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Spotlight on Japan: Continuity and Change. INSTITUTION American Forum for Global Education, New York, NY DOCUMENT RESUME ED 422 262 SO 029 231 AUTHOR Greenberg, Hazel Sara; Arkin, Linda, Ed.; Mahony, Elizabeth, Ed. TITLE Spotlight on Japan: Continuity and Change. INSTITUTION American Forum for Global Education, New York, NY. SPONS AGENCY Center for Global Partnership Foundation. ISBN ISBN-09-44675-52-2 PUB DATE 1994-00-00 NOTE 121p.; Color slides accompany the document. Funding also provided by CHART, Collaborative for Humanities and Arts Teaching. AVAILABLE FROM American Forum for Global Education, 120 Wall Street, Suite 2600, New York, NY 10005; telephone: 212-742-8232; ($30). PUB TYPE Guides Non-Classroom (055) EDRS PRICE MF01/PC05 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Area Studies; *Asian History; *Asian Studies; *Cultural Awareness; Foreign Countries; Interdisciplinary Approach; *Japanese Culture; Multicultural Education; Non Western Civilization; Secondary Education; *Social Change; Social Studies; World History IDENTIFIERS *Japan ABSTRACT This curriculum guide is the outgrowth of a program developed by The American Forum for Global Education to help New York City teachers improve the teaching of Japan in their classrooms. The resource guide provides an interdisciplinary perspective on Japanese culture for secondary teachers and students. In addition to suggested classroom activities, there are background readings and notes for the teachers that can be used for enrichment lessons with students. The five chapters focus on: (1) "Literature and Language"; (2) "Education"; (3) "Culture"; (4) "Geography"; and (5)"Social Roles." A section of teaching resources offers a map of Japan, a description of the accompanying slides, a bibliography, and a 15-item videography. (EH) ******************************************************************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. ******************************************************************************** syotlohtonJapan U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office of Educahonal Research and Improvement EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) /This document has been reproduced as received from the person or organization originating it. 0 Minor changes have been made to improve reproduction quality. Points of view or opinions stated in this document do not necessarily represent official OERI position or policy. PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE AND DISSEMINATE THIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY A. F. SKAITH___ TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) 1 CO1 continuityand chanje spotlOhton japan Continuity and Change Project Coordinator Hazel Sara Greenberg Editor Linda Arkin Production Editor Elizabeth Mahony a publication of The American Forum for Global Education funding for this curriculum was provided by CHART, Collaboratives for Humanities and Arts Teaching funding for The Japan Project was provided by The Center for Global Partnership of The Japan Foundation Spotlight on Japan: Continuity and Change (Secondary School Level) Price: $30.00 plus $5.00 postage and handling Funded by CHART, Collaborative for Humanities and Arts Teaching ISBN# 09-44675-52-2 Copyright © 1994 byThe American Forum for Global Education All Rights Reserved. No part may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission from the publisher. The contents of this publication may, however, be reproduced if they are intended solely for non-profit, educational use, except in cases where such reproduction may infringe upon entries protected under their own copyrights. All entries from other sources are so indicated. The American Forum for Global Education wishes to acknowledge all publishers and authors for granting permission to reprint materials inSpotlight on Japan: Continuity and Change.In accordance with copyright law, all reprinted materials have been transcribed accurately and credit to sources are given. Every attempt has been made to obtain permission to reprint enclosed materials. Copyright holders of materials enclosed, that are not in the public domain and are not otherwise noted, are invited to contact The American Forum for Global Education. The American Forum for Global Education, a not-for-profit, non- partisan organization, provides leadership, technical assistance, and resources to promote national citizenship in a global age. We work with educators, school districts and educational organizations, conduct research, publish curriculum and informational materials, host annual conferences for professionals in the field, and support a clearinghouse for global and multicultural educators. The American Forum for Global Education,120 Wall Street, Suite 2600, New York, NY 10005 (212) 742-8232; FAX: (212) 742-8752 11 4 Table of Contents Introduction for Teachers Editor's Note yi Teacher's Guide yii Chapter 1: Literature and Language 17 The Pillow Book- SeiShonagon 19 The Sound of Waves 27 Poetry as a Cultural Icon 43 An Introduction to The Japanese Language 47 Chapter 2: Education 53 A Visit to a Japanese High School 55 Japanese Educational Reform 62 Chapter 3: Culture 67 Hiroshima Through Japanese Eyes 69 Cormorant Fishing 73 The Role of Aesthetics in Everyday Japanese Life 77 The Japanese Bath 79 The Japanese Department Store 82 Chapter 4: Geography 85 Space and Behavior: A Class Simulation 87 The Cultivation of Rice 89 Two Geography Learning Activities 93 Chapter 5: Social Roles 97 Japan: Then and Now 99 Teaching Resources 113 Map of Japan 115 Description of Slides 117 Bibliography 119 Videography 129 5 Contributors Teacher School Lesson Titles Lawrence Abrams The Brooklyn School for Global "Cormorant Fishing" Studies, Project Director Sandra Abrams South Shore HS, Brooklyn "An Introduction to The Japanese Assistant Principal, Foreign Language" Languages Linda Arkin Brooklyn and Staten Island High Editor "Spotlight on Japan" and Schools, Director of Instruction lessons in Chapter 2: Education Blanche Barresi New Dorp HS, Staten Island "Japanese Department Stores" Coordinator, Social Studies Carol Gilio Richmond Hill HS, Queens "The Sound of Waves" Teacher of English Robert Gold Forest Hills HS, Queens, Teacher of "Hiroshima Peace Park and English Museum" Carl Gussin South Shore HS, Brooklyn, Teacher "Psychological Effects of Restricted of Social Studies Space" Hazel Greenberg The American Forum, Director of "Social Roles- Then and Now" and Curriculum "Education" Lynne Greenfield Townsend Harris HS, Queens "The Pillow Book" and "Haiku Assistant Principal, Humanities Poetry" Ira Hayes Syosset HS, Syosset, Assistant "Aesthetics in Everyday Japanese Principal, English Life" Gloria Johnson George Wingate HS, Brooklyn "The Cultivation of Rice" Teacher of Social Studies John Leary Benjamin Cardozo HS, Queens "Two Geography Learning Assistant Principal, Social Studies Activities" Nancy Lieb Townsend Harris HS, Queens "Two Geography Learning Teacher of Social Studies Activities" Suzette Lippa HS of Telecommunication "An Introduction to the Japanese Brooklyn, Teacher of Social Studies Language" Elizabeth Mahony The American Forum, Program Production Editor "Spotlight on Assistant Japan" Ellen Victor HS of Telecommunication "The Pillow Book" Brooklyn, Assistant Principal Humanities Marie Viola Richmond Hill HS, Queens "The Pillow Book" Assistant Principal, English Robert Wiedenhoft Richmond Hill HS, Queens "The Sound of Waves" Teacher of Social Studies The editors wish to thank Hiroko Furuichi, a volunteer intern, for her contributions to this curriculum. 1V 6 Introduction During the academic year 1982, while still a classroom teacher, I was called down to my Principal's office and asked if I would be interested in learning more about Japan. The Board of Education had received funding to prepare 12 social studies teachers throughout New York City to become involved in a study and travel program to improve what was taught about Japan in the classrooms. This opportunity changed my academic life. When I changed career paths and joined The American Forum as a Program Director, one of my earliest objectives was to provide other teachers with the same enrichment opportunities I had enjoyed. I was particularly eager to expose educators to the excitement and fun in teaching about Asia. In addition, I felt a strong commitment to develop innovative supplementary materials for secondary school teachers and students. In 1993, The Center for Global Partnership of The Japan Foundation funded The Japan Project of The American Forum, a tri-partite study/travel program. Their generous support allowed us to develop an academic program in collaboration with The City University of New York at Hiroshima, Japan program of Lehman College. Twenty New York educators were selected. The Japan Project began with six in-depth week-end seminars, each focusing on a different aspect of Japanese culture. The seminars included an intensive review of the curriculum materials available on Japan for secondary schools. The second part of the program was a three-week trip to Japan, the first week at the campus of The City University of New York at Hiroshima. The next two weeks involved a demanding travel schedule through three main Japanese islands of Kyushu, Shikoku and Honshu. The teachers learned to "ride the rails" on Japan Rail, eat obento lunches, sleep on tatarni mats at ryokans (Japanese inns) and sit on the floor to eat wonderful kaiselei meals. We experienced the Japanese bath (o-furo), visits to medieval fortresses and castles, fabulous gardens at
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