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A AT JN E W S L E T T E R
November 2018

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
先週ニューオーリンズで グラント、国際交流基金グラントなどはもちろんのこ開催されたACTFLの学 と日本語に限らず他にも可能性があるはずです。
ま会では、とても有意義な た、学会やワークショップに出られなければ、自分た経験ができ刺激を受け ちの学科・学部、
アフィリエイト、学区から補助を得てて帰ってきました。AATJ 主催することも可能かもしれません。
そして、今学校のセッションはどれも質 でただ一人の日本語教師だという方は、日々のレッスの高い素晴らしい発表 ンに追われて、なかなか他の日本語教師とつながる
Suwako Watanabe が多く見られました。数 ことができないでいるかもしれません。ぜひ、近隣の日間クラスを離れるのは AATJ’s local affiliateに連絡してみてください。誰渡辺素和子
なかなか難しいですが、 かと日本語教育に関するさまざまなことを話すことで学生の作文を他の先生 いろいろなアイデアが出てくるはずです。
それがひいたちと評価し合う協働プロジェクトやカンバセーシ ては私たち教師の成長になるだけでなく、生徒へもョンテーブルでの三者のやり取りを会話分析した研 プラスの影響があるはずです。
ぜひつながってみてく
究、
また、
２０２０年の東京オリンピック・パラリンピ ださい。
ックを取り入れたユニットの報告などからたくさんのことを学びました。来年のACTFLはワシントンDCで もうそろそろ秋学期も終了となるでしょう。
この学期すので、たくさんのプロポーザルを期待しています。 が終わるとき、生徒たちの「まだできていない」
ことでプロポーザルの締め切りは来年の１月１１日です。 はなく、「できるようになったこと」に思いをめぐらして[https://www.actfl.org/actfl2019]
みてください。来年への活力となるのではないでしょうか。
AATJ Teacher Award 昼食会では、青柳よしみ先生、そして、
プレフューメ裕子先生の受賞をたくさん 年末を無事に過ごし、素晴らしい新年をお迎えくださの先生方と祝うことができました。
プレフューメ先生 い。
も触れられていましたが、生徒たちが日本語を学んでよかったと言ってくれることほど教師冥利につきるこ 会長 渡辺素和子とはないのではないかと思います。
お二人の素晴らしいご活躍に本当に勇気づけられました。青柳先生、
プ
レフューメ先生、おめでとうございます。
また、今年の I just came back from this year’s ACTFL convention
Teacher Award のノミネーションをしてくださった having been invigorated and stimulated by our
方々に感謝したいと思います。
colleagues. I saw many high-quality presentationsin AATJ sponsored sessions. For many of us, it is
ご存知のように、
プロフェッショナルデベロップメン very difficult to be away from school, but I learned
トの助成金は年々減少しつつあります。
ですから、学 so much from presentations such as a presentation
会、
ワークショップなどPD参加のための補助金は早 about the collaborative work on student work
め早めに調べておくといいでしょう。Cheng & Tsuicontinued on next page

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sample assessment, a CA study of triad interaction
during Japanese conversation table, and a reporton two lesson units on the Tokyo Olympics andParalympics in 2020. Next year’s ACTFL will bein Washington, D.C.; please submit a proposal fora presentation by January 11, 2019 [https://www.
actfl.org/actfl2019].
At the Teacher Award Luncheon during the ACTFL
convention, we had the honor of congratulating
Yoshimi Aoyagi sensei and Yuko Prefume sensei
as the recipients of AATJ Teacher Awards fortheir excellence in teaching and leadership. As
mentioned in Prefume sensei’s remarks, nothing ismore rewarding than seeing students appreciating
the learning of Japanese. I was very inspired.
Congratulations to Aoyagi sensei and Prefume
sensei. I also want to thank those who prepared
the nomination packets for all the nominees.
I understand that funding for professional
development is getting cut every year, so I
encourage everyone to actively seek funding
support to attend a conference, a workshop, or
any other PD activities. There are Cheng & Tsui
PD grant, Japan Foundation grants, and others.
If you cannot attend an out-of-state conference orworkshop, please consider hosting one by reachingout to your school or local affiliate organization. If
you are the only Japanese teacher in your region
and unable to get connected with other Japaneseteachers, please consider reaching out to a
nearby affiliate or any one of AATJ’s local affiliates.
Talking to someone and exchanging ideas withsomeone would help us grow as a professional, ateacher, and an advocate, which will eventually bebeneficial to our students.

President Suwako Watanabe at ACTFL

Fall Conference Co-Chairs Masahiro Tanaka and Kiyomi
ChinenMost of us should be wrapping up the fall semester.
At the end of the semester, please think about
things that students have come to be able to dorather than their mistakes. I wish you the very
best for the holiday season and a happy new year.
Suwako Watanabe

Happy door prize winners at ACTFL

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2018 Annual Fall Conference at ACTFL

42018 Teacher Award Recipients

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AATJ Nengajo Contest Announcement

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Official Contest Rules

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Application Form and Checklist

9Elementary/Middle School/High School Level Label

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University/College Level Label

11

National Japanese Exam

122018 Leadership Training & Workshop

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Chaplin Memorial Award

15

Princeton Japanese Pedagogy Forum16

ALLEX Program

17

Flier: JeenieTM Mobile App

19

AATJ Membership Application/Renewal

20

Job Opening Announcements

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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AATJNEWSLETTER ∙ November 20182018 ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE AT ACTFL
AATJ’s Fall Conference was held in New Orleans, LA, from Friday, November 16th through Sunday, November
18th, 2018, in conjunction with the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages’ (ACTFL) Annual
Convention and World Languages Expo. According to ACTFL, approximately 8,000 people attend the convention
every year, and this year there were about 280 educators who were interested in the Japanese language. The
37 AATJ-sponsored sessions (twenty-two 45-minute sessions and fifteen 15-minute research paper sessions)were conducted in two concurrent presentation rooms over three days. Other AATJ members also presented
their research, as ACTFL-sponsored sessions. The program of AATJ-sponsored and Japanese-related sessions
is still available on the AATJ website (https://www.aatj.org/conferences-fall).
AATJ hosted its Annual Teacher Awards Luncheon on Saturday, and approximately 130 people attended. The
luncheon began with welcome remarks from AATJ President Suwako Watanabe, followed by remarks by AATJ’sguests of honor: Deputy Consul General Jiro Nishimura, the Consulate General of Japan in Nashville, andDirector Hideki Hara, the Japan Foundation, Los Angeles.
During the luncheon, the AATJ presented this year’s Teacher Awards to Ms. Yoshimi Yamagata Aoyagi (Chapel
Hill High School, Chapel Hill, NC) in the K-12 category and Ms. Yuko Prefume (Baylor University, Waco, TX) in
the College and University category. The 2018 Cheng & Tsui Professional Development Grants were awarded
to Ms. Kristin Wingate (Cranford High School and Hillside Avenue School, Cranford, NJ) in the K-12 category,and Ms. Sayuri Collins (Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO) and Ms. Chisato Nii-Steele (Colorado State
University, Fort Collins, CO) in the College and University category.
On Saturday evening, AATJ’s General Membership Meeting began with remarks by President Suwako Watanabe,followed by the AATJ Board of Directors’ reports: AATJ members’ profiles (including membership benefits andlocal affiliates), Nengajo contest, National Japanese Exam (NJE), spring conference, and fall conference. Thenthe President presented a certificate of appreciation to the outgoing AATJ Directors:
Shingo Satsutani (Advocacy Director) and Kiyomi Chinen (Annual Fall Conference Co-Director)
Director Hideki Hara of the Japan Foundation, Los Angeles, was invited to give a few words. After the speech,
the audience enjoyed the ice-breaking activity, a Kahoot game, followed by a video presentation by the Aurora
Foundation which introduced scholarship opportunities. The meeting ended with a door prize drawing. We
received many raffle prizes from sixteen sponsors, and we would like to thank them for their generous andcontinuing support. The sponsors are listed at the end of this article.
In the Exhibit Hall during the three-day convention, Japan-related organizations and companies, including theConsulate General of Japan in Nashville, the Japan Foundation Los Angeles, local governments in Japan,
publishers, bookstores, and travel agencies, joined us at the Japan Pavilion. During the Exhibition Visit Free
Time, three AATJ affiliate organizations sponsored four presentations: two presentations of Japanese Trivia
Quizzes by the South Central Association of Teachers of Japanese (SCATJ) on Friday and Saturday; Monkiri
by the Southeastern Association of Teachers of Japanese (SEATJ) on Saturday; and Origami & Sumie by the
Association of Florida Teachers of Japanese (AFTJ) on Sunday.
It was because of the great support of AATJ members, members of SCATJ, SEATJ, and AFTJ who volunteered
to give the presentations, and Japan-related organizations and companies that the 2018 annual conference in
New Orleans was able to conclude with much success. We would like to express our deepest appreciation to
everyone who made this happen.
The 2019 AATJ Annual Conference will be held during the annual convention of the ACTFL, which will takeplace from Friday, November 22nd, through Sunday, November 24th, 2019 in Washington, DC. The submission
deadline for proposals is Friday, January 11th, 2019. We look forward to seeing you again next year!

