OTHER VOICES: Toudai Zen-Kyoutou 68-70

OTHER VOICES

Toudai Zen-Kyoutou 68-70

  • Yutaka HIRASAWA / 2004.12
  • JPY 2,800 / extensional size, hardcover, 96 pages
  • bookdesign: Yutaka HIRASAWA

A collection of testimonies of times with quietly asking questions about life and shooting like caring!
In the late 1960s, the University of Tokyo co-fight that the author, who was a student of the University of Tokyo at that time, witnessed in detail. Problems of subjectivity, academic freedom, autonomy of universities, ethics of researchers, etc., the problems that have been questioned from the very bottom also hit the present age.
Japanese library association selection book.
（ISBN 4861100267）

Author

Yutaka HIRASAWA
Born in 1947. Graduated from the Department of French literature in the Faculty of literature at Tokyo University. In the same year, he joined Heibon Publishing Co., Ltd. (current magazine house). In 1984, he became the editor in “ELLE-JAPON”. After that, he was in charge of “BRUTUS” “TARZAN”, editor-in-chief of book publishing department. Currently belonging to the book publishing department.

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Kuju-kuri hama

Kuju-kuri hama

  • Yoshiro KOSEKI / 2004.6
  • JPY 15,000 / A4 size, hardcover with box, 288 pages

What is working, what is family, what is life? Here is a original landscape of Japan.
This book contains 208 photographs taken by the author, who was born and raised in Kujukuri, over a half century. It makes the original scenary of Japan in Showa 30s to 40s revive!This is a collection of photographs that captures people living vigorously in the midst of waves of the age.

Japanese library association selection book.
（ISBN 4861100127）

Author

Yoshiro KOSEKI
Born in 1935. In 1962, “Camera Everyday” announced “Warming Oppucci”, the same year award won. In 1973, he received the Japan Photography Association New Artist Award. Currently running a photo studio in Yoshiba town, photographing the life and climate of Chiba. A book of photographs “Kujukuri Romance” (Tokyo Shimbun Publishing Bureau, 1993) etc.

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Lessons on the Christ in Western Literature and Paintings [Ibaraki Christian University Language and Culture Studies Series 1]

Lessons on the Christ in Western Literature and Paintings

  • Harris. G. Ives / 2004.3
  • JPY 2,190 / A5 size, paperback, 202 pages
  • bookdesign: Toshinobu NAGATA

Christ that appeared in Western literature and painting –  analyzing various aspects of Jesus Christ that appeared in Western literature and paintings. Posted paintings related to themes, developed commentaries on the Bible, detailed introductions of paintings, and related literature. The text is English.
（ISBN 9784861105401）

Table of contents

BOOK ONE  Jesus Christ His names are various
Chapter One  The Servant Teacher
Chapter Two  The Victim of Rudeness in The Garden
Chapter Three  The Merciful Lord
Chapter Four  The Lord of The Grand Entrance
Chapter Five  The Bread of Life
Chapter Six  The Son “Given Unto Us”
Chapter Seven  The Friend of Tree Climbers
Chapter Eight  The Great Listener
BOOK TWO
A Declaration of Personal Mission
Pilosophical Statements Regarding The Nature of Christian Universities and The Importance of The Good Chapel Programs
Epilogue
A Memorial Story
Annotated Bibliography
Annotated Discography
Index

Author

Harris.G.Ives
Professor of Ibaraki Christian University, Japan.

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YURI: Dokiya Yuri Sakuhin-syu

YURI

Dokiya Yuri Sakuhin-syu

  • Yuri DOKIYA / 2003.5
  • JPY 2,381 / A4 size, 84 pages

<A collection of the works of Yuri Dokiya, a genius painter and died young>

On May 26, 1998, Yuri fell off to her death on the coast of Otsuki-cho, Kochi Prefecture, at the age of 27. It was before her unique style of painting had come into full bloom, and the sadness of her family and others around her had come to fruition in this collection of her works.

（ISBN 4921146837）

Author

Yuri DOKIYA
Painter / illustrator. Born in 1970. Accidental death in 1998.

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Maboroshi no Tori: Gunery’s Pitta

Maboroshi no Tori

Gunery’s Pitta

  • Chikyu-Club(ed.), Ryounosuke NAGANO(picture), Akira KOIWAI(explanation) / 2003.5
  • JPY 1,905 / A4 size, 30 pages

A story of Gurney’s Pitta, a bird that was thought to be extinct, and a Thai boy.
This book encourages readers to think deeply about nature, the coexistence of humans and nature, and the merits and demerits of economic development. Part of the sales of the book will be used for environmental education and tropical forest conservation in Thailand.

（ISBN 4921146802）

Authors

Akira KOIWAI
Born in 1956. 1995 Established “Earth Club”. Development of Thai tropical rain forest, enrollment support activities and nature experience program for children in Aoki village, Nagano prefecture. Since 2001 Nagano Prefectural Board of Education Cultural Heritage and Lifelong Learning Division.

