This paper will mention Marxist propositions, presented since the mid-19th century, about capitalism, socialism, and internationalism. According to Marx, socialism would replace capitalism and internationalism would o...This paper will mention Marxist propositions, presented since the mid-19th century, about capitalism, socialism, and internationalism. According to Marx, socialism would replace capitalism and internationalism would occur through the dissolution of nation states. Later, Marxist circles presented a historical arrow in the form of 〉 capitalism 〉 socialism 〉 internationalism. Taking into account recent steps of globalization and measures imposed by national governments in the face of the deep financial crisis of 2008, it is interesting to compare the above theory with some historical events that have happened since the 19th century. Much has happened that Marx did not predict. Considering the world trajectory since the Second World War, it seems that the historical arrow has the form of 〉 capitalism 〉 internationalism 〉 hybridism of capitalism and socialism 〉？展开更多
The ability to communicate effectively in English is increasingly being viewed as an expectation of individuals who wish to engage with the global community. Mindful of these needs, the goals of the Global Citizenship...The ability to communicate effectively in English is increasingly being viewed as an expectation of individuals who wish to engage with the global community. Mindful of these needs, the goals of the Global Citizenship Program （GCP） at Soka University, Tokyo, Japan, focus not only on increasing English proficiency, but also on developing independent study skills, raising awareness of global issues, and enhancing the abilities of students to integrate information from multiple sources in meaningful ways. In the GCP, students enroll in English for Academic Purposes （EAP） courses which focus on developing critical thinking and research skills as well as English fluency. Through activities that require students to critically evaluate and synthesize information, opportunities are provided to engage in independent research focusing on the development process and global initiatives. This paper describes how the GCP curriculum develops academic skills and English proficiency, incorporates critical thinking activities, emphasizes global awareness, and integrates content-knowledge in order to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to interact successfully in the global community.展开更多
On the basis of the 2013 Chinese Social Survey(CSS)data,this paper makes an in-depth analysis of the influence of social,economic and cultural factors on the national identity of the population,with a focus on the dif...On the basis of the 2013 Chinese Social Survey(CSS)data,this paper makes an in-depth analysis of the influence of social,economic and cultural factors on the national identity of the population,with a focus on the differences between the younger and the older generation.Our findings show that the sense of national identity of the younger generation is weaker than that of the older generation,and this is even more marked among the tertiary-educated younger generation.The sense of national identity of the older generation is more influenced by social structural factors,especially by their position in the social hierarchy,while that of the younger generation is more affected by cultural and economic factors.In addition,we find that in China,the sense of national identity of the privileged stratum is stronger than that of the middle and base-level strata.These findings,which run counter to Huntington and Inglehart’s view of“the weakening of elite national identity,”may be due to the different roles of the state in globalization and economic growth.展开更多
The Marxist view of world history provides theoretical evidence for the correct use of the term ＂globalization.＂ Many of the facts implied in the popular yet non-standard use of ＂globalization＂ reflect our identif...The Marxist view of world history provides theoretical evidence for the correct use of the term ＂globalization.＂ Many of the facts implied in the popular yet non-standard use of ＂globalization＂ reflect our identification of the ＂transition from history to world history.＂ However, this has failed to bring about a realization of the structural changes in world history that are taking place in the course of this transition. The ＂transition from history to world history＂ has led to the emergence of ＂international society＂ and ＂global society,＂ which together constitute the ＂dual structure＂ of world history. Despite differences in their main structure and interest structure, their development goals and principles, and in their characteristics and patterns, international society and global society are interconnecting and interpenetrating. On the basis of a critique of ＂globalizing＂ ＂world history＂ and a scientific analysis of the situation and trends in contemporary world history, the ＂dual structure＂ theory of world history is a good entry point both for the full application to globalization of the Marxist view of world history and research on its development and for the contemporary development of the Marxist view of world history. At the same time, this theory will also provide methodological support for our exploration of socialist China＇s developmental road in a globalizing world.展开更多
文摘This paper will mention Marxist propositions, presented since the mid-19th century, about capitalism, socialism, and internationalism. According to Marx, socialism would replace capitalism and internationalism would occur through the dissolution of nation states. Later, Marxist circles presented a historical arrow in the form of 〉 capitalism 〉 socialism 〉 internationalism. Taking into account recent steps of globalization and measures imposed by national governments in the face of the deep financial crisis of 2008, it is interesting to compare the above theory with some historical events that have happened since the 19th century. Much has happened that Marx did not predict. Considering the world trajectory since the Second World War, it seems that the historical arrow has the form of 〉 capitalism 〉 internationalism 〉 hybridism of capitalism and socialism 〉？
文摘The ability to communicate effectively in English is increasingly being viewed as an expectation of individuals who wish to engage with the global community. Mindful of these needs, the goals of the Global Citizenship Program （GCP） at Soka University, Tokyo, Japan, focus not only on increasing English proficiency, but also on developing independent study skills, raising awareness of global issues, and enhancing the abilities of students to integrate information from multiple sources in meaningful ways. In the GCP, students enroll in English for Academic Purposes （EAP） courses which focus on developing critical thinking and research skills as well as English fluency. Through activities that require students to critically evaluate and synthesize information, opportunities are provided to engage in independent research focusing on the development process and global initiatives. This paper describes how the GCP curriculum develops academic skills and English proficiency, incorporates critical thinking activities, emphasizes global awareness, and integrates content-knowledge in order to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to interact successfully in the global community.
文摘On the basis of the 2013 Chinese Social Survey(CSS)data,this paper makes an in-depth analysis of the influence of social,economic and cultural factors on the national identity of the population,with a focus on the differences between the younger and the older generation.Our findings show that the sense of national identity of the younger generation is weaker than that of the older generation,and this is even more marked among the tertiary-educated younger generation.The sense of national identity of the older generation is more influenced by social structural factors,especially by their position in the social hierarchy,while that of the younger generation is more affected by cultural and economic factors.In addition,we find that in China,the sense of national identity of the privileged stratum is stronger than that of the middle and base-level strata.These findings,which run counter to Huntington and Inglehart’s view of“the weakening of elite national identity,”may be due to the different roles of the state in globalization and economic growth.
文摘The Marxist view of world history provides theoretical evidence for the correct use of the term ＂globalization.＂ Many of the facts implied in the popular yet non-standard use of ＂globalization＂ reflect our identification of the ＂transition from history to world history.＂ However, this has failed to bring about a realization of the structural changes in world history that are taking place in the course of this transition. The ＂transition from history to world history＂ has led to the emergence of ＂international society＂ and ＂global society,＂ which together constitute the ＂dual structure＂ of world history. Despite differences in their main structure and interest structure, their development goals and principles, and in their characteristics and patterns, international society and global society are interconnecting and interpenetrating. On the basis of a critique of ＂globalizing＂ ＂world history＂ and a scientific analysis of the situation and trends in contemporary world history, the ＂dual structure＂ theory of world history is a good entry point both for the full application to globalization of the Marxist view of world history and research on its development and for the contemporary development of the Marxist view of world history. At the same time, this theory will also provide methodological support for our exploration of socialist China＇s developmental road in a globalizing world.
