Japanese Studies: Evaluation and way forward

Editorial Note Abdullah-Al-Mamun, PhD October 2022 View File

History and Progress of the Department of Japanese Studies Shiblee Noman Summary: This chapter attempts to reveal the history of the Department of Japanese Studies at Dhaka University. This is a primary research work based on the interviews of the key informants and document analysis. Japan Study Circle, established in 1994, was turned into Japan Study Centre in 2002. It has since started offering different courses and programs. The momentum came in 2012 when Prof. Dr. Abul Barkat became its director. His visionary leadership turned the centre into a full-fledged department in 2017. Since then, it offers Bachelor and Master’s [...]

Development of Japanese Studies Worldwide with Special Reference to Bangladesh Dilruba Sharmin Summary: This chapter chiefly highlights the development of Japanese Studies as an academic discipline with particular reference to Bangladesh. It discusses in detail the expansion and sustainability of ‘Japanese Studies’ as a subject. The chapter is based on both primary and secondary data collected from interviews, books, journals, reports and cyberspace. It discusses career prospects of graduates of the DJS and its vision and mission. However, this subject is not becoming more popular among students due to obstacles such as language barriers, proper guideline, ambiguous idea about job [...]

Worldwide Practice of Teaching  Pedagogy in Japanese Studies Lopamudra Malek Summary: This chapter turns the spotlight on teaching pedagogy in Japanese Studies at key universities worldwide. It comes up with the definition of pedagogy is, theories of pedagogy and its connotation with the newly established Department of Japanese Studies (DJS) at Dhaka University. Discussion on teaching pedagogy is still at shallow level. So, this topic demands an in-depth discussion in the future. This chapter endeavors to highlight the worldwide practice of Japanese Studies and special focus on South Asian experience and practice of teaching techniques, assessment policies and evaluation. A [...]

Comparison of DJS Curriculum with International Universities and Organizations Nashia Zaman Summary: Japanese Studies as an area study has flourished extensively in terms of study and research. The multifaceted concentration of Japanese Studies has made the discipline acceptable to a wider range of audiences around the world. Like scores of reputed universities globally, University of Dhaka, the Oxford of the East, is the pioneer of opening the first-ever area study department back in 2017, and it is the Department of Japanese Studies (DJS).  This chapter attempts to conduct a comparative study of the curriculum of the DJS with that of [...]

Collaboration for Improved Teaching Research and Skills Development Md. Saifullah Akon Summary: The necessity of academic collaboration has increased globally with the rapid march of globalization. There is no substitute for collaboration across diverse groups, especially when it comes to achieving sustainable development goals. This chapter attempts to unveil the importance of local and international collaboration with particular emphasis to the Japanese academic and professional organizations. The chapter also outlines an action plan for the improvement of teaching and research at the Department of Japanese Studies.  The action plan suggests necessary measures for the development of students’ skills and the [...]

Significance of Japanese Studies to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals in Bangladesh Md Jahangir Alam Summary: This chapter portrays the significance of Japanese Studies in Bangladesh, particularly in achieving SDGs. Over the decades, Japan has evolved from a major donor to a key development partner of Bangladesh, making Japanese Studies crucial for further strengthening bilateral ties. Besides, Japan constantly supports Bangladesh in implementing SDGs through numerous development programs. Since the 1971 independence, Japan has contributed to overall development of Bangladesh with technical support, grants and loans, thus becoming its most significant development partner. This chapter highlights the how-to’s for Bangladesh so [...]

Japanese Education Policy and Practice for Sustainable Socio-economic Development: Lessons for Japanologists in Bangladesh Keiichi Ogawa and Kohei Uno Summary: This chapter presents current Japanese socio-economic and human resources development issues and explores the government’s current education policy and best practices to promote manpower development for sustainable economic growth. Despite Japan’s economic boom, it has undergone recession in recent years with many challenges such as a decline in working population numbers, poverty among single mothers, single elderly households and GDP growth stagnation. Japan has failed to keep up with world markets that have shifted from a financial and manufacturing-driven economy [...]

Japanese Studies towards Excellence Abdullah-Al-Mamun Summary: Japanese Studies has a glorious past and arguably a satisfactory present. But it needs updated and effective curriculum to align with constant changes in Japanese society, culture, economy and politics. This chapter examines the evolution of Japanese Studies in different regions over time, discusses current debate and issues that influence the future direction of this discipline. An extensive review of literature and documents shows hundreds of universities offering degrees in Japanese Studies. Some focus on language and culture while others take a multidisciplinary approach focusing on society, economy, business, politics, demography and international relations. [...]

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