Tag Archives: history

Blog Review: Samurai Archives

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Paula

As someone finishing up a Master’s degree in late medieval Japanese history, I understand how frustrating finding resources in English can be. Therefore, today we’re going to feature a site for studying Japanese history that I’ve too long neglected to … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: East Asian History, Visiting Assistant Professor

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Paula

Institution: Colby College, Department of East Asian Studies Location: Maine, United States Position: Visiting Assistant Professor The Departments of History and East Asian Studies at Colby College invite applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor, beginning September 1, 2011. Candidates … Continue reading →

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Japan Foundation Faculty Fellowship in Modern Japanese Cultural Studies

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Paula

Institution Type: University of California, Santa Barbara Location: California, United States Position: Fellow Department of East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies Japan Foundation Faculty Fellowship in Modern Japanese Cultural Studies The UC Santa Barbara East Asian Languages and Cultural Studies … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Science, Technology, and Medicine in East Asia: Policy, Practice, and Implications in a Global Context

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Paula

October 7-9, 2011 The Ohio State University Mershon Center for International Security Studies 1501 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH 43201 http://history.osu.edu/east-asian-conference Since the end of World War II, historical and contemporary developments in East Asian science, technology, and medicine have received … Continue reading →

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Call for Applications: Summer Program “Asia and Europe in a Global Context”

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Paula

Summer School 2011 in Heidelberg, Germany The Cluster of Excellence “Asia and Europe in a Global Context” at Heidelberg University welcomes applications for its Summer School 2011 from graduate students in humanities and social sciences with an interest in transcultural … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Assistant Professor, Japanese/Chinese History

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Paula

Institution: Skidmore College Location: New York, United States Position: Non-Tenure Track Faculty, Visiting Assistant Professor East Asian History Skidmore College’s Department of History invites applications for a full-time, one year replacement in East Asian History beginning fall of 2011. The … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: EAS Post Doctoral Research Associate

Posted on April 10, 2011 by LM

Princeton University seeks a two-year Postdoctoral Research Associate in East Asian Studies for the 2012-2013 academic year. A postdoctoral research position, supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, is available in the Department of East Asian Studies at Princeton University. … Continue reading →

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Digital Research and Japanese History Symposium at UC Berkeley

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Paula

We are pleased to make an announcement of the Japanese Historical Text Initiative (JHTI)’s “Digital Research and Japanese History” Symposium, sponsored by the Center for Japanese Studies and the Department of History of the University of California, Berkeley. The symposium … Continue reading →

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Conference announcement/Call for Papers: Loveable Losers: The Taira in Action and Memory

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Paula

— Please see the announcement below for an upcoming conference that we hope will generate new and exciting insights into both premodern Japan and perceptions of it. A fuller description, including presenters and topics, is available at http://www.eastasianstudies.ualberta.ca/TairaConference.aspx . Please … Continue reading →

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Job opening: Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor, Japanese History

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Paula

Institution: Towson University, History Location: Maryland, United States Position: Lecturer, Visiting Assistant Professor The Department of History at Towson University invites applications for a one year visiting assistant professor of Japanese history beginning August 2011. Ph.D. preferred. ABDs defending by … Continue reading →

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