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INSIDE THIS ISSUEAATJ Facebook
1
Co-Presidents’Message1
Important Dates
2
AATJ Webinar 2
AATJ Annual Spring
Conference Schedule
4
AATJ Endowment
12
JNHS Information
15
High School Corner
16
Call for Papers 18
Job Opening
Announcements
22
AATJ Board of Directors
32
AATJ Membership
Application Form
35

Co-Presidents’Message
明けましておめでとうございます。今年もよろしくお願いたします。It has been awintry beginning to this Yearof the Snake for much of thecountry. We hope that all of
you are staying safe and warm.
We wish you, your families,
and your students all the bestin 2013.
It has been one year
since the two separate organizations of ATJ and NCJLT beJessica Haxhi and Y.-H. Tohsaku
came the American Association ofTeachers of Japanese (AATJ). We
are very grateful for the support and hard work of all of our Board Members and local Affiliate Officers over the past year. We would like to thank all of the members for your patience and support as we have updated the website and our activities.
In this Presidents’ message, we would like to discuss why membership in AATJ is
important for each of us and essential to the field. At this membership renewal time of year,
many requests compete for our wallets, from professional organizations to hobby-relatedgroups, cell phone plans, entertainment plans, and many others. Here are the “Top 10 Reasons” for you to be a member of AATJ. If you are interested in one, just click on the link to
go directly to that webpage:
1. AATJ and my local affiliate keep me in touch with other Japanese teachers and thefield, especially if I’m the only Japanese teacher at my school.
2. The website, newsletter, and Facebook page all keep me informed of what is happening
in the Japanese field. I can hear about contests, jobs, grant opportunities, and the latest
teaching methods and materials. www.aatj.org http://tinyurl.com/adfyxb9
3. My students can take the National Japanese Exam and can participate in the Nengajo
Contest and Japanese National Honor Society, especially now that BOTH are available
at the K-12 and college levels. http://www.aatj.org/studentactivities/index.html
4. I can go to ACTFL for the ACTFL member price!! (That’s a $95 savings!). I can submit a
proposal to the special AATJ section of ACTFL (rather than being put in the large
ACTFL pool of proposals). http://www.aatj.org/conferences/index.html I can attend
the AATJ Spring Conference (at AAS) for a discounted rate as well.
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Important
Dates

AATJ Advocacy
Webinar: March 9

AATJ Spring Conference : March 21

I can participate in the JOINT Online Courses and Webinars at a reduced rate, learning
about all kinds of topics from uses of technology to “Reading Strategies and Classroom
Instruction.” http://www.aatj.org/joint/index.html
6. I can be nominated for or nominate friends for the AATJ Teacher Award. It is a fabulous
advocacy opportunity to be highlighted at your school, and you win lots of fun prizes!
http://www.aatj.org/prodev/awards/index.html
7. I can be a member of a Special Interest Group that discusses issues specific to my goals:
AP Japanese, Classical Japanese, Community College, Culture and Language, Japanese
Heritage Language, Japanese for Specific Purposes, Professional Development, Proficiency Assessment, SAFAS (Study Abroad For Advanced Skills), Supporting the Japanese Language Field. http://www.aatj.org/SIG/index.html
8. I have the support of AATJ behind me if I have an advocacy crisis or just need assistancewith concerns in my program.
9. My membership dollars support programs that benefit students and teachers of Japanese language, culture, and literature. Even if I don’t use all of the services, I can be certain that my dollars are being used for the good of the field, for the long term.
10. A strong AATJ membership means a strong representation for Japanese within the general world language field. It gives us a “seat at the table” when important decisions takeplace. It is our professional responsibility to be a voice in the national discussion ofworld language policy.
Whichever of these “top 10” appeal to you, we hope you will renew your membership andjoin us for another exciting year in our newly reformed organization. We continue to look forways to improve your membership experience and give you the services you need. If you
have any suggestions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at aatj@aatj.org.
Jessica Haxhi jhaxhi@waterbury.k12.ct.us
Y.-H. Tohsaku ytohsaku@ucsd.edu
Co-Presidents

Free AATJ Advocacy Networking Webinar
Advocacy for Japanese language programs remains a concern for all of us. Even the most established programs may have issues with low enrollment, budget cuts, or changing ideas
about the values of Japanese study.
AATJ is committed to answering advocacy questions and connecting teachers to work on advocacy solutions. To that end, we would like to announce a FREE networking webinar to discuss advocacy issues and concerns. AATJ Board Members Jessica Haxhi, Janet Ikeda, andMamiya Worland will be available to facilitate, but all participants will be encouraged to express concerns and offer solutions. If you have advocacy questions or great ideas for advocacy,please participate!
Free Advocacy Networking Webinar
Saturday, March 9th
12:00 EST, especially for K-12 Teachers
1:00 EST, especially for Post-Secondary Teachers
To participate, please send an email to aatj@aatj.org and we will send you the login information. You will need a computer with Internet access and audio/microphone. Video will not benecessary.

