Tag Archives: Japanese

Workshop: Reading Kuzushiji, University of Chicago

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Paula

The Japan Committee of the University of Chicago is pleased to announce the 2017 Early Modern Japan Summer Workshop: Reading Kuzushiji. The workshop will meet from June 12th to June 17th.   This year’s workshop will feature two tracks. Professor Ken’ichiro Aratake … Continue reading →

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3 Best Chat Apps for Practicing Japanese

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Laura

When studying Japanese or any foreign language, everyone knows that practice makes perfect! But it can be hard to stay motivated to practice everyday, especially if you don’t have any Japanese speaking friends available to talk with. Luckily there’s an … Continue reading →

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Workshop: Japanese Language Text Mining: Digital Methods for Japanese Studies

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Paula

Emory University is pleased to accept applications, beginning January 20, 2017, for participation in an interdisciplinary workshop — Japanese Language Text Mining: Digital Humanities Methods for Japanese Studies. The workshop will bring together researchers working across the fields of computational text … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: ABC Dictionary of Sino-Japanese Readings

Posted on January 29, 2017 by LM

Via University of Hawai’i Press (catalog). VICTOR H. MAIR JULY 2016 232 pages, 7 x 10 Hardback 9780824823313 $55.00 s ABC Chinese Dictionary Series Japan / China / language Victor H. Mair is professor of Chinese language and literature at … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Japanese idioms and proverbs

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Paula

One of the most fascinating parts of foreign languages is learning the intricacies of local sayings, since they help us really dig into the cultural context specific to that language, but also see the universal themes many places and peoples … Continue reading →

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Resource: Translation Workshops

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Paula

Translation is, without a doubt, one of the most popular ways to use your Japanese in the professional world. But there are so many types of translation work out there that many people embark on that journey with a trial-and-error … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Visiting Assistant Professor – Japanese language and culture

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Paula

The Asian Studies Program at Bowdoin College invites applications for a one-year leave replacement position in Japanese Language and Culture at the rank of Assistant Professor or Instructor beginning July 1, 2017.  The successful candidate will teach one Japanese language … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Japanese Language and Culture, Oberlin College

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Paula

Institution:      Oberlin College, Location:         Ohio, United States Position:          Visiting Assistant Professor of Japanese Language and Culture The East Asian Studies Program at Oberlin College invites applications for a one-year, full-time non-continuing faculty position in Japanese Language … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Return Migration Decisions: A Study on Highly Skilled Chinese in Japan

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Paula

Return Migration Decisions: A Study on Highly Skilled Chinese in Japan by Ruth Achenbach Wiesbaden: Springer VS. http://www.springer.com/de/book/9783658160265 Ruth Achenbach develops a model of individual return migration decision making, which examines both the process and the decisive factors in return … Continue reading →

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Funding: Middlebury Summer Language Schools

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Paula

Full Scholarships Available for Intensive Language Study at the Middlebury Summer Language Schools–The Kathryn Davis Fellows for Peace will cover the full cost of one summer of language study (tuition, room, and board)—from the beginner to graduate level—in any of … Continue reading →

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