February 6, 2007
Workshop Information
We do not have scheduled meetings and presentations this year. If you are interested in participating or presenting, please contact us.
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November 23, 2005
Workshop 4: Discussion Forum on International Developments and Japan
Friday, December 2nd 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. @ 1114 Social Sciences
Presiders/Organizers: Minako Fujitsuka (Political Sciences & Economics) & Hajime Miyauchi (Global Studies & Sociology)
Abstract
The Role of the U.S. and Japanese Funded Educational Programs for the World Development: A Case in Indonesia
Our 4th workshop will focus on the role of the U.S. and Japanese educational aids intending to support countries like Indonesia to develop their infrastructures and environmental conservation systems. Indonesia is an interesting case to study because of the large number of students studying in the US and Japan. We will introduce educational programs sponsored by the U.S. Fulbright and the Japan International Cooperation Agency. These two organizations provide scholarships to study at the higher educational institutions in the US and Japan. On the other hand, these organizations dispatch technicians to transfer their skills to the people within the borders of the country. Which method of training is more preferable to achieve the developmental goals? Moreover, we are concerned about whether training is done locally or abroad, these programs could be imposing interests of the more powerful nations on the less powerful. Some argue that this is a new form of an imperialist strategy to exploit the “have-nots” to keep the economic and political power of the “haves” in the world today. In our discussion forum, we will learn about the organizations and the effectiveness of their programs. We will discuss how the US and Japan could play roles in the development processes in Indonesia and the Global South, as well as the impact of the U.S. and the Japanese political and economic interests on international cooperation issues.
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November 3, 2005
Fall 2005 Workshop Schedule
Workshop 1
Friday, October 14th 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. @ 1114 Social Sciences
Presenter: Chie Michihiro (Public Policy)
Thinking about Methodological Applications into Gender and Crime Studies in Japan
"Criminal Court Response to Violence Against Women and Girls in Singapore: A Content Analysis of Newspaper Reporting, 2000-2003"
Presentation Abstract Presentation Slide (pdf)
Workshop 2
Friday, October 28th 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. @ 1114 Social Sciences
Presenter: Masako Nakamura (History)
Explaining the U.S. History with the WWII 'War Brides' from Japan
"Disciplining and Integrating the Women of Racially "Ineligible for
Citizenship" into the Imagined "American Families": Brides Schools for
Japanese Wives of American Servicemen and the U.S. Occupation of Japan"
Presentation Abstract and Slide are unavailable
Workshop 3
Friday, November 4th 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. @ 1114 Social Sciences
Presenter: Eunhye Yoo (Sociology)
Learning about the Democratization Processes of South Korea and Japan "State, Intellectuals and Citizens in the Public Sphere During 1945-1950: Comparative Analysis on Korea and Japan"
Presentation Abstract
Workshop 4 DATE CHANGED TO DECEMBER 2
Friday, December 2nd 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. @ 1114 Social Sciences
Presiders/Organizers: Minako Fujitsuka (Political Sciences & Economics) & Hajime Miyauchi (Global Studies & Sociology)
Discussion Forum on International Developments and Japan
"The Role of the U.S. and Japanese Funded Educational Programs for the World Development: A Case in Indonesia"
Discussion Forum Abstract
Workshop 5 CANCELLED
Presenter: Keith G Coggshall (Anthropology)
Finding Out the Role of Christian Imagery in the Japanese Animation "Reproduced Imagery of Christianity in the Japanese Animation: Anthropological Theories of Imagery and Culture"
Presentation Abstract
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September 21, 2005
Japan Studies Workshop is ...
Japan Studies Workshop is for faculty, graduate, professional, undergraduate students, and other members in the community interested in learning more about…
-Japan, U.S.-Japan relations, and related issues in East Asia
-Theoretical & methodological applications into such Japan related studies, and
-Many other international & multicultural research projects.
Such studies could include U.S.-Japan cultural, economic, and political comparisons. Other possible themes include modern Japan, Japanese American history, international relations closely or partially related to Japan & East Asia, globalization & development projects involving Japan & East Asia, and other international/multicultural studies.
Japan Studies Workshop encourages international and multicultural interactions. We promote better understanding among students and scholars from the U.S., Japan, and other countries.
We present & introduce our work, provide feedback on paper & presentations, invite guest speakers, discuss current social events to develop them for research projects, and participate in research related activities.
We would like to build a friendly "Japan Studies" community at the U of Minnesota. Japan Studies Workshop is for exchanging information on Japan & related research topics and providing suggestions for your new research ideas, papers, and presentations. Everyone is welcome!