September 2015

AATJNEWSLETTER

VOL. 4
NO. 3

President’s Message
Motoko Tabuse 田伏 素子

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新学期が始まりましたが、皆様にはお元気でご活躍の事と思います。さて、AATJが目標とす
る３つのゴール--(1) 日本政府との連結、(2) 次世代リーダーの養成、(3) 地域のビジネスとコ
ミュニティーとのコラボを通してのローカル
affiliatesの強化--のもと、国際交流基金やロスの領事館とも連携しながら、 １１月AATJ/ACTFL
秋の学会の準備を着々と進めております。 今
年は国際交流基金がカレッジボードと恊働し、
AATJ/ACTFL年次総会のAP日本語ワークショッ
プ のstipendが 大学の先生方にもご利用いただ
けるようになりました。AP の単位を州立大学が保証する州が増える中、 大学の先生方にもこれからの日本語教育を考える上で有用な機会になるのではないかと思います。詳しくはAP
Central Japanese(http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/courses/teachers_corner/
37222.html?excmpid=MTG243-PR-30-cd)をご参照ください。では、	
 １１月にサン•ディエゴでお会いするのを楽しみにしております！
A new academic semester has begun. I hope you are doing well.
AATJ is preparing for the 2015 AATJ/ACTFL annual conference with ourthree goals: (1) collaborating with the Japanese government, (2) nurturing
next generation leaders, and (3) strengthening local affiliates throughcollaborations with the local government, business, and community. This
year the Japan Foundation and the College Board collaborated to expand the
AP pre-conference workshop stipend to college-level teachers. This timely
collaboration is to capitalize on the increasing number of state governmentsthat guarantee AP credits – including the AP Japanese Language and Culture
Exam – at state universities in the United States. I hope you will takeadvantage of the workshops and presentations that will be offered at theconference. For detailed information please go to the AP Central Japanesesite. I hope to see many of you in San Diego in November!

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Check out AATJ’s Facebook page, and “Like” usto receive updates and the latest news.
Click the link on our home page (www.aatj.org),or search for “AATJ-American Association of Teachers of Japanese” on Facebook.

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Table of Contents
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Pages

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President’s Message

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AATJ Announcements
・AATJ 2015 Fall Conference at ACTFL

9・Bridging Project News

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・Call for Proposals: AATJ 2016 Spring Conference

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・2016 Year of the Monkey NENGAJO Contest

13・Registration for the 2015 JLPT

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・Announcing the Launch of the 2015 Survey on Japanese-Language Education!

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・Call for Papers: 19th NCOLCTL Annual Conference
16・ALLEX Recruits, Trains, and Dispatches Language Instructors and Teaching Assistants
・Chaplin Memorial Award for Excellence in Japanese Language Teaching17

Job Opening Announcements!
24 AATJ Membership Information!
27 AATJ Membership Application/Renewal Form!
28 Support Our Sponsors
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AATJ 2015 Fall Conference at ACTFL
The AATJ Fall Conference will be held during the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages(ACTFL) Annual Convention and World Languages Expo, Friday, November 20 through Sunday, November
22, 2015 at San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. The ACTFL Annual Convention andWorld Languages Expo will feature over 700 educational sessions covering a wide spectrum of the language
profession addressing the theme Inspire. Engage. Transform. The ACTFL Convention is an international
event bringing together over 6,000 language educators from all languages, levels and assignments within theprofession!Registration: Advance Registration By Wednesday, October 28, 2015
OnsiteAfter Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Early bird(by 7/8/15)

Advance(by 10/28/15)

Late/Onsite(after 10/28/15)

MemberNon-Member
ACTFL Student/Retired Member
DAILY REGISTRATION

$210
$320
$140

$225
$335
$155

$320
$430
$175

Member – One Day
Non-Member – One Day

$180
$275

$185
$280

$280
$375

FULL CONVENTION REGISTRATION!To register for the ACTFL Convention, please go to the website (https://www.xpressreg.net/register/actf115/
landing.asp?sc=&aban=&hkey=&iq=&vip=&tm= )!Housing: For details regarding hotel reservations, please look at the website (http://www.actfl.org/
convention-expo/housing).
!Official Hotels:
San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina (ACTFL HQ Hotel) $214 Single/Double
Hilton Bayfront Hotel$212 Single/Double
Omni Hotel$199 Single/Double
Embassy Suites Hotel$189 Single/Double!All rates are per room and are subject to 12.58% occupancy tax (subject to change).
The cutoff date for this rate is October 28, 2015.
!Presentation Sessions: This year, AATJ sponsors two concurrent sessions, including 15 research paper

presentations and 23 one-hour learning sessions, which will be held in the San Diego Convention Center
Rooms 29C and 29D. There are two Electronic Poster Sessions at Exhibit Hall B-C and two Roundtable
Presentations at Ballroom 20D (see schedule below).

!For presenters, please read “FOR PRESENTERS” on the ACTFL
website (http://www.actfl.org/convention-expo/presenters-0).
There are a number of presentation tips for presenters in 60 min.
session, research paper, roundtable, and electronic poster
sessions.

!Japan Pavilion: The Japan Pavilion in the Exhibit Hall of the

San Diego Convention Center will feature entertainment as well
as exhibits by publishers, travel agents, universities, and othercompanies and services related to our profession.

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Experience Cosplay and Purikura Photo! : The teachers in California will showcase Japanese Cosplay andPurikura photo culture during the Exhibit Hall Visit Free Time (10:00-11:00AM on Fri, 11/20; 9:00-10:00AM,(Photo from Fall 2014 Conference)
3:00-4:00PM on Sat, 11/21; 9:00-10:00AM on Sun, 11/22)
at the Exhibit Hall, San Diego Convention Center. Participants can experience Cosplay, make an original
purikura photo, and send it to your email/SNS devices. You can also join and/or vote for the first AATJ
Cosplay contest! The winners will be announced and get prizes at the AATJ membership meeting (6:30-9PM
on Sat, 11/21).

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Local Affiliate Council Meeting: The local affiliate council meeting will be held from 12:00-1:00PM on
Friday, 11/20, in San Diego Convention Center Room 29C.

!AATJ Awards Luncheon: The AATJ Luncheon will be held in San Diego Convention Center Ballroom 6Cfrom 12:30-1:45PM on Sat, 11/21. The winner(s) of the 2015 AATJ Teacher Awards will be recognized at anAwards Ceremony at the AATJ Luncheon. Also, the winners of the Cheng & Tsui Professional Development
Grant will be recognized. This year, students of Tsuboi Rie-sensei (San Dieguito Academy-High School) will
perform cool J-pop dances. The luncheon tickets are $46 in advance (before October 28); after that they are$53. Please purchase your luncheon tickets when you
register for the conference. AATJ will not sell tickets at
our booth. If you have already registered but did not
request a luncheon ticket, please contact ACTFL orpurchase your luncheon ticket from the on-site registration
desk.

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General Membership Meeting and Reception:
The AATJ General Membership Meeting and Reception
will be held from 6:30-9:00PM on Sat, 11/21 in San Diego
Convention Center Ballroom 6C.

