Category Archives: graduate school

Resource: National Diet Library Online Services

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Nyssa

The National Diet Library (NDL) in Tokyo is an undeniably large resource with every new publication in Japan required by law to be stored there. While anyone over the age of 18 can apply for user registration and gain access … Continue reading →

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IUC Series: IUC-sponsored housing: Star Heights

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Paula

Another guest writer, Alissa Murray was one of many students who chose IUC-sponsored housing during her stay in Yokohama at the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies. We should have one more housing post on the way, followed by one on … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers and Extended Deadline: Science, Technology, and Medicine in East Asia

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Paula

Science, Technology, and Medicine in East Asia: Policy, Practice, and Implications in a Global Context October 7-9, 2011 The Ohio State University Mershon Center for International Security Studies 1501 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH 43201 http://history.osu.edu/east-asian-conference Since the end of World … Continue reading →

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IUC Series: The IUC Summer Program

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Paula

The Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies has two programs, the intensive summer program and the intensive 10-month program (I use this word for both because there’s really no denying that the 10-month program is just as serious business as … Continue reading →

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CIES Fulbright Scholar Program Webinars for Applicants

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Paula

Helpful resources are available at http://www.cies.org/  for those interested in submitting a Fulbright Scholar Application. DEADLINE: August 1, 2011 Participate in one of several webinars organized to provide valuable information regarding the application process: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 2:00 PM … Continue reading →

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Summer Program: HIF Japanese Language and Japanese Culture Program

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Paula

Already thinking about a summer language program for next year? Check out HIF, which has a February application deadline! — http://www.hif.or.jp/en/program/ Program Objectives The HIF Japanese Language and Japanese Culture Program is a university level intensive summer course that focuses … Continue reading →

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IUC Series: Housing – Monthly Mansion vs. Apartment

Posted on June 22, 2011 by curtika

Wondering what to do about IUC housing? We plan on featuring a couple different articles on the subject with all the basic info you need! A guest contributor here at Shinpai Deshou, Karen will be starting us off. Enjoy! ** When considering … Continue reading →

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Call For Papers: The Pacific War 1941-5: Legacies, Heritage, Culture

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Paula

Location:  Australia CFP: The Pacific War 1941-5: Legacies, Heritage, Culture 5-7 December 2011, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia This conference aims to bring together scholars working on the cultural, social and political implications of the Pacific War, and to stimulate debate … Continue reading →

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Funding Opportunity: The Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Nyssa

http://www.rotary-yoneyama.or.jp/overseas-s/index_english.html Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation, Inc.（RYMF) will start a new scholarship program for overseas students scheduled to enroll in a Japanese university or graduate school under Japan’s pre-arrival University Admission System. The Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship for Applicants Residing Abroad, or … Continue reading →

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CAJLE Annual Conference 2011: Exploring on Pedagogical Japanese Grammar and Teaching for Communication

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Paula

Theme: Exploring on Pedagogical Japanese Grammar and Teaching for Communication Conference Date:  August 5 (Fri)-7 (Sun), 2011 Conference Venue:  University of Regina The annual conference of the Canadian Association for Japanese Language Education (CAJLE) will be held at University of … Continue reading →

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