Job Opening: Translator Japanese – UK English, Nintendo of Europe [Germany] [Europe]

Posted on January 14, 2013 by LM

Institution: Nintendo of Europejob opening - 5
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Education: degree in Japanese or translation or equivalent experience
Languages: UK English, Japanese (German not required)
Current as of Jan. 14, 2013.

Our European Localization Department in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is looking for a

Translator Japanese – UK English (m/f)
Nintendo of Europe is looking for UK English speakers with an excellent knowledge of the Japanese language to take up full-time positions within our software localisation team based in Frankfurt.

Members of the team are primarily responsible for the translation, editing and localisation of Japanese software titles (as well as associated manuals and other documentation) into UK English. The role also includes the editing and localisation of US English text for the UK market. As UK English text is frequently used as the source language for translation into other European languages, teamwork and flexibility are essential.

In addition to proficiency in Japanese, candidates should have a degree in Japanese or translation (or previous experience in a similar role), thorough knowledge of English style and grammar, and general computer proficiency (including familiarity with Microsoft Office). Personal interest in video games is desirable but not essential. Knowledge of German is not required, as office business is conducted entirely in English.

Applications should include a CV and cover letter, both in English.

A multi-faceted role within a team of talented colleagues awaits the successful applicant. We look forward to receiving your application.

To apply, see original posting on NOE.

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Funding: Columbia University Library Grants

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Paula

money [150-2]The Columbia University Libraries (CUL) invites applications from scholars and  researchers to a new program designed to facilitate access to Columbia’s special and unique collections.

CUL will award ten (10) grants of $2500 each on a competitive basis to researchers who can demonstrate a compelling need to consult CUL holdings for their work.

Participating Columbia libraries and collections include those
located on the Morningside Heights campus: the Avery Architectural
and Fine Arts Library
http://library.columbia.edu/content/libraryweb/indiv/avery.html,
The Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary
http://library.columbia.edu/content/libraryweb/indiv/burke.html,
Butler Library
http://library.columbia.edu/content/libraryweb/indiv/butler.html,
the Lehman Social Sciences Library
http://library.columbia.edu/content/libraryweb/indiv/lehman.html,
the Rare Book & Manuscript Library
http://library.columbia.edu/content/libraryweb/indiv/rbml.html,
the C. V. Starr East Asian Library
http://library.columbia.edu/content/libraryweb/indiv/eastasian.html,
and the Libraries’ Global Studies Collections.

http://library.columbia.edu/content/libraryweb/indiv/global.html>

Applications will be accepted until February 15, 2013.  Award notifications will be sent to applicants by April 19, 2013 for research conducted at Columbia during the period July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014.

Application: http://libawards.cdrs.columbia.edu/index.php/lra/lra13

To submit an application, assemble the following materials and select “APPLY” from the top menu on this site:

1. A two-page (maximum) statement of the nature of the research
project and its direct relationship to specific materials in
Columbia’s libraries.  It will be important to understand how
holdings unique to Columbia will play a special role in
accomplishing the research project.

2. A brief CV (two pages maximum)

3. Two letters of support from persons familiar with the applicant’s
work.  These must be included with the completed application form
and NOT sent separately.  Letters received separately will not be
acknowledged.

*Submissions that do not include letters of support will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.*

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Book Announcement: Enacting Culture: Japanese Theater in Historical and Modern

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Paula

Geilhorn, Barbara / Grossmann, Eike / Miura, Hiroko / Eckersall, Peter (eds)
Enacting Culture: Japanese Theater in Historical and Modern Contexts

2012 · ISBN 978-3-86205-039-0 · 313 Seiten, geb. · EUR 56,—
Monographien, herausgegeben vom Deutschen Institut für Japanstudien (Bd. 51)

The Japanese theater scene is characterized by the vibrant coexistence of diverse forms of theater. Alongside well-known classical theater traditions, a stunningly modern scene exists, with an immeasurable number of small theaters. By focusing on the historical and contemporary contexts of how theater culture is enacted, this collection brings together essays on the spectrum of theater in Japan. Through literary and performance analyses and original case studies the collection explores complementary and interdisciplinary aspects of Japan’s performing arts. In an important and unique contribution, this volume includes essays by Japanese and Western scholars written in a mix of English and Japanese. Abstracts of each contribution translated into the opposite language allow readers without knowledge of both languages access to the main ideas of the essays.