(Photo from Fall 2014 Conference)!!
ACTFL 2015 「ビジットジャパン朝食セミナー」の参加者を募集！

■(締切: 9月30日)
観光庁及び日本政府観光局(JNTO)では、訪日外国人数の増加に向けた取り組みの一貫として、日本語学習者
による訪日教育旅行および留学の促進に取り組んでいます。
今般、カリフォルニア州サンディエゴにおいて11月20日(金)～11月22日(日)にAmerican Council on The Teachingof Foreign Languages(ACTFL、全米外国語教師協会)が開催する言語・語学イベント「The 2015 Annual
Convention and World Language Expo」にビジットジャパン(VJ)ブースを出展し訪日教育旅行及び留学に関する情報提供を実施することに伴い、「ビジットジャパン朝食セミナー」を下記の通り開催いたします。
本セミナーでは、訪日教育旅行及び留学の受け入れに熱心な日本の地方自治体・教育機関による各種支援制
度及び受け入れ事例のご紹介などを通して、皆様の今後の訪日教育旅行の手配や留学プログラムの理解にお役立ていただくことを目的としています。どうぞ奮ってご参加ください。
	 ACTFL 2015 ビジットジャパン朝食セミナー	 開催日時: 11月21日(土) 07：00～08：00AM 開催地: 米国、カリフォルニア州サンディエゴ
開催場所： San Diego Marriott Marquis Hotel (Room: Presidio 2)
333 West Harbor Drive San Diego, California USA 92101
内容：地方自治体、教育機関による教育旅行受け入れ支援・留学制度、事例の紹介
対象：全米で日本語教育に携わる先生及び教育関係者	
  募集人数： 40名程度
セミナー参加費: 無料※ 座席数に限りがございますので先着順とさせていただきます。予めご了承ください。
セミナー参加に関心をお持ちの皆様は、下記までご連絡ください。お申し込みのご案内等の資料をお送りし
ます。

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＜お申し込み期限＞ 10月15日(木)＜ご連絡・お申し込み先＞ ご連絡を頂き次第、申し込み用紙をお送りいたします。	
 ACTFL 2015 JNTO朝食セミナー事務局
日本政府観光局（JNTO）ロサンゼルス事務所
E-mail：info@jnto-lax.org
TEL： 213-623-1952

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2015 ACTFL-AATJ Schedule
FRIDAY, November 20
8:30am -10:00am
10:00am-11:00am

San Diego Convention Center
San Diego Convention Center
Room 29C
Room 29D
Opening General Session
Exhibit Hall Opening/Welcome Coffee
AATJ Research Paper Session I
Chair Izumi Takeda

11:00am-12:00pm

Sustainable Long-Distance Articulation
Projects through Online Tools

A Gaming Approach to Classical Japanese
GrammarMako Nozu, University of South Florida
Eiko Isogai-Williams, University of Miami
Yasuo Uotate, University of Florida
Shinji Shimoura, Purdue University

Expanding the Instructional Resources for
Teaching Particles in Japanese

Catherine Ryu, Michigan State University

Suyu Kuo Flynn, University of Pennsylvania
Naoko Sourial, City University of New York,
Baruch College
Noriko Murata, San Fernando Valley Japanese
Language InstituteEffect of Flipped Classroom in a Third
Semester Japanese Course
Tomoko Hoogenboom,
University of Maryland Baltimore County
12:00pm-1:00pm

1:15pm-2:15pm

AATJ Local Affiliate Council Meeting
Blended Learning: Transform Daily Class
into Engaging Learning Environment
Masahiro Tanaka, United Nations Int'l School
Kazuo Tsuda, United Nations Int'l School
Tomoko Graham, Noble and Greenough School

AATJ Research Paper Session II
Chair Izumi Takeda

An Analysis of Japanese Tweets
 Takako Aikawa, Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology

A Study of Advanced Learners’ Reading
Comprehension of an Academic Text
Ryu Kitajima, San Diego State University

Semantic Transfer from L1 Chinese to L2
Japanese: Analysis of Vocabulary
Hironori Nishi, University of Iowa
Jun Xu, University of Denver

AATJ Research Paper Session III
Chair Kazue Masuyama

Integrated Performance Assessments:
Show Me What You Can Do
2:30pm-3:30pm

Kei Tsukamaki, Kentlake High School
Yoshitaka Inoue, Kamiak High School

CALL meets JFL: A Case Study ofJapanese Learning in a 3D Virtual World
Kasumi Yamazaki, The University of Toledo

Designing an Online Japanese-English
Intercultural Community
Mariko Kawaguchi, Michigan State University

Design Implications for Collaborative andAutonomous Blended Learning
Wha-Chu Kim, Foreign Service Institute5

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AATJ Research Paper Session IV
Chair Tomoko Takami

Incorporating the iPad into the 21stCentury Japanese Language Classroom
3:45pm-4:45pm

Kyoko Shoji, Notre Dame High School

Challenges and changes in Japanesepoliteness behavior of a Level 3 class
Karen Curtin, Ohio State University

Conversation-based Authentic Materials
for Active Listening
Vera Hanaoka, University of Hawai'i at Manoa

Generating Knowledge with Parents: The
Case of Japanese Mothers in Montreal
Rika Tsushima, McGill University
Martin Guardado, University of Alberta

AATJ Research Paper Session V
Chair Junko Ito

5:00pm – 6:00pm

Harvest Festival at a Saturday Heritage
School: project by k-12 students

Beyond Classroom Discourse: Changing
Participation in classroom Interaction

Kiyomi Chinen, California State University,
Long Beach
Hiromi Kishimizu, Orange Coast Gakuen
Miyoko Foutch, Orange Coast Gakuen
Sachiko I wami, Orange Coast Gakuen

Evaluative expressions in persuasive essays
by L2 learners and natives

Saori Hoshi, University of Hawaii At Manoa

Kazumi Matsumoto, Ball State University

Theme-based Genre Approaches toJapanese Academic Writing throughImitation
Nobuko Koyama, University of California, Davis
6:30pm – 7:30pm
7:30pm – 9:30pm

ACTFL Awards Ceremony
AATJ Board Meeting- San Diego Marriott Hotel Room: Rancho Santa Fe 2

Additional Sessions on Friday
3:45pm – 4:45pm ACTFL Roundtable Presentations I (Ballroom 20D)

IPA in Novice Japanese: Effective Approaches and Scaffolding
Minori Inada, University of Minnesota
Ayui Mita, University of Minnesota

SATURDAY, November 21
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego Convention Center
Room 29C
Room 29D
7:00am – 8:00am
Breakfast Seminar - San Diego Marriott Hotel Room: Presidio 2
Hosted by Japan National Tourism Organization
8:00am – 9:00am

Myths about Community College: What
ALL Japanese Teachers Should Know
Eiko Ushida, University of California, San Diego
Shingo Satsutani, College of DuPage
Fukumi Matsubara, North Central College

9:00am -10:00am

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Instruction That Will Engage andTransform the Japanese Classroom
Leslie Birkland, The Laurasian Institution
Hitomi Kameyama, North Central High School
Tomoe Nakamura, North Central High School

Exhibit Hall Visit Free Time!

10:00am-11:00am

11:15am-12:15pm

12:30pm-1:45pm

2:00pm – 3:00pm

3:00pm – 4:00pm

4:00pm – 5:00pm

5:15pm – 6:15pm

Proficiency, Authenticity and Practicality
in Japanese Instruction

Blending Technology into Instructional
DesignKen'ichi Miura, Franklin & Marshall College
Tomoko Takami, University of Pennsylvania
Kumi Omoto, Franklin & Marshall College
Mayumi Ishida, Dartmouth College

Ayako Anderson, Noble and Greenough School /Global Online Academy
Etsuko Barber, St. Mark's School of Texas /Global Online Academy

Creating an Environment to Use JapaneseOutside Class with ARIS

Inspire and Engage Learners Through
IPA from Beginning to Advanced

Yumiko Tashiro, Purdue University
Kazumi Hatasa, Purdue University
Shinji Shimoura, Purdue University

Yoshiko Saito-Abbott, California State
University, Monterey Bay
Yo Azama, North Salinas High School

AATJ Awards Luncheon - San Diego Convention Center Ballroom 6C
Make Your Own JRPG: Utilizing GameCreation in Japanese Instruction

