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Tag Archives: Japanese
Resources: Websites on Translation
Working in translation is a dream for many people who study Japanese, and already we’ve been lucky enough to feature an article on what it’s like to explore translation as a profession. Today we’re featuring a couple of links kindly … Continue reading
Job Opening: Senior Development Officer, Asia, Middlebury College
Institution: Middlebury College Location: Middlebury, VT Application Due: Open Until Filled Education: Bachelor’s required, advanced degree preferred The Senior Development Officer increases the College’s fundraising capacity through the successful cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of a pool of prospective donors with … Continue reading
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Tagged asia, fundraising, Japanese, job, Middlebury College
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Funding: Japanese Studies Fellowship Program
This program provides support to outstanding scholars in the field by offering the opportunity to conduct research in Japan. 2013-2014 Fellowship Categories Scholars and Researchers (Long-Term) (2-12 months): Scholars and researchers in the humanities or social sciences. Applicants must hold Ph.D. or … Continue reading
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Tagged fellowship, funding, Japan Foundation, Japanese, research, scholars
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The Job Hunt: Resources
A B.A. in Japanese Studies can be the basis for a career in a number of fields. Here are some resources for job hunting that I’ve collected during over the years. Non-Profit and Academic HigherEdJobs.com Higher Ed Jobs isn’t just … Continue reading
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Tagged Japanese, job hunt, jobs, online resources, resources, resume, skills, websites
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Job Opening: Japanese Language, Instructor, Leiden University
Institution: Leiden University, Japanese Studies Location: Netherlands Position: Japanese Instructor Leiden University invites applications for a fulltime position as Japanese Instructor. Appointment will be fixed-term from January 2013 through December 2015, with the possibility of extensions of … Continue reading
Fun Link Friday: Country Quiz
Game Design‘s website offers a variety of free flash games, and this country quiz is great for intermediate and advanced students of Japanese! (c)1995-2006 GAMEDESIGN Players are given a choice of three different countries and have to guess which country … Continue reading
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Tagged countries, fun link friday, games, Japanese, online games, quiz, study tools
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JF New York Summer Language Courses for Teens
Is someone you know grades 7-12 interested in taking Japanese over the summer? Japan Foundation New York is offering summer intensive Japanese language courses and registration starts soon! Be sure to check out their course descriptions for other levels offered regularly as well.
The Realities and Benefits of Translation as a Full-time Job – An Introduction
This week we have a special guest article on translation by a professional in the field. Ever wonder what it takes to be a translator? Considering going outside of academia with your Japanese? See what he has to say about … Continue reading
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Tagged business, career, English, Japanese, job, main post, non-academic, professional, translation, translation work, work
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Funding: Asian Cultural Council Grants
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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Tagged art, Asian Cultural Council, culture, education, funding, grant, Japan, Japanese, research, study
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Funding: Daiwa Scholarship [UK]
http://www.dajf.org.uk/scholarships/general-information The Daiwa Scholarship is a unique 19-month programme of language study, work placement and homestay in Japan. Daiwa Scholarships offer young and talented UK citizens with strong leadership potential, the opportunity to acquire Japanese language skills, and to access … Continue reading
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Tagged Daiwa, employment, funding, homestay, Japan, Japanese, language, scholarship, study program, United Kingdon, work
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What can I do with a B.A. in Japanese Studies? 