The Impact of Globalisation on Higher Education Governance in Japan

This paper examines current changes in higher education governance in Japan, linking these with the national strategy in the light of globalisation forces. First, the author describes Japan's social economy that has heavily relied on manufacturing industry and the strong desire for internationa...

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Published inHigher education research and development Vol. 22; no. 2; pp. 145 - 154
Main Author Yonezawa, Akiyoshi
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Taylor & Francis Group 01.07.2003
Subjects
Economic factors
Educational change
Educational policy
Globalisation
Governance
Higher education
Internationalisation
Role of education
Social change
Japan
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Summary:This paper examines current changes in higher education governance in Japan, linking these with the national strategy in the light of globalisation forces. First, the author describes Japan's social economy that has heavily relied on manufacturing industry and the strong desire for internationalisation. Second, activities in the internationalisation of higher education in Japan are discussed from social and economic perspectives. Third, the current higher education reform aimed at revitalising a society facing "Identity Crisis" under the pressure of globalisation is analysed. Finally, the inconsistency of micro and macro demand, and the lack of trust in higher education are discussed as issues to be overcome for gaining global competitiveness.
Bibliography:Higher Education Research and Development; v.22 n.2 p.145-154; July 2003
Special Issue: Going Global: the Internationalisation of Higher Education in the Asian Region. Refereed article. Includes bibliographical references.
ISSN:0729-4360
1469-8366
DOI:10.1080/07294360304113