Think Globally, Act Locally: the Power ofCollaboration and Action Plans

Bradley Wilson, Arizona State University

Yasuo Uotate, University of Florida
Teppei Kiyosue, Ohio State University
Masahiro Tanaka, United Nation Int'l School
Marisa Bellini, American Fork High School

Exhibit Hall Visit Free TimeMulti-Level Classroom Assessments for
Dual Focused Japanese Instruction

The Power of Kawaii: Transforming
Students to be Life-long Learners

Yoshihiro Yasuhara, Carnegie Mellon University
Keiko Koda, Carnegie Mellon University
Yasufumi Iwasaki, Carnegie Mellon University
Mamoru Hatakeyama, Carnegie Mellon University

Mieko Avello, Miami Palmetto Sr. High School
Kazue Masuyama, California State University,
Sacramento

Maximizing Students’ Learning of
Onomatopoeia through Hands-on
Activities

Maintaining a Successful Japanese Dual
Language Program in Culver City

Yuki Waugh, Texas A&M University
Junko Tokuda, University of Memphis
6:30pm – 9:00pm

Alice Horiba, El Marino Language School
Nori Nagumo, El Marino Language School

AATJ Membership Meeting & Reception - San Diego Convention Center Ballroom 6C

Additional Sessions on Saturday
9:00am – 10:00am Electronic Poster Sessions I (Exhibit Hall B-C)
Making Assessment Form Using Minna no Can-do Website
Kaori Tanaka, The Japan Foundation, Toronto
3:00pm – 4:00pm Electronic Poster Sessions II (Exhibit Hall B-C)

Are they useful? Managing Online Learning Resources
Mami Saito, Alberta Education
4:00pm – 5:00pm ACTFL Roundtable Presentations II (Ballroom 20D)

Linguistics and Language Education: The Journal of Japanese Linguistics
Masahiko Minami, San Francisco State University
Keiko Yukawa, Chabot College

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SUNDAY, November 22

8:00am – 9:00am

9:00am –10:00am

10:00am-11:00am

11:15am-12:15pm

San Diego Convention Center
Room 29C

San Diego Convention Center
Room 29D

Teaching Academic Language in HighSchool Japanese Class

Formulaic Language: 'We Use This
Much Formulaic Language Everyday!'Junko Hosoi, Aragon High School

Mayumi Ajioka, University of California, Los
Angeles
Yumiko Kawanishi, University of California,
Los Angeles

Exhibit Hall Visit Free Time with Coffee
Inspiring Japanese Learners Through a
Culturally-Driven Curriculum

Translation Approach with Verbal
Protocol for Improving Writing Skills

Erica Hashiba, Everett Alvarez High School
Tomoki Kuwana, Alisal High School
Minako Kamimura, Salinas High School

Masako Douglas, California State University,
Long Beach
Kiyomi Chinen, California State University,
Long Beach
Hiroko Kataoka, California State University,
Long Beach

Linking Films with Textbooks to teachJapanese Language and Culture

Enhancing Student Learning throughEffective Multiple-Choice Questions

Ikuyo Yoshida, Bennington College

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Noriko Fujimoto, South Kitsap High School
Yasu-Hiko Tohsaku, University of California,
San Diego

Bridging Project News
Seventy-five undergraduate students from colleges and universities across the United States have been named
recipients of Fall 2015 Bridging Scholarships for Study Abroad in Japan. The winners will receive awards of$2,500 - $4,000 to assist with their expenses while they study in Japan during the 2015-2016 academic year.
AATJ administers the Bridging Scholarship program with the support of the Japan-US Friendship Commission,
an independent federal agency promoting mutual understanding between the United States and Japan. The
Commission initiated the Bridging Project scholarship program and established a 501(c)(3) private foundation,
the US-Japan Bridging Foundation (www.bridgingfoundation.org), to accept contributions. The goal of theBridging Project is to promote study abroad in Japan by larger numbers of American undergraduate students.
The program is administered by AATJ. Since 1999, 1,540 scholarships have been awarded.
Contributors to the 2015-2016 academic year scholarships include The Freeman Foundation; Aflac Japan,
AIG Holdings KK, Ronald and Maria Anderson, Bloomberg, L.P., Estee Lauder K.K., Exxon Mobil G.K., theRobert Grondine Memorial Scholarship Fund, Ellen Hammond and Yasuo Ohdera, Harry Hill, Deborah Ann
Howard, Ichigo Asset Management, the Japan Foundation, Lockheed Martin Global, Inc., Mission Value
Partners, Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas), Morgan Stanley Japan, Anne Nishimura Morse, Robert andJanette Noddin, Oak Lawn Marketing, ORIX USA Corporation, T.J. Pempel, Susan Pharr and Robert Mitchell,
Jay Ponazecki, Thierry and Yasko Porte, Robert Roche, Len Schoppa, David Sneider, George and Brad Takei,
Temple University-Japan Campus, Toyota Motor North America, and U.S.-Japan Council-TOMODACHI
Initiative.

!Applications are being accepted now for the next group of Bridging Scholarships, for study in Japan beginningin Spring 2016. The application deadline is October 6, 2015. For information on the scholarships and to accessthe application form, visit the Bridging Project online at www.aatj.org/studyabroad/scholarships.
Recipients of Bridging Scholarships for Study Abroad in Japan, Fall 2015
Jessica ALFORD / Murray State University / Tenri University / psychology; Japanese
Anthony ALLEGREZZA / University of North Carolina, Charlotte / Sophia University / JapaneseThomas BAHUN / University of Southern Maine / Kanda University of Foreign Studies / history; politicalscience
Chelsea BAILEY / University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee / Seijo University / public relations (Oak Lawn
Marketing Bridging Scholar)
Sienna BATES / Brown University / Keio University / East Asian studies
Grant BECKETT / University of Washington / Kyoto University / business administration; Japanese
Andrew BIESEMEYER / Northern Arizona University / Fukuoka University of Education / photography
Christopher BOYLE / Temple University / Temple University Japan / advertising research (Temple University– Japan Campus Bridging Scholar)
Iliana BURGOS / University of Delaware / Akita International University / comparative literature
Vivian CHEN / Case Western Reserve University / Temple University Japan / international studies (Temple
University – Japan Campus Bridging Scholar)
Jacqueline COLLIER / University of South Florida / Toyo University (ISEP) / international studies
Courtney COLVIN / University of West Florida / Kansai Gaidai / international studies
Dean DIXON / SUNY Buffalo / International Christian University / computer science (Lockheed Martin
Bridging Scholar)
Chantel FURBERT / University of Pittsburgh / Konan University / Japanese; linguistics
Denpota FURUGAKI / Illinois College / Ritsumeikan University / international studies
Isaac GOLDSTEIN / Lewis & Clark College / Osaka Gakuin (CET) / mathematics
Jeffery GROSSO / University of Florida / Aoyama Gakuin / computer engineering; Japanese studies (Lockheed
Martin Bridging Scholar)
Keita HARASAKI / Rutgers University / International Christian University / environmental policy(TOMODACHI Bridging Scholar)
Alexandra HARMEL / Maryland Institute College of Art / Osaka University of the Arts/ printmaking; art
education