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In addition, the following site has a number of photos (by Yasuo Uotate) from ACTFL:
https://www.flickr.com/gp/98303533@N08/3W5876
List of Raffle Prize Donors (Alphabetical order):3A Network
Amnet New York
Aurora Foundation
IACE Travel
Japan Foundation Los Angeles
Japan National Tourism Organization
JPT America
JTB USA

Kinokuniya Book Stores of America
Kintetsu International Express (U.S.A.)
Kondansha USA
Kuroshio Publishers
Movement for Language & Culture
Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau
Prince Hotels USA
Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau

Deputy Consul General Jiro Nishimura

JFLA Director HIdeki Hara

Japan Pavilion

Japan Pavilion

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For ACTFL photos, please check out AATJ’s Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/AATJ-American-Association-of-Teachers-of-Japanese-245689695493641/

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AATJNEWSLETTER ∙ November 20182018 TEACHER AWARD RECIPIENTS
Please join us in congratulating this year’s AATJ Teacher Award recipients: Yoshimi Yamagata Aoyagi fromChapel Hill High School in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and Yuko Prefume from Baylor University in Waco, Texas.
The AATJ Teacher Awards recognize outstanding teachers who have demonstrated excellence in teaching,advocacy, and leadership in Japanese education both locally and nationally. AATJ presented the awards to thewinners at the AATJ Awards Luncheon during the ACTFL Annual Convention held in New Orleans on Saturday,
November 17th, 2018.

Yoshimi Yamagata Aoyagi, Chapel Hill High School
Yamagata sensei has been teaching Japanese for three decades, in both Japan and the United States,
at all levels of instruction. She also serves on the boards of directors for several organizations dedicatedto international education. In 2009 she took over the program at Chapel Hill High School, and set about
expanding it. She established exchange programs for high school students under which they attend
classes and other programs at Nagoya University, and inspired many students to continue in their studyof Japanese and to seek careers in international education and other Japan-related fields.
Thank you message:
I am pleased, honored, and humbled to accept
the 2018 AATJ Teacher Award and to join past
recipients who I have long admired and respected.
First, I offer a very special thanks to the AATJ
Selection Committee for recognizing me and an
enormous salute to all of this year’s nominees,
each of whom has made incredible contributions
to the community of Japanese educators. I also
want to thank the administrators of the Chapel HillCarrboro City Schools for always supporting me in
my endeavors.
Next, I want to recognize the individuals who over
the years have always generously offered me theirexperience and expertise. Dr. Kelly Batton was
pivotal in the expansion of my school’s exchange program and we now partner with six schools in the U.S.
and Japan. Also, I want to acknowledge my colleagues, Natsuko Suwa, Maily Pham, and Jonathan Ross. I am
enormously lucky to be sounded by these talented and selfless people. Most of all, I want to thank my many
students and their parents who appreciate my work and always challenge me to work even harder.
My peers and I have all dedicated our lives to teaching Japanese and English as second languages. I am
particularly motivated by my belief that global understanding fosters intellectual capability and personal growth.
But foreign language education serves another noble purpose distinct from academia. It offers a wealth of
discovery and employability options to young people, who are growing up in an increasingly global world. Thereis a worrying tendency by some to sideline Japanese or even eliminate foreign language education from ourschools. However, if our capacity in Japanese disappears, so will untold opportunities. Therefore, I invite mypeers, students, and supporters to assist AATJ to continue its work promoting the study of Japanese at all levels
of instruction, and to broaden and deepen appreciation of Japanese culture. Thank you again for your supportand recognition.

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Prefume sensei has been teaching Japanese at Baylor University for 12 years. She has also been in
innovator in the field. Both at Baylor and at AATJ and at state- and national-level language education
conferences, she has given presentations on her use of service learning, flipped-classroom formats, andtechnology. Her students have won multiple awards at speech contests at both the state and national
levels. She was an organizer of the Japan-Texas Business Forum, working with Baylor’s McBride Center
for International Business. She designed a multi-year community service learning project in which her
students collaborated with Tohoku University students to work with communities that continue to beaffected by the 2011 tsunami that devastated the Tohoku region, as part of a study abroad program. She
has been an active member and officer of the Japanese Teachers Association of Texas (JTAT).
Thank you message:
I am honored and humbled to receive the 2018 AATJ TeacherAward. I sincerely appreciate the AATJ officers, staff, and theselection committee for this important and meaningful award.
I could not have reached where I am without the support fromvarious people I am blessed to have in my life: they are myfamily, my colleagues from Baylor University as well as the JTAT
(Japanese Teachers Association of Texas) and beyond. Most
importantly, I must thank my current and former students, whohave inspired me and challenged me to be a better teacher.

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Yuko Prefume, Baylor University

Since 2012, a year after the Great East Japan Earthquake
and Tsunami of 2011, I have been taking students to thetowns devastated by the tsunami every summer to engage incommunity outreach, where I have seen transformative learningin action. Throughout my career involving such experiences, I
have learned that being a Japanese teacher is not only aboutteaching the language but also helping students to be global
citizens, who respect and understand the value of diversity andcultural empathy.
When I was a child, I wanted to be an ambassador of Japan, so I could travel around the world to foster mutual
understanding among people of different cultures. I am grateful that through my teaching, I am fulfilling mychildhood dream of connecting people and advocating for mutual respect through Japanese language education
at the grassroots level.
Again, I truly appreciate this honor and privilege of being able to serve my students, my school, and my community
as a Japanese teacher.

The 2018 Teacher Award winners
were recognized at ACTFL

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AATJ NENGAJO CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT
2019 Year of the Boar
Welcome back to a new school year! We hope you had a wonderful and rejuvenating summer break and areready for the exciting year. Speaking of excitement, the exciting news is Naomi Osaka (Women’s Tennis) won
US Open Tennis Championship!
As the new school year begins, we would like to inform all AATJ members about the Nengajo Contest 2019,Year of the Boar. For 2018’s Year of the Dog context, 852 cards were submitted by 158 members. The numberof cards nominated increased by 58 this year! K-12 level submissions have increased by a combined 66 entries!
We hope to see continued growth of numbers received.
For College/University teachers: your students can send a card individually. All you need to do is promote the
Nengajo Contest! We understand that your term works differently from K-12 levels, so we hope this helps yoursituation.
There are 4 categories for the contest: Artistic, Comical, Original, and Computer Graphic. Please consider eachcategory carefully. We choose the winners who meet each category’s description.
CATEGORYARTISTIC
COMICAL
ORIGINALCOMPUTER GENERATEDDESCRIPTION
The card shows the skills of the artist on the design, coloring, and writings.
The design is amusing and funny and the card is done neatly and nicely.
The design is creative and inventive, and the card is done neatly and nicely.
The card meets all the requirements and neatly done by a computer.