http://www.iudicium.de/katalog/86205-039.htm

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Job Opening: Program Coordinator, Texas A&M University

Posted on January 12, 2013 by LM

Institution: Texas A&M Universityjob opening - 5
Location: College Station
Department: Vice Provost
Education: Bachelor’s preferred (or experience)
Deadline: not specified

Major/Essential Duties of Job:
Assists in identifying funding opportunities, organizing grant related activities, developing grant fund disbursements, promotional media and marketing, writing periodic grant reports, and facilitating current and future funded projects. Independently organize programming that supports internationalization efforts of units across the campus; organize and support events and external visitors. Communicates with our faculty and with overseas counterparts regarding planning for meetings, events and travel arrangements. Coordinates with other staff to provide content for overall marketing/ communications efforts, including press releases, social media, website, radio and newspaper outreach. Develops and proofs content for various publications. Other duties as required.

Occasional Duties:
Provides background research and information to faculty, administrators, and other university units regarding potential and grants and projects. Performs other related duties as required.

Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of training and experience (eight years experience with high school graduation or four years with an Associate’s degree). Three years experience in office administration or project management. Ability to make independent judgments, problem-solve and communicate well (written and spoken) with a wide variety of people; ability to work in a team environment. Thorough oral/written competency in English, and strong writing skills. Demonstrated ability to work in diverse environment, work effectively with others and ability to coordinate multiple simultaneous tasks. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. May require periodic weekend or evening hours. May require occasional travel. Requires ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree. Experience working in higher education or international setting. Working knowledge of foreign language (especially Spanish, Arabic, or prominent Asian language) preferred. Knowledge of proposal preparation and project management. Highly organized, able to work independently and manage multiple concurrent projects.

For full details and to apply, see original posting on HigherEdJobs.com.

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Fun Link Friday: 20 Years of Docomo Cell Phone Design

Posted on January 11, 2013 by LM

NTT Docomo, one of Japan’s big-three cell-phone providers, recently showcased all the models of its cell phones dating back to 1987 at Tokyo Design Week 2012. DesignBoom’s coverage of the event, “Evolution of the Mobile Phone by Docomo,” includes photos of the exhibition, a video of the evolution of the phones, and close-ups of body and case designs through the years.

Timeline of cell phones 2001-2003 from the exhibition. Edited by designboom.

Timeline of cell phones 2000-2003 from the exhibition. Image edited by designboom.

I find it interesting that my first (American) cell phone, a Nokia “candy-bar” style model from 2004, more closely resembles the Docomo models from the 1980s than those from the early ’00s! I also remember how Japanese cell phones were the height of technology until the iPhone came around. Even though the smart phone has homogenized cell-phone design to some extent, the designs and colors available for phone bodies and cases are still quite varied here, as you can see in the later photos.

What was your first Japanese cell phone?

[Via Hikosaemon, via Gizmodo.]

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Job Opening: East Asian History, Grinnell College

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Paula

job opening - 5Institution: Grinnell College, History
Location: Iowa, United States
Position: Assistant Professor, Instructor, 1 year

GRINNELL COLLEGE.  One-year leave replacement position in Non-Western History with preferred specialization in any period of East Asian History, starting Fall 2013.  Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) possible.  Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college. The College’s curriculum is founded on a strong advising system and close student-faculty interaction, with few college-wide requirements beyond the completion of a major. Within the College, the History Department plays a key role instructing both majors and non-majors in writing, evidence-based argumentation, textual analysis, and research.  The teaching schedule of five courses over two semesters will include courses in the area of the candidates specialization and a research seminar in which students write historical essays based on primary source materials.

In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a teacher and scholar in an undergraduate, liberal-arts college that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. They also should discuss what they can contribute to efforts to cultivate a wide diversity of people and perspectives, a core value of Grinnell College. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by February 15, 2013.

