Author Archives: Paula

About Paula

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

Position: Associate Director, University of Pittsburgh Asian Studies Center

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Paula

University of Pittsburgh, University Center for International Studies Associate Director, Asian Studies Center University of Pittsburgh, University Center for International Studies seeks to fill the position of Associate Director (AD) of its Asian Studies Center (ASC). With an international reputation … Continue reading →

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Symposium: The Art Theatre Guild of Japan: Spaces for Intercultural and Intermedial Cinema

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Paula

The Centre for Media, Culture and Creative Practice, Birkbeck College, University of London Symposium: The Art Theatre Guild of Japan: Spaces for Intercultural and Intermedial Cinema 30th-31st July 2011 Gordon Square Cinema, Birkbeck College, University of London Keynote Speaker: Roland … Continue reading →

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Call for Manuscripts: “Asian Visual and Performing Arts” EAA Spring 2012

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Paula

Education About Asia (EAA) is the peer-reviewed teaching journal of the Association for Asian Studies. Our approximately 2,300 readers include undergraduate instructors as well as high school and middle school teachers. Our articles are intended to provide educators, who are … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Podcasts for Japanese Learners

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Paula

Just a quick fun link this week, as wrapping up assignments and getting organized has unfortunately taken precedence! Something I’ve been trying to round up here and there is information on more web resources for improving your Japanese. While tidying … Continue reading →

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Book announcement: Manners and Mischief: Gender, Power, and Etiquette in Japan

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Paula

Laura Miller and Jan Bardsley are pleased to announce the debut of our co-edited volume Manners and Mischief: Gender, Power, and Etiquette in Japan (UC Press, 2011). The book examines etiquette guides, advice literature, and other such instruction for behavior … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Utopias and the Japanese Imaginary

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Paula

The 16th Annual Graduate Student Symposium UCLA Paul I. and Hisako Terasaki Center for Japanese Studies Not all people exist in the same now – Ernst Bloch Idealism and the desire for totalizing perfection is a motif that can be … Continue reading →

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Blog Review: Samurai Archives

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Paula

As someone finishing up a Master’s degree in late medieval Japanese history, I understand how frustrating finding resources in English can be. Therefore, today we’re going to feature a site for studying Japanese history that I’ve too long neglected to … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Two-year Postdoctoral Research Associate, East Asian Studies

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Paula

Institution: Princeton University Location: New Jersey, United States Position: Post-Doctoral Fellow A postdoctoral research position, supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, is available in the Department of East Asian Studies at Princeton University. The successful candidate will collaborate to … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Politics of Religion in Asia

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Paula

Politics of Religion in Asia: An International Conference Center for Asia and Pacific Studies International Programs University of Iowa Date: May 12-13, 2012 This conference will focus on the relationship between religion and politics in Asia, including but not limited … Continue reading →

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Intensive Summer Course: HIROSHIMA and PEACE – Graduate and Undergraduate

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Paula

Hiroshima City University accepting applications • Students from different countries come together for serious academic study and discussion, in English, of issues related to world peace. • The content is timely and important in the current world situation (e.g., nuclear … Continue reading →

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