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Tag Archives: east asia
Resource: Podcasts – New Books in East Asian Studies
We often post new book announcements on Sundays here at Shinpai Deshou, but we rarely have the time to review books we’ve read, especially not recent or up and coming works. Today’s resource does just that, and in convenient podcast … Continue reading
Posted in blogs, culture, graduate school, study tools, textbooks, useful links
Tagged book reviews, China, east asia, interviews, Japan, Korea, New Books in East Asian Studies, New Books Network, podcast
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Job Opening: Doctoral Research Fellow positions in East Asian/South Asian Language Based Area Studies
The Faculty of Humanities, University of Oslo, has recently announced two doctoral fellowships in East and South Asian language-based area studies. Deadline: September 1 Two PhD positions are available within East Asian or South Asian language based area studies. The … Continue reading
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Tagged doctoral fellowship, east asia, job opening, language, Norway, University of Oslo
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Call for Papers: Japan Studies Graduate Conference – UCLA
October 26th, 2012 Critical Frameworks of Transmission in Japan and East Asia Transmission: a) the mechanism by which power is constituted and mobilized; b) the movement of concepts, materials, and bodies; c) that which constitutes the most basic interactivity between … Continue reading
Job Opening: International Partnership Manager, SUNY at Oswego
Institution: State University of New York at Oswego Location: Oswego, NY Category: Admin – International Programs and Services Application Due: Review of applications begins July 16, 2012 Date of Appointment: Approximately September 1, 2012 Education: B.A.; M.A. preferred Description of … Continue reading
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Tagged east asia, international education, international students, job opening, New York, Southeast Asia
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Job Opening: Teaching Fellow in East Asian Religions
Institution: University of Bristol, UK, Theology and Religious Studies Location: United Kingdom Position: Instructor, Temporary The Department of Theology and Religious Studies invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a temporary teaching fellowship of ten months from … Continue reading
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Tagged Buddhism, east asia, East Asian religion, job opening, religion, theology, United Kingdom, University of Bristol
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Job Opening: East & South Asia History, Univ of Cincinnati, Vstg. Asst prof
Institution: University of Cincinnati, Department of History Location: Ohio, United States Position: Visiting Assistant Professor in South and East Asian History The History Department at the University of Cincinnati seeks a historian with expertise in East and … Continue reading
Job Opening: Assistant Director of International Admissions, American University
Institution: American University Location: Washington, DC Category: Admin – International Programs and Services Admin – Admissions and Enrollment Application Due: Open Until Filled Type: Full Time Description: This Assistant Director (AD) position is responsible for the recruitment and admission of … Continue reading
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Tagged American University, east asia, International Admissions, job opening, Washington DC
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INTERACT Postdoctoral Fellowship at Columbia University (deadline extended)
2012-2013 INTERACT Postdoctoral Fellowship The Weatherhead East Asian Institute invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship through the International Network to Expand Regional and Collaborative Teaching (INTERACT) program at Columbia University. This fellowship is for the academic year 2012-2013 and is … Continue reading
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Tagged Columbia University, east asia, fellowship, global, international, job opening, New York, post doc
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Call for Papers: “The United States in East Asia”
Location: Seoul, South Korea, September 21-22, 2012 “The United States in East Asia” The 47th International Conference Organized by The American Studies Association of Korea (ASAK) Seoul, South Korea September 21-22, 2012 The American Studies Association of Korea (ASAK) is … Continue reading
Japanese Studies: we have a problem—in theory
There are plenty of stereotypes about graduate students, but one of the most persistent images is that of the intellectual snob. Using obscure words in everyday conversations, sprinkling buzzwords into explanations in class, and name-dropping the scholars or theorists they’ve … Continue reading
Posted in graduate school, main posts, senior year, undergraduate
Tagged area studies, coursework, east asia, education, graduate school, Japan, japanese studies, philosophy, teaching, theory
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What can I do with a B.A. in Japanese Studies? 