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Cheyanne HARRIS / University of the Pacific / Sophia University (CIEE) / civil engineeringSarah HERENDEEN / Beloit College / Kansai Gaidai / Japanese
Matthew HIRANO / Whitman College / Doshisha University (AKP) / biophysics; biochemistry; molecularbiology
Carrie HUBENY / University of Memphis / JF Oberlin University / biomedical engineering; math
Jovon HUTCHINS / California State University, Monterey Bay / Toyo University / Japanese
Hannah JAMES / Ohio State University / Tenri University / economics; Japanese
Mackenzie JENKINS / University of Alaska, Fairbanks / Tohoku University / chemistry
Sean JONES / Ohio State University / Waseda University / Japanese studies (Oak Lawn Marketing Bridging
Scholar)Babatunji KAYODE / California State University, East Bay / Toyo University / business administration(Robert Grondine Memorial Fund Bridging Scholar)
Justin KNIGHT / University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point / Dokkyo University / computer information systems
Matthew KOCH / University of Illinois / Konan University / East Asian studies
Joseph KRETOWICZ / Michigan State University / University of the Ryukyus / biosystems engineering;
Japanese (Exxon Mobil Bridging Scholar)
Michelle KRULEWITCH / Indiana University / Nanzan University / East Asian studies
Kelsey KUHL / Oakland University / Nanzan University / environmental science; Japanese
Meghan LEDBETTER / Western Michigan University / Keio University / JapaneseDaniel LEE / University of California, San Diego / Keio University / computer science (Exxon Mobil Bridging
Scholar)Olivia LIAO / Ohio State University / University of Tsukuba / logistics management; Japanese (Oak Lawn
Marketing Bridging Scholar)
Alexander LIU / University of Maryland / Keio University / physics; Japanese (Lockheed Martin Bridging
Scholar)Dustin LUU / University of Massachusetts, Amherst / Sophia University / computer science
Gabrielle MARGOCS /Austin College / IES Tokyo / media studies
Syed MATIN / Johns Hopkins University / Waseda University / international studies; political science(TOMODACHI Bridging Scholar)
Hana McHALE / University of California, Davis / Waseda University / linguistics; JapaneseDayana MENDOZA / Hobart & William Smith / Japan Center for Michigan Universities / international
relations; Asian studies
Nolan MILLER / Marshall University / Chukyo University / Japanese
Tara MORRISON / Univ. of North Carolina, Charlotte / Nagoya Univ. of Foreign Studies / Japanese studies
Alyssa ORTON/ University of Oklahoma / Yamagata University / linguistics
Micah PARSONS / Marshall University / Chukyo University / sociology
Laura PENALVER / University of Arizona / Konan University / English; global studies
Briggs PIERCE / Rhode Island School of Design / Kyoto Seika University / industrial design
Adam REYNOLDS / Birmingham-Southern College / Kansai Gaidai / English; Asian studies
Megan ROBINSON / Gonzaga University / Akita International University / entrepreneurship; English writing
James ROCHEFORT / University of New Hampshire / Saitama University / civil engineering (Exxon Mobil
Bridging Scholar)
Martha RODAS-MUNOZ / Middle Tennessee State University / Kansai Gaidai / international studies
Melanie RUHL / University of Florida / Aoyama Gakuin / telecommunications; Japanese (TOMODACHI
Bridging Scholar)
Gabriela SALGADO / Whittier College / JF Oberlin University / Asian and Latino studies (TOMODACHI
Bridging Scholar)
James SHERPA / University of Washington / Waseda University / biochemistry (Exxon Mobil Bridging
Scholar)Attiyya SKEETE / University of Georgia / Kyushu University / biology; Japanese (Exxon Mobil Bridging
Scholar)Tiffany SPEARMAN / Eastern Michigan University / Japan Center for Michigan Universities / Japanese10Cherish SULLIVAN / University of Nevada, Reno / Kwansei Gakuin (USAC) / international affairs
Lance SWEATT / Clemson University / Tohoku University / engineering (Lockheed Martin Bridging
Scholar)Olivia TASSINARI / Univ. of Redlands / Ryukoku University (Antioch Buddhist Studies) / philosophy
Maly THAO / College of St. Benedict / Bunkyo Gakuin / communication
Mindy TIEU / Olin College of Engineering / Sophia University (CIEE) / mechanical engineering
Rochisha TOGARE / University of Washington / University of Tokyo / economics (Morgan Stanley
Bridging Scholar)
Kim TRAN / University of Missouri, Columbia / Kwansei Gakuin / international studies
Phuong TRAN / Ohio State University / Rikkyo University / accounting; JapaneseAlexander UZZELL / Appalachian State University / Ritsumeikan University / global studies
Beth VANG / College of St. Benedict / Bunkyo Gakuin / communication
Lily WATNIK / Rutgers University / International Christian University / art history; East Asian languages(TOMODACHI Bridging Scholar)
Blair WHALEN / Austin College / Nanzan University (IES Nagoya) / psychology; East Asian languages
Joshua WHITE / Western Michigan University / Keio University / computer engineering; applied math;
Japanese (Lockheed Martin Bridging Scholar)
Gabriel WILKINSON / University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee / KCP International / English; Japanese (OakLawn Marketing Bridging Scholar)
Janet YING / University of California, Berkeley / Keio University / political economy (Oak Lawn Marketing
Bridging Scholar)
Bruce ZHENG / Texas A & M University / Osaka University / applied math; computer science (Morgan
Stanley Bridging Scholar)

Call for Proposals: AATJ 2016 Spring Conference
The 2016 AATJ Spring Conference will be held in Seattle, WA, March 31, 2016, in conjunction with theAnnual Meeting of the Association for Asian Studies (AAS).

!Proposals are invited for individual papers and panels. A proposal must be in one of the following areas/

categories: (1) pedagogy, (2) literature, (3) linguistics, (4) second language acquisition, or (5) special
interest groups*. Individual papers are 20 minutes long with an additional 5 minutes for discussion.
Organized panels are 100 minutes long and are limited to four active participants (four paper presenters, or
three presenters with one discussant).
* Note: If your proposal is on a topic related to one of AATJ's Special Interest Groups (Professional
Development, Japanese for Specific Purposes, Japanese as a Heritage Language, Study Abroad for Advanced
Skills, Language and Culture, Classical Japanese, Community College Training, Proficiency Assessment, or
AP Japanese), and if you would like to have it considered for sponsorship by the SIG, please indicate which
SIG topic is addressed in the appropriate section of the submission form.
An abstract for an individual paper should be no more than 300 words in English or 700 characters inJapanese. For organized panels, a maximum 300-word or 700-character abstract is required from eachparticipant, in addition to a maximum 300-word or 700-character abstract for the panel itself.

!The submission deadline for all proposals is 9 p.m. Eastern time, Friday, October 30, 2015.

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following characteristics: contribution to the field, originality,
practicality, methodological or conceptual soundness, and clarity of writing.

!Please note that Individuals may submit only one proposal, as presenter, co-presenter, or panel member.
This includes participation in SIG panels and presentations.
Only AATJ members may submit proposals; if your membership is not up to date, you will be contacted andasked to renew.
For complete details, and to submit a proposal online, click the link on AATJ’s AATJ home page(www.aatj.org), or go directly to http://www.aatj.org/conferences-spring.

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AATJNEWSLETTER September 20152016 Year of the Monkey NENGAJO Contest
Welcome back to a new school year! We hope our members had a fun, relaxing, and meaningful summer sothat you can start the year with full energy.

!As a new school year begins, we would like to remind AATJ members about the Nengajo Contest 2016, Yearof the Monkey. Last year, 683 cards were submitted by 114 teachers at schools nationwide. We hope we will
receive more nominations this year, especially College/University level.

!There are 4 categories for the contest: Artistic, Comical, Original, and Computer Graphic. The Computer
Graphic category was introduced for the first time last year and we had a quite few nominations. We are
expecting to see more cards in this category for Year 2016.

!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 each level. The winners will be awarded a certificate and an Amazon gift card. Their winner’s Nengajo
images will be displayed on the AATJ website. All participants will receive a certificate of participation.

!You need to be a 2015 good-standing member of AATJ in order to nominate your students. Please check yourmembership status before the submitting the cards. The submission must be postmarked before or on
Saturday, December 26, 2015.

!If you would like to download the application, please go to: http://www.aatj.org/nengajo-contest/2016-invite
If you have a question, please contact Kazumi Yamashita-Iverson at: kyamashita@waterbury.k12.ct.us
Thank you and we look forward to your submission!

