Category Archives: graduate school

Summer program at the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Paula

If you’re interested in an advanced summer language program, the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies is one of the very best of its kind. Located in beautiful Yokohama (a five minute walk from the buildings in this photograph!), I can … Continue reading →

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Conference: Publishing the Stage: Print and Performance in Early Modern Japan

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Paula

Publishing the Stage: Print and Performance in Early Modern Japan Location: University of Colorado, Boulder Date: March 5 – 6, 2011 The conference is free and open to the public, and it will feature 13 speakers from the U.S., Japan, … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: “Languages of Dissent in Modern Japan”

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Paula

Conference: The Rocky Mountain Modern Language Association Convention Date: October 6-8, 2011 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Proposal deadline: March 1, 2011 Website: http://rmmla.wsu.edu/conferences/conf11Scottsdale/default.asp Post-WWII Japan has confronted an array of social problems: environmental pollution, social injustice, bullying, gender discrimination, hikikomori (shut-ins) … Continue reading →

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Center for Japanese Studies’ Annual Mochitsuki

Posted on December 14, 2010 by LM

For those of you who have never made mochi 餅 (or who simply love it), be sure to attend the University of Michigan’s annual mochitsuki event! It’s free to the public. Here is an article on last year’s event, and there’s a … Continue reading →

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KCJS Summer Program in Advanced and Classical Japanese

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Paula

For those of you looking for advanced language study options abroad, the Kyoto Consortium of Japanese Studies offers both advanced Japanese and Classical Japanese options for a six week summer program. — The Kyoto Consortium of Japanese Studies (KCJS) is … Continue reading →

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Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Paula

Those with advanced language skills looking to do research will be interested in funding opportunities from Rotary International. The Rotary Club offers academic year Ambassadorial Scholarships (1 year of study abroad). The academic year scholarship awards scholars $27,000 USD. The Ambassadorial … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Asian Comparative Literature and Film panel

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Paula

Here is a call for papers for the Rocky Mountain Modern Language Association’s Asian Comparative Literature and Film panel! Sounds quite neat, so save the date! — Asian Comparative Literature and Film panel at RMMLA Convention The Rocky Mountain Modern … Continue reading →

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Walter H. Shorenstein Fellowships

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Paula

Just finished or about to finish your Ph.D.? Interested in international relations or political economy? Here’s a fellowship opportunity from Stanford University. Careful, the deadline is coming up! — The Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center in the Freeman Spogli Institute for … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Graphic Engagement: The Politics of Comics and Animation

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Paula

Pursuing manga and anime studies? The Forum for World Literature Studies is looking for papers for a special issue on politics and visual literature! See the info below. — Special Issue of Forum for World Literature Studies Graphic Engagement: The … Continue reading →

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Middlebury Language Schools: Kathryn Davis Fellowships for Peace: Investing in the Study of Critical Languages

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Paula

Middlebury, known for its excellent language schools, has announced this year’s fellowship opportunity for full scholarship to attend one of its summer programs. If you think a summer intensive study is for you, be sure to check it out. The … Continue reading →

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