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学科	教育文化学科	ゼミ教員名	WILLIAM ROBERT STEVENSON III	年度	2016年度
タイトル	The Educational Function and Value of International Expositions: A Case Study of the 2005 World Exposition in Aichi, Japan

内容	In the eighteenth century, expositions were used to show off a kingdom’s wealth and glory. The role that expositions serve has changed with time and today they are a symbol of peace where all nations of the world gather to share visions of a better future. Nevertheless, in recent years, public interest in expositions has declined. Are expositions a relic of past centuries with no sustainable function or role in modern society? What role and educational value, if any, do expositions hold today? This paper focuses on the 2005 World Exposition in Aichi, Japan, looking back on the history of the international exposition. It focuses in particular on the City-Town-Village and country friendship project first held at Aichi Expo (partnership and exchanges between municipalities and official participating countries in Aichi prefecture). Regarding the present situation of the Friendship Project, it draws from an interview survey with administrative officials in Agui Town and Toyone Village. As a result, until now, it turns out that there are cities where countries have connections. In other words, it can be said that even now the International Expo plays a role in providing long-term opportunities for international exchange and cross-cultural understanding.

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In the eighteenth century, expositions were used to show off a kingdom’s wealth and glory. The role that expositions serve has changed with time and today they are a symbol of peace where all nations of the world gather to share visions of a better future. Nevertheless, in recent years, public interest in expositions has declined. Are expositions a relic of past centuries with no sustainable function or role in modern society? What role and educational value, if any, do expositions hold today? This paper focuses on the 2005 World Exposition in Aichi, Japan, looking back on the history of the international exposition. It focuses in particular on the City-Town-Village and country friendship project first held at Aichi Expo (partnership and exchanges between municipalities and official participating countries in Aichi prefecture). Regarding the present situation of the Friendship Project, it draws from an interview survey with administrative officials in Agui Town and Toyone Village. As a result, until now, it turns out that there are cities where countries have connections. In other words, it can be said that even now the International Expo plays a role in providing long-term opportunities for international exchange and cross-cultural understanding.

講評	Befitting a seminar dedicated to examining educational developments on a global scale, this year’s graduation theses span a world of topics. Several examine how cultures change (or remain the same) as they cross traditional borders. Some focus on educational practices specific to Japan, looking to place them in a global context. Others look at global trends that, for one reason or another, have yet to be fully integrated into Japan. Two papers are comparative studies, contrasting policies across national borders. The most popular theme this year was ESD, with a total of four related papers. Several papers rely heavily on newspaper archives, while others are based primarily on interviews. All of the papers contain sections that are thoroughly original, evidencing the effort of seminar members to either work with new topics or take new approaches to more familiar themes. Naturally, in addition to the normal challenges of researching and writing, all of the students wrote their final papers in English using at least some English-language materials. I am proud of the students’ work and convinced that the process of researching and writing has enrichened their intellectual growth. Well done!

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Befitting a seminar dedicated to examining educational developments on a global scale, this year’s graduation theses span a world of topics. Several examine how cultures change (or remain the same) as they cross traditional borders. Some focus on educational practices specific to Japan, looking to place them in a global context. Others look at global trends that, for one reason or another, have yet to be fully integrated into Japan. Two papers are comparative studies, contrasting policies across national borders. The most popular theme this year was ESD, with a total of four related papers. Several papers rely heavily on newspaper archives, while others are based primarily on interviews. All of the papers contain sections that are thoroughly original, evidencing the effort of seminar members to either work with new topics or take new approaches to more familiar themes. Naturally, in addition to the normal challenges of researching and writing, all of the students wrote their final papers in English using at least some English-language materials. I am proud of the students’ work and convinced that the process of researching and writing has enrichened their intellectual growth. Well done!

キーワード1	exposition
キーワード2	the 2005 World Expositions in Aichi, Japan
キーワード3	friendship project
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