Each school can nominate 2 cards per category, total of 8 students. If you teach at 2 or more schools or different
levels such as elementary, middle, and high school, you can nominate 8 cards from each school and/or eachlevel (Each level means elementary, middle, high school, and college/university). If you are teaching different
grades in elementary school, you can only nominate up to 8 students from the school.
The winners will be awarded a certificate and an Amazon gift card. Winner’s Nengajo images will be displayedon the AATJ website and during the ACTFL Annual Convention. All participants will receive a certificate ofparticipation.
Please remember to include a self-addressed and stamped 9x12 inch envelope with stamp in the application.
Extra amount of postage in case your students win the contest is appreciated. Your student(s) will receive
certificates with this enclosed envelope. Thank you for helping us to expedite this process!
You need to be a 2018 member of AATJ to submit your nominations.
Please check your membership status before the submitting the cards. The
submission must be postmarked before or on Wednesday, December
26, 2018.
For more detail information, please go to https://www.aatj.org/studentactivities.
Please contact Mio Nishimura at: sensei93905@gmail.com for any question.
Thank you and we look forward to your submission!

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Example:9 inYour Address Here__________________________________

12 inEligibility:
The teacher must be an AATJ member for the January 2018 - December 2018 membership year.
Elementary, Middle, High School Level:
Only 2 cards per category are allowed for each level at each school. If you teach at more than 1 school and/or level, you may enter 2 per category for each school/level– with a limit of 8 per school/level. If there are morethan one AATJ member at your school, each teacher can submit up to 8 cards.
College/University Level:
Only 1 card by each entrant is allowed. Students of Japanese are responsible for entering their own cards forthe contest. A college/university student entrant must have a teacher who is an AATJ member in order to enter
the contest.
COMPETITION LEVELSCOMPETITION CATEGORIES

Elementary (K-5)
Middle (6-8)
High (9-12)
College/University Level

Artistic
ComicalOriginal
Computer Generated

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Official 2019 AATJ Nengajo Contest Rules

Requirements for ALL submissions:

Cards that do not follow these instructions will be disqualified.
• Each card must have a label on the back (typewritten preferable, write information legibly, see page 18)• Cards must be 4 X 6 white unlined index cards• The design theme must focus on the upcoming 2019 Year of the Boar
• Designs for the Artistic, Comical, and Original must be ORIGINAL and hand-drawn• Designs for Computer Generated Category may include personal photos and original art created on acomputer• Designs must be in good taste or praiseworthy across international cultures and societies• A Nengajo application form must be completed (see page 17)• All kanji and hiragana/katakana must be written in pen• The teacher or college/university student must enclose one SELF-ADDRESSED 9x12 Inch envelope with
POSTAGE STAMPS (actual postage stamps: about $2 or more!)

Mandatory Elements based on level:
Elementary School Rules

College, High School, and Middle School Rules• Student’s name must be written vertically on left-hand side of card in katakana(unless name is of Japanese origin – teacher-assigned Japanese names are not allowed)• The design must include “2019” or “二〇一九”• The design must include one of the following:
元旦, 一日, あけましておめでとう、猪、亥、
いのしし

Send submissions:

Postmarked on or before Dec. 26, 2018 to
Mio Nishimura
39 Portola Ave.
Monterey, CA 93940
If you have any questions,please e-mail Mio Nishimura at:sensei93905@gmail.com• The year “2019” or “二〇一九”• Either GANTAN (元旦) or TSUITACHI (一日) written in kanji• Kanji for boar 猪 or 亥Year in Kanjior numberStudent’s Name
Written verticallyin Katakana

二
〇
一
九

ス
ー
ザ
ン

元 一日 or 元旦
旦 (or あけましておめでとう for ES)

亥

Animal in Kanji(Must for MS,
HS, and College)

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AATJNEWSLETTER ∙ November 20182019 AATJ Nengajo Contest Application Form and Checklist(Please fill out this form as well: https://goo.gl/forms/Ts3hIVTe9708X17B2)

Teacher’s Name:
School Name: ______________________________ Principal’s Name: ____________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________________
E-mail: ____________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________AATJ Affiliate (please check one):o AzATJ (Arizona Assn. of Teachers of Japanese)o AFTJ (Assn. of Florida Teachers of Japanese)o AITJ (Assn. of Indiana Teachers of Japanese)o AKATJ (Alaska Assn. of Teachers of Japanese)o ATJO (Assn. of Teachers of Japanese in Oregon)o CAJLT (California Assn. of Japanese Language Teachers)o CJLEA (Colorado Japanese Language Educators Assn.)o GATJ (Georgia Assn. of Teachers of Japanese)o HATJ (Hawaii Assn. of Teachers of Japanese)o IMAJLT (Intermountain Assn. of Japanese Lang. Teachers)o IATJ (IL Assn. of Teachers of Japanese)o JLTA Guamo JTAM (Japanese Teachers Assn. of Michigan)o JTAT (Japanese Teachers Assn. of Texas)o KAJLT (Kentucky Association of Japanese Lang. Teachers)

LEVEL(Circle One)

Elementary (K-5)

o LATJ (Louisiana Assn. of Teachers of Japanese)o MATJ (Missouri Assn. of Teachers of Japanese)o MAATJ (Mid-Atlantic Assn. of Teachers of Japanese)o MCTJ (Minnesota Council of Teachers of Japanese)o NCATJ (North Carolina Assn. of Teachers of Japanese)o NCJTA (Northern California Japanese Teachers Association)o NECTJ (Northeast Council of Teachers of Japanese)o NJATJ (New Jersey Association of Teachers of Japanese)o OATJ (Ohio Assn. of Teachers of Japanese)o SCATJ (South Central Assn. of Teachers of Japanese)o SNJTA (Southern Nevada Japanese Teachers Association)o WATJ (Washington Assn. of Teachers of Japanese)o WiATJ (Wisconsin Assn. of Teachers of Japanese)o INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP

MS (6-8)

HS (9-12)

Place a check mark in the correct column for each card (Only 2 entries per category)Student Name

Grade

Artistic

ComicalOriginal

College
ComputerGraphic

Final Checklist: (Your cards will be DISQUALIFIED without the following requirements)____ Teacher is a member of AATJ for 2018____ All cards adhere to the rules for the corresponding level (see page 16)____ Cards are created on a white unlined 4 X 6 inch index card____ Cards are of an original design, not taken from a manga, an anime, a website, or other image which is copyrightprotected____ Cards are in good taste or praiseworthy across international cultures and societies without potentially making any
specific viewer of the card uncomfortable or causing question as to the tastefulness____ A label with the required information is affixed to the back of your cards (see the following page)____ A self-addressed 9x12 inch envelope with $2 or more postage stamps for returning Nengajo and certificates____ This Application Form is included
ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2018!

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Teacher Name: _________________________
School Name: __________________________
School Address: ______________________________________________________________
Student Grade: _______
Student Name: __________________________
Category (check):oArtistic oComical oOriginal oCG

Teacher Name: _________________________
School Name: __________________________
School Address: ______________________________________________________________
Student Grade: _______
Student Name: __________________________
Category (check):oArtistic oComical oOriginal oCG

Teacher Name: _________________________
School Name: __________________________
School Address: ______________________________________________________________
Student Grade: _______
Student Name: __________________________
Category (check):oArtistic oComical oOriginal oCG

Teacher Name: _________________________
School Name: __________________________
School Address: ______________________________________________________________
Student Grade: _______
Student Name: __________________________
Category (check):oArtistic oComical oOriginal oCG

Teacher Name: _________________________
School Name: __________________________
School Address: ______________________________________________________________
Student Grade: _______
Student Name: __________________________
Category (check):oArtistic oComical oOriginal oCG

Teacher Name: _________________________
School Name: __________________________
School Address: ______________________________________________________________
Student Grade: _______
Student Name: __________________________
Category (check):oArtistic oComical oOriginal oCG

Teacher Name: _________________________
School Name: __________________________
School Address: ______________________________________________________________
Student Grade: _______
Student Name: __________________________
Category (check):oArtistic oComical oOriginal oCG

Teacher Name: _________________________
School Name: __________________________
School Address: ______________________________________________________________
Student Grade: _______
Student Name: __________________________
Category (check):oArtistic oComical oOriginal oCG

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Elementary/Middle School/High School Level Label

University/College Level Label
Professor/Teacher Name: __________________________________________________________
School Name: ____________________________________________________________________
School Address: __________________________________________________________________
Student Name: ___________________________________________________________________
Category (check):oArtistic oComical oOriginal oCG
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NATIONAL JAPANESE EXAMNEW!
NJE Award system has changed from percentile basis to percentage basis.

