Call for Applications: Japanese translation workshop at Cardiff University (UK)

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Paula

JAPANESE TRANSLATION WORKSHOP
13-14 April, 2019, Cardiff University (UK)

The School of Modern Languages, Cardiff University, in collaboration with Kurodahan Press, invites applications to participate in a Japanese to English literary translation workshop on 13-14 April, 2019. Translations produced during the workshop programme will be appear in an anthology of fiction published by Kurohadan Press in December 2019.

The workshop programme will provide an opportunity for novice translators to translate one or more short stories for commercial publication under the supervision of highly experienced mentors. All translators will receive an honorarium, will be named in the published editions, and will receive one free copy each of the softcover and electronic editions of the anthology. The estimated publication date for worldwide English-language editions, in softcover and electronic formats, is December 2019.

In addition to the honorarium, we anticipate being able to provide contributions to travel and accommodation expenses, although funding is unlikely to cover the full cost of travel for participants traveling from outside the UK.

Participants will work on their translations over the six months leading up to the workshop. At the workshop participants will be paired with mentors who will provide detailed one-on-one feedback on the translations and who will work with participants to refine translations to publication standard. Translations may undergo further professional editing prior to publication. The workshop will also provide a valuable opportunity for networking with experienced translators.

For the list of short stories to be translated during the workshop programme, see https://www.kurodahan.com/wp/e/catalog/9784909473004.html

Applicants should be native or near-native in English with advanced proficiency (equivalent to at least N2 of the JLPT) in Japanese.
To apply, please send a cv and short cover letter detailing your language ability and your interest in Japanese literature and translation.

Applications should be sent to Ruselle Meade at <meader@cardiff.ac.uk> by 30 September, 2018.

Dr Ruselle Meade
Lecturer in Japanese Studies/
Darlithydd mewn Astudiaethau Japaneeg

School of Modern Languages / Yr Ysgol Ieithoedd Modern
Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd

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Book Announcement: Japan’s Occupation of Java in the Second World War

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Paula

Japan’s Occupation of Java in the Second World War

Ethan Mark

Japan’s Occupation of Java in the Second World War draws upon written and oral Japanese, Indonesian, Dutch and English-language sources to narrate the Japanese occupation of Java as a transnational intersection between two complex Asian societies, placing this narrative in a larger wartime context of domestic, regional, and global crisis.   It is structured around a diverse group of Japanese and Indonesians captivated by the wartime vision of a ‘Greater Asia.’

Japan’s occupation of Java is here revealed in a radically new and nuanced light, not only as a confrontation between Japanese imperialism and Indonesian nationalism but also as an ambiguous and productive intersection between them–an encounter revolutionary in the degree of mutual interests that drew the two sides together, fascinating and tragic in its evolution, and profound in the legacies left behind.

More than two decades in the making and breaking new ground interpretatively, thematically and narratively, this monumental study is of vital significance for students and scholars of modern Asian and global history.

For more details see https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/japans-occupation-of-java-in-the-second-world-war-9781350022…

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Job Opening: Translator and Interpreter (M&C Tech, Indiana)

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Paula

Translator and Interpreter

Washington, IN 47501
Full-time

Position Overview

Interpret oral and translate written text from one language into another.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Translate written or spoken language, both Japanese and English.
  • Use interpersonal, oral and/or written communication techniques to bridge the gap between English speaking and Japanese speaking employees.
  • Transcribe spoken or written information.
  • Understand second language.
  • Assist President, HR and Safety Manager in daily administrative duties.

Knowledge:

  • English Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Foreign Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (Japanese) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
  • Customer and Personal Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing front office customer and personal services.
  • Clerical – Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Personal/Technical Skills:

  • Active Learning – Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively in both English and Japanese.
  • Writing – Communicating effectively in writing in English and Japanese, as appropriate.

Tasks

  • Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.
  • Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors.
  • Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible.
  • Check translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions.
  • Read written materials, such as legal documents, scientific works, or news reports, and rewrite material into specified languages.
  • Refer to reference materials, such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks, as needed to ensure translation accuracy.
  • Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms.
  • Listen to speakers’ statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations.
  • Compile information on content and context of information to be translated and on intended audience.

