1. What the causes of Japan's 'Economic Miracle'

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Lesson Objectives
​To identify causes, key features, and effects of the economic miracle

​Lesson Tasks

1. ​Read chapter 4 'The Economic Miracle' of Kingston, J. (2001). Japan in Transformation: 1952-2000.
2. Make an mind-map of the causes; key features; and consequences of the economic miracle.

​Optional Readings

1. ​Gordon, A. (2003). A Modern History of Japan. Chapter 14 'Economic and Social Transformations' and Chapter 15 'Political Struggles and Settlements of the High-Growth Era.

2. What was the impact of globalisation on Japan?

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Lesson Objectives
​To examine the social, cultural, economic, and political impacts of globalisation on Japanese society

Lesson Tasks

1. In four groups, you will research and present (in a format of your choice) a 10 minute (maximum) audio-visual piece of work.
2. In addition to the presentation, you must provide detailed notes written for the rest of the class.
3. The four topics for the presentations are detailed below, click on each one to download instructions, events to cover, and readings:

Group Presentation Topics

1. ​How did Japanese society develop between 1952-1990?
   1. Kingston, Chapter 7 and Chapter 8
   2. Hane, Chapter 17
2. How did Japanese culture develop between 1952-1990?
   1. Hane, Chapter 18
   2. Gordon, Chapter 14
3. How did Japanese politics and security policy evolve 1952-1990?
   1. Kingston, Chapter 6
   2. Hane, Chapters 15-16
4. How did the Japanese economy develop from 1952-1990?
   1. Kingston, Chapter 4 and Chapter 8
   2. Gordon, Chapters 14-16
   3. Hane, Chapters 15-16