{"id":5265,"date":"2024-01-26T16:13:22","date_gmt":"2024-01-26T16:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jsis.washington.edu\/earc\/?p=5265"},"modified":"2024-06-15T19:25:16","modified_gmt":"2024-06-15T19:25:16","slug":"the-curious-relevance-of-japan-ncta-in-person-summer-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jsis.washington.edu\/earc\/the-curious-relevance-of-japan-ncta-in-person-summer-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Post-postwar Japan: Its Fall and Rise (NCTA in-person Summer Program)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Course Description<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Remember when Japan was 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

Course Objectives<\/strong><\/h3>\n

To provide teachers with a concise, coherent and accessible discussion of the key aspects and the most surprising developments of post-postwar Japan which permits them to comprehend just how relevant this nation, its people and culture, continue to be. Beyond content, participants had access to curriculum materials, and we discussed pedagogical strategies for working this knowledge into their courses.<\/p>\n

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

Details<\/b><\/h3>\n

This was a three-day program. Attendance of all three sessions were mandatory in order to complete the program:<\/p>\n

Thursday, June 13, 2024 – <\/b>9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, University of Alaska Anchorage.
\nFriday, June 14, 2024 – <\/b>9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, University of Alaska Anchorage.
\nSaturday, June 15, 2024 – <\/b>9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, University of Alaska Anchorage.<\/p>\n

The program was free. Participants were expected to book their travel and lodging. Partial travel reimbursement was available (please contact at earc@uw.edu<\/a> for additional information).<\/p>\n

Preparation and homework<\/b><\/h3>\n

In advance of attending the program, participants needed to complete readings and write a reflection paper. Upon completion of the program, a short reflection paper was due.<\/p>\n

Program benefits for completing the seminar<\/b><\/h3>\n