NJEが新しくなりました！

General Guidelines（ガイドライン）			Gold Level:
90% and above
Silver Level:
80-89%
Bronze Level:70-79%
Honorable Mention:
60-69%
All:
Certificate of Participation

金賞：
９０％以上の正答率
銀賞：
８０−８９％の正答率
銅賞：
７０−７９％の正答率
努力賞：
６０−６９％の正答率
参加賞：
参加者全員

What is the NJE?

Categories（カテゴリー）
Level 1: Middle/Junior High School, RegularHigh School, RegularCollege, Regular
Level 2: Middle/Junior High School, RegularHigh School, RegularCollege, Regular
Level 3: High School, RegularHigh School, Additional
High School, Others
College, RegularCollege, Additional

The National Japanese Exam (NJE) is an online, proficiency-oriented, standards-based, and culture-related
assessment tool for students who are studying Japanese as a second language. The purpose of the NJE is torecognize achievement in the study of Japanese language and culture, to motivate students to further study
and explore Japanese language and culture, to advocate for standards-based, proficiency-oriented, andcontent-based teaching and learning of Japanese, and to serve as a diagnostic assessment of Japanese
language skills.
Teachers who conduct the NJE may award certificates to students (Gold Level, Silver Level, Bronze Level,
Honorable Mention, and Participation certificates), and the exam results can be used to highlight the success of
their Japanese programs and celebrate their students’ accomplishments. The NJE also helps teachers identify
strong and weak areas in their teaching as well as to see students’ strengths and weaknesses in various areas
including skimming, scanning, contextual reading & listening, grammar and vocabulary.
National Japanese Exam (NJE)は、第２言語として日本語を学習している生徒・学生のために開発された、
プロフィシェンシー重視、スタンダーズベースのテストで、また文化能力を評価するテストです。NJEは日本語学習の成果を讃え、また日本語学習に対するさらなる学習意欲を高めることを目的としています。
NJEでは、受験者全員に賞（金賞、銀賞、銅賞、努力賞、参加賞）が授与されます。先生方には学内、学区などで日本語プ
ログラムの業績を可視化したり、学習者の努力や達成度を称したりするために利用可能です。
また、教師の教え方の振り返りのためのツールの一つとしての利用、
そしてスキミング、
スキャニング、読解力、聴解力、基礎知識などスキル別に学習者の得手不得手を見分けるのにも役立ちます。

Exam Fee (受験料)
Members of AATJ: $9 per student(AATJ会員：一人９ドル)
Non-members: $17 per student(AATJ非会員：一人１７ドル)

12More Information: http://aatj.org/nje
Registration Period (申し込み期間): 12/14/2018 - 2/5/2019
Exam Period (試験期間): 3/3/2019 - 4/12/2019

Global Competence-Leading to Future Generations
On October 5th, 6th, and 7th, AATJ and Japan Foundation Los Angeles (JFLA) held this year’s leadership training
at Indiana University Perdue University in Indianapolis, Indiana. The main purpose of the leadership training isto enhance and invigorate Japanese language education in target regions by providing leadership skills for agroup of individual teachers who have been recommended by local affiliates and AATJ. This year, eight teachersof Japanese from six states participated in the leadership training. On October 5th and 7th, they discussed weak
areas and needs in their own program, local affiliate, and region and made action plans to strengthen the weak
areas and promote Japanese language education. The following is the eight participants and snippets from theiraction plans.

Participants & Snippets from their Action Plans:
Elizabeth Brown (K-12), Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts (Arkansas)“Grow the Japanese language program at ASMSA. Work with University of Arkansas.”
Yasumasa Shigenaga (College), Earlham College (Indiana)“Contact local businesses to share information about Japan-related events with them and to explore
possibilities of student visits.”

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Amanda Ramirez (K-12), Avon High School (Indiana)“Create a program brochure to share with stakeholders…”
Takako Nakakubo (College), University of Wisconsin (Wisconsin)“Update the list of Japanese programs in Wisconsin. Provide a networking opportunity during WiATJ’s annual
business meeting.”
Rika Ito (College), St. Olaf College (Minnesota)“Advocate values of learning world languages in general education reform.”
Sanae Tomita (K-12), Edina High School (Minnesota)“Writ(e) a report of our program in the district newsletter and Japan America Society Minnesota newsletter.”
Miho Squires (K-12), Washington High School (Iowa)“Share what I learned in this training with local Japanese teachers. Explore ways to strengthen the relations
with University of Iowa.”
Danielle Krug (K-12), Bunsold Middle School (Ohio)“Increase visibility (of Japanese program) at middle/intermediate school to boost enrollment.”

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2018 Leadership Training Participants
From left in back row:
Derek Chin (JFLA), Danielle Krug, Elizabeth Brown, Takako Nakakubo,
Sanae Tomita.
From left in middle row:
Amanda Ramirez, Miho Squires, Yasumasa Shigenaga, Rika Ito.
From left in front row:
Hideki Hara (JFLA), Yoshiko Saito-Abbott (AATJ), Suwako Watanabe(AATJ), Shimpei Ishii (JFLA)

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On October 6th, we held a full-day workshop, “Global
Competency: Leading to Future Generations” which was
open to members of AATJ and members of nearby local
affiliates. The workshop consisted of four presenters’presentations and an industry-rep panel. ACTFL’s
Outreach Manager, Erin Whelchel [1], talked about
the importance of advocacy and examples of successstories. Hideki Hara, Director of JFLA, talked about
Global Competency citing George Anders’ You Can do
Anything. Suwako Watanabe shared some examples ofadvocacy strategies [2], and Yoshiko Saito-Abbott gavea presentation on Core Practices, i.e., six key teachingpractices for proficiency.
Industry-rep Panel

The highlight of the workshop was a panel of threereps from the business sector in Indiana. Mr. Takashi
From left: Takashi Yoshida, Stu Kaplan, Masato Shiroiwa
Yoshida, Toyota Industries North American, Mr. Stu
Kaplan, Makuta Technics, and Mr. Masato Shiroiwa [3], Sikich LLP, shared their views about what kind of skills
and traits they look for in new recruits and their suggestions as to how Japanese language educators can get
connected with businesses. The takeaway from this panel was that all we need to do is to take an action—callthem up or send e-mail and ask them. We often hear teachers saying, “I want to know if I can take my students
to visit a company or a factory, but I don’t know how to do that.” The panelists expressed that they also want tosupport but do not know how to get communication started, and they are open to the ideas of company visits andobservation in a factory and expressed their support for collaboration to promote Japan and Japanese language
study through local events and other venues. AATJ wants to thank Director Hara of JFLA for organizing such an
impactful industry-rep panel. The panel seems to have inspired many of the participants at the workshop.
[1] Check the Advocacy page at the ACTFL website: https://www.actfl.org/advocacy[2] Check the Advocacy page at the AATJ website: https://www.aatj.org/advocacy[3] Mr. Shiroiwa is featured on the Lead with Languages site: http://www.leadwithlanguages.org/2018/11/14/
masato-audit-manager-leading-japanese/

Cheng & Tsui grant awardees at ACTFL

14AATJ Booth at ACTFL

CHAPLIN MEMORIAL AWARD
for Excellence in Japanese Language Teaching
The Hamako Ito Chaplin Memorial Award will again be conferred in 2019, administered through the Association
for Asian Studies. In accordance with the wishes of the Chaplin family, each year a prize of $1000 will beawarded to either a current graduate student or a full-time instructor of Japanese for excellence in Japanese
language teaching at the college-level. A full-time instructor who has completed graduate study within the last 3
years in an area that directly involves Japanese language teaching is eligible to apply. Possible academic fieldsof specialization are Japanese language pedagogy, linguistics, anthropology, or literature. Current graduate
students must demonstrate their intention to enter the teaching field in a North American university.
Professor Priya Ananth (Middle Tennessee State University) serves as Chair of the Selection Committee,
Professor Sarah Thal (University of Wisconsin) serves as representative of the Northeast Asia Council of AAS
for the committee, and Professor George Chaplin serves ex-officio.
Individuals interested in applying (self-nomination) and faculty members interested in nominating an eligible
graduate student or instructor (nomination) — should download an application form at the following link:

