Language And Citizenship In Japan

Author : Nanette Gottlieb
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781136503160

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The relationship between language and citizenship in Japan has traditionally been regarded as a fixed tripartite: ‘Japanese citizenship’ means ‘Japanese ethnicity,’ which in turn means ‘Japanese as one’s first language.’ Historically, most non-Japanese who have chosen to take out citizenship have been members of the ‘oldcomer’ Chinese and Korean communities, born and raised in Japan. But this is changing: the last three decades have seen an influx of ‘newcomer’ economic migrants from a wide range of countries, many of whom choose to stay. The likelihood that they will apply for citizenship, to access the benefits it confers, means that citizenship and ethnicity can no longer be assumed to be synonyms in Japan. This is an important change for national discourse on cohesive communities. This book’s chapters discuss discourses, educational practices, and local linguistic practices which call into question the accepted view of the language-citizenship nexus in lived contexts of both existing Japanese citizens and potential future citizens. Through an examination of key themes relating both to newcomers and to an older group of citizens whose language practices have been shaped by historical forces, these essays highlight the fluid relationship of language and citizenship in the Japanese context.

Author : Nanette Gottlieb
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781136503177

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The relationship between language and citizenship in Japan has traditionally been regarded as a fixed tripartite: ‘Japanese citizenship’ means ‘Japanese ethnicity,’ which in turn means ‘Japanese as one’s first language.’ Historically, most non-Japanese who have chosen to take out citizenship have been members of the ‘oldcomer’ Chinese and Korean communities, born and raised in Japan. But this is changing: the last three decades have seen an influx of ‘newcomer’ economic migrants from a wide range of countries, many of whom choose to stay. The likelihood that they will apply for citizenship, to access the benefits it confers, means that citizenship and ethnicity can no longer be assumed to be synonyms in Japan. This is an important change for national discourse on cohesive communities. This book’s chapters discuss discourses, educational practices, and local linguistic practices which call into question the accepted view of the language-citizenship nexus in lived contexts of both existing Japanese citizens and potential future citizens. Through an examination of key themes relating both to newcomers and to an older group of citizens whose language practices have been shaped by historical forces, these essays highlight the fluid relationship of language and citizenship in the Japanese context.

Author : Genaro Castro-Vázquez
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780415501033

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Language, Education and Citizenship in Japan by Genaro Castro-Vázquez Pdf

Based on extensive original research, this book explores the early educational experiences of foreign children in Japan. It considers foreign children’s experiences of Japanese schools, examines the special tutoring such children often have to improve their language proficiency, and explores the role of mothers in encouraging their children’s education. It contrasts the experiences of foreign children with those of Japanese children and sets out the extensive difficulties foreign children encounter in becoming fully accepted by and integrated into Japanese society. The book concludes by discussing the nature of citizenship in Japan and the importance of education, including early education, in shaping Japanese citizenship.

Author : Nanette Gottlieb
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Citizenship
ISBN : 1139189514

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Language Policy in Japan by Nanette Gottlieb Pdf

"Over the last thirty years, two social developments have occurred that have led to a need for change in language policy in Japan. One is the increase in the number of migrants needing opportunities to learn Japanese as a second language, the other is the influence of electronic technologies on the way Japanese is written. This book looks at the impact of these developments on linguistic behaviour and language management and policy, and at the role of language ideology in the way they have been addressed. Immigration-induced demographic changes confront long cherished notions of national monolingualism and technological advances in electronic text production have led to textual practices with ramifications for script use and for literacy in general. The book will be welcomed by researchers and professionals in language policy and management and by those working in Japanese Studies"--

Author : Soo im Lee,Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu,Harumi Befu
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Citizenship
ISBN : 9780595362578

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Japan's Diversity Dilemmas by Soo im Lee,Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu,Harumi Befu Pdf

