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Announcing the Kyoko Selden Memorial Translation Prize in Japanese Literature, Thought, and Society

The Department of Asian Studies, Cornell University is pleased to announce a prize honoring the life and work of their colleague Kyoko Selden. The prize will pay homage to the finest achievements in Japanese literature, thought, and society through the … Continue reading

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Working at an Eikaiwa [Part 1]

Today we return to the subject of teaching in Japan, with the first of several guest articles by Sean Montgomery, who writes on the basics you need to know about eikaiwa and employment experiences with them.  – Eikaiwa is vernacular for … Continue reading

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Job Opening: Japanese Lecturer, University of Helsinki

The Department of World Cultures (www.helsinki.fi/worldcultures) is engaged in interdisciplinary Area, Linguistic and Cultural Studies. The department is part of the Faculty of Arts, University of Helsinki. The Department of World Cultures invites applications a position of UNIVERSITY LECTURER commencing … Continue reading

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Summer Intensive Language Program (SILP)

Summer Intensive Language Program (SILP) Monterey Institute of International Studies, Monterey, CA (includes Chinese, Japanese, Arabic) Location: California, United States Our programs offer intensive language instruction for participants with a variety of academic or non-academic goals. Whether you are planning … Continue reading

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UNO-Japan: Study at Doshisha University Program

May 26-June 29, 2013 Undergraduate students: spend 5 weeks in the heart of Kyoto this summer and earn 6 college credits! The 2013 UNO-Japan: Study at Doshisha University Program is a 5-week summer program designed for participants to learn Japanese … Continue reading

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Job Opening: Japanese, Assistant Professor (tenure-track)

Institution: University of Kentucky, Modern and Classical Languages, Literatures & Cultures Location:   Kentucky, United States Position:   Assistant Professor of Japanese Applications are invited for a tenure-track position as assistant professor of Japanese to begin August 2013.  The position … Continue reading

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Book Announcement: Language, Education and Citizenship in Japan

Genaro Castro-Vazquez Series: Japan Anthropology Workshop Series Based on extensive original research, this book explores the early educational experiences of foreign children in Japan. It considers foreign children’s experiences of Japanese schools, examines the special tutoring such children often have … Continue reading

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Job Opening: Japanese Language, Literature & Culture

Institution: University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, Foreign Languages & Literatures Location:       New Mexico, United States Position:       Assistant Professor of Japanese The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at the University of New Mexico … Continue reading

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Job Opening: Language Resource Center Technologist & Communications Office Multimedia Editor, Swarthmore College

Job Title: Language Resource Center Technologist and Communications Office Multimedia Editor Job Type: Full-time Location: Swarthmore, PA Education: Bachelor’s preferred Description 35 hours/week, 10 months/year, regular, benefits eligible The Language Resource Center (LRC) is a flexible, dynamic teaching and learning … Continue reading

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Job Opening: Japanese Language, Lecturer

Institution: Bowdoin College, Asian Studies Location:   Maine, United States Position:   Japanese Language Lecturer The Asian Studies Program at Bowdoin College invites applicants for a senior lecturer position in Japanese language that begins in fall 2013. The initial appointment … Continue reading

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