Please submit applications online by visiting our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu. Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts (copies are acceptable), chapter- or article-length writing sample, and provide email addresses for three references. Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Professor Matthew Johnson at [HistorySearch3@grinnell.edu] or 641-269-4628.

Grinnell College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of the nation. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, religion, creed, disability or veteran status. For further information about Grinnell College, see our website at http://www.grinnell.edu.

Contact:
Professor Matthew Johnson
HistorySearch3@grinnell.edu
641-269-4628

Website: http://www.grinnell.edu

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KCC-JEE High School Essay Contest Program for High School Students of Japanese

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Laura

For all of you high school level Japanese students and teachers, the Kobe College Corporation – Japan Education Exchange (KCC-JEE) essay contest is yet another chance to give young American Japanese learners a study abroad experience! All U.S. high school students who have studied the Japanese language for a minimum of one year are eligible to compete in the KCC-JEE High School Essay Contest Program to win a one-month trip to Japan, where they will study the language and culture through intensive language classes and a home stay experience.

Please check the official website for a flyer with more information as well as the 2013 application form. The deadline for this year is February 4, 2013 so time to get writing!

http://kccjee.org/pages/program_pages/hs_essaycontestpage.htm

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Posted on January 9, 2013 by Paula

Travis's avatar上り口説 Nubui Kuduchi

My thanks to my friend Victor, who just posted a link to an article on Tofugu, entitled “5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Major in Japanese (and 2 You Might Consider It).” There are plenty of very similar blog posts and articles online, and I clearly have not commented on any/all of them. But, I thought I would share my kneejerk responses to the five reasons given here, present some snarky counter-arguments, problematize the reasoning, and maybe debunk some myths.

1. You Might be Better Off Studying on Your Own

It’s true. You might be. If you have the right materials, and the drive, dedication, and discipline to actually study on your own rather than dabbling. The article points out, completely correctly, that simply taking Japanese classes at the undergraduate level, even for four years, will not get you to true fluency. I took those classes for four years…

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Call for Entries: International Manga Competition, asiascape (LeidenUniv)

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Paula

Deadline Date: 2013-03-31

Asiascape (Leiden University) welcomes entries for its second international manga competition.

Contributions should take the form of a graphic essay; they should interrogate the theme of First Contact, be this between humans and aliens, self and other, man and god, lovers, material and spirit. Contributors may interpret this task as creatively, expansively, or parsimoniously as they like: style, genre, and length may all be freely chosen.

Any treatment of First Contact will be considered.Preference will be given to contributions that seek to explore the impact of First Contact on the politics of knowledge.

Text may be used if desired (in any language, as appropriate  but please provide English translations), but text is not required. The purpose is to explore the expressive potential of manga.

Euro 1000 in prizes will be awarded for the best entries.

Asiascape.org
Leiden University – LIAS
Attn. Esther Truijen
PO Box 9515
2300 RA LEIDEN
Visit the website at http://www.asiascape.org/competition.html

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Funding: 2 PhD Scholarships in Buddhist Studies

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Paula

money-150-2The Doctoral Program in Buddhist Studies at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich, Germany invites applications for two PhD scholarships for dissertation projects related to Buddhism:

Deadline for applications: 15 February 2013
Start of scholarship: Fall semester 2013
Duration of scholarship: 3 or 4 years
Scholarship amount: 1000 € per month + insurance + support for rent + 460€ per year
Scholarship donor: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

The selection process comprises two stages: Applications are sent to the Doctoral Program in Buddhist Studies in Munich. The program will select promising candidates and forward their materials to the DAAD. In a second stage, an election committee chosen by the DAAD will decide upon the successful candidates. It is expected that the successful candidates will be chosen and informed by June 2013.
The prerequisites for application are non-German citizenship (foreign applicants should not have lived in Germany for more than one year at the time of their nomination), a Master of Arts or Magister Artium degree or equivalent, excellent knowledge of at least one Buddhist source language, outstanding qualifications in the subject and fluency in English. A basic knowledge of German is also desirable and willingness to learn German/improve German language skills will be expected.
For details concerning the application, please visit our homepage:

http://www.en.buddhismus-studien.uni-muenchen.de/currentissues/stipendium/index.html

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