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12Registration for the 2015 JLPTRegistration for the 2015 JLPT!The 2015 Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT; Nihongo Nouryoku Shiken) will be offered at 15
test sites in the United States on Sunday, December 6. Registration is open until September 25.
!For American learners of Japanese, the JLPT offers a way to test language skills and evidence ofachievement that is comparable with other Japanese learners around the country and the world.
!If you live near one of the test sites, please encourage your students to take the JLPT. In particular, if

they are interested in attending school or working in Japan in the future, having taken the JLPT will be acredential they can offer to potential employers.

!More information, including a list of test sites, a description of the JLPT's 5 levels, and a link to online
registration, is available at http://www.aatj.org/jlpt-us.
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Announcing the Launch of the 2015 Survey on
Japanese-Language Education
The Japan Foundation does a massive global survey every three years to gather information about Japanese
language education, and the time has come again. For some of the results from 2012, you can visit this link:
http://www.jflalc.org/school-survey-2012.html.

!During the fall semester, JFLA staff will be emailing and calling every school which teaches Japanese in the

US. We might be contacting YOU! We are going to ask one person from every school to fill out one 15minute online survey about global issues and one 3-minute survey about issues in the United States.
JFLA is the only organization which attempts to gather data about Japanese language education at all
education levels (preschool to adult) in the US. The results of this survey help us decide how best to allocate
funding and which support programs would be most beneficial in which regions. We also make the results
public in a free online database (https://jpsurvey.net/jfsearch) where potential students (and parents) cansearch for Japanese-teaching schools around the globe.

!Why do the survey?

Not only is participating in this survey good for your school’s visibility to potential students, but there areseveral other incentives as well. The school representative who answers the survey will be sent 3 teaching
posters and a PDF summary of the survey results. The first 20% of survey respondents will receive a JFteaching textbook of their choice, and all respondents will be entered into a drawing to win a $100
Kinokuniya BookWeb gift certificate.
So, if you get an email with a subject line that starts with “[Japan Foundation],” please start the survey assoon as possible and submit it by November 20. Any questions can be directed to Amanda Rollins atsurvey@jflalc.org, or by phone at (323)761-7510.

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国際交流基金では、世界の日本語教育の現状を正確に把握するため、3年おきに「日本語教育機関調査」を実施しており、今年(2015)が同調査の実施年となります。調査フォームは、全世界を対象とした本調査(所要時間：15分程度)と、米国のみを対象とした追加調査(所要時間：3分程度)の2種類あり、オンラインで簡単にご記入頂けます。追ってEメールにて調査ページへのログイン情報を送りしますので、何卒ご協力の程お願い
申し上げます。[Japan Foundation]で始まる件名のEメールを受けとられましたら11月20日までに回答していた
だきますようお願いいたします。

Call for Papers: 19th NCOLCTL Annual Conference
The 19th Conference of the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages is scheduled for April
22-24, 2016, at the Holiday Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport- North (with pre-conference workshops scheduled
for April 21st, 2016). Proposals are solicited for individual papers, colloquia, and poster sessions to bepresented at this conference.

!Submissions should fall broadly within the conference theme: "Positioning the LCTLs with Paradigm Shifts
in US Education". Although proposed presentations may focus on individual languages, each paper should
strive to address issues with relevance to many languages. The focus of session topics include:!
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* Foreign Language Instruction in the K-12 Setting;* LCTL Materials Development;* LCTL Teacher Training and Development;* LCTL Methodology;* LCTL Sustainability;* LCTL Innovation and Technology;* LCTL L2 Research;* LCTL Testing and Assessment;* Research and Assessment in Foreign language Teaching or Learning.

!Other topics for consideration include heritage language learners: bilingual education students;

autonomous and self-instructional settings; distance learning and technology use; outreach andadvocacy initiatives curriculum and materials development. Teacher training and professionalization
will also be welcomed.

!INDIVIDUAL PAPERS are to be 30 minutes long, 20 minutes for presentation and 10 minutes for questions
and discussion. A paper should focus clearly on issues related to the main conference theme. Papers may bebased on original research or practical experience.

!COLLOQUIA allow for extensive discussion on a distinct topic. There are two different blocks of time: 1hour and 30 minutes (typically 3-4 presenters/discussants) or 3 hours (e.g., 5-6 presenters/discussants).
Colloquium organizers are to address topics that will foster dialogue among attendees and also address theconference theme. Preference will be given to colloquia that cut across different languages or language
groups. Only a limited number of 3-hour colloquia will be selected.

!POSTER PRESENTATIONS may focus on completed work or work in progress related to the teaching and/or
learning of less commonly taught languages. They may be in either: the traditional poster format, such aspresentation of materials, or of research completed or in progress; or demonstrations of instructional orinformation technology. (N.B., any proposal in this category requiring technical support must specify in detailthe type of hardware or software needed). Poster presentations will be 60 minutes.

!Proposals may ONLY be submitted in electronic format by creating a user account on the 2016 NCOLCTL

Conference Call for Papers website:
http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AWsuBMQ5dr_o5I6dC5JLUfF-Q7Y1iS8xG3JAxqnt-C4a9tsRuzZGP5zmV4lihZ7Tn-WsNjYilciGx6quGzCmjGDvU72Bl6ZHmo-5Ny7UGErAnOvsxE9PNgecU5qGE0fzDXIvenNXrAwb36dEBDsYnbpvNTng
Ww1PWHORGVpzFXGdgoIsVWwg==&c=iB44hSfEuHyhD5_nvUU8vYv219K2J651sBsXwuPHzwkm
JOpJRlpCRQ==&ch=dr0QlUdcNRGE96qm6xvw6OCP0cJZ45yslRhmTMqFqiXyKTW1WubPQw== .

!For a proposal to be considered, complete the prompted steps to submit your abstract. This electronic format
is the only way in which Proposals/Abstracts may be submitted for this conference.
!The deadline for receipt of proposals is October 16, 2015. Applicants will be notified by the Program
Committee after October 30, 2015, whether or not their proposal has been accepted. All presenters will be
required to pre-register and pre-pay for the conference. Details about registration are to be found on the
NCOLCTL 2016 Conference website: http://conference.ncolctl.org.

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ALLEX Recruits, Trains, and Dispatches Language
Instructors and Teaching Assistants
For more than 25 years the ALLEX Foundation (Alliance for Language Learning and Educational Exchange,
www.ALLEX.org) has helped universities fill Chinese, Japanese and Korean language positions withprofessionally trained native speaking instructors. The ALLEX Teaching Fellow Program is designed as a
cost-effective way to staff adjunct positions, expand course offerings, add drill instructors or replace facultyon leave. Teaching Fellows teach for one year in exchange for room, board and tuition to take one or twoclasses. Or they can work for standard adjunct/instructor stipends.

!The distinctive feature of the ALLEX program is the 7 weeks of Chinese, Japanese or Korean language

teacher training that our 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, withfaculty drawn from Cornell, M.I.T., Ohio State, Washington University and Williams College.

!For programs looking to fill their positions for a longer term, ALLEX offers its Teaching Associate Program,in which the instructor will teach for two years in exchange for financial support to pursue a Master's orsecond Bachelor's degree.

!This program has run successfully since 1988 at more than 200 universities all over the U.S. Universities turnto ALLEX to help fill their positions for several reasons: ALLEX Teaching Fellows are always on campus andare fully committed to the host institution; they are professionally trained to teach their language to American
undergraduates and they come with experience; ALLEX screens and interviews a large number of candidates,
saving the language department the time and trouble of doing an extensive job search. Once we make theassignment, you have the final say in accepting or rejecting the candidate we recommend to you.

