Tag Archives: education

On the State of the Humanities and the value of the PhD

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Travis

I have seen countless articles and blog posts in the last few years – and I am sure you have too – commenting on the state of the humanities, dramatic shifts in the nature of the university as an institution, … Continue reading →

Posted in graduate school, jobs, main posts | Tagged Chronicle of Higher Education, education, graduate studies, humanities, opinions, PhD, universities | 1 Comment

Funding: United States-Japan Foundation Grants

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Paula

http://www.us-jf.org/grants_programs.html The United States Japan Foundation offers a number of grants to educators and organizations seeking to promote pre-college education, communication & public opinion, and US-Japan policy studies. Their grants include:

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Resource: Podcasts on Japanese Literature and Culture

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Paula

As many of you know, we love podcasts. With all this newfangled technology, podcasts are an excellent way to practice language or learn about topics you have no previous experience with. Last year a friend of mine who specializes in … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, graduate school, study tools, undergraduate, useful links | Tagged education, Japanese literature, japanese studies, Learn Out Loud, literature, podcast, University of California: Berkeley | 2 Comments

Conference: Teaching Japanese Popular Culture Conference

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Paula

National University of Singapore Department of Japanese Studies 11-12 November 2012 Venue: AS7, Seminar Room B Interest in popular culture is one of the main factors driving enrollment in Japanese studies at universities worldwide. However, few models exist for teaching … Continue reading →

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Teaching English Informally in Japan

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Paula

One of the many reasons people go to Japan is to teach English, typically through programs such as JET, AEON, or other companies. In such positions, native speakers serve as formal instructors sponsored by their organization and typically sign contracts … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, funding, graduate school, jobs, living abroad, main posts, study abroad, useful links | Tagged education, English, English language, informal teaching, Japan, Japanese, jobs, teaching | Leave a comment

Fun Link Friday: World Map Quiz… in Japanese!

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Laura

Ready for a slightly more challenging game than last week’s country quizzes? With all the educational mobile apps and online games these days, you may find yourself knowing more about maps now than you ever knew in eighth grade geography … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, fun links, study tools | Tagged education, flash game, fun link friday, games, global, labels, maps, study tools, World | Leave a comment

Job Openings: Hinoki International School (teachers, coordinators, liasons)

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Paula

Several positions are open at the Hinoki International School related to bilingual immersion programs. See the website listings here for more info: http://www.hinoki-school.org/employment/

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Funding: Asian Cultural Council Grants

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Paula

http://www.asianculturalcouncil.org/?page_id=20 Individual Grants Asian individuals seeking grant assistance to conduct research, study, receive specialized training, undertake observation tours, or pursue non-commercial creative activity in the United States or among the countries of Asia in the visual and performing arts are … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Program Associate, Academic Exchange, World Learning

Posted on May 5, 2012 by LM

Closing date: 5pm May 18, 2012. Position Title: Program Associate, Academic Exchange Grade: G-5 Reports To: Program Officer, Academic Exchange Team Location: Washington, D.C. The International Development & Exchange Programs of World Learning has an immediate opening for a Program … Continue reading →

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Scholarships for Teacher Training Institute at Portland State University

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Paula

Program Overview: An intensive training program in teaching Chinese or Japanese will be held this summer (2012) at Portland State University in Oregon. The Chinese & Japanese Teacher Training Institute is an intensive course for current language teachers or those … Continue reading →

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