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University of New Orleans-Japan: Study at Doshisha University Summer Program

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Paula

Here is a summer program announcement for undergrads looking to go abroad. Kyoto is wonderful and the price of this program is pretty reasonable as well! I didn’t see a deadline on the webpage, so be sure to look into … Continue reading →

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Job opening: Lecturer, Art & Visual Culture of Japan, Leiden University

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Paula

Institution: Leiden University Location:   Netherlands Position:   Assistant Professor The Faculty of Humanities at Leiden University invites applications for a fulltime lectureship in the Art & Visual Culture of Japan. Initial appointment will be fixed-term from September 2011 or as soon … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Teaching Fellow, East Asian Cinema and Media Studies

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Paula

The Japan Studies Committee of the Center for East Asian Studies at the University of Chicago announces a teaching fellowship in East Asian Cinema and Media Studies with a focus in Japanese film. This two-year, non-renewable appointment provides a salary … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Urban Culture: Literature and the City in Early Modern Asia

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Paula

Venue: Modern Language Association: Seattle, Jan 5-8, 2012 Panel Title: Urban Culture: Literature and the City in Early Modern Asia Now inviting proposals for papers exploring new forms of urban cultural expression in literature and popular media in premodern East … Continue reading →

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Four Job Openings: Faculty of Liberal Arts, Lecturer on Anthropology/Japan Studies; Political Science; Philosophy/History; Economics

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Paula

Institution Type:   College / University Location:   Japan Position:   Lecturer Website: http://www.laureate.net Laureate International Universities (www.laureate.net), an international network of more than 50 universities in 24 countries, offering more than 130 undergraduate degree, graduate degree, and certificate programs in fields including … Continue reading →

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Society of East Asian Anthropology Annual Prizes

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Paula

For those of you interested in the anthropology field, the Society for East Asian Anthropology has three potential prizes now open for competition. — The Society for East Asian Anthropology (SEAA) announces the return of its annual prizes for outstanding … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Lecturer Position at Musashi University

Posted on January 26, 2011 by LM

Musashi University is looking for someone (3rd year PhD candidate or beyond, or roughly equivalent experience) to teach a course in English on Japanese history 1920-1955, to (chiefly) English-speaking exchange students, Fall 2011 only. This information comes to us from … Continue reading →

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Lecture: Japanese Technical Translation: Freelancing as a Career

Posted on January 25, 2011 by LM

Information from jetwit.com via PNW JETAA. Japanese Technical Translation: Freelancing as a Career When: Tuesday, Feb. 1 from 3:30-5:00pm Where: UW Campus, Denny Hall 216 Learn about technical translation as a career. Mr. Barrett will help us understand what technical … Continue reading →

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Funding from the Aurora Foundation

Posted on January 25, 2011 by LM

We previously featured the Aurora Challenge Grant for funding possibilities, but there is also a Japanese Language Scholarship they offer. Unfortunately the deadline has passed for this year, but it might be worth bookmarking for next year! Also, the Challenge … Continue reading →

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One year Assistant Professor, East Asian History

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Paula

Institution Type:   College / University Location:   Colorado College, United States Position:   Assistant Professor The History Department of Colorado College invites applications for a one year position at the assistant professor level beginning in September 2011. Teaching responsibilities will be in … Continue reading →

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