Work Conditions:

  • Open office environment, moderate to loud noise.
  • Standard automotive plan environment with PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses, steel toe shoes, hearing protecting, etc. Personal attire standards may apply.
  • Ability to sit, walk or stand for extensive periods of time.
  • May occasionally be required to lift up to 40 pounds.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree – preferred.
  • High School Diploma – required.
  • Associate’s Degree – required.

Experience:

  • Fluent in Japanese and English languages.
  • Experience with manufacturing processes.
  • Injection plastics and Urethane process experience a plus.
  • Previous exposure to a multicultural office environment a plus.

https://www.indeedjobs.com/mc-tech-indiana-corporation/jobs/56b38636d474748402a2

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Book Announcement: Word Embodied: The Jeweled Pagoda Mandalas in Japanese Buddhist Art

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Paula

Word Embodied: The Jeweled Pagoda Mandalas in Japanese Buddhist Art

Halle O’Neal

In this study of the Japanese jeweled pagoda mandalas, Halle O’Neal reveals the entangled realms of sacred body, beauty, and salvation. Much of the previous scholarship on these paintings concentrates on formal analysis and iconographic study of their narrative vignettes. This has marginalized the intriguing interplay of text and image at their heart, precluding a holistic understanding of the mandalas and diluting their full import in Buddhist visual culture. Word Embodied offers an alternative methodology, developing interdisciplinary insights into the social, religious, and artistic implications of this provocative entwining of word and image.

O’Neal unpacks the paintings’ revolutionary use of text as picture to show how this visual conflation mirrors important conceptual indivisibilities in medieval Japan. The textual pagoda projects the complex constellation of relics, reliquaries, scripture, and body in religious doctrine, practice, and art. Word Embodied also expands our thinking about the demands of viewing, recasting the audience as active producers of meaning and offering a novel perspective on disciplinary discussions of word and image that often presuppose an ontological divide between them. This examination of the jeweled pagoda mandalas, therefore, recovers crucial dynamics underlying Japanese Buddhist art, including invisibility, performative viewing, and the spectacular visualizations of embodiment.

For ordering for yourself or your library from Harvard University Press, please see:

http://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674983861

And from Amazon see:

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Job Opening: Program Coordinator, East Asian Studies Center, The Ohio State University

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Paula

Program Coordinator, East Asian Studies Center

The Ohio State University

Columbus, OH

The program coordinator supports the East Asian Studies Center (EASC), Institute for Chinese Studies (ICS), Institute for Japanese Studies (IJS), and Institute for Korean Studies (IKS) by assisting in the development, management, and evaluation of academic enrichment programs (such as lecture series, conferences, workshops, etc.) for faculty and students at OSU; developing publicity materials and updating electronic sites; assisting in academic enrichment grant and report preparation, evaluation, and compliance; and acting as Center liaison with faculty, staff, students, relevant constituencies at OSU, with colleagues and scholars in higher education in the US, and with grant funding agencies. Administrative duties include assisting with the development of budgets, monitoring of expenses, initiating payments, reimbursements, purchases, and travel requests.

Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field or equivalent combination of education and experience; experience in program planning and administration; knowledge of or interest in East Asia; excellent English writing skills essential; ability to work independently as well as in cooperation with others; position requires ability to work a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours; requires ability to transport self and materials to and from events.

Applications are currently being accepted. Apply online at https://www.jobsatosu.com/postings/88012.

Application deadline: July 29, 2018.

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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Call for Papers: A Heritage of War

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Travis

The journal Change Over Time: An International Journal of Conservation and the Built Environment, published by the
University of Pennsylvania Press, invites submissions for the Fall 2019 issue.

A HERITAGE OF WAR, CONFLICT, AND COMMEMORATION
Guest Editor: William Chapman

Sites of war and conflict that symbolize collective loss or that served as pivotal moments in national or global history are sometimes elevated to the status of “heritage.” Battlefields, sites of bombings, or places of terrorist attacks are all marked by human tragedy and acts of violence and their interpretation is inherently conflictual. This issue of Change Over Time examines heritage produced by violent acts of destruction and our efforts to commemorate the complex narratives these sites embody.

