Tag Archives: opinions

On the State of the Humanities and the value of the PhD

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Travis

I have seen countless articles and blog posts in the last few years – and I am sure you have too – commenting on the state of the humanities, dramatic shifts in the nature of the university as an institution, … 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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Blog Review: 世論 What Japan Thinks

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Nyssa

As a student of Japanese Studies, have you ever found yourself thinking, “What on earth do Japanese people think about (insert your topic here)?” or “How many Japanese people actually do (insert social habit here)?” If you haven’t discovered the … Continue reading →

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