2013 ANNUAL SPRING CONFERENCE
The 2013 Annual Spring Conference
San Diego, California, on Thursday, March 21, 2013
Paper and panel presentations will take place at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego hotel from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30
p.m. An evening session, featuring a keynote speech and reception, will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites San
Diego Bay hotel, a 5-minute walk from the Grand Hyatt.
The conference will be held in conjunction with the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Association for Asian Studies.
The AATJ Annual Spring Conference will feature more than 100 presentations on various aspects of Japanese language and literature. The conference program is posted online and can be downloaded at http://www.aatj.org/
conferences/spring. The program is also included in this issue of the newsletter, on pages 4 - 11 .
Two special events are also included in this year’s conference: a 3-hour language textbooks workshop sponsored by agroup of Japanese publishers (9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.); and a workshop on developing materials for teaching about the 3/11
disaster sponsored by the Inter University Center of Yokohama and the Japan Foundation (12:40 - 1:30 p.m.). Attendanceat both events is free and open to all. Light refreshments will be served at the IUC-JF workshop; no RSVP is necessary. A
detailed schedule for the textbooks workshop can be downloaded from the conference website http://www.aatj.org/
conferences/spring .
The conference keynote speech will be delivered by Dr. Catherine Lewis, a professor at Mills College and an expert
on the Japanese and American education systems. Her topic will be "Using Lesson Study (授業研究) to Build Student
Learning and Professional Community: A Critical Role for Language Educators?" A dessert reception will follow the keynote speech.
Online registration for the conference will be open until March 8. Registration fees are $40 for regular AATJ and AJLS members, $30 for student members, and $60 for non-members. After March 8, only onsite registration will be available, in San Diego, at the rate of $60 (cash or check only). Please register online at http://
www.aatj.org/conferences/spring.html .
We strongly encourage everyone attending the AATJ Annual Spring Conference to also attend the Annual Meeting of
the Association for Asian Studies, which takes place at the same venue, the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, fromMarch 21 - 24. This major conference features hundreds of presentations on Asian culture, history, politics, literature, andlanguage -- including many on Japan -- as well as a huge Exhibit Hall where dozens of publishers show and sell their books
on Asia.
AATJ is sponsoring two AAS panel sessions on Friday, March 22: "Integrating Literature Across the Foreign
Language Curriculum" (10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.), and "Open Source, Open Book, Open Classroom: Opening
Internet Resources for Teaching about Japan" (3:15 - 5:15 p.m.; co-sponsored with the North American Coordinating Council on Japanese Library Resources and the Council on East Asian Libraries).
Information on registering for and attending the AAS Annual Meeting is available at http://www.asian-studies.org/
conference/ .

Have You Renewed Your AATJ Membership?
We thank the many AATJ members who have renewed their memberships for 2013. If you have not yet
done so, please take a moment to renew, either online (go to http://www.aatj.org/membership) or using
the paper form that can be found on page __ of this issue of the newsletter.
The paper form can also be downloaded from the same web page: http://www.aatj.org/membership .
Also see Page 35.
If you are not sure whether you need to renew, please contact the office at aatj@aatj.org, and we will behappy to check for you.

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

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Page 12Contributions to AATJ Endowment
AATJ has joined the ranks of other non-profit organizations in establishing an endowment fund. Contributions of any amount to this fund, which are tax-deductible, will help to ensure that the Association can continue to provide services to members in the future. Contributions have recently been made to the Endowment by Yo Azama, Lori Brau, Ikuyo Coscarart, Masako Douglas, Nobuko Hasegawa, Kunihiko Homma, Mutsuko Endo Hudson, Janet Ikeda, Toshiko Kishimoto, Minako Kobayashi,
Kimi Kondo-Brown, Ryuko Kubota, Adam Lisbon, Casey McGarraugh, Robert Miller, Yoko
Miwa, Noriko Noguchi Schimpf, Hiromi Peterson, Judith Rabinovitch, Misumi Sadler, Kazue
Schmitz, Hisaaki Shimizu, Ayaka Sogabe, Ritsuko Sullivan, Kurt Thompson, Kazuo Tsuda,
and Yasuko Ito Watt. Please consider donating when you next renew your membership, or by mail at any
time. For more information, contact the AATJ office.