To support the interpretation of sites characterized by absence, we have often erected commemorative memorials of various forms from plaques and commissioned statuary to the presentation of charred and damaged remnants of what stood before. Examples featuring the vestiges of physical destruction include: the hull of the USS Arizona, sunk during Japan’s 7 December 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor; the skeleton of the domed administrative building that marked the zero point of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima in August 1945; the stabilized walls of St. Michael’s Cathedral in Coventry, a victim of the German Luftwaffe’s November 1940 blitz; and the “Survivors’ Stairs,” the last remaining element of the World Trade Center following its destruction on 11 September 2001. In this issue, we invite contributors to interrogate the types and nature of heritage produced out of war and conflict, the forms of its commemoration, and the challenges associated with its conservation. We encourage contributors to consider the influence of class, politics, and culture in commemorative expressions; the technical and conceptual challenges of conserving objects or places of destruction; inclusive or conflicting (re)interpretation; and evolving perceptions of places over time.

We welcome contributions representing a broad array of geographic, cultural, temporal, and historical contexts that may or may not include vestiges of destruction but that do address the complex attributes of collective place based tragedy. Submissions may include, but are not limited to, case studies, theoretical explorations, and evaluations of current practices or policies
as they pertain to the conservation and commemoration of heritage of war and conflict.

Abstracts of 200-300 words are due 1 August 2018. Authors will be notified of provisional paper acceptance by 1 September 2018. Final manuscript submissions will be due late November 2018.

Submission
Articles are generally restricted to 7,500 or fewer words (the approximate equivalent to thirty pages of double-spaced, twelve-point type) and may include up to ten images. See Author Guidelines for full details at cotjournal.com, or email Senior Associate Editor, Kecia Fong at cot@design.upenn.edu for further information.

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Resource: The Gail Project: An Okinawan-American Dialogue

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Paula

Today’s online resource is The Gail Project: An Okinawan-American Dialogue, a collaborative public history project and exhibition that addresses the fascinating history of Okinawan-American relations in the years following World War II. Based out of the University of California, Santa Cruz, the project is led by Professor Alan Christy, Shelby Graham of the Mary Porter Sesnon Gallery, and Tosh Tanaka.

Photograph from The Gail Project.

Starting with a collection of photographs donated to the Special Collections at McHenry Library by Geri Gail, the daughter of an American army captain, Charles Eugene Gail, the photographs were taken by Charles Gail during the first years of the American occupation of Okinawa, 1952-1953.

Working with students to supplement the photograph collection, the site now includes various texts and official documents from the National Archives and seeks to incorporate oral histories of both American and Okinawan peoples along with each exhibition entry. The content is divided into two major sections, The Photos and The Documents.

The Photos features the Gail collection divided into several subsections, daily life and work, heritage, maritime life, people, and landscapes, offering diverse and intimate views of life in Okinawa during the period. All photographs are tagged with keywords so that browsers can jump to related material, and many of the photographs also feature the descriptive comments on the photos by Gail himself that were written on the back of the pictures.

The Documents includes military directives, maps of Japan and the Okinawa region, and other written materials such as newspaper articles relevant to the military presence at the time. The compilation of these and other materials reflects the project’s dedication to including research conducted by students who have been a part of The Gail Project since its inception.

The Gail Project has a large online presence, from reflective essays on the content by Christy to Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr pages that highlight the progress they’re making as well as new and interesting finds. If you want to listen to an excellent interview with Christy on the inception and process of conducting the project and its future development as they continue to produce content, you can also check out the first episode of the DH East Asia podcast. The Gail Project is an excellent example of how historical projects can reach beyond the pages of books and engage the public.

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Job Opening: Modern Asian History, Modern World History

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Paula

Institution :  National Chengchi University
Location:  Taiwan
Position:  Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor

Full-Time Faculty Positions/ Dept. of History

Two Positions: Modern Asian History; Modern World History (non-Asia specialty)

Open rank – assistant professor, associate professor, or professor

  1. Doctorate in history or related field of studies.
  2. Candidates must have a record of academic works published within 5 years at time of application.
  3. Applicants must be able to teach at least one English-taught class per semester; non-Chinese speaking applicants with a working knowledge of Mandarin Chinese preferred.

For specifics and details about qualifications and requirements see:   https://history.nccu.edu.tw/news/news.php?Sn=900

Application materials must be postmarked by September 1, 2018.  Anticipated starting date for appointment is February 2019.

History Search Committee
Department of History, National Chengchi University
No. 64, Sec. 2, ZhiNan Road
Wenshan District, Taipei City 11605
Taiwan, R.O.C.

Applicants who reach the second-round will be interviewed on campus.  NCCU will not cover travel expenses.

