Tag Archives: Japanese

Call for Papers: Kentucky Foreign Language Conference

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Paula

April 19-21, 2012 University of Kentucky Lexington, Kentucky CALL FOR PAPERS East Asian (Chinese, Japanese, and Korean) Studies Deadline for submission of abstracts: November 15 The 65th annual Kentucky Foreign Language Conference (KFLC) will feature sessions devoted to the presentations … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Japanese Linguistics, Applied Linguistics or L2 Japanese Language Acquisition

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Paula

Institution: University of Iowa, Department of Asian and Slavic Languages and Literatures Location:   Iowa, United States Position:   Assistant Professor, Japanese Linguistics (tenure-track) The Department of Asian and Slavic Languages and Literatures in the Division of World Languages, Literatures … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: LEO Lecturer II, Japanese Language

Posted on September 24, 2011 by LM

Job Title: LEO Lecturer II Work Location: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Campus Full-Time Department: LSA Asian Languages & Cultures Posting Begin/End Date: 9/21/2011 – 10/06/2011 Responsibilities Responsible for 10-12 instructional hours per week at any assigned levels of Japanese … Continue reading →

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2012 Reischauer Scholars Program for High School Students

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Laura

For all of you high school students interested in studying more about Japan, the Reischauer Scholars Program is a great opportunity to further your study through online classes. Check out their website for details about the program and how to … Continue reading →

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IUC series (final!): Former students – Where are they now?

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Paula

Thus far we’ve talked quite a bit about attending the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies—whether or not it’s the right time for you, how to fund your stay, what sort of housing to get (homestay, IUC sponsored housing like … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: International Services Advisor

Posted on August 13, 2011 by LM

Via HigherEdJobs.com. Institution: University of Nebraska at Kearney Location: Kearney, NE Application Due: Open Until Filled (Preference given to applications received by Aug. 19, 2011) Type: Full Time International faculty visa and immigration support [40%]: Advise UNK Department Chairs and … Continue reading →

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IUC Series: IUC 10-month program (Part 2)

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Paula

A couple weeks ago we began with a rundown of the IUC 10-month program coursework, beginning with an explanation of the entrance exam and then detailing the materials and expectations of quarters 1 and 2. This week we will close … Continue reading →

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Summer and year program: CET intensive study abroad in Osaka

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Paula

http://cetacademicprograms.com/programs/japanese-language-osaka-japan/ Application Deadlines: Spring – October 1 Summer – March 1 Fall – May 1 Osaka, Japan: Is this study abroad program for you? CET offers students in Osaka intensive language instruction, housing with Japanese roommates and a Japanese-only language … Continue reading →

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Book announcement: A Room Where the Star-Spangled Banner Cannot Be Heard:  A Novel in Three Parts

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Paula

A translation of Levy Hideo’s A Room Where the Star-Spangled Banner Cannot Be Heard (Seijoki no kikoenai heya, 1992) has recently been published by Columbia University Press.  As the first work of fiction written in Japanese by a white American … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: (Japanese-Speaking) Student Activities and Event Coordinator

Posted on July 28, 2011 by LM

Originally posted at HigherEdJobs.com. Institution: Colorado Heights University Location: Denver, CO Application Due: Open Until Filled (preference for applications received prior to 5 Aug.) Type: Full Time Salary: $33,000 to $36,000 USD Per Year Colorado Heights University is a private, … Continue reading →

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