Bridging Scholarship News
The Bridging Project for Study Abroad in Japan, a project of AATJ, administers the Bridging Scholarship program, which since 1999 has awarded morethan 1,200 scholarships to undergraduate students studying abroad in Japan fora semester or an academic year. Funding for the scholarships comes from the US-Japan Bridging Foundation, basedin Washington, DC, and the program administration is funded by a grant from the Japan-US Friendship Commission,
an independent agency of the US federal government.
Information on the Bridging Scholarship program is online at http://www.aatj.org/studyabroad/scholarships.html . Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2013 scholarships; the deadline for receipt of applications is April 8, 2013. At least 30 scholarships will be awarded to students who will study in Japan during the Fall2013 semester or the 2013-2014 academic year.
Bridging Scholarships were recently awarded to the following 20 students for study in Japan during theSpring 2013 semester:
Lindsay ANDERSON, University of Illinois / IES Tokyo (Meikai University)
Rebecca BROCK, University of Kentucky / Akita International University
Alexander CHEN, Rutgers University (NJ) / Ritsumeikan University
Christina CHUN, University of Puget Sound (WA) / IES Tokyo (Kanda University of Foreign Studies)
Lisa DU, University of California, Berkeley / Osaka University
Jared EDMONDS, University of Idaho / Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies
Alexander EVANS, Villanova University (PA) / Sophia University (CIEE)
Jia Min HUANG, Skidmore College (NY) / Sophia University (CIEE) Darryl HUTCHINSON, University of Arizona / Waseda University
Lindsay IREDALE, Maryland Institute College of Art / Osaka University of Arts
Kimberly JULIEN, Villanova University (PA) / Sophia University (CIEE)John LUCKETT, Oklahoma State University / Kansai Gaidai
Anna MARKOSYAN, University of North Carolina, Charlotte / Sophia University
Chamarra McCROREY, Temple University (PA) / Temple University, Japan Campus
Lily OLIVER, University of Oklahoma / Yamaguchi University
Rosalio ROMAN, Indiana University – Purdue University, Indianapolis / Hakuoh University
Jill ROMERO, Macalester College (MN) / Waseda University
Yvonne ROSAS, Our Lady of the Lake University (TX) / Temple University, Japan Campus
Carolyn WHITTINGHAM, Emory University (GA)/ Kansai Gaidai
Mingjin ZHANG, George Mason University (VA) / Sophia University

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ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE 2012, Philadelphia
AATJ’s 1st Fall Conference was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Friday, November
16 through Sunday, November 18, 2012, in conjunction with the American Council on the
Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Annual Convention
and World Languages Expo. 6,926 people attended the convention this year. According to the ACTFL, 341 Japanese language educators attended this fall conference.
39 AATJ-sponsored sessions (27 one-hour educational sessions and 12 twenty-minute individual paper sessions) were conducted in three concurrent presentation rooms. As a celebration of the inauguration of AATJ, several special sessions were
held, such as “Advocacy and the Future of Japanese Language Programs” and “A Vision forJapanese Education in the U.S.: Articulation,
Collaboration, and Innovation.”
AATJ hosted an award luncheon on SatNoriko Coyle Sensei
urday for 150 attendees. At the beginning of theluncheon, the students from Villanova University presented a song and dance
they composed and choreographed. Mr. Fumio Iwai, Director of the Japan Information Center, Consulate General of Japan in New York, and Ms. Misako
Ito, Director, Japan Foundation and Language Center, Los Angeles, gave
Masako Douglas Sensei
speeches.
During the luncheon, the 2012 AATJ Teacher Awards were presented
to Noriko Coyle (North Penn High School, Lansdale, PA) and Masako Douglas (California
State University, Long Beach). They received prizes from IACE Travel, JTP America, Kinokuniya Bookstores, Kodansha America, Nippon Express Travel USA, Shougakukan, The Laurasian Institution, Tuttle Publishing, and the University of Tsukuba.
A representative of Cheng & Tsui Publishers presented the 2012 Cheng & Tsui Professional Development Grants to Benjamin Brown in the K-12 category and Yoko Hanson in theCollege and University category.
AATJ’s General Membership Meeting and Networking Reception were held on Saturday. After AATJ President Yasu-Hiko Tohsaku’s speech regarding visions for the future and how
AATJ should move toward those visions, the corporate members and the council of affiliates
were introduced. Reports of the Board of Directors followed. Numerous raffle prizes were
donated from 3A Network, Cengage Learning, Cheng & Tsui, Consulate General of Japan in
New York, Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia, Japan Foundation Los Angeles,
Japan National Tourism Organization, Japan Times, JPT
America, JTB USA, Kao USA,
Kazuyoshi Konishi, Kisetsu,
Kodansha America, Kuroshio
Shuppan, Nagoya University,
New People Entertainment,
Nippon Express Travel USA,
Shogakukan, Tuttle Publishing, University of Tokyo:
PEAK (Program in English at
Komaba), University of Tsukuba, and Yumani Shobo. We
truly appreciate these generous sponsors.
AATJ hosted the Japan Pavilion in the conference Exhibit Hall. Ten