 

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Job Opening: President and Executive Director, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Travis


Position Title: President & Executive Director
Institution: Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i
Location: Honolulu, HI
Start Date: Flexible: November 2018 to January 2019

From official job posting on JCCH.com

For more than 30 years, the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i (the “Center”) has been dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Japanese Americans in Hawai‘i. The Center’s mission is:

To be a vibrant resource, strengthening our diverse community by educating present and future generations in the evolving Japanese American experience in Hawai‘i. We do this through relevant programming, meaningful community service and innovative partnerships that enhance the understanding and celebration of our heritage, culture and love of the land. To guide us in this work we draw from the values found in our Japanese American traditions and the spirit of Aloha. The vision of the Center is expressed as follows:

We aspire to co-create a society where a deeper knowledge of one’s heritage and a profound understanding of oneself will enable enlightened connections among all people.

The Center seeks a new President & Executive Director who has a passion for the mission and vision of the Center. The Center’s new leader must have proven management skills; financial/ business discipline; fundraising; facilities management; strategic thinking ability; expertise in coalition building; excellent written and oral communication skills; organizational and decision-making experience; and an understanding of the local political
and community culture of Hawai‘i. This position requires working some evenings and weekends.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The President is the general manager and chief executive officer of the Center and, subject to the oversight of the Board of Directors, is responsible for the supervision, direction, and control of the business of the Center.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCESS
1. Send cover letter explaining your interest in the position, resume, and the names of 3 people who have worked with you in the past 3-5 years (include telephone and e-mail address) to the Search Committee Chair, Attn: Mr. Ken Hayashida, JCCH Board Chairman, c/o Miyashiro@jcch.com
2. Cover letters and resumes will be reviewed by Search Committee beginning August 15, 2018 and will continue until a candidate is selected.
3. The Search Committee will begin its interviews in September and may continue
through October 2018.
4. The Search Committee will recommend one or more candidates to the JCCH Board of Directors for final interview and approval at its fall meeting. The start date is flexible; preferably between November 2018 and January 2019.

For the full job description, see https://www.jcch.com/sites/default/files/pictures/images/JCCH%20President%20%20ED%20Job%20Posting-2018-06-22.pdf

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Funding: Fulbright U.S. Scholar Opportunities in Japan

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Paula

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers teaching, research or combination teaching and research awards in over 125 countries for the 2019-2020 academic year.Opportunities are available for college and university faculty as well as for professionals and independent scholars. Awards that may be of interest to the H-Japan community include:

All Disciplines (Research)

Conduct research over three to nine months in one of Asia’s most successful democracies and largest economies! Applicants may also propose a Flex Award option to conduct the research project in two short segments over two years. Applicants must hold a relevant terminal degree.

All Disciplines (Teaching/Research)

Scholars with interest in teaching and conducting research in Japan will find this award to be an ideal opportunity! Over five or 10 months, grantees will teach and conduct research in a topic of their choice at a university at the forefront of global initiatives. Applicants must hold a relevant terminal degree.

Journalism

Practicing journalists with an interest in conducting research over three to nine months may find this award an ideal opportunity! This award is intended to provide opportunities for junior and senior journalists working in print, broadcast, and digital media to become better informed about Japan. Terminal degree not required.

Study of the United States (Teaching in Social Sciences and Humanities)

Scholars in a broad range of disciplines teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses relating to the American experience in their field of specialization for five or 10 months. Grantees often teach similar courses at two different institutions per semester. Applicants must hold a relevant terminal degree.

U.S.-Japan International Education Administrators Program

International education and senior-level administrators are presented with an opportunity to participate in a two-week seminar to increase their understanding of Japan’s higher education system. This wonderful program consists of briefings, campus visits, appointments with select government officials, meetings with Japanese international education professionals, and cultural activities.

Interested in a comparative project? There are over 450 additional award opportunities available. Explore our Catalog of Awards today!

For eligibility factors, detailed application guidelines and review criteria, please consult our website. You may also wish to watch our webinars or join My Fulbright, a resource center for applicants interested in the program. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. The application deadline is August 1, 2018.

We are happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the opportunities listed above or the Fulbright Scholar Program in general. Please don’t hesitate to contact us at EastAsiaPacific@iie.org.

Kind regards,

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
Institute of International Education
IIE • The Power of International Education

The Fulbright Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, is the U.S. government’s flagship international exchange program and is supported by the people of the United States and partner countries around the world.

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