DOCUMENT RESUME SO 032 581 ED 452 113 Speaker, Richard B., Jr., Ed.; Kawada, Louise Myers, Ed. AUTHOR Japan Studies through the Lenses of Different Disciplines: TITLE First Yearbook of the Japan Studies Association. [Papers from the Japan Studies Association Annual Conference (San Diego, California, 1995)]. ISSN-1530-3527 ISSN 1997-00-00 PUB DATE 90p.; With the editorial assistance of Elizabeth L. Willis. NOTE Published biennially. Japan Studies Association, Inc., Department of History, AVAILABLE FROM Northwestern Missouri State University, Maryville, MO 64468. (biennial subscription: institutions, $75; individuals, $25). Web site: http://www.ed.uno.edu/faculty/rspeaker/JSA/JSAWebIndex.html. Collected Works Collected Works - Proceedings (021) PUB TYPE Serials (022) Japan Studies Association Journal; v2 1996 JOURNAL CIT MF01/PC04 Plus Postage. EDRS PRICE Area Studies; *Asian History; *Asian Studies; Curriculum DESCRIPTORS Enrichment; Foreign Countries; Higher Education; *Interdisciplinary Approach; *Japanese Culture; Seminars *Japan; Japanese People; *Japanese Studies IDENTIFIERS ABSTRACT This yearbook presents new perspectives and materials on Japan that are engaging, relatively jargon-free, and shaped so that their usefulness in a college classroom is readily apparent. The yearbook represents an example of the potential for genuine scholarship that lies within interdisciplinary studies. Articles are divided among five thematic "Japan Studies and the Arts" ("A Challenge to the Orientalism sections: (1) of Whistler: Hiroshige's Influence on Monet and Van Gogh," Fay Beauchamp; and "Paradigms of Japanese Culture as Reflected through Music and the Related "Inquiry into the Japanese Self" ("The Arts," Stephen R. Fuller); (2) Japanese Self," Sheila Fling; and "Recipe for Self and Soul in Decadent Times: Reflections on the Post-war Japanese Literary Sensibility," Louise "Japan Studies and Curriculum" ("An Inquiry Unit on Japan Myers Kawada); (3) for Undergraduate Methods Students in Elementary Education," Richard B. Speaker, Jr.; and "Infusing Japan Studies into the College Curriculum through "Japan Studies in Multicultural Literacy Courses," Elizabeth L. Willis); (4) International Perspectives" ("Japan and Russia: The Northern Territories Issue in the Post-War Era," Andrew S. Szarka; "Colonial Japan in Micronesia, 1914 to 1944," Dirk Anthony Ballendorf; and "China and Japan: Diverging "Reports on the Japan Studies Seminar in Paths," Connie Mauney); and (5) Japan, 1995" ("Report on the 1995 Seminar in Japan," Richard B. Speaker, Jr.; and "Impressions of a Japan Studies Faculty Development Seminar, Summer, 1995," Louise Myers Kawada). 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Speaker, Jr. Louise Myers Kawada University of New Orleans Massachusetts College of Art With the editorial assistance of Elizabeth Willis L. University of Southwestern Louisiana Published by Japan Studies Association, Inc. 1997 GENERAL INFORMATION: Japan Studies through the Lenses of Different Disciplines, First Yearbook of the Japan Studies Association, Edited by Richard B. Speaker, Jr., and Louise Myers Kawada is published by the Japan Studies Association, Inc., Dr. Thomas Carneal, Department of History, Northwestern Missouri State University, Maryville, MO 64468. 175- PEg 1 P5Vg.. ()WI WI) elF/r/VOL.9, SUBSCRIPTIONS: Institutions: Costf.2 5 tOitelia0hlY n 2 00 Domestic), ua s: Cost ernational) includes membership in the Japan Studies Association. Individuals may photocopy single copies without PHOTOCOPIES: permission for nonprofit one-time classroom or library reserve use in educational institutions. COPYRIGHT © 1997, Japan Studies Association, Inc. Because the Yearbook of the Japan Studies Association, serves as an open forum, readers should not construe the publishing of the contents as implying advocacy or endorsement of the Japan Studies Association, its officers, or its members. JSA is a not for profit, membership corporation. All business correspondence, including changes of address (include both old and new addresses) and applications for membership should be sent to: Dr. Thomas Carneal, Department of History, Northwestern Missouri State University, Maryville, MO 64468. Manuscripts