Category Archives: undergraduate

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Paula

Unfortunately we don’t feature scholarships for undergrads very often, but this appears to be a great opportunity from the U.S. Department of State for people looking to study abroad for college credit. If you know of any fellow students or … Continue reading →

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Job opening: Lecturer in Japanese at University of Michigan

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Paula

The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Michigan invites applications for a renewable one-year Lecturer position in Japanese language starting September 1, 2011. Responsibilities include 10-12 instructional hours a week at any assigned levels and active … Continue reading →

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Going on to graduate school for Japanese Studies

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Paula

Wondering if graduate school in Japanese Studies is right for you? Well, we’re here to give you a little info on how and why people make the decision to continue their schooling. Of those of us who graduated in 2008, … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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Teaching Japan Conference: Pedagogical Possibilities in U.S. Higher Education

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Paula

Another midwest conference announcement! — October 29 and 30, 2010 DePaul University in Chicago —- DePaul University’s Japanese Studies Program is pleased to announce the schedule of our 1st Teaching Japan Conference: Pedagogical Possibilities in U.S. Higher Education. http://las.depaul.edu/mol/About/TeachingJapanConference/ConferenceSchedule.asp Thirty-one … Continue reading →

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National Security Education Program Boren Scholarships

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Paula

For those of you interested in public service, national security, international relationships, and more, check out this scholarship opportunity! ——- National Security Education Program Boren Scholarships The applications for the 2011-2012 National Security Education Program’s David L. Boren Scholarships for … Continue reading →

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