Ryounosuke NAGANO
Born in Tokyo in 1958. Freelance illustrator. 1996 Participated in the field survey of Kao No Achoch Lowland Tropical Forest of the “Earth Club”. Participated in the establishment of the Forest Volunteer Group “Goko Company” in 1999.

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L’Interaction Exolingue: Analyse de Phenomenes Metalinguistiques

L’Interaction Exolingue

Analyse de Phenomenes Metalinguistiques

  • Fumiya ISHIKAWA / 2002.12
  • JPY 8,476 / A5 size, paperback, 576 pages

In Japanese daily conversation by Japanese who learn French as a foreign language, using French with French, what kind of meta language really is involved in learning languages? How is the meta language used in everyday conversations different from the meta language used in French classes? Analytically consider these problems! (Text in French)
（ISBN 4921146594）

Table of contents

Introduction
Chapitre 1. Description des situations du point de vue de l’echange verbal
Chapitre 2. Mise en lumiere de la structure des interactions
Chapitre 3. Les conceptions du metalangage
Chapitre 4. Analyse du metalangage dans le discours de la classe de langue
Chapitre 5. Specificites enonciatives du discours en classe de langue
Chapitre 6. Aspects metalinguistiques de l’interaction entre natif et non natif en situation ≪naturelle≫
Chapitre 7. A la recherche de traces linguistiques indicatives de l’appropriation de la langue en situation ≪naturelle≫
Conclusion

Author

Fumiya ISHIKAWA
Graduated from the Faculty of general education at Tokyo University. Learned social linguistics at Stendhal Grenoble Third University, language theory and language acquisition theory focusing on pragmatics at the University of Geneva and University of Nuchantel, and study the discourse analysis at the Paris Third University=New Sorbonne University. Paris Third University=New Sorbonne University acquired Doctor (language and culture education theory) in the French language education theory as a foreign language. Specialty is a discourse analysis. Currently Rikkyo University Professor and the researcher of The DELCA-DILTEC Research Group at Paris Third University=New Sorbonne University.

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Languages and Language Policies in Insular Southeast Asia: Focusing on the Philippines and Malaysia

Languages and Language Policies in Insular Southeast Asia

Focusing on the　Philippines and Malaysia

  • Toshiaki KAWAHARA / 2002.12
  • JPY 5,950 / A5 size, paperback, 212 pages

（ISBN 4921146640）

Table of contents

1 General Linguistic Situations of Insular Southeast Asia
1.1 An Overview of Sociolinguistic Situations
1.2 Languages Spoken in Each Country
1.3 An Overview of the Historical Background of Sociolinguistic Situations
2 Lingusitic Situations in a Filipino Family and Two Functions of Language
2.1 A Case Study of a Filipino Family
2.2 Function of Language
2.3 Two Functions in a Society
2.4 Development of Two Functions as a Whole
3 Linguistic Situations in a Malaysian Family and Linguistic Verticality
3.1 A Case Study of a Malaysian Family
3.2 Diglossia
3.3 Practical/Identifying Function and Verticality
3.4 Verticality of Sociolinguistic Structure
3.5 Characteristics of Verticality
3.6 Competence Disparity and Elite Closure
3.7 Identifying Function （Dummy High）
4 Language Policy
4.1 What Is Language Policy?
4.2 Language Policies in Developed Countries and Developing Countries
4.3 Analysis of Language Policies
4.4 The First Point: The Selection of a New Common
4.5 The Second Point: The Replacement of Colonial Language
4.6 The Third Point: The Replacement of Immigrant
4.7 Appeal of Nationalism
4.8 Education
4.9 The Fourth Point: The Sophistication of Language
4.10 Identifying Function and Pidgin/Creole
5 Lingusitics Verticality: Its Comparison and Its Transition
5.1 Comparison of Gactors Deciding Language Policies
5.2 Structure of Linguistic Verticality
Conclusions and Suggestions

Author

Toshiaki KAWAHARA
Born in Ishikawa, Japan in 1950. Graduated from the Faculty of literature at Tokyo University. He received his M.A. in pedagogy and Ph.D. in socio-environmental science from Kanazawa University. Professor of Kanazawa Seiryo University, Japan. He is the author of “Axis of Cross-cultural Understanding(Ibunka Rikai no Zahyouziku)”(Co-authored, Nihon Tosho Center) and “Municipal language service: Opening the door to a multilingual society(Zichitaino Gengo Service: Tagengo-Syakai heno Tobira wo Hiraku)”(Shumpusha Publishing).

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Kinugasa Sawako no Sekai: Oshibana and Nonohana no Kyou-en

Kinugasa Sawako no Sekai

Oshibana and Nonohana no Kyou-en

  • Sawako KINUGASA / 2002.3
  • JPY 2,381 / A4 size, softcover, 72 pages

The extraordinary talent fascinated by art crystallizes as a collection of “Pressed Flower Work”. Every work eases the mind of the viewer. The works, which have matured during the time of marriage to a temple, creats unique shadows and peacefulness.
（ISBN 4921146438）

Author

Sawako KINUGASA
Born in Okayama in 1930. She plays koto music, Noh, calligraphy and tea ceremony etc from early childhood. After married to Humon-in priest, open music, calligraphy, handicraft classroom while raising children. Even after I fell ill, I can hardly believe in art, I am continually making creative works such as pressed flowers, dyeing, haiku, embroidery, porcelain.