AATJNEWSLETTER ∙ November 2018

CHAPLIN MEMORIAL AWARD

Hamako Ito Chaplin Award Application 2019http://mtmedia.mtsu.edu:8888/pananth1/chaplinapplicationform2019.docx
You may also request the application form via email by contacting Dr. Priya Ananth (Priya.Ananth@mtsu.edu).
Completed applications must be received by February 1st, 2019 at the following address:
Dr. Priya Ananth
Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, MTSU
P.O. Box 79, 1301 East Main Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37132, USA
The award will be announced in the AAS #AsiaNow Blog.
Persons interested in contributing to the award fund should send their contributions to:
The Hamako Ito Chaplin Memorial Award
c/o Association for Asian Studies
825 Victors Way, Suite 310
Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA

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PRINCETON JAPANESE PEDAGOGY FORUM
CALL FOR PAPERS
The 25th Princeton Japanese Pedagogy Forum will be held May 11th-12th, 2019, on the campus of Princeton
University.
The theme of the 2019 Forum is “Toward Inclusive Language Education: Rethinking the Diversity of Modern Day
Society.”
Inclusive education is said to be the realization of the co-existence of diverse people in society. Based on thisnotion, a larger question exists:• How such diverse people can reach the point of mutual understanding and acceptance of each other?
In this Forum we would like to provide a platform to discuss the relationship between language education anddiversity, which includes issues of disability as well as different learning styles. Additionally, the overall make upof today’s society brings into discussion varying topics such as diverse as gender, race, socioeconomic class,sexual orientation, generational gaps, technology literacy and the line between native and non-native linguistic
fluency.
We would also like to think about a more fundamental question:• What kind of social-cultural situation is considered to be diverse?
• How can we draw a distinction between disability and ability; minority and majority?
• What is the distinction between multiple languages and cultures when today’s society inherently mixes themon a daily basis?
In order to have a constructive discussion on the theme, we are inviting the following scholars to serve as
keynote speakers at the annual Forum in May:
Dr. Emi Otsuji
University of Technology, Sydney
Professor Marcella Mariotti
Ca’Foscari University of Venice
Professor Seiichi Makino
Princeton University
The Forum calls for presentations on this theme as well as any topic related to language education such as
linguistics, heritage language education, or language acquisition.
The proposal deadline is January 10, 2019.
For more detailed information, and to submit a proposal, go to https://pjpf.princeton.edu.

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ALLEX Intensive Language
Scholarships available to study intensive Chinese or Japanese at Washington University in St. Louis
this summer with the ALLEX Foundation.
Study Chinese or Japanese: http://www.allex.org/summer
The WUSTL-ALLEX Intensive Chinese and Japanese Institute will offer intensive beginning level classes inJapanese and Mandarin Chinese at Washington University in St. Louis for seven weeks this summer. Eachclass meets for 2 hours per day, 5 days a week for 7 weeks. The course is intensive and requires 3-5 hours of
mandatory self-managed study per day.
This program is designed to train students to speak and listen to Chinese or Japanese, and to introduce students
to reading and writing the language. At the end of the course students will be expected to perform in all four
skills—speaking, listening, reading and writing—at a basic level of proficiency. Students will not only learn tospeak the language; they will also develop an understanding of Chinese or Japanese interpersonal behavior.
The ultimate goal is to teach students not just to speak Chinese or Japanese, but to function successfully in
Chinese or Japanese culture—to present yourself as an intelligent person in the culture using the language.
Students will learn to speak and perform correctly in a variety of social situations.

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ALLEX PROGRAM

For more information please visit http://www.allex.org/summer or call 978-401-0085.

ALLEX Teacher Training
Scholarship Support Available for Chinese/Japanese Teacher Training Program
Sponsored by Washington University in St. Louis and the ALLEX Foundationwww.allex.org
Washington University in St. Louis and the ALLEX Foundation will again offer an intensive teacher training
program for Chinese and Japanese instructors this summer from mid-June to early-August. The WUSTL-ALLEX
Chinese & Japanese Teacher Training Institute is an intensive course for current language teachers or those whoplan to enter the field. The program provides the foundation for future instructors to teach Chinese or Japaneseand gives substantial tools to current teachers to reinforce and strengthen their programs. It is a hands-on
course, and effective methodology in teaching Chinese and Japanese to North Americans is emphasized over atheoretical analysis of the language.
Mari Noda (Ohio State University) is Academic Director; Ginger Marcus (Washington University in St. Louis)
serves as On-Site Academic Director. Faculty have included Masayuki Itomitsu (Linfield College), Cornelius
Kubler (Williams College), Yu Li (Williams College), Rachel Wayne (Ohio State University), Liao Hao-hsiang(MIT), Kanako Yao (Washington University), Yongfang Zhang (Wofford College), and many others.
For more details on the course and registration information please visit the ALLEX Website:
http://www.allex.org/teacher-training/overview/Successful graduates will receive credits from Washington University and a certificate of completion.
Significant substantial scholarship support is available.

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Host an ALLEX Teaching Fellow or Instructor at Your Institution
We provide professionally trained Chinese, Japanese and Korean teaching fellows and instructors touniversities who teach in exchange for financial support to take courses.
www.allex.org
ALLEX (Alliance for Language Learning and Educational Exchange) will provide your institution with aprofessionally trained native speaking teaching fellow or instructor who will teach for two years in exchange forfinancial support to pursue a Master’s or second Bachelor’s degree.
Alternatively, for institutions which already have established Asian language programs, the ALLEX Foundation
also offers a one-year option designed as a cost-effective way to expand course offerings, add drill instructors,
staff adjunct positions, or replace faculty on leave. Teaching Fellows in the one-year plan teach in exchange forroom, board and tuition to take one or two classes, either for credit or as auditors. They are not degree seeking.
This program has run successfully since 1988 at more than 200 universities all over the U.S. Schools currently
using ALLEX instructors include Boston University, Colby College, Florida Institute of Technology, Indiana
University at Bloomington, Texas Tech University, University of Montana, Vanderbilt University, Wesleyan
University, Wellesley College, and Wichita State University.
The distinctive feature of the ALLEX program is the 7 weeks of Chinese, Japanese, or Korean language teacher
training that our teaching fellows and instructors undergo at Washington University in St. Louis during the summer
before they begin teaching. It is taught by some of the nation’s foremost experts in Asian language pedagogy,
with faculty drawn from Cornell, M.I.T., Ohio State, Washington University and Williams College.
The ALLEX admission process is rigorous and selective. We personally interview all of the candidates in Taiwan,
China, Japan, and Korea, and only about 15-20% of applicants are admitted to the program. ALLEX instructors arebright, dynamic native speakers of their language with very good English skills. Once we make the assignment,
you have the final say in accepting or rejecting the candidate we recommend to you.
Please contact us for more information: www.allex.org or david@allex.org or 978-401-0085

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Colby College
The Department of East Asian Studies at Colby College
invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorof Japanese Language and Literature starting Fall 2019.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Japanese with a specialty
in literature, cultural studies, film studies, or related fields.
We are looking for native or near-native proficiency both in
spoken and written Japanese and English; and evidenceof excellence in teaching language to a diverse student
population. Teaching responsibilities include Japanese
language (beginning through advanced level) and thecandidate’s area of specialty. The teaching load is 4.5 a year.
Interested applicants should send:(1) a cover letter; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement ofteaching philosophy; (4) sample syllabi (one language course
and one literature course); (5) teaching evaluation (bothlanguage and literature courses if available); (6) a statementof current and future research interest; and (7) three lettersof recommendations via interfolio at the following link:
http://apply.interfolio.com/55580

Colby is a private coeducational liberal arts college in
Maine. Colby makes employment decisions on the basisof the individual’s qualifications to contribute to Colby’s
educational objectives and institutional needs. Colby College
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability,
religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status,
genetic information or veteran’s status in employment or in
our educational programs. Colby is an Equal Opportunity
employer, committed to excellence through diversity, andencourages applications from qualified persons of color,
women, persons with disabilities, military veterans andmembers of other under-represented groups.

AATJNEWSLETTER ∙ November 2018JOB OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Review of applications will begin October 25, 2018 and willcontinue until the position is filled.