!If you would like to hear more, please contact David Patt, Director of Institutional Relations:David@allex.org; 607-218-2130.

Chaplin Memorial Award for Excellence in Japanese
Language Teaching
The Hamako Ito Chaplin Memorial Award will again be conferred in 2016, administered through the
Association for Asian Studies. In accordance with the wishes of the Chaplin family, each year a prize of$1000 will be awarded to either a current graduate student or a full-time instructor of Japanese for excellencein Japanese language teaching. 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. Possible academic fields ofspecialization 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 Julia
Adeney Thomas (University of Notre Dame) 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 (nomination) — should download an application form at the following site: Hamako Ito
Chaplin Application 2016	

!Completed applications must be received by February 5, 2016 at the following address: Dr. Priya Ananth,Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, MTSU, P.O. Box 79, 1301 East Main Street,
Murfreesboro, TN 37132, USA
The award will be announced in the AAS Newsletter.

!

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,

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Job Opening Announcements
University of California, Davis!The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures (EALC) at the University of California, Davis, invites
applications for one full-time position of Lecturer of Japanese beginning July 1, 2016. This is a one-year
renewable appointment. Primary duties are modern Japanese courses at various levels as assigned. Salary iscommensurate with qualifications and experience. Requirements include an MA or above in second-language
pedagogy, Japanese linguistics, applied linguistics, or any closely relevant field; native or near-native
proficiency in Japanese and English; and a demonstrable record of excellence in teaching. Preference will begiven to candidates with college teaching experience in the U.S., knowledge of current developments ofsecond language pedagogy, strong skills in written Japanese, and the ability to apply modern technology inclassroom teaching.

!Complete application should include: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) personal statement in JAPANESE
about your qualifications and career plan, 4) sample sets of student evaluations, 5) three confidential letters ofreference, and 6) demonstration on DVD of recent classroom teaching. Please upload application materials
1-5 to https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF00702 and mail the DVD to: Japanese Search Committee, EALC,
Sproul Hall, University of California, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616-8601, by October 31, 2015.
Position will remain open until filled.

!The University of California, Davis, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong

institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty and staff. The advertised position
is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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University of California, Riverside!The Department of Comparative Literature and Foreign Languages at the University of California, Riverside,
invites applications for the position of Part-time Visiting Assistant Professor in Japanese andComparative Literature for the 2015-16 Academic Year. Starting Date: Winter quarter instruction begins
Monday January 4, 2016.

!Salary: Salary for this position will be $30,000 for two quarters (100% Winter $20,000 and 50% Spring$10,000. Appointment is eligible for renewal for one year depending on need, funding and performance.
!Qualifications: Priority will be given to candidates with substantial experience in teaching of Comparative

Literature and Japanese literature and culture, and in teaching at an American university. Applicants shouldhave native or near-native fluency in Japanese and Ph.D. in Japanese or Comparative Literature awarded bytime of appointment.

!UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its
mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and firstgeneration college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

!Duties: Visiting Assistant Professors participate in teaching research and Service. Duties will consist of the

instruction of three courses total, supervising studies with students, and service associated with membershipin departmental program committees during Winter and Spring Quarters 2016, beginning January 4, 2016 andending June 30, 2016. The successful candidate will teach Japanese literature and culture courses andComparative Literature courses, including: in Winter an advanced undergraduate media and culture course
taught in English (CPLT/JPN/MCS/AST 180 "Japanese Documentary"), and a graduate seminar (CPLT 210"Canons in Comparative Literature"); in Spring one advanced undergraduate literature and culture course
taught in English (a section of CPLT 180E-Z "Literature and Related Fields" [section TBA]. Excellence inteaching literature and culture courses is expected.

!Application Procedure: Please provide cover letter, CV, sample syllabus or syllabi, teaching evaluations and3 letters of recommendation. Materials should be uploaded using UCR’s on-line application system:

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https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF00417. Letters of recommendation must be confidential. Please use the
APRecruit system to have your recommenders upload them directly.

!Applicants who use Interfolio should use the feature that allows letters to be uploaded directly into AP

Recruit. Applicants can input an Interfolio-generated email address in place of their letter writer's email
address. Interfolio refers to this as “Online Application Deliveries”. The following link at Interfolio shows
how to set up the feature: http://help.interfolio.com/entries/24062742-Uploading-Letters-to-an-OnlineApplication-System .

!Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. To ensure fullconsideration, applications and supporting material should be received by October 16, 2015 [estimate;depends on posting date]. Department Contact person: marguerite.waller@ucr.edu .

!The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer with a strong

institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any othercharacteristic protected by law.

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Earlham College!Earlham College invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Languages andLiteratures at the rank of Assistant Professor in Japanese Language and Linguistics, beginning August
2016.

!The successful candidate will typically teach three courses per semester: two Japanese language courses andone linguistics course or a course in the area of his/her specialization or interest. The candidate should also
expect to collaborate with the programs of Japanese Studies and Comparative Language and Linguistics.

!The candidate must hold a Ph.D. by the time of appointment, demonstrate highly successful skills in teaching
Japanese at all levels, and specialize in language teaching, linguistics, culture, or related fields with native ornear native competency in Japanese and English. It is possible that a candidate who is ABD will beconsidered although completion of the Ph.D. by the end of the first year at Earlham would be required forreappointment. A strong commitment to teaching Japanese to undergraduates is essential. In addition tolanguage courses, the candidate must be able to teach general linguistics, sociolinguistics, and Japanesespecific linguistics courses in English.

!The candidate should send his/her application as a single PDF including: cover letter that addresses thecandidate’s interests, qualifications and experience; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy andresearch interests; graduate transcripts; names and contact information for three references who may later be
asked by the search committee to submit a recommendation letter. Materials should be sent by email to:
Yasumi Kuriya kuriiya@earlham.edu , Drawer #15, 801 National Road West, Richmond, IN,47374-4095.

!Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. Send
questions to Yasumi Kuriya kuriiya@earlham.edu.
!Earlham College is a selective national Quaker liberal arts college. Excellence in teaching is central to our
Mission at Earlham. The college is dedicated to providing its students with an outstanding education that
includes a commitment to global and multicultural perspectives and experiences, both on-campus and offcampus, and actively encourages and supports faculty research and professional development, as well as
student-faculty collaborative research, and does so in the context of an undergraduate institution thatemphasizes teaching excellence. For more information about Earlham, refer to our Web site: http://
www.earlham.edu.

!Earlham College continues to build a community that reflects the gender and racial diversity of the society atlarge and therefore we are particularly interested in inviting and encouraging applications from AfricanAmericans, other ethnic minorities, and women. Earlham also is eager to solicit applications from members of
the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).

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Earlham College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Earlham utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment
eligibility for all newly hired employees within the United States.

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Furman University!The Department of Asian Studies at Furman University invites applications for the position of AssistantProfessor of Japanese Studies. Primary focus is Japanese language teaching; secondary field is open. This isa tenure-track position. Salary competitive.

!Position emphasizes language teaching at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced intermediate levels.
Teaching load is 5 courses per year; other responsibilities may include directing study away programs;
supervising Japanese Language House; teaching first-year seminars. Candidates must be committed toundergraduate instruction as well as scholarship.

!Applicants are expected to have completed a Ph.D. in a relevant field by August 2016. Native/near native

fluency in Japanese and English is required.
Applications will be reviewed beginning November 1, 2015. The position is open until filled. Employment
Period: 12-month.

!Address inquiries to Dr. Shusuke Yagi, Department of Asian Studies, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett
Highway, Greenville, SC 29613.
!Furman University is a private, highly selective liberal arts of 2,700 residential students located in Greenville,
South Carolina. Greenville has a thriving downtown and international community and is within a reasonable
driving distance of Charlotte, Atlanta, and Asheville. Furman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty.

