Francesca Espiritu

Mr. Soeth

AP English 3

February 16, 2011

REHUGO Analysis- Government: Articles

A. “Japan Is Becoming More Accepting of Immigrants” - Minoru Matsutani “Japan Does Not Accept Immigrants” - David McNeill

B. B. Articles Attached

C. C. a) In the first article, Minoru Matsutani claims that Japan has a new and better system for immigrants’ human rights. This plan allows immigrants to be trained for labor work and to live decent lives in Japan permanently. These decisions have led to more great ideas for immigrants coming into Japan.

b) In the second article, the author, David McNeil, is implying that although diversity has brought new ideas and concepts in Japan, Japan is still not very welcoming to immigrants. McNeil uses foreign teachers as an example to show how the Japanese were questioning their motives to be in a higher status and their prejudices against them.

D. D. Evidence: The author uses factual statistics (logos) of the amount of foreigners living in Japan, in the first article, to support his argument. He states, “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.” The author also introduces the new plan created by a group of eighty lawmakers, led by a former LPD Secretary which establishes his ethos.
McNeil describes his own experiences as a teacher living in Japan thus establishing his ethos. The author also uses Pathos to capture the audience through an emotional appeal. He states, “Negative feelings among foreigners can run deep. At a recent conference on education issues here, foreign professors compared themselves to lab animals.”

E. E. Rhetorical Strategies:

a. Rhetorical questions was used to have readers think about the possibilities that could happen while being an immigrant. For instance, the author asks, “But what if they lose their jobs? What is the economy worsens?” Exemplification was also used to back up his claim of immigrants having a better life because of the new plans for them. He uses quotes from those developing the new system as well as quotes from citizens.

b. Tone was largely used in this article. The author has a bitter tone as he describes the experiences foreigners had being discriminated against. The author claims, “Many foreign academics here say they have been discriminated against: snubbed in corridors, passed over for promotion in favor of Japanese colleagues, and worse.” The author uses exemplification as well. He uses the experiences of teachers and Deans such as Linda Grove as an example for the audience.

F. F. Although many new comers are still being discriminated against, Japan has made life a little easier for them to live. The new immigrant system seems like a beneficial factor as it brings forth new ideas for those entering Japan and who are in nCeed of starting a new life.

Citation: Matsutani, Minoru. "Japan Is Becoming More Accepting of Immigrants." Opposing Viewpoints. Web. 16 Feb. 2011.

McNeill, David. "Japan Does Not Accept Immigrants." Opposing Viewpoints. Web. 16 Feb. 2011. .

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