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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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Job Opening: Assistant Manager at a Japanese Trading Company

Posted on May 4, 2011 by LM

From the University of Michigan Center for Japanese Studies mailing list: My name is Steve Bear, and I am a Partner with Wingate Dunross, Inc. headquartered here in Los Angeles, CA. WDI is a retained executive search firm and we … 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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Job Opening: East Asian History, Visiting Assistant Professor

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Paula

Institution: Colby College, Department of East Asian Studies Location: Maine, United States Position: Visiting Assistant Professor The Departments of History and East Asian Studies at Colby College invite applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor, beginning September 1, 2011. Candidates … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Assistant Director, US Asia Technology Management Center

Posted on May 1, 2011 by LM

See the original posting and apply here. Posted at HigherEdJobs.com. The US Asia Technology Management Center (US-ATMC) is an education and research center located within the Electrical Engineering Department in Stanford University School of Engineering. The US-ATMC programs focus on … Continue reading →

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Japan Foundation Faculty Fellowship in Modern Japanese Cultural Studies

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Paula

Institution Type: University of California, Santa Barbara Location: California, United States Position: Fellow Department of East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies Japan Foundation Faculty Fellowship in Modern Japanese Cultural Studies The UC Santa Barbara East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies … Continue reading →

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Live Webcast of Biwa Master Yoko Hiraoka performing Tale of the Heike

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Paula

Information from the Illinois Japan Performing Arts Network website. This is a chance to see traditional Japanese performance that’s not to be missed! — Friday, April 29, 5:30 PM Central Daylight Time Yoko Hiraoka Heike Biwa Peformed LIVE at Wittenberg University Viewable … Continue reading →

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Call for Articles: ‘Travelling’ in Asian, African and Latin American cinema

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Paula

“Many Cinemas” is a forthcoming e-magazine (1st Issue announced: Spring 2011). It will dedicate its bi-annual issues the many cinemas of the non-western world, namely Asia, Africa, Latin America and other small cinema traditions. “Many Cinemas” will be a magazine … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Adjunct Asian Language Faculty

Posted on April 27, 2011 by LM

For the original posting and to apply, see the DCCCD website. Dallas County Community College District has openings for part-time teaching position (Hours Vary) in the World Language Department. Duties include but are not limited to: * Adjunct instructors needed … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Assistant Visiting Professor of Japanese

Posted on April 26, 2011 by LM

See original posting and apply at HigherEdJobs.com. Bard College’s Division of Languages & Literature invites applications for a two-year fulltime Visiting Assistant Professor of Japanese, beginning in the fall of 2011. The successful applicant should hold a Ph.D. or be … Continue reading →

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