!To be considered for this position please visit our website and apply online at the following link: http://

apptrkr.com/666518. Please note: Additional Document 2 should be evidence of teaching proficiency such as
student evaluations.

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Georgetown University!The Japanese Program in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Georgetown University isseeking a part-time instructor to teach Intensive First Level Japanese in Spring 2016. This is a temporary
position only for one semester. The class meets from 11:00am -12:15 pm on Monday through Thursday. In
addition to classroom teaching, the instructor will be required to hold office hours for student consultation andsupervise the drill session of the course. A Master’s degree in Japanese, linguistics, language learning andpedagogy, or related areas and native or near native proficiency in Japanese are required. Prior experience inJapanese language teaching is strongly desired. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

!Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a recommendation letter, and a teaching demonstration video to:!Yoshiko Mori
Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures
Georgetown University
ICC 306, O & 37 Streets, Box 571052
Washington D. C. 20057-1052!Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer fully dedicated to achieving adiverse faculty and staff. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status,
veteran status, disability or other categories protected by law.

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Grinnell College!The Department of Chinese and Japanese at Grinnell College invites applications for a 3-year position in

Japanese beginning Fall 2016. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) possible. The field ofspecialization is open, but candidates with a background in Linguistics or Second Language Acquisition areespecially encouraged to apply.

!Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college with a strong tradition of social

responsibility. In letters of application, candidates should discuss their potential to contribute to a college
community that maintains a diversity of people and perspectives as one of its core values. To be assured offull consideration, all application materials should be received by October 1, 2015.

!Please visit our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu to find more details about the job and submit

applications online. Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts (copies
are acceptable), and provide email addresses for three references. Questions about this search should bedirected to the search chair, Professor Mariko Schimmel, at JapaneseSearch@grinnell.edu or 641-269-3141.

!Grinnell College is committed to providing a safe and inclusive educational and work environment for all

College community members, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin,age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, religion,
disability, creed, or any other protected class.

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Illinois College!Illinois College invites applications for a tenure-track position, to begin Fall 2016, in Japanese Studies,with specialization in Japanese language and culture (e.g., cultural studies, literature), and a commitment
to language pedagogy.
We seek candidates committed to student learning in a liberal arts setting. The ideal candidate will
demonstrate successful experience teaching Japanese to undergraduate students. As part of a 3-3 teachingload, the candidate will teach all levels of Japanese language and culture in Modern Languages and at least
one Japan-related course (taught in English) in International Studies. The candidate will collaborate with other
Illinois College faculty studying the environment and sustainability in Japan as part of the implementation
phase of a Luce Grant. Additionally, applicants must have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching,advising, scholarship, and service. Native or near-native competence in Japanese and English required.
Preference will be given to candidates with an earned Ph.D.; however, ABD applicants will be considered.

!Illinois College is a residential, private liberal arts college located in historic Jacksonville, Illinois, 70 miles
northeast of Saint Louis, Missouri, and 30 miles west of Springfield, the Illinois State Capitol. True to its
founding vision in 1829, Illinois College is a community committed to the highest standards of scholarshipand integrity in the liberal arts. Illinois College promotes academic freedom, equality of opportunity, andhuman dignity through an increasingly diverse student population, currently comprised of 26 percent
underrepresented students. The College develops in its students qualities of mind and character needed for
fulfilling lives of leadership and service, fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities forexperiential learning while preparing students for lifelong success.

!Applicants should submit a letter of application, CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness (teaching philosophy,
syllabi, course evaluations), undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of research philosophy, andthree letters of reference to the Office of Academic Affairs, Attn: Margaret Marek, Chair of the JapaneseStudies Search Committee, Illinois College, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650. Electronic
submissions are encouraged; please send materials in PDF format to deansearch@mail.ic.edu.

!Review of applications begins October 15, 2015. Illinois College is an equal opportunity employer andencourages applications from underrepresented minorities and women.

20Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)!The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Global Studies and Languages Section invites applications for atenure-track position in Japanese Studies at the level of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2016.
!Candidates must hold a completed Ph.D. by the start of employment. Preference will be given to candidates
with two years of academic teaching experience at the college or university level, and clear evidence ofscholarly development. Teaching duties include mid-tier and upper-level undergraduate courses in JapaneseStudies.

!Native, or near-native, fluency in Japanese and English is required. Applicants should have a specialization in
Japanese Studies with direct relevance to research areas such as media and the arts; urban, youth and/or
popular cultures; gender or ethnic studies; or Japanese history, literature, anthropology, or cultural studies.
Applicants must have significant scholarly work that is published or currently in press. Digital humanities
projects will also be considered. MIT expects a highly productive and innovative research program as part of
the requirements for tenure. MIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and strongly
encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

!Please submit a letter of application, CV, three letters of recommendation (including one that specificallyaddresses your teaching profile), one writing sample of published or publication-ready scholarship (no longer
than 30 pages) in English, and two syllabi of undergraduate courses that you would be interested in teaching.
Submission of one additional writing sample in Japanese is optional (and should be no longer than 30 pages).

!Priority will be given to applications received no later than Wednesday, October 7, 2015. Please submit all
application materials to: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/5737.
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University of Montana!The University of Montana invites applications for an Associate (or Full) Professor, tenure-track positionin Japanese to begin August 2016. This position, in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages andLiteratures, is the Karashima Tsukasa Endowed Professorship of Japanese Language and Culture. The
successful candidate will be an established scholar in the field of Japanese studies, with a PhD or equivalentqualification in a Japan-related field. A substantial record of publication and research is essential. Candidates
with expertise and research interests in Japanese language pedagogy, linguistics, or Japanese literature andcultural studies are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate's teaching duties will include
undergraduate-level courses in his or her area of academic specialization, as well as courses in Japanese
language; as such, a strong commitment to Japanese language education and prior experience teachingundergraduate-level courses in Japanese language are particularly desirable.

!Potential applicants can read more about the position and the application procedure, and should post theirmaterials, via the UM website: https://university-montana-hr.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?
fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=1349&company_id=16254&version=1&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=99227
6&startflag=1. Screening of applications will begin on October 1, 2015, and continue until the position isfilled. Applications received by September 30, 2015, will be guaranteed consideration.

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University of Notre Dame
!The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Notre Dame invites applications

for the position of assistant professor in modern Japanese literature and culture, beginning August 2016.
Area of specialization is open but preference will be given to candidates who can offer courses on modern
fiction, film, and/or popular culture. Responsibilities include teaching two undergraduate courses persemester, one of which may be a Japanese language class at the 4th Year or Advanced level, depending on
program needs. Active programmatic involvement and close collaboration with our faculty to advance ourJapanese language and culture program is also expected. QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. degree required by dateof appointment. To apply, please submit cover letter, current curriculum vitae, statement of teaching
philosophy, and three letters of recommendation. DEADLINE for application: October 9, 2015.

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INSTRUCTIONS: Applications are only accepted through Interfolio By Committee. Please go to http://
apptrkr.com/670391; and follow directions to complete your application.

!The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff andadministration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally
diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and thosecandidates 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
60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

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Osaka University!The Center for International Education and Exchange at Osaka University is seeking specially appointed

assistant professors who will be in charge of two summer Japanese language programs that will beadministered in summer 2016. An eight-week innovative elementary Japanese program, J-ShIP Summer,
begins around June 20. Another four-week theme-based intermediate Japanese program J-ShIP Mid-Summer,
begins in the middle of July. Both programs end in the middle of August. The appointment begins on June 16
and runs through August 15.

