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Program Announcement: Japanese Language Courses through JF Los Angeles

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Paula

For those of you on the west coast, here’s some great news: Since January, the Japan Foundation Los Angeles has been offering Japanese language courses to the community, which will continue to be offered from April to June. The cost … Continue reading →

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Announcement: Heian Kambun workshop at USC

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Paula

The Department of History and the Project for Premodern Japan Studies at the University of Southern California announce the 2012 Heian Kambun Workshop July 16 – August 10, 2012 The Project for Premodern Japan Studies in the History Department of the University … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Premodern Japanese Studies

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Paula

Visiting Scholar in Premodern Japanese Culture The Department of Foreign Languages at Western Michigan University seeks applications for a visiting scholar of premodern Japanese culture, one-year, non-tenure track, non-benefits eligible, for the 2012-2013 academic year. The candidate should be a … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Assistant Professor of Japanese Language, Literature and Culture

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Paula

Institution: Washington State University, Department of Foreign Languages and Cultures Location: Washington, United States Position: Assistant Professor of Japanese, Literature and Culture WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY The Department of Foreign Languages and Cultures … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Japanese Language and Culture, Assistant Professor, Florida International University

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Paula

Institution: Florida International University, Modern Languages Location: Florida, United States Position: Assistant Professor (tenure-track) , Japanese Language and Culture Florida International University is a multi-campus public Research-Extensive university located in Miami, a vibrant, international city. The Asian Studies … Continue reading →

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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: Archivist at the Pacific Basin Institute

Posted on September 20, 2011 by LM

Via HigherEdJobs.com. Institution: Pomona College Location: Claremont, CA Application Due: Open Until Filled Type: Full Time Pomona College is seeking an Archivist to work in the Pacific Basin Institute. The Archivist arranges, describes, preserves and process collections and materials for … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Japanese Instructor(s), Japan America Society of Colorado

Posted on July 23, 2011 by LM

Via Japan America Society of Colorado. See original posting at JASC’s website. JASC is looking for a Japanese instructor or instructors to teach beginner and intermediate Japanese as part of its Japanese Language Classes. Start Date: End of September (Exact … Continue reading →

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Announcement: Summer Institute for Teachers of Japanese Language in U.S.

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Paula

The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles, in collaboration with DePaul University will conduct a four-day Summer Institute in Arlington Heights, Illinois, during summer 2011. Goals and Objectives: Workshop participants will review and improve their teaching practices by revisiting basic knowledge and … Continue reading →

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Wasei Eigo is オンリーワン

Posted on June 1, 2011 by LM

The term wasei Eigo (和製英語) literally means English Made in Japan. This is not to be confused with Engrish, the popular term for the ubiquitous nonsensical English that decorates clothing and accessories in Japan, or gairaigo (外来語), loan words. Rather, … Continue reading →

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