rehugo: government -articles

Jana Kurita
Mr. Soeth
Ap English 3
February 16, 2011

REHUGO- Government: Article
A) "Japan Is Becoming More Accepting of Immigrants" by Minoru Matsutani and "Japan Does Not Accept Immigrants" by David McNeill
B) Articles not attached, see MLA citation.
C) Author’s Argument:
a) Family structure is sacred, and in the most ideal situations, will not be broken due to sea or land. Matsustani claims that Japan has a new innovative immigration human rights system, which plans to accept immigrants and their family, and allow them to live in Japan permanently. Matsustani claim’s that Japan will train foreign workers which includes covering the cost of care. All these changes have led to more human right law proposals to help expand on Japans open immigrant status.
b) Diversity is beneficial due to the new concepts and ideas that migrate throughout the world. McNeill’s position is that Japan would benefit the most out of diversity immigrants would bring, but Japan is lacking cultural openness. Teacher faculties see the benefit of commingling different teaching styles, such as Socratic seminar, with that of Japans. While Japanese administrative see the potential, they are not willing to let foreign professors have leeway, extend the work visa, and promote them into a higher status. Japanese anti-foreigners disposition still affects their country negatively today, leading McNeill’s conclusion.
D) Evidence:
a) Matsustani uses mainly ethos by showing his qualifications as a writer. The writer also uses logos to increase his credibility. An example of Matsustani’s logos use is, “Japan had 2.08 million foreign residents in 2006, accounting for 1.6 percent of the population of 128 million. Raising the total to 10 million, or close to 10 percent of the population, may sound bold but is actually modest considering that most European countries, not to mention the U.S., have already exceeded this proportion, Sakanaka said.” The evidence that supported the article the most was Akio Nakayama’s new plan presented by the LDP members, helping make Matsustani’s ethos more concrete. If the article lacked that key piece of information, the new plan, it would not have been sufficiently supported.
b) McNeill used ethos by stating his experiences as a Japanese foreign teacher. McNeill utilized pathos to effectively penetrate the audience’s emotions. The perspective he uses was the viewpoint of the discrimination the foreign teachers went through, creating a sense of pity for them. An example of his logos usage, “ At a recent conference on education issues here, foreign professors compared themselves to lab animals. "When they have been sufficiently abused or have mastered the maze, it is time to bring in a 'fresh specimen,"' one said. Some have sued their employers for discrimination.”
E) Rhetorical Strategies:
a) A rhetorical strategy used was rhetorical questions used to make the audience contemplate the position of immigrants if such a scenario were to happen. One such question was, “"But what if they lose their jobs? What if the economy worsens?” Tone was used to establish his connection with audience to portray the emotions of hopefulness, and formal. “The plan also includes establishing an entity to be called the Immigration Agency to integrate related duties that are now shared by multiple government bodies,” uses complicated diction to create a formal tone. Quotes such as,” "The most remarkable point is that immigrants' family members are included," he said. "I have never seen this in similar proposals."’ give a sense of positivity and hopefulness.
b) In the article, "Japan Does Not Accept Immigrants", the authors uses tone as a rhetorical device. The tone of the article is disappointment such as, ‘ "Japanese universities are not doing well, and one reason is because the education students are getting is homogenous," says Bruce Stronach.”’ Japan has the potential to be great, but they lack new innovations to propel them forward. The writer also uses a simile to compare sorting out Japans institutional problems as nearly impossible as in the quote, ‘"Every time you try to nail this thing down it is like jelly."’

F) The concept of the new plan, as stated by Mantsustani, seems like a promising outlook. Bringing in new ideas to help improve Japan’s schools, and introduce the students to a broader view of thinking. All those seem like the most beneficial thing for Japan too do. Yet, deep isolationism and anti-western ideals from century’s ago still exist in Japan today. In the article, "Japan Does Not Accept Immigrants", the writer brings up to topic of society tension. Mantsustani contradicts his topic of Japanese acceptance of immigrants by saying, “"Expanding immigrants to this large of a scale may cause social instability," he said. "Nakagawa will face difficulty gaining support from LDP colleagues and ministry officials," The quote shows that Japan as a nation is not up to par when it comes to accepting outside cultures. As a community Japan does not want western influence in their cultural everyday lives. They wish to stick to their traditional ways, instead which includes favoring Japanese over Westerners. Such was the case in this quote, “Many foreign academics here say they have been discriminated against: snubbed in corridors, passed over for promotion in favor of Japanese colleagues, and worse.” Japanese outcast foreigners as a community, and is reflected in their society. Mantsustani brought up the topic of the new plan proposal, which would increase immigrant rights and make Japan more accepting of outsiders. In the long run, because the Japanese community was not ready for that commitment, the government rejected the new plan proposal. Rejecting the new plan proposal solidified Japan as an anti-immigration country.

MLA citation:
Matsutani, Minoru. Review. The Japan Times: 1-3. Gale Error Page. 19 June 2008. Web. 17 Feb. 2011. .

McNeil, David. "General Logon Page." The Chronicle of Higher Education 53.24: A47. Gale Error Page. 16 Feb. 2007. Web. 17 Feb. 2011. .