| Summary: | 碩士 === 淡江大學 === 日本研究所 === 84 === One of the most prominent characteristics of the Japanese ed
ucation system before World War 2 as that it was strictly
superi sed by the government since 1903 placed special emphasis
on Japa- nese history. After World War 2, "postwar education
reform" in Japan started with self-examination of the incorrect
concepts wr itten in school textbooks. The government was
harshly criticized for its autocratic control over the contents
of textbooks. Under the reform, the government was to only
screen textbooks produced by private companies. However, the
government is now reinforcine its control over the course of
study by severe screening and ado- pting regulation. This paper
will discuss the historical importance of the Jap anese course
of study, screening system, and adoption system,whi ch regulate
the textbooks used in school education. The paper is composed
of Introduction, Course of Study, Screening System,The
Introduction presents an overview of the Japanese textbook
syste m and briefly discusses its problems and the consequences
of the reforms. The current situation and the historical
transitions . are described in each chapter along with a
specific time respect ively.
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