Japan's Diversity Dilemmas: Ethnicity, Citizenship, and Education reveals how Japanese society is now in the midst of dramatic transformation brought on by demographic change and globalization. Foreigners are coming to Japan and many more will come in the near future to meet the demands of an economy that needs workers to compensate for an extremely low birth rate. The ramifications of this influx of foreigners into a society that has based its identity on a mythical ethnic purity are enormous. This book examines the effects of globalization on both new and older ethnic communities. It shows the ways in which minorities, in particular Koreans, are changing their conceptions and practices regarding nationality. It explores issues of human rights and emerging conceptions of citizenship in Japan. It also looks at how forces of globalization are affecting the state ideology of homogeneity and how a new image of diversity and multiculturalism is slowly developing. Several authors focus their attention on implications for education in citizenship education, ethnic education, and international education. Japan's Diversity Dilemmas is not just about minorities, but addresses issues of diversity that impact Japan as a nation in three areas: ethnicity, citizenship, and education. As the population diversifies, the linking of ethnicity and citizenship is being challenged and education is a battleground where these struggles occur. This collection of papers by an interdisciplinary group of authors helps readers to understand Japan's evolving conceptions of the nation and its attempts to balance tensions of unity and diversity. 'Japan's Diversity Dilemmas looks at precisely the kind of issues that need examination and discussion, as Japan stands on the cusp of potentially huge demographic and social changes. This collection of studies will enrich and inform classroom and public discourse and those who follow these issues will find this book essential." -Sharon Noguchi, San Jose Mercury News and former Fulbright Fellow, University of Tokyo

Author : Takeyuki Tsuda
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0739111930

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Local Citizenship in Recent Countries of Immigration by Takeyuki Tsuda Pdf

Because of severe domestic labor shortages, Japan has recently joined the increasing number of advanced industrialized nations that have begun importing large numbers of immigrant workers since the 1980s. Although the citizenship status of foreign workers is the most precarious in such recent countries of immigration, the national governments of these countries have become increasingly preoccupied with border enforcement, forcing local municipalities and organizations to offer basic rights and social services to the foreign residents who are settling in their local communities. This book analyzes the development of local citizenship in Japan by examining the role of local governments and NGOs as well as grass-roots political and judicial activism in the expansion of immigrant rights. In this manner, localities are emerging as important sites for the struggle for immigrant citizenship and social integration, enabling foreign workers to enjoy substantive rights even in the absence of national citizenship. The possibilities and limits of such local citizenship in Japan are then compared to three other recent countries of immigration (Italy, Spain, and South Korea).

Author : Norio Ikeno
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781441181015

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Citizenship Education in Japan by Norio Ikeno Pdf

A fascinating volume that introduces an international audience to citizenship education in Japan.

Author : John Haffner,Tomas Casas i Klett,Jean-Pierre Lehmann
Publisher : Anthem Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2009-03-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780857286857

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Japan's Open Future by John Haffner,Tomas Casas i Klett,Jean-Pierre Lehmann Pdf

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.

Author : Ikuko Nakane,Emi Otsuji,William S. Armour
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-08-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317961895

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Languages and Identities in a Transitional Japan by Ikuko Nakane,Emi Otsuji,William S. Armour Pdf

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.

Author : Erin Aeran Chung
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1107637627

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Immigration and Citizenship in Japan by Erin Aeran Chung Pdf

Japan is currently the only advanced industrial democracy with a fourth-generation immigrant problem. As other industrialized countries face the challenges of incorporating postwar immigrants, Japan continues to struggle with the incorporation of prewar immigrants and their descendants. Whereas others have focused on international norms, domestic institutions, and recent immigration, this book argues that contemporary immigration and citizenship politics in Japan reflect the strategic interaction between state efforts to control immigration and grassroots movements by multi-generational Korean resident activists to gain rights and recognition specifically as permanently settled foreign residents of Japan. Based on in-depth interviews and fieldwork conducted in Tokyo, Kawasaki, and Osaka, this book aims to further our understanding of democratic inclusion in Japan by analyzing how those who are formally excluded from the political process voice their interests and what factors contribute to the effective representation of those interests in public debate and policy.

Author : Hiroshi Komai
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Aliens
ISBN : UOM:39015056300646

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Foreign Migrants in Contemporary Japan by Hiroshi Komai Pdf

Komai (sociology, Institute of Social Sciences, U. of Tsukuba, Japan) draws on recent research to review the contemporary situation of foreign migrants in Japan and to set forth policy recommendations. First published in 1999 by Akashi Shoten, Tokyo. Distributed by ISBS. c. Book News Inc.

