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IUC Series: IUC 10-month program (Part 2)

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Paula

A couple weeks ago we began with a rundown of the IUC 10-month program coursework, beginning with an explanation of the entrance exam and then detailing the materials and expectations of quarters 1 and 2. This week we will close … Continue reading →

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Resource: Japanese Maps of the Tokugawa Era

Posted on July 27, 2011 by tnguyen3729

The University of British Columbia (UBC) Library’s Rare Books and Special Collections department recently announced the digitization of maps and guidebooks of the Japanese Tokugawa period, ca. 1600-1867. If you enjoy researching this era of Japanese history or simply enjoy … Continue reading →

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IUC Series: 10-month program (Part 1)

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Paula

We’ve already covered a variety of topics about the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language studies, including introductory information, apartments vs. monthly mansions, IUC-sponsored housing (Star Heights and Toriumi Haimu), and the summer program, but most students are interested in hearing … Continue reading →

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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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Opportunities for Scholars, Institute for Advanced Study, School of Historical Studies

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Paula

Location:  New Jersey, United States The Institute is an independent private institution founded in 1930 to create a community of scholars focused on intellectual inquiry, free from teaching and other university obligations. Scholars from around the world come to the … 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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Resource: Japanese Performing Arts Resource Center

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Paula

If you’re researching, teaching, or simply a fan of Japanese performance arts, whether it’s Noh, kyōgen, or kabuki, then the Japanese Performing Arts Resource Center (JPARC) is an excellent way to find both basic and advanced information on a variety … Continue reading →

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IUC Series: What is the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies and (when) should I go?

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Paula

I’ve been thinking about writing up something on the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies (IUC) in Yokohama, Japan ever since I came back a year ago. Why? Because the IUC was a fantastic experience that vastly improved my Japanese … Continue reading →

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Book announcement: NAKAGAMI, JAPAN: Buraku and the Writing of Ethnicity

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Paula

Our book announcements tend to get buried in the files for some reason, so here’s another belated one: — How Japan’s most canonical postwar writer brought that country’s largest social minority into the mainstream NAKAGAMI, JAPAN: Buraku and the Writing … Continue reading →

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