Connecticut College
The Department of East Asian Languages and Culturesat Connecticut College invites applications for a full-time,
open-rank tenured or tenure-track faculty position intransnational and transcultural Japan studies within the
broader contexts of East Asian and global studies, beginning
July 1, 2019.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in East Asian Studies ora related field at the time of application and demonstrate
excellence and experiences in both research andteaching. Areas of specialization are flexible, although
we are particularly interested in hiring a Japan specialist
who is also well-versed cross-disciplinarily in fields suchas Korean studies, gender and ethnic studies, religious
studies, environmental studies, or film and media studies.
Preferences will be given to teacher-scholars showing native
or near-native proficiency in both Japanese and English, andthose who are flexible and accommodating in their course
offerings.
Teaching load is five courses per year, including the gateway
course East Asian Studies 101 and other required courses forour majors and minors, as well as electives to be determinedby the new hire in consultation with the department.
The new member is expected to be an enthusiastic andcreative collaborator with colleagues within and beyond thedepartment.

Connecticut College is a private, highly selective institution
with a demonstrated commitment to outstanding facultyteaching and research. Recognizing that intellectual vitalityand diversity are inseparable, the College has embarked
on a significantly successful initiative to diversify its faculty,
student body, and curriculum. The College seeks creative
scholars excited about working in a liberal arts setting, with
its strong focus on engaged teaching, participation in shared
governance, and active involvement in an institution-wide
advancement of diversity and inclusion. We encourage
applications from candidates who share this understanding
and will contribute to the diversity of our college community,
including members of historically underrepresented groups(AA/EEO).
To apply, please submit a letter of interest; an updated
curriculum vitae; sample publication or thesis chapter;two sample syllabi, including a course for EAS majors;and student evaluations; and three confidential letters ofrecommendation to Interfolio:
http://apply.interfolio.com/56064
Review of applications begins November 27, 2018.

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Duke University
The Department of Asian & Middle Eastern Studies at Duke
University invites applications for an open-rank Professorof the Practice position that begins August 1, 2019. This isa regular rank renewable faculty position with a four- or fiveyear term, depending on rank. The successful candidate will
have completed a Ph.D. prior to appointment with a strong
record of teaching, and evidence of ongoing scholarly andprofessional development. Experience in administrative
service will be desirable. The selected candidate will be
responsible for coordinating and developing the four-level
Japanese language curriculum, and expected to contributeto the newly established Critical Asian Humanities M.A.
program by offering courses in the candidate’s field for
graduate as well as undergraduate students. In addition toadministrative duties related to the position, the teaching load
for this faculty position is 2/2. We strongly prefer applicantswith a principal expertise in the following fields: applied
linguistics, sociolinguistics, second-language acquisition,
linguistic anthropology and related fields. Their command ofJapanese should be the equivalent or near that of native
speakers.
To be assured of consideration, submit an application by
December 1, 2018, consisting of: 1) a current cv; 2) a letterof application detailing professional activities, scholarlyinterests, and administrative experience; 3) a portfolio
including, but not limited to, the following: sample syllabi forcourses in years 1 and 2 of a Japanese language course
sequence; video of teaching demonstration; official teachingevaluations for at least the past three years; evidence of
pedagogical innovation and/or curriculum development; 4)
the names of three referees (the search committee will request
these letters at a later stage of the search). Applications
and letters of recommendation should be uploaded to
Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/12205).
Additional information may be obtained from the Japanese
Search Committee at amesdept@duke.edu.
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer committed to providing employment opportunity
without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender,
gender expression, gender identity, genetic information,national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, orveteran status. Duke also makes good faith efforts to recruit,
hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals
with disabilities, and veterans. Duke University is located in
Durham, North Carolina in the U.S.A.

Florida State University
The Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics at
Florida State University invites applications for a tenuretrack position at the rank of Assistant Professor inJapanese Literature and Cultural Studies, to begin
August 8, 2019. We welcome applicants with a broad rangeof research interests whose area of concentration primarily
focuses on Edo period or later. We welcome scholarshipthat transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries and/or
engages multiple historical periods, cultures, or languages.
Candidates should have a record of distinguished scholarly
research and be committed both to excellence in teaching
and to enhancing the department’s programs at both theundergraduate and graduate levels. Near or near-native
proficiency in Japanese and English is required. Doctoral
degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree
appropriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated
record of achievement in teaching, academic research, andservice. Must meet university criteria for appointment to therank of Assistant Professor.
The Florida State University takes online applications at
https://jobs.fsu.edu (Job ID#44300). To apply, submit acover letter, a curriculum vitae, research statement, writing
sample, teaching statement, sample syllabi, and three lettersof recommendation to Dr. Laura Lee, Chair of the Japanese
Search Committee using the link above. All documents,
except recommendation letters, should be uploaded asa single PDF. The three required recommendation lettersshould be requested through our system at http://jobs.fsu.
edu.
Please direct any questions to: Dr. Laura Lee, Chair of the
Search Committee, at llee2@fsu.edu
Review of applications will begin November 30, 2018 andremain open until the position is filled.
FSU is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro
Disabled & Veteran Employer. FSU’s Equal Opportunity
Statement can be viewed at:
http://www.hr.fsu.edu/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_
Statement.pdf

Georgia Institute of Technology
The School of Modern Languages at Georgia Institute ofTechnology in Atlanta seeks a recent PhD with training inJapanese for its signature Global Languages, Cultures,
and Technologies (GLACT) Post-doctoral Program with22

the following preferred specializations: Applied Linguistics;
Digital Humanities; and interest in teaching content courses
in Japanese in the areas of literature, history, culture, social
science, and linguistics. Native or semi-native JapaneseThe GLACT Program fosters collaboration across languages,
technologies, and global cultures. GLACT positions are fulltime and renewable for up to three years. They include a 3/3
teaching assignment (with opportunities for a course offset
in support of academic program development), health andretirement benefits, a salary of $49,500 per academic year,
and a professional-development allocation in the amount of$2,500 per year. Relocation costs may be reimbursed up to$1,500.
Opportunities for summer instruction or summer program
development may be available.
Teaching and Curricular Development:
The GLACT Program involves teaching a range ofundergraduate courses with one to two courses possible
in the candidate’s area of research specialization. The
GLACT Program includes opportunities for curricularand program development in topics related to languages,
cultures, and technologies, as well as potential instruction
in connection with our signature summer study abroad
programs Languages for Business and Technology (LBAT).
Interest in collaboration with faculty and researchers in the
School of Modern Languages and across the Institute –including in technology-oriented disciplines – is vital, as the
GLACT position involves teaching a range of students while
contributing to new and innovative academic programmingand career education initiatives that align with Georgia Techstrategic priorities.
Research:
Candidates are expected to continue their scholarly agendas
and are encouraged to extend them to include research inareas such as pedagogy, service learning, international
education, digital humanities, cross-disciplinary language
and technology instructional innovation, and assessment.
The GLACT Program encourages active collaboration onshared research interests as part of a vibrant scholarly
community, with regular and formalized opportunities for
feedback, mentorship, and intellectual development.

toward academic and non-academic career paths throughprojects such as programmatic assessment, grant writing,administration, publishing, and public relations.
Service:
Candidates may serve on committees to help shapeprogrammatic initiatives in areas such as innovative
instructional
technologies,
curriculum
development,
recruitment and outreach, and professional opportunities for
Georgia Tech students in the global arena.
Position requirements include a PhD awarded no more than
five years prior to appointment plus demonstrated researchand teaching strengths. Dossiers should include a letter ofapplication, curriculum vitae, teaching portfolio (minimally, ateaching statement, sample syllabi, and summary of course
evaluations/comments; additional elements are acceptable),to be submitted in one single PDF document to glacthiring@modlangs.gatech.edu. Please make arrangements
to have three letters of recommendation sent to glacthiring@modlangs.gatech.edu. Only digital applications will
be reviewed. Review of applications begins on January
31, 2019. Virtual short-list interviews are expected to be
conducted in mid-February. Expected start date is August
1, 2019.

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proficiency is strongly preferred. Candidates with expertisein innovative teaching methodologies and interest in shaping
cross-disciplinary language program development for the
21stst Century are especially encouraged to apply.

