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

Call for Papers: Spaces of Possibility (Japan/Korea)

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Paula

The Center for Korean Studies in collaboration with the Japan Studies Program at the University of Washington invites papers for “Spaces of Possibility,” a conference on interactions and parallel developments of recent Japan and Korea to be held at the … Continue reading →

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Multimodal literacies and using manga/anime in the classroom

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Paula

This week’s feature article is a guest post by Laura Bolling, who is interested in a variety of topics related to contemporary Japan, including manga literacy. She explores the benefits of using manga and anime in the classroom, as well … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Pacific Rim Energy & Sustainability Congress

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Paula

Held in Hiroshima, Japan on the 67th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombing – August 6-9, 2012 Location:       Japan Call for Papers Date:   2012-02-01 The 2012 Pacific Rim Energy & Sustainability Congress invites scholarly interactions among academics, … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: East Asian History, Assistant Professor (tenure-track)

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Paula

Institution: Valparaiso University, History Location:   Indiana, United States Position:   Assistant Professor, Tenure track, East Asian history East Asia. Valparaiso University invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor of East Asian history to begin August 2012. PhD and … Continue reading →

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Dissertation Workshop: Rewriting History: Nationalism, Identity, and the Politics of the Past

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Paula

We encourage everyone to bring the following announcement for the AAS/SSRC joint dissertation workshop initiative planned for Toronto to your students’ attention. AAS/SSRC Dissertation Workshop Rewriting History: Nationalism, Identity, and the Politics of the Past Toronto, March 12-15, 2012 The … Continue reading →

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Japanese Studies Graduate Summer School

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Paula

Monday 30th January-Thursday 2nd February 2012 School of Culture, History & Language ANU College of Asia & the Pacific The Japanese Studies Graduate Summer School (JSGSS) is a program of intensive research activities designed to bring together PhD, Research Masters … Continue reading →

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Book announcement: From Sovereign to Symbol: An Age of Ritual Determinism in Fourteenth Century Japan

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Paula

Thomas Donald Conlan ISBN13: 9780199778102 ISBN10: 0199778108 Hardback, 256 pages Fourteenth-century Japan witnessed a fundamental political and intellectual conflict about the nature of power and society, a conflict that was expressed through the rituals and institutions of two rival courts. … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Japanese Language and Culture, Assistant Professor, Florida International University

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Paula

Institution: Florida International University, Modern Languages Location:   Florida, United States Position:   Assistant Professor (tenure-track) , Japanese Language and Culture Florida International University is a multi-campus public Research-Extensive university located in Miami, a vibrant, international city.  The Asian Studies … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: East Asian History, Assistant Professor

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Paula

Institution: CW Post, Long Island University, History Location:   New York, United States Position:   Assistant Professor, East Asian History (tenure-track) The Department of History at the C. W. Post Campus of Long Island University invites applications for a tenure-track … Continue reading →

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No FLF today, sorry!

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Paula

Unfortunately Fun Link Fridays tend to get short-changed when it comes to school and work getting in the way! I’m headed to a private workshop on early 17th century Japanese handscrolls and screens at the Art Institute of Chicago, but … Continue reading →

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