Civil Society and International Students in Japan

The Making of Social Capital

Polina Ivanova

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Routledge
28 November 2024

Regional studies; Society & culture: general; Philosophy & theory of education; Higher & further education, tertiary education; Public administration

Series: Routledge Contemporary Japan Series

This book explores encounters and interactions between international students and local civil society organizations (CSOs) in Japan.

Based on the results of a cross-case analysis, this study reveals the possibilities for international students in Japan of creating social capital in the short term in culturally and socially diverse groups. While a conventional approach sees universities as the main support providers, this research shows the role of local CSOs as alternative actors offering international student support. Unlike the long-standing paradigm viewing Japanese civil society as top-down and closely following the government, this book uncovers many decentralized and bottom-up organizational types. Furthermore, it highlights an active part taken by foreign staff and volunteers in Japanese CSOs, which challenges the guest–host dichotomy of the previous literature.

Presenting a reconsidered insight into the role of international students and their interaction with CSOs in community building, this book will appeal to students and scholars of Asian studies and migration studies as well as organizers of CSOs and faculty of international higher education institutions.

By: Polina Ivanova
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 320g
ISBN: 9781032332093
ISBN 10: 1032332093
Series: Routledge Contemporary Japan Series
Pages: 158
Publication Date: 28 November 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword by Prof. Dr. Gabriele Vogt Introduction 1. Theories of civil society and social capital 2. International students and their support groups in Japan 3. Expectations and disillusionment in interactions between international students and civil society organizations (CSOs) 4. International students and their support groups during the COVID-19 pandemic 5. Can social capital be generated in the short term? Conclusion Appendices

Polina Ivanova is Senior Researcher at the Asia-Japan Research Institute of Ritsumeikan University, Japan. Her research interests lie in the areas of migration, civil society, and international education in Japan.

Reviews for Civil Society and International Students in Japan: The Making of Social Capital

'Ivanova's research question is a very important one--can social capital be generated in the short term? The particular context in which she explores this-- foreign students in Japan--is especially important for Japan, but also for almost all states in this era of globalized education. I very much enjoyed reading this book and I learned much from it.' Robert Pekkanen, Professor, University of Washington 'Polina Ivanova has opened a new chapter in research on international education. Building social capital in the country of education enables cross-border students to make a meaningful contribution. It matters not just for their careers but for their survival and happiness.' Simon Marginson, Professor of Higher Education, University of Oxford