Seargeant
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2012-08-21
Exploring World Englishes written by Philip Seargeant and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-21 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Routledge Introductions to Applied Linguistics is a series of introductory level textbooks covering the core topics in Applied Linguistics, primarily designed for those beginning postgraduate studies, or taking an introductory MA course as well as advanced undergraduates. Titles in the series are also ideal for language professionals returning to academic study. The books take an innovative 'practice to theory' approach, with a 'back-to-front' structure. This leads the reader from real-world problems and issues, through a discussion of intervention and how to engage with these concerns, before finally relating these practical issues to theoretical foundations. Additional features include tasks with commentaries, a glossary of key terms, and an annotated further reading section. In this book Philip Seargeant surveys varieties of English existing within the world today, and the debates and controversies surrounding its present forms, functions and status in diverse world contexts. It examines how English has evolved to become a ‘global language’ and looks at the political and cultural history that has influenced this evolution. Beginning with a discussion of real-life challenges relating to world Englishes that are faced by language professionals – particularly in the contexts of language education and language planning – the book explores and illustrates the ways in which the actual use and management of English, as well as the beliefs and ideologies associated with it, play an increasingly important role in contemporary globalized society.
Unequal Englishes
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Author : R. Tupas
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2015-05-26
Unequal Englishes written by R. Tupas and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-26 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This book proposes, examines and unpacks the notion of unequal Englishes as a way to understand English today. Unlike many studies on the pluralization of English, the volume assumes that inequalities and Englishes are inextricably linked and must be understood and theorized together.
Japan S Open Future
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Author : John Haffner
language : en
Publisher: Anthem Press
Release Date : 2009-03-01
Japan S Open Future written by John Haffner and has been published by Anthem Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03-01 with Political Science categories.
In the fast changing modern world where does Japan fit in, and how should it relate to the United States and China? Three foreign commentators make a provocative and persuasive argument that the time has come for Japan to help build a stronger Asian community, and to become an engage and conscientious global citizen.
English As Medium Of Instruction In Japanese Higher Education
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Author : Glenn Toh
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-09-17
English As Medium Of Instruction In Japanese Higher Education written by Glenn Toh and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-17 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This book sets out to uncover and discuss the curricular, pedagogical as well as cultural-political issues relating to ideological contradictions inherent in the adoption of English as medium of instruction in Japanese education. Situating the Japanese adoption of EMI in contradicting discourses of outward globalization and inward Japaneseness, the book critiques the current trend, in which EMI merely serves as an ornamental and promotional function rather than a robust educational intervention.
English And Development
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Author : Elizabeth J. Erling
language : en
Publisher: Critical Language and Literacy
Release Date : 2013
English And Development written by Elizabeth J. Erling and has been published by Critical Language and Literacy this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This book investigates the relationship between English and personal and national development in the era of globalization. It addresses the effects that the increased use of English and the promotion of English-language education are having in developmental contexts, and their impact on broader educational issues.