accepted for publication in the Yearbook of the Japan Studies Association, undergo an impartial review conducted by the Editorial Board, the Coeditors and their Editorial Assistant. Manuscripts must be original works which have been presented at the Annual Conference of the Japan Studies Association and have not been published elsewhere or submitted simultaneously to other publication outlets. BEST COPY AVAILABLE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF THE JAPAN STUDIES ASSOCIATION, INC. Earl F. Schrock, Jr. nt U iversit Joseph L. Overton Vice President Morgan State University Thomas Carneal Treasurer Northwest Missouri State University Richard B. Speaker, Jr. Secretary University of New Orleans Emmanuel D. Babatunde Member-at-Large Lincoln University Alvin Coox Japan Studies Institute Director San Diego State University iii JAPAN STUDIES THROUGH THE LENSES OF DIFFERENT DISCIPLINES First Yearbook of the Japan Studies Association Co-Editors Speaker, Jr. Louise Myers Kawada Richard B. University of New Orleans Massachusetts College of Art Curriculum & Instruction Critical Studies Assistant Editorial Elizabeth Willis L. Southwestern Louisiana University Curriculum & Instruction Editorial Board Alvin Coox San Diego State University History Fay Beauchamp Community College of Philadelphia English Fling Sheila Southwest Texas State University Psychology Donna M. Schiagheck Wright State University Political Science iv Table of Contents vi FROM THE PRESIDENT OF JSA vii FROM THE EDITORS I. JAPAN STUDIES AND THE ARTS A Challenge to the Orientalism of Whistler. Hiroshige's Influence on Monet and Van Gogh 1 Fay Beauchamp Paradigms of Japanese Culture as Reflected through Music and the 9 Related Arts Stephen R. Fuller II. INQUIRY INTO THE JAPANESE SELF 17 The Japanese Self Sheila Fling Recipe for Self and Soul in Decadent Times: Reflections on 25 the Post-war Japanese Literary Sensibility Louise Myers Kawada III. JAPAN STUDIES AND CURRICULUM An Inquiry Unit on Japan for Undergraduate Methods 33 Students in Elementary Education Richard B. Speaker, Jr. Infusing Japan Studies into the College Curriculum 43 Through Multicultural Literacy Courses Elizabeth L. Willis IV. JAPAN STUDIES IN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES 49 Japan and Russia: The Northern Territories Issue in the Post-War Era Andrew S. Szarka 57 Colonial Japan in Micronesia, 1914 to 1944 Dirk Anthony Ballendorf 65 China and Japan: Diverging Paths Connie Mauney REPORTS ON THE JAPAN STUDIES SEMINAR IN JAPAN, 1995 V. 73 Report on the 1995 Seminar in Japan Richard B. Speaker, Jr. Impressions of a Japan Studies Faculty Development Seminar, Summer, 1995 81 Louise Myers Kawada vi From the President of JSA Thanks to the untiring efforts of Dr. Alvin Coox, Head of the Japan Studies Program at San Diego State University, there exists now a fairly large group of Japan Studies enthusiasts in colleges and universities throughout the continental United States and its territories. Almost three hundred have now completed his rigorous Japan Studies Institute in San Diego, some have traveled with him to Japan for Japan On-Site Study Programs, and some have had the good fortune to study with him at a special Japan- Soviet Summit in Sapporo a few years ago. We represent many different disciplines in many different types of institutions throughout the country. Most of our universities do not have formal Japan Studies programs; therefore, we are attempting in various ways to promote the study of Japan through a variety of means. Many of our institutions are now offering Japanese language courses, some through agreements with organizations such as Exchange: Japan We are united in our enthusiasm about Japan but, unfortunately, in most cases, are isolated on our campuses in that we have no colleagues who have had our experiences in Japan Studies. Therefore, we have formed this organization, The Japan Studies Association, through which we can share our ideas, disseminate information about further Japan Studies opportunities, and gather together on an annual basis. Our group is a nucleus which has enormous potential, for we represent American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) institutions in