The School of Modern Languages (https://modlangs.gatech.
edu/) emphasizes interactive learning and interdisciplinary
study of languages and cultures. We offer an innovative
B.S. degree in Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies(ALIS) as well as degrees in Global Economics and Modern
Language (GEML) and International Affairs and Modern
Languages (IAML). Our graduate programs include an M.S.
in Applied Languages (in Spanish) and Intercultural studies
and an interdisciplinary M.S. in Global Media Cultures, in six
languages. The school is home to approximately 60 faculty
members. The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts is recognizednationally and internationally for teaching and research
examining the human context of engineering, science,and technology. Located in midtown Atlanta, Georgia Techenrolls over 21,500 students and is consistently ranked
as one of the top seven public universities in the country.
A unit of the University System of Georgia, Georgia Techis an AA/EO employer. Women and minorities are strongly
encouraged to apply.

Professional Development:
Candidates are supported in their professional development

International Christian University
International Christian University, Tokyo, is seeking
Japanese language instructors for its summer program
held from Wednesday, July 3 to Saturday, August 10, 2019.
Approximately 20 part-time teachers will be hired.
For details regarding salary, workload and qualifications,visit the ICU SCJ website:
http://scj.info.icu.ac.jp/home/recruit

All the application materials must arrive at the ResearchCenter for Global Language Education (RCGLE) office nolater than January 31, 2019.
Application materials cannot be returned. Please mark “Job
Application in red ink on the envelope.
Notification letters will be mailed to all the applicants toward
the middle of March 2019.

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Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications
for a nine-month, non-tenure track Lecturer of Japanesefaculty position in the Department of Foreign Languages,
which begins August 2019. Responsibilities will include
teaching and service in the area of Japanese. An earned
master’s degree in Japanese or a related field (such as
Japanese Linguistics, Pedagogy, Literature, and Japanese
as a Second Language) or the foreign equivalent is required.
For more than 50 years, Kennesaw State University has been
known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community.
Offering campuses in Marietta and Kennesaw, the university
is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban
setting with access to one of the country’s most dynamic
cities. As Georgia’s third-largest university, Kennesaw
State offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate
degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs.

Designated by the Board of Regents of the University Systemof Georgia as a comprehensive university, Kennesaw Stateis committed to becoming a world-class academic institution
positioned to broaden its academic and research missions
and expand its scope on a local, regional and national level.
For a full description of this position, application deadlines,
and application procedures, visit https://facultyjobs.
kennesaw.edu.
Kennesaw State University, a member of the University
System of Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer and does not discriminate on the basisof age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, and/or veteran status. Georgia is anOpen Records state.

Oakland University (MI)The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at
Oakland University is seeking applicants for a full-time,tenure-track position in Japanese with a specialty inliterature, cultural studies, film studies, or equivalent.
The qualifications for such a position include: Ph.D. in
Japanese (language & literature) or equivalent, by August 15,
2019; native or near-native proficiency in both Japanese andEnglish; a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching;demonstrated ability to teach language (beginner throughadvanced levels); ability to teach specialized courses such astranslation, business Japanese, a literature capstone course
for majors, or an English-language introduction to Japan;
and demonstrated willingness to perform departmental,
college and university service. Candidates must demonstrateexperience with or a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
We will conduct interviews at the 2019 meeting of the MLA
in Chicago.

For first consideration, application packets should be
uploaded to the online system by November 15, 2018, andinclude: 1) CV, 2) cover letter, 3) teaching philosophy, 4)
unofficial transcripts; 5) Diversity Statement. References (3required) will be contacted to upload the letter of reference
directly.
For further information, contact Stephen Filler, Chair,
Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, 372
O’Dowd Hall, Oakland University, Rochester, MI 48309.
Oakland University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer and encourages applications from women andminorities.
https://jobs.oakland.edu/postings/14833

University of Hawai’i, Mānoa
The University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, Department of East
Asian Languages and Literatures, invites applications for atenure-track Assistant Professor of Japanese Language
and Pedagogy, position number 84536. Appointment tobegin August 1, 2019, pending position clearance andavailability of funds.
This is a permanent, tenure-track appointment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach introductory and upper division undergraduate courses
in Japanese language and linguistics; teach graduate courses
in Japanese language, linguistics, Japanese language
acquisition and/or pedagogy; advise undergraduate andgraduate students; conduct and publish research in area(s)of specialization; participate in departmental and university
service; other duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications:Ph.D. in Japanese language or Japanese linguistics
or closely related field from a college or university ofrecognized standing (all requirements for the doctorate must
be completed by 08/01/2019); demonstrated expertise inJapanese language acquisition and/or pedagogy; evidenceof scholarly achievement in the field; high level of proficiency
in Japanese and English; experience in teaching Japanese
at a college level; demonstrated ability to work effectively
and collegially.
Desirable Qualifications:
Research capability in an additional area of Japanese
linguistics beyond pedagogy/language acquisition.

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The University of Hawai‘i is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action institution. UH does not discriminate on the basisof race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or
ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status.

University of Iowa
The Department of Asian and Slavic Languages andLiteratures in the Division of World Languages, Literatures,and Cultures at the University of Iowa is searching for a fulltime lecturer in Japanese language, beginning in August
2019. The initial appointment will be for one year, with apossible re-appointment thereafter in three-year increments,
pending college approval and demonstrated excellence inteaching. Salary and benefits will be commensurate withqualification and experience. Responsibilities include:
teaching three language courses per semester (at least aminimum of 24 s.h. per year) and assisting the Japanese
Program Coordinator with program development, including
developing new courses and organizing extracurricular
activities.
Required qualifications:
Master’s degree in Japanese Pedagogy or relevant field.
Native or near-native fluency in English and Japanese, andexperience in teaching Japanese at the college/university
level in the U.S. The successful candidate must be able toteach at all levels from first-year to advanced-level language
courses.
Desirable Qualifications:
Experience in curriculum development, coordinating a multi-

section course, and organizing cultural events.
Candidates should send letter of interest, curriculum vitae,
teaching philosophy, one sample of a lesson plan, andthree letters of recommendations to the Search Committee
online at http://jobs.uiowa.edu. Refer to requisition number
73509. Screening begins November 12, 2018 andpreliminary interviews may be conducted by telephone orvideoconference.
The Department of Asian and Slavic Languages andLiteratures, the Division of World Languages, Literatures
and Cultures, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
are strongly committed to gender and ethnic diversity; thestrategic plans of the University, College, Division and
Department reflect this commitment. All qualified applicants
are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for
employment free from discrimination on the basis of race,
creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual
orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion,
associational preference, status as a qualified individual witha disability, or status as a protected veteran. The Universityof Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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Review of applications will begin January 2, 2019, until
position is filled. To apply, see the full ad located at:https://tinyurl.com/y7hwlml3

University of Notre Dame
The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at the
University of Notre Dame invites applications for a full-time
regular lecturer position in Japanese language beginning
August 2019. This initial one-year appointment, with thepossibility of renewal and eventual promotion, furthers
the development of a prospering program in Japanese.
Responsibilities include teaching beginning throughadvanced Japanese, active involvement in language andculture activities, as well as close collaboration with faculty
to build a rigorous and cohesive program. The position offers
excellent benefits and a competitive salary commensuratewith qualifications and experience.
We are seeking highly skilled language instructors withnative or near-native proficiency in Japanese and English.
Candidates are expected to have an M.A. or higher degree inteaching Japanese as a foreign language, linguistics, second
language acquisition, or related field; and demonstrated
success teaching Japanese at the college/university levelin the United States. ABDs and Ph.Ds are encouraged toapply.
As an international Catholic, research university, theUniversity of Notre Dame has made a significant commitment

to furthering Asian studies, as evidenced in the founding of
the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies and the openingof a new graduate School of Global Affairs, both of whichcollaborate regularly with our growing Department of East
Asian Languages and Cultures. Information about the
University is available at http://www.nd.edu; information
about the Program in Japanese Language and Culture andthe Department can be found at http://eastasian.nd.edu.
Candidates will submit a letter of application, current
curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and an
unedited video clip of classroom teaching accompanied by
the corresponding lesson plan. In addition, they are to provide
teaching evaluations, and three letters of recommendation.
Review of applications will begin January 7, 2019 andcontinue until the position is filled.
Apply at apply.interfolio.com/55546
Inquiries can be made to Rebecca McDaniel, Administrative
Coordinator of the department, at rbrill@nd.edu.
Appointment is contingent upon the successful completionof a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify

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all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges.
Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individualfrom employment. Each case will be examined separately
to determine the appropriateness of employment in theparticular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty
with respect to felony disclosures can result in thedisqualification of a candidate.
The full procedure can be viewed at http://facultyhandbook.
nd.edu/university-policies/background-check-procedure-forprospective-faculty/.

