Tag Archives: Japanese language

Online Intensive 1st-Year Japanese Language Course (University of Michigan)

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Paula

Online Intensive First-Year Japanese Language Course at the University of Michigan! The University of Michigan is offering a beginner’s level Japanese course, open to both UM and non-UM students! This intensive summer course fits two semesters worth of content into an … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Kanbunmyaku: The Literary Sinitic Context and the Birth of Modern Japanese Language and Literature

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Paula

Kanbunmyaku: The Literary Sinitic Context and the Birth of Modern Japanese Language and Literature Series: Language, Writing and Literary Culture in the Sinographic Cosmopolis, Volume: 2 Author: Mareshi Saito Editors / Translators: Ross King and Christina Laffin In Kanbunmyaku: The … Continue reading →

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Japanese Translation Competitions and Prizes

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Paula

For those who are looking to test out their translation skills as they level-up their Japanese, I’ve compiled a list of currently active translation prizes and competitions. This includes those that are specific to Japanese translations and those that are … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Original Kanji Contest

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Paula

Everyone knows that there’s nothing fun about the pandemic and it’s certainly been on all of our minds for months and months now. This past year Grape brought to our attention that there has been a contest for ten years+ … Continue reading →

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Call for Applications: Summer School in Early Modern Japanese Palaeography (Cambridge University, 2-14 August 2021)

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Paula

Summer School in Early Modern Japanese Palaeography2-14 August 2021. Upon careful thinking and wide consultation with all the parties involved, including the senior officers of Emmanuel College, we have decided to conduct the 2021 programme virtually. The 2021 summer school … Continue reading →

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Resource: How to Japonese Podcast

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Paula

What was your path to learning Japanese like? And how did you maintain it? What do you use those skills for now in your career? For those interested in podcasts and learning more about how people in the Japan field … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Library Technician (with Japanese language skills)

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Paula

Deadline: July 12 https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/538094000 Summary This position is located in the Collections Services Section of the Asian Division, Collection and Services Directorate. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. The position description number for this position is 349101. The incumbent of … Continue reading →

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Middlebury Summer School of Japanese: Experiences, Challenges, and Alternatives

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Paula

Today we are featuring a guest post by Elena Kirillova, currently a Master’s student in Japanese Language and Literature. She provides a detailed overview of the Middlebury Summer School of Japanese, including both the program’s contents and her personal experiences/challenges … Continue reading →

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Call for Applications: Japanese Summer School at SOAS

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Paula

DURATION:    2 weeks or 4 weeks TUITION FEE:  £1,150 (10% discount if you apply by 31 March) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A university student or a graduate at the time of attending the summer school, and 18+ years of age. Professional experience … Continue reading →

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Call for Applicants: 2019 Kambun Workshop at USC

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Paula

2019 Kambun Workshop at USC: Fujiwara Yorinaga in His Own Words This summer’s Kambun Workshop at the University of Southern California will focus on reading selections from the late Heian Taiki courtier journal of Fujiwara Yorinaga (1120-56), son of the viceroy Tadazane.Yorinaga’s … Continue reading →

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