日本农业经济学科本科教育的发展及启示

Undergraduate Agri-Economics Education in Japan:Development and Implication

从学科发展和教育体系两个方面,分析了日本农业经济学科本科教育的现状及发展趋势。日本农经学科发展经验值得借鉴之处在于:(1)学科应时转型,将食品产业管理和资源环境管理作为研究和教学重点,满足市场的实际需求且保持学科吸引力;(2)重视农学知识培养,从而有助于专业知识与农业自身规律紧密联系,增强了学生在农业相关就业市场的不可替代性;(3)实施导师负责制,发挥导师在学生培养中的主导作用,培养学生的科研能力,提高了教育质量。

Based on the discipline＇s evolution and educational system, this paper analyzed the status and trends of undergraduate education of agricultural economics in Japan. A few lessons can be learned from Japan＇s experience as follows. Firstly, to accord with the needs of national and international economic development, Japan＇s agricultural economics gradually extends its focus to food industry economics, and resources and environ- mental economics. Secondly, it pays attention toagronomic knowledge, which helps increase the competitiveness of its graduates in agriculture-related job markets. Finally, it carries out the undergraduate tutor responsibility system to enhance students＇ academic and personal development.