Author : Stephen Robert Nagy
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789814678896

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'Japan''s Demographic Revival' by Stephen Robert Nagy Pdf

' Japan''s Demographic Revival shifts discussions about employing immigration as the "best" or "sole" solution to assuaging Japan''s demographic quagmire to a more systematic approach that identifies structural, organizational and cultural impediments that contribute to Japan''s (and other countries'') declining demographic situations. This edited volume also sheds light on the plethora of changes required to produce a demographically sustainable Japan. Part One includes chapters explaining the endogenous, ethnocultural and structural obstacles that link ethnocultural understandings of citizenship and nationality. Part Two consists of chapters that provide insight into the societal barriers that exist in Japan to address demographic issues. Part Three shifts its focus away from identifying and analyzing the structural, organizational and cultural factors towards chapters that are policy oriented, linking existing policies as contributing factors behind Japan''s demographic challenge. Contents:Japan''s Demographic Revival: Rethinking Migration, Identity, and Sociocultural NormsStructural and Cultural Barriers to Dealing with Demographic Change:Kyōsei: Cultural Space, Multiculturalism, and the Prospect of a "Post-homogenous" Japan (M G Sheftall)Myths, Beliefs, and Implications of Japan''s Naturalization Policy (Soo im Lee)Identifying and Defining Self in a Changing Japan (David Chapman)Societal Challenges: Gender, Religion, and Incentive:Demographic Change and Migration of Care Workers: State, Care Facilities, and Migrants (Reiko Ogawa)Immigration and Religion: Muslim Immigrants in Japan — Their History, Demographics, and Challenges (Mhamed Biygautane)Demographic Changes and Religion in Japan: A Case Study of Soka Gakkai in Hokkaido (Ka Shing Ng)Nostalgic Migration — Factors Behind Recent Japanese Migration to Shanghai (Reijiro Aoyama)Herbivorous Boys and Predatory Girls: Gender, Consumerism, and Low Birthrate in Japan (Satoshi Ota)Japanese Corporate Culture and Demographic Decline: Tokyo Female Workers'' Views on Career Advancement in the Workplace (Pui Tung Yong & Stephen Robert Nagy)Ways Forward:The Potential Role of Migrant Rights Advocacy in Mitigating Japan''s Demographic Challenges (Ralph I Hosoki)Exclusive Migrant Policies in Comparative Perspective: The Case of the Gulf Cooperation Council States (Kristian Coates Ulrichsen)Immigration Best Practices: Why Pragmatic Immigration Policies are Beneficial for Immigrants and for Japan (Stephen Robert Nagy) Readership: Graduate students and researchers interested in Japanese Studies. Key Features:Identifies structural, organization and cultural impediments that contribute to Japan''s (and other countries'') population predicamentOffers a multidisciplinary, comparative approach investigating the challenges and opportunities for Japan to deal with its demographic conundrumKeywords:Japan;Demography;Citizenship;Immigration;Migration;Gender Policies;Social Integration'

Author : Nanette Gottlieb
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781139504799

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Language Policy in Japan by Nanette Gottlieb Pdf

Over the last thirty years, two social developments have occurred that have led to a need for change in language policy in Japan. One is the increase in the number of migrants needing opportunities to learn Japanese as a second language, the other is the influence of electronic technologies on the way Japanese is written. This book looks at the impact of these developments on linguistic behaviour and language management and policy, and at the role of language ideology in the way they have been addressed. Immigration-induced demographic changes confront long cherished notions of national monolingualism and technological advances in electronic text production have led to textual practices with ramifications for script use and for literacy in general. The book will be welcomed by researchers and professionals in language policy and management and by those working in Japanese Studies.

Author : Patrick Heinrich,Christian Galan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136935947

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Language Life in Japan by Patrick Heinrich,Christian Galan Pdf

Analyses how linguistic diversity in Japan, and indeed recognition of this phenomenon, presents a wide range of sociolinguistic challenges and opportunities in fundamental institutions such as schools, in cultural patterns and in social behaviours and attitudes.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Japan
ISBN : UCSD:31822009483603

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On the Record Re Japan by Anonim Pdf