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Paula lives in the vortex of academic life. She studies medieval Japanese history.

INTERACT Postdoctoral Fellowship at Columbia University (deadline extended)

2012-2013 INTERACT Postdoctoral Fellowship The Weatherhead East Asian Institute invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship through the International Network to Expand Regional and Collaborative Teaching (INTERACT) program at Columbia University. This fellowship is for the academic year 2012-2013 and is … Continue reading

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Call for Applications: Getty Research Institute Summer Research Academy

Summer Research Academy: Encounters in World Art History Getty Research Institute Los Angeles, California August 9-September 7, 2012 Call for applications from art history doctoral students studying in Africa, Asia, and Latin America Art history is rapidly being reconceptualized to … Continue reading

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Funding: Graduate Women Scholarship for Non-Japanese to Study in Japan

http://www.cwaj.org/Scholarship/njg.htm The 2012 Scholarship application is now closed. The posted applications are for reference only. Applications for 2013 Scholarships will be uploaded in May 2012. 1 scholarship, ¥2.0 Million The NJG Program supports graduate study in Japan for non-Japanese women who are enrolled … Continue reading

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Book Announcement: WOMEN ADRIFT: The Literature of Japan’s Imperial Body

How women figured in the expansion of the national body of the Japanese empire WOMEN ADRIFT: The Literature of Japan’s Imperial Body By Noriko J. Horiguchi University of Minnesota Press | 272 pages | 2011 ISBN 978-0-8166-6978-3 | paperback | … Continue reading

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Call for Papers: “The United States in East Asia”

Location: Seoul, South Korea, September 21-22, 2012 “The United States in East Asia” The 47th International Conference Organized by The American Studies Association of Korea (ASAK) Seoul, South Korea September 21-22, 2012 The American Studies Association of Korea (ASAK) is … Continue reading

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Job Opening: Simons Visiting Chair in International Law and Human Security

Institution: Simon Fraser University, School for International Location:   British Columbia, Canada Position:   Visiting Professor, Simons Visiting Chair in International Law and Human Security Simons Visiting Chair in International Law and Human Security School for International Studies SIMON FRASER … Continue reading

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Job Opening: International History, Professor, London School of Economics

Institution: London School of Economics and Political Science, International History Location:   United Kingdom Position:   Full Professor, Professor in International History Department of International History Chair in International History The Department of International History is seeking an exceptional candidate … Continue reading

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FAQ: The content of “What can I do with a B.A. in Japanese Studies?”

This week I’d like to take a moment to address a frequently asked question we get here at Shinpai Deshou to clarify for our readers some of the reasons behind our daily content: If the title of your blog is “What can … Continue reading

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Study Traditional Theatre in Kyoto this summer!

Traditional Theatre Training 2012 is accepting applications for its 28th annual intensive program July 20-August 10th. Advanced undergraduate and graduate students, teachers and researchers, and artists from many fields are invited; Japanese language is not necessary. Designed to overcome obstacles … Continue reading

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Flying University of Transnational Humanities Summer School for Graduate Students and Young Scholars

Flying University of Transnational Humanities Summer School for Graduate Students and Young Scholars July 15-18, 2012 Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea Introduction The Flying University of Transnational Humanities (FUTH) is an annual summer school for graduate students and young scholars interested … Continue reading

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