{"id":5007,"date":"2023-05-03T21:05:59","date_gmt":"2023-05-03T21:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jsis.washington.edu\/earc\/?p=5007"},"modified":"2024-01-25T20:03:49","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T20:03:49","slug":"the-curious-relevance-of-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jsis.washington.edu\/earc\/the-curious-relevance-of-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"The Curious Relevance of Japan (NCTA in-person Summer Program)"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is an in-person program taking place at the University of Alaska Anchorage.<\/em><\/p>\n

Remember when\u00a0Japan<\/b>\u00a0was poised to rule the world at the end of the 1980s (probably not)? Since 1989 the dominant narrative of Japan has been one of decline and increasing irrelevance. There are elements of truth in this story. Japan is a much different place today than it was thirty-five years ago. And yet, Japan has also proved a model for East Asia and other developed nations, economically, politically, demographically, and in terms of grappling with security and environmental challenges.<\/p>\n

This\u00a015 hour workshop<\/b>\u00a0will occur\u00a0over two day<\/b>s during which the participants will join our instructors in examining some of the essential aspects and issues in recent Japanese history. These will serve as the basis for discussion of how to integrate this knowledge into their teaching. Rather than specific lesson plans, the object of this workshop is to stimulate thought. To provide teachers the opportunities to make new connections and inject new content regarding the curriculum they are required to teach. Outside of class participants will be responsible for readings and reflections on what they\u2019ve encountered.<\/p>\n

This program will be led by Paul Dunscomb, Professor of East Asian History at the University of Alaska Anchorage, and by Melanie King, Art historian and educator.<\/p>\n

Dates and time<\/b><\/p>\n

Monday, August 7, 9:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/b><\/p>\n

Tuesday, August 8<\/b>,\u00a09:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/b><\/p>\n

This program will take place at the University of Alaska Anchorage.<\/p>\n

Preparation and homework<\/b><\/p>\n

In advance of attending the program, participants will need to complete readings, view a film, and write a reflection paper in preparation for the program. Upon completion of the program, a short reflection paper will be due.<\/p>\n

Program benefits<\/b><\/p>\n