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Book Announcement: Classical World Literatures- Publication of “Classical World Literatures: Sino-Japanese and Greco-Roman Comparisons”

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Paula

by Wiebke Denecke Ever since Karl Jaspers’s “axial age” paradigm, there have been a number of influential studies comparing ancient East Asian and Greco-Roman history and culture. However, to date there has been no comparative study involving multiple literary traditions … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Journal of Japanese Philosophy

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Paula

Call for Philosophy Papers on Karatani for a Special Issue The Journal of Japanese Philosophy, published by SUNY Press, is the first and only international peer-reviewed journal on Japanese philosophy, an academic area that has been receiving increasing global attention.  … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Assistant Professor, History

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Paula

Institution: University of Hong Kong Location: Hong Kong Position:  Assistant Professor, HIstory Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in teaching and research, and has been at the international forefront … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Administrative Associate II, Mansfield Center, University of Montana

Posted on May 6, 2014 by LM

Institution: The University of Montana Location: Missoula, MT Closing Date: Screening begins May 6, 2014; Applications received after 5/5 may be considered Education: High school required, BA preferred The Mansfield Center houses programs that embody the core interests and characteristics … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Special Collections Assistant II, Princeton University [part time]

Posted on May 6, 2014 by LM

Institution: Princeton University Location: Princeton, NJ Posted: 04/25/2014 Application Due: Open Until Filled Type: Part-Time Education: high school Position Summary: The position takes care of several daily recurring tasks related to circulation and public services, such as handling outgoing and … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Visiting Assistant Professor, Asian History

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Paula

Institution:  University of Central Arkansas, History Location: Arkansas, United States Position: Visiting Assistant Professor, History Asian History. The University of Central Arkansas invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professorship in Asian history, with preference for a specialty in China.  … Continue reading →

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Funding: 3 Japanese Government Scholarships, Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle

Posted on May 5, 2014 by LM

Three scholarships are available through the Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle: Undergraduate Student Scholarship, Research Student Scholarship, Specialized Training College Students Scholarship Deadline: May 20, 2014 Available to U.S. citizens living in the states of Washington, Montana, Idaho, Oregon and Alaska. … Continue reading →

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Funding: Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Humanities, University of Pennsylvania

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Paula

University of Pennsylvania, Penn Humanities Forum Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Humanities, 2015-2016 Five Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Humanities are available for the 2015-2016 academic year on the general theme of SEX. Open to untenured junior scholars holding a PhD (no … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: A Principled Stand: The Story of Hirabayashi v. United States

Posted on May 4, 2014 by LM

Via University of Washington Press. A Principled Stand: The Story of Hirabayashi v. United States Gordon K. Hirabashi, with James A. Hirabashi and Lane Ryo Hirabashi. paperback not available $29.95 HARDCOVER (9780295992709) PUBLISHED: April 2013 SUBJECT LISTING: Asian American Studies, … Continue reading →

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Competition: Manga in/as Essay: Interpreting Kurama Tengu

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Paula

Manga in/as Essay competition: Interpreting Kurama Tengu To demonstrate the expressive potential of manga, Asiascape.org (based at Leiden University), is proud to announce its third competition ‘Interpreting Kurama Tengu.’ For its 3rd manga competition, we invite manga artists, cartoonists, students … Continue reading →

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