virtually every state in the united States as well as its territories. Since AASCU institutions are responsible for turning out over 75% of all the college graduates in the United States, we have the potential of affecting more college and university students than any other group of our type. The contents of this first yearbook show the varied interests of our members. I feel certain that, with the support from industry and philanthropic organizations who have an interest in the work that we do, this organization will have a significant impact throughout out country. upon the lives and the futures of a large number of young people F. Schrock, Jr. Earl President, Japan Studies Association Arkansas Tech University Russellville, Arkansas vii From the Editors This volume, Japan Studies through the Lenses of Different Disciplines: First has been just over a year in development. We Yearbook of the Japan Studies Association , wish to thank all of the patient authors who trusted us with their manuscripts and the members of JSA who encouraged us to take on this task. Starting from scratch, it seems, soliciting participation in the Editorial Board, developing editorial standards, mailing manuscripts to reviewers, editing, re-editing, formatting and reformatting, aligning type on the computer, corresponding via e-mail, resetting page numbers as we printed on different qualities of printers, phoning and leaving innumerable messages, discussing the finalization of the manuscripts, we have developed a process and produced a small volume for the Japan Studies Association which presents the best papers from its second annual conference in Honolulu. Though this volume is small, it does fulfill two very important objectives that we had in mind. First, it presents new perspectives and materials on Japan that are engaging, relatively jargon-free and shaped so that their usefulness in a college classroom is readily apparent. Secondly, this yearbook of the Japan Studies Association represents a strong example of the potential for genuine scholarship that lies within interdisciplinary studies. Much is said about the need to break down barriers and meld boundaries between the various academic disciplines, and this volume is a tangible demonstration of what can be achieved. We hope this volume is the first of many published by the Japan Studies Association to meet these objectives. We have divided the papers into five sections: Japan Studies and the Arts, Inquiry into the Japanese Self, Japan Studies and Curriculum, Japan Studies in International Perspectives, and Reports on the Japan Studies Seminar in Japan, 1995. Section I presents views of teaching art and music with reference to Japan Studies. Fay Beauchamp's "A Challenge to the Orientalism of Whistler. Hiroshige's Influence on Monet and Van Gogh" examines how Japanese the aesthetics influenced the development of the Impressionist Movement in painting while Stephen R. Fuller's "Paradigms of Japanese Culture as Reflected through Music and the Related Arts" guides the reader to understand the interconnections between music and culture. In Section II, Sheila Fling's "The Japanese Self" and Louise Myers Kawada's "Recipe for Self and Soul in Decadent Times: Reflections on the Post-war Japanese Literary Sensibility" delve into how Japanese define themselves and how others define them from psychological and literary perspectives. III, Richard B. Speaker, Jr.'s "An Inquiry Unit on Japan for In Section Undergraduate Methods Students in Elementary Education" provides a taxonomy of integration of Japan studies into the college curriculum and an extended example. Elizabeth L. Willis's "Infusing Japan Studies into the College Curriculum through Multicultural Literacy Courses" takes various narratives about Japan and Japanese- Americans and uses them to build a vision of personal curricular envisionment. In Section IV, Andrew S. Szarka 's "Japan and Russia: The Northern Territories Issue in the Post-War Era," Dirk Anthony Ballendorf's "Colonial Japan in Micronesia," and Connie Mauney's "China and Japan: Diverging Paths" show the relationships Japan has experienced with other countries and points to the future of Japan in Asia and the world. viii 10