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, andretain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration.
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and iscommitted to building a culturally diverse workplace. We
strongly encourage applications from female and minority
candidates and those candidates attracted to a university
with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits
discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified
individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered
contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified
individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

University of Rhode Island
The Department of Modern and Classical Languages
and Literatures in the College of Arts and Sciences at the
University of Rhode Island invites applications for a tenuretrack position of Assistant Professor of Japanese withspecialization in Japanese language teaching to begin
Fall 2019.
The successful candidate will provide critical support inteaching, research and service to the university’s growing
Japanese language program as well as program development
for the Japanese language track of the various URI dual
degree programs, including the International Engineering
Program, International Business Program, International
Computer Science Program and the International Studies
and Diplomacy Program.
Teach Japanese courses across the entire spectrum of
the undergraduate curriculum with special emphasis on
Japanese language and culture. Establish and maintaina solid research program. Contribute through service andcollaboration to the missions of the Japanese program,the Japanese International Engineering and other dual
degree programs, the College of Arts and Sciences and the
University. Contribute to the development and expansionof the curriculum for interdisciplinary models of Japanese
language teaching.

Visit the URI jobs website at https://jobs.uri.edu toapply and view complete details for posting (F00099).
Please attach the following 4 (PDF) documents to youronline Faculty Profile Application: (#1) Letter of Application,(#2) Curriculum Vitae, which should include the names andcontact information of at least three professional references(as one complete document), (#3) A Statement of ResearchInterests, and (#4) A Statement of Teaching Philosophy.
Application Deadline: The search will remain open until
the position has been filled. First consideration will be given
to applications received by November 15, 2018. Second
consideration will be given to applications received by
November 30, 2018. Applications received subsequent tothe second consideration date (November 30, 2018) may
not be given full consideration.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY.
The University of Rhode Island is an AA/EEOD employer.
Women, persons of color, protected veterans, individuals
with disabilities, and members of other protected groups areencouraged to apply.

University of Victoria
The Department of Pacific and Asian Studies in the Facultyof Humanities at the University of Victoria is seeking
applications for a continuing faculty position at theAssistant Teaching Professor level, with an expectedstarting date of July 1, 2019. The initial appointment is forfour years, with eligibility for a continuing appointment inaccordance with the Collective Agreement between the
University of Victoria and the University of Victoria Faculty
Association.
We are seeking candidates with a record of excellence inteaching Japanese language at all levels – from beginner
to advanced – in a college or university setting, and acommitment to supporting and developing our Japanese
language program into the future. Applicants should have a26

demonstrated interest in pedagogical enquiry and teachinginnovation, as well as in other teaching-related activities (e.g.,
pedagogical research, publication, conference participation,outreach). In addition to innovative teaching in Japanese, weare looking for someone who can speak to broader themes
and issues in language and pedagogy pertinent acrossthe Asia Pacific region and beyond. The position requires
administrative, organizational, mentoring and leadershipskills. Candidates must be able to work both independently
and collaboratively with other instructors; they will also be
expected to participate actively in departmental activities.
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Applications should include a cover letter, full CV, 2 sample
course syllabi (1 introductory, 1 advanced), and evidence ofteaching excellence (course evaluations, awards). Though
not required, a link to a teaching demo video may optionallybe included. Applicants should also arrange for three
confidential letters of reference. All application materials,
including letters of reference, should be submitted via email
to paasapp@uvic.ca.
The deadline for applications is January 11, 2019.
The Department of Pacific & Asian Studies (PAAS) is a
dynamic, interdisciplinary Department within the Facultyof Humanities. It has particular strengths in Chinese andJapanese Studies, and a growing program in Southeast
Asian Studies. PAAS offers a range of programmes at theundergraduate and graduate levels, and it is involved witha number of campus-wide initiatives, such as the Centre for
Asia Pacific Initiatives.

Members are represented by the University of Victoria
Faculty Association (http://www.uvicfa.ca).
Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needingaccommodations for any part of the application and hiring
process, may contact Francesca Pintucci, in the Office of
the VP Academic and Provost, at 250.472.5491 or via email
at frconsultant@uvic.ca. Any personal information provided
will be maintained in confidence.
This position requires the candidate to produce a verificationof degree(s), credential(s) or equivalencies from accredited
institutions and/or international equivalents at the time of asite interview.
The University of Victoria is an equity employer andencourages applications from women, persons withdisabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people ofall sexual orientations and genders, and others who may
contribute to the further diversification of the University. All
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements,
Canadians citizens and permanent residents will be given
priority.

AATJNEWSLETTER ∙ November 2018a discipline related to Japanese Studies, including but
not limited to Japanese Linguistics, Language Pedagogy,
Modern or Premodern Japanese Literature and Culture;a PhD is preferred. Familiarity with new technologies inteaching and methods of assessment is desirable; the ability
to teach courses in Japanese culture would also be an asset.

Faculty and Librarians at the University of Victoria aregoverned by the provisions of the Collective Agreement.

University of Virginia
The Department of East Asian Languages, Literatures andCultures at the University of Virginia invites applications fora part-time Lecturer in Japanese Language for spring2019 with an anticipated start date of January 14, 2019.
Compensation will take the form of wages.

For questions about the position, please contact Tomoko
Marshall at tm5x@virginia.edu.

We seek a strong language instructor to teach two courses
during the spring semester. Candidate must have native
or near-native fluency in Japanese and English, teachingexperience, and have a Master’s or higher academic degree
in one of the following: Japanese linguistics, literature, history,
applied linguistics, second/foreign language acquisition ora related field. Preference will be given to applicants withsignificant teaching experience at the university level in the
United States.

For more information about UVA and the surrounding area,
please visit http://uvacharge.virginia.edu/guide.html.

For questions regarding the application process, pleasecontact Brandi Shifflett at brc2s@virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity andaffirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veteransand persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

To apply, please submit a Candidate profile online throughJobs@UVa (https://jobs.virginia.edu), search for Posting0624384. Applicants should electronically attach thefollowing:• Cover letter• CV• Statement of teaching philosophy• Name and contact information for three references
Review of applications will begin November 9, 2018, andcontinue until the position is filled.

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University of Washington
The Department of Asian Languages and Literature at
the University of Washington seeks to appoint a full-time
Lecturer in Japanese. The initial appointment, starting
Autumn Quarter 2019, is for three years, with the possibilityof renewal. Applicants must have at least an M.A. degree, or
foreign equivalent, in Japanese, foreign language teaching,or another relevant area, must have native or near-native
proficiency in Japanese, English fluency, and at least one
year of experience teaching at the college or university level
are required. The successful applicant will be expected toteach Japanese language at all levels, to develop curricula
and teaching materials, to team-teach, and to train andsupervise teaching assistants. The University of Washington
has a large and vibrant Japanese language program,including a Japanese major and minor. Faculty members
engage in teaching, research, and service; lecturers arevoting members of the faculty and have a career path that
includes the ranks of lecturer, senior lecturer and principal
lecturer. This position is non-tenure-track and has a 9-month(September 16th – June 15th) service period.

Priority will be given to complete applications received
before December 15, 2018. Applications, including a cover
letter, curriculum vitae, sample of teaching materials, onepage statement of teaching philosophy, recent student
evaluations, and three letters of recommendation, should
be submitted electronically to apply.interfolio.com/54822.
Finalists will be asked to submit a video-recording ofthemselves teaching a Japanese language class. For further
questions about the position, the status of the opening, ordisability accommodations, please contact Professor Amy
Ohta at aohta@uw.edu.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action andequal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or
genetic information.

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