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THE PRAGMATICS OF UNCERTAINTY : Its Realisation and Interpretation in English and Japanese

The Pragmatics of Uncertainty

Its Realisation and Interpretation in English and Japanese

  • Noriko TANAKA / 2001.3
  • JPY 5,333 / A5 size, paperback, 300 pages

How is “tacit understanding” transmitted? How can we avoid “misunderstanding”? What is the conversation law that takes “misunderstanding” as a disadvantage? What is the conversation that produces empathy? Practical analysis of “ambiguity” according to daily scenes. The first book which studied data analysis of television interview program and studied “word theory”. Besides helping to improve intercultural communication skills, it gives great suggestions to all fields where dialogue is important.
（ISBN 4921146225）

Table of contents

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
OUTLINE/THE INDETERMINACY OF ILLOCUTIONARY FORCE/THE MOTIVATION FOR USING INDIRECTNESS OF AMBIVALENCE/THE AGE OF STUDY
CHAPTER 2 CHOOSING NOT TO EXPRESS IT CLEARLY:THE CASE OF AMBIVARENCE AND OOC
INTRODUCTION/AMBIVALENCE/OPTING OUT CHOICE/CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 3 UNCERTAINTY WITHIN A GIVEN ACTIVITY TYPE:THE CASE OF A TVINTERVIEW
INTRODUCTION/DATA/ROLES OF PARTICIPANTS/THE INTERVIEWER‘UNCERTAINTY’AS A STRATEGY/CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 4 COPING WITH UNCERTAINTY WITHIN A GIVEN ACTIVITY TYPE:THE CASE OF A TV INTERVIEW
INTRODUCTION/THE INTERVIEWEE/COOPERATION AT DIFFERENT LEVELS/EXPECTATION OF EXPLICITNESS/IMPLICITNESS/CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 5 SOME OTHER REALISATIONS OF UNCERTAINTY: THE CASE OF JAPANESE
INTRODUCTION/DATA/LEAVING A SENTENCE INCOMPLETE/ENDING A SENTENCE INCOMPLETE/ENDING A SENTENCE WITH A‘SENTENCE FINAL PARTICLE’/CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 6 PRAGMATIC FAILURE IN UNCERTAINTY: IN CROSSCULTURAL INTERACTION
INTRODUCTION/SITUATION-OR ACTIVITY TYPE-SPECIFIC USE OF AN UTTERANCE/DIFFERENT CONCEPT AND REALISATION OF A CERTAIN SPEECH ACT/DIFFERENT NORMS OF INTERACTION/CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 7 CONCLUSION

Author

Noriko TANAKA
She received her Ph.D. in philology from University of Lancaster. Assistant Professor of the Faculty of foreign languages at Meikai University.

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Indigenous Languages Revitalized?

Indigenous Languages Revitalized?

  • Koji MATSUBARA / 2000.9
  • JPY 5,524 / A5 size, paperback, 364 pages

What if 90% of the world’s 6000 languages die out?
Search the language of restoring the minority language that declined by English rule. Authors who wish to preserve and restore minority languages and restore linguistic ecosystems demonstrate the effectiveness of immersion education. A hands-on research based on field work not only in the literature survey but also around the world.
（ISBN 4921146152）

Table of contents

Part I The Decline of Indigenous Languages as a Rsult of the Imposition of English
Chapter 1 International Colonization: The Decline of Weish―A Case Study
Chapter 2 The Provision of English as the Medium of Instruction: The Decline of Maori―A Case Study
Chapter 3 The Disruption of the Linguistic Communities: The Decline of Hawaiian―A Case Study
Chapter 4 Some Other Case Studies
Part Ⅱ The Revitalization Movements of Indigenous Languages in English-speaking Countries and Regions
Chapter 5 The Education Rform Act 1988 and Bilingual Education in Wales
Chapter 6 From Kohanga Reo （Maori Language Nests）to Kura Kaupapa Maori （Maori-medium Primacy Schools）
Chapter 7 The Hawaiian Language Immersion Program at Waiau Elementary School in Hawai’i
Chapter 8 Some Other Case Studies
Part Ⅲ The Prospective Ralationships between Indigenous Languages and English
Chapter 9 Bilingua Education versus the English-Only Policy
Chapter 10 Language Policy for Coexistence
Conclusion

Author

Koji MATSUBARA
Professor of Shonan International Women’s Collage. His major is sociolinguistics, especially the revitalization movement of indigenous languages. He is the author of “Global Communication(Global Communication Ron)”(Co-authored, Nakanishiya publishing）and translated “Sleep on the Ground: Appeal of Indigenous Women of Hawaii(Daichini shigamituke: Hawaii Senzyu-min Zyosei no Uttae)”(Haunani-Kay Trask, Shumpusha Publishing).

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