Tag Archives: Japanese

Workshop: Being Japanese: Histories, Identities and Modernities

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Paula

Location: Washington, United States This faculty development workshop will explore how the meaning of being Japanese has changed over time, with a particular emphasis on the uses of history, literature and visual culture in shaping and representing a distinctively Japanese … Continue reading →

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Is Home Stay in Japan right for you?

Posted on February 9, 2011 by reedda02

The decision whether to do a home stay or to live in a dorm while studying abroad is a personal one.  In order to make this decision effectively, you need to honestly evaluate yourself – specifically, what you can handle … Continue reading →

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University of New Orleans-Japan: Study at Doshisha University Summer Program

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Paula

Here is a summer program announcement for undergrads looking to go abroad. Kyoto is wonderful and the price of this program is pretty reasonable as well! I didn’t see a deadline on the webpage, so be sure to look into … Continue reading →

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Funding from the Aurora Foundation

Posted on January 25, 2011 by LM

We previously featured the Aurora Challenge Grant for funding possibilities, but there is also a Japanese Language Scholarship they offer. Unfortunately the deadline has passed for this year, but it might be worth bookmarking for next year! Also, the Challenge … Continue reading →

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DISCO International Boston Career Forum for Law Students

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Paula

For those looking into doing law using their Japanese language skills, JETs with J.D.s has posted a great introduction to the DISCO International Boston Career Forum. See the following link for more details: http://jetswithjds.wordpress.com/2011/01/22/discos-career-forum-for-jets-with-j-d-s/

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Blog Review: Surviving in Japan (Without Much Japanese)

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Paula

Anyone who has been to Japan before mastering the language has had to learn the very valuable art of surviving in Japan without much Japanese. Whether it’s an important word like “トイレ” (toilet) or simple self-introduction, a little bit can … Continue reading →

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Job opening: Lecturer in Japanese at University of Michigan

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Paula

The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Michigan invites applications for a renewable one-year Lecturer position in Japanese language starting September 1, 2011. Responsibilities include 10-12 instructional hours a week at any assigned levels and active … Continue reading →

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Call for applications: SOAS Translation Workshop in Japanese Studies

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Paula

Call for applications: SOAS Translation Workshop in Japanese Studies Dates: July 17 – 23, 2011 Application Deadline: February 28, 2011 Location: School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London Eligibility: Post-graduate students from all humanities and social science disciplines. … Continue reading →

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Summer program at the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Paula

If you’re interested in an advanced summer language program, the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies is one of the very best of its kind. Located in beautiful Yokohama (a five minute walk from the buildings in this photograph!), I can … Continue reading →

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KCJS Summer Program in Advanced and Classical Japanese

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Paula

For those of you looking for advanced language study options abroad, the Kyoto Consortium of Japanese Studies offers both advanced Japanese and Classical Japanese options for a six week summer program. — The Kyoto Consortium of Japanese Studies (KCJS) is … Continue reading →

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