Lesson: Democracy in Decline
Like it or hate it, politics affects every aspect of our lives. Politicians decide everything from what side of the road we drive on to national pensions. We count ourselves lucky to live in a democratic country. However, maintaining a healthy democracy requires attention. If you do not tend a garden, the weeds will take over, and the quality of the vegetables will decline. What is the state of Japanese democracy? Have you tended to it recently? Is Japanese democracy in decline?
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Each conversation topic is based on a theme. In order to help students acquire a basic understanding of that topic, four media articles are provided for them to read. I will never test you on the articles, but I strongly suggest you book lessons far enough in advance to give yourself enough time to properly prepare. The better prepared you are, the more benefit you will receive from our conversations.
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