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The 'Big Bang' in Japanese Higher Education - The 2004 Reforms and the Dynamics of Change (Paperback)
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The 'Big Bang' in Japanese Higher Education - The 2004 Reforms and the Dynamics of Change (Paperback)
Series: Japanese Society Series
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On April 1, 2004, Japanese higher education experienced a 'big
bang'a set of reforms that have been described as the most
significant institutional changes for over a century. One of the
main aims is to make Japanese universities more competitive
internationally, by eliminating the differences between national,
public and private schools, and by giving them greater autonomy
from the state in day-to-day administration and decision-making. At
the same time, these institutions are facing an increasing
demographic crisis, as they compete for a declining number of
potential students, thanks to the falling Japanese birthrate. This
book examines these changes from a variety of perspectives,
including those of the government, the teachers and the students.
Issues examined include the history of Japanese universities, their
relation with the state, university management,
internationalization, the struggle to attract students, the
problems of language teaching, the impact of information technol
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