!For complete information and details on application procedures, please visit the following website: http://
www.ciee.osaka-u.ac.jp/news/20150819_2.html. The application deadline is November 9, 2015.
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Princeton University!The Department of East Asian Studies at Princeton University invites applications for a one-semester leave

replacement position as a full-time lecturer in Japanese, which will be available between February 1June 31, 2016. We seek candidates with backgrounds in disciplines such as Japanese linguistics or foreign
language teaching. Applications should include a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Reference letters will be
requested after the first screening. This position is a full-time one-semester appointment.

!Applicants must apply online at http://jobs.princeton.edu and provide a curriculum vitae and cover letter.
The review of applications will begin September 10, 2015.
!Requirements include native or near-native fluency in Japanese; college-level teaching experience; and Ph.D.,
ABD, or M.A. in Japanese as a foreign language, Japanese linguistics, or relevant disciplines.
!Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will

receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is subject to the university's background check policy.

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University of Rhode Island!The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures at the University of Rhode Island invites
applications for the position of Lecturer in Japanese for the academic year 2016-2017. This academic year
position is full-time and renewable.

!The lecturer will teach four courses of Japanese at the beginning, intermediate and advanced level eachsemester and will assist the department chair with program development of the Japanese language program.
!Required qualifications include M.A. degree or higher in Japanese or relevant area, including second language
acquisition, linguistics and Japanese language pedagogy; native or near-native proficiency in Japanese andEnglish and demonstrated excellence in teaching Japanese at the college level in the U.S.

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experience in program development for Japanese and demonstrated experience with proficiency testing.

!For further information, including all application details, go to https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/705. Applications
must be submitted electronically on this website. The application period closes on October 10, 2015.
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St. Olaf College!The Department of Asian Studies at St. Olaf College seeks an energetic and committed teacher/scholar inJapanese Language and Asian Studies, beginning August 2016. This is a tenure-track position, expected at
the assistant professor rank. Specialization in Japanese language and culture (including literature, theater, film
studies or cultural studies) preferred with a commitment to language pedagogy. Interests in integration of
language study and disciplinary/interdisciplinary study, regional and transnational approaches to AsianStudies, experiential learning in international study programs, internships and student research projects arehighly desired. Teaching responsibilities include language courses at all levels with at least one course in
English that contributes to our Asian Studies major. The normal teaching load is six courses a year.

!Applicants are expected to have completed a Ph.D. in a relevant field by September 2016. Native or nearnative competence in Japanese and English, demonstrated strong teaching skills and scholarly promise are
required. Use of technology in classroom teaching and familiarity with current language pedagogy are highly
desired.

!Applicants must submit materials online at https://stolaf.hiretouch.com/faculty-postings. A complete

application includes:•a cover letter outlining your qualifications,•a current curriculum vitae,•a short statement (1 page) describing your teaching philosophy,•a short statement (1 page) describing your research interests,•unofficial graduate transcripts,•evidence of teaching in the form of a short (5-10 minutes) video clip from actual or simulated language
teaching,•names and email contact information of three professional references.

!Application review will begin on October 1, 2015.

A liberal arts college of the Lutheran Church (ELCA), St. Olaf College is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity in students, faculty, and staff. The college is especiallyinterested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our community through their teaching,research, and/or service.

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Wesleyan University!The College of East Asian Studies, Wesleyan University, announces a position in Pre-modern Japanese

Literature and Culture, effective July 1, 2016. Assistant professor (tenure-track) in Japanese. PhD in handor near completion by time of appointment. We seek a colleague with a broad foundation in pre- modern
Japanese literature and culture and have a particular interest in candidates whose research and teachingengage with comparative frameworks informed by critical theory. Grounding in another discipline, such as
Visual Studies, Gender Studies, or in the literature of a region outside Japan, will be considered advantageous.

!The successful candidate will have native or near-native fluency in Japanese and display tangible evidence of
excellence in language instruction. The teaching load is two courses per semester, typically including at least
one upper-level language course per year. Wesleyan has a generous sabbatical policy, which allows one
semester off at full pay following six semesters of full-time teaching.

!To apply, submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, two sample syllabi, writing sample (25-pagemaximum), teaching statement, and teaching evaluations (if available), names and email addresses of threereferees from whom we will obtain confidential letters of recommendation, to https://careers.wesleyan.edu/
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As part of the teaching statement, we invite you to describe your cultural competencies and experiences
engaging a diverse student body. For full consideration, applications must be received by October 1, 2015,
when the system will close at midnight and accept no additional materials. Successful semi-finalists will beinterviewed via Skype and finalists invited to campus.

!Wesleyan University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on thebasis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected
status. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries
regarding Title IX, Section 504, or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to: Antonio
Farias, VP for Equity & Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator, 860-685-4771,
afarias@wesleyan.edu.

!Winona State University (MN)
!Winona State University invites you to join our Community of Learners as an Assistant Professor ofJapanese Studies. This position is a probationary/tenure-track appointment starting August 15, 2016. As afaculty member, you will be responsible for serving as the sole full-time Japanese Studies faculty member inthe Department of Global Studies and World Languages. You will be teaching 1st through 3rd year
undergraduate Japanese language courses as well as undergraduate Japanese Studies Minor courses inEnglish. Additional duties include promoting Japanese Studies through program development and student
recruitment; advising students; advising the Japanese Club; and providing service to the department,
university and community.

!Minimum qualifications for this position are a Ph.D. in Japanese (in hand by the date of appointment) in anyof the following areas: language, literature, culture, linguistics, pedagogy, or a closely related field;
demonstrated excellence in teaching Japanese language at the university level; demonstrated record ofscholarship and a credible research agenda; native or near-native fluency in Japanese; and fluency in English.

!A complete job description and information on applying for this position, please go to http://
agency.governmentjobs.com/winona. Application deadline is October 2, 2015.
!WSU is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System and is an equal opportunity
educator and employer.
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AATJ Membership Information
Have You Renewed Your AATJ Membership?

!Please take a moment to renew your AATJ membership for 2015.
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Renewing online is easy; go to http://www.aatj.org/membership .
Or use the membership form that is printed on page 27 of this newsletter.

If you are not sure whether you need to renew, please contact the office at aatj@aatj.org, and wewill be happy to check for you.

!Don’t miss the many benefits of membership: student participation in the National JapaneseExam, the Nengajo Contest, and the Japanese National Honor Society; conference attendance atmember rates; publications and professional development activities.

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TV JAPAN is pleased to announce a new program for Colleges to add the TV JAPAN Channel to thecampus-wide cable network for only $600 per year. Now all facilities on campus such as dormitories,
offices, labs, libraries, etc. are included in this low annual fee.

Students studying Japanese
can tune-in to TV JAPAN to practice their listening comprehension
and familiarize themselves with
contemporary spoken Japanese.

Professors can use insightful
NHK Documentaries or popular
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Students and facultyon exchange from Japan cankeep up with current events

The feedback about TV JAPAN on campus has been very positive from students and faculty at these 32 colleges
listed below that already took advantage of this $600 annual fee offer to add TV JAPAN to their campus network:
Soka University, Aliso Viejo, CA
Stanford University, Stanford, CA
Central Connecticut State College, New Britain, CT
Trinity College, Hartford, CT
Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA
University of Illinois, Springfield, IL
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
Tufts University, Somerville, MA
Amherst College, Amherst, MA
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
Colby College, Waterville, ME
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
University of Nebraska, Kearney, NE
Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
SUNY Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, NY

SUNY Delhi, Delhi, NY
University of Mt. Union, Alliance, OH
University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
University of Dayton, Dayton, OH
Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA
Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
St. Michael’s College, Colchester, VT
Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA
University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

For more information about how to start TV JAPAN service at your College,please contact Scott Hiniker at NHK CosmoMedia America, Inc.
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corporate sponsor of AATJ. Visit www.tvjapan.net to find out how to subscribe to TV JAPAN at homeor contact scott@nhkcma.com to find out how to add TV JAPAN to the Campus CableTV system for$600 annually.