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booths featured 16 Japan-related companies and organizations—ALC Press Inc., IACE Travel, Japan Foundation Los
Angeles, Japan National Tourism Organization, JPT America, JTB USA, Kintetsu International, Kinokuniya Bookstores, Kisetsu, Kodansha USA, Maruzen International Co. Ltd, Nippon Express Travel USA, Technology Partnershipof Nagoya University, Temple University Japan,
University of Tsukuba, and AATJ—exhibited at the Japan Pavilion.
This year, AATJ invited Mr. Kazuyoshi Konishi, a Kirie artist, from Japan to demonstrate his art at the AATJ
booth. Many Japanese language educators participated in workshops to experience Japanese paper-cutting art.
The annual fall conference in 2012 could not have been such a great success without support from AATJ
members and Japan-related companies and organizations. AATJ’ 2nd Annual Fall Conference will be held during theannual ACTFL convention on Friday, November 22 through Sunday, November 24, 2013, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. We look forward to seeing you again in
November 2013.

Japanese National Honor Society
The Japanese National Honor Society recognizes and encourages achievement and excellencein the study of the Japanese language. The American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ) is
pleased to assist teachers with a way to recognize their outstanding students, to encourage them tocontinue in the study of Japanese, and to promote activities that give students ways to use their language skills.
More than 1,800 students at all levels, throughout the United States, were honored in Spring 2012 with induction into the Japanese National Honor Society.
Requirements for membership and procedures for forming JNHS chapters and nominating students
can be found online at http://www.aatj.org/studentactivities/jnhs/index.html

In Memoriam: Kato Shun’ichi
Professor Shun’ichi Kato, who was a long time mentor to many, passed away on February 3, 2013. He was 76
years old. Mrs. Yoko Kato and their two children Yumiko and Kentaro were with him at his side.
Kato Sensei, as he was affectionately called, taught at Waseda University (1963-68), Earlham College (1968-70), theUniversity of Michigan (1970-85), and Nanzan University (1985-2004), and for many years at the Middlebury Summer
Language School. In 1976-79 he served the Association of Teachers of Japanese (ATJ) as Secretary, alongside President
S. Nagara and Treasurer N. McGloin—all from the University of Michigan. He was on the Board of Directors of ATJ in
1983-86 and of Nihongo Kyoiku Gakkai in 1993-97. At Nanzan University he occupied various positions such as the Headof the Center for Japanese Studies (1988-91), Vice President of International Affairs (1991-93), and Japanese Language
Department Chair (1997-2000). After retirement from Nanzan, he taught part-time at Nagoya University of Foreign
Studies (2004-January 2013).
A pioneer in the field of Japanese language education, Kato Sensei made countless contributions in the U.S. and Japan, especially in audio-visual language teaching and teacher training. His publications include “Amerika ni okeru Nihongo kyooiku no paradaimu [The paradigm of Japanese language education in the U.S.],” Nihongo Kyoiku (1983), andShichookaku Kyoozai to Sono Tsukaikata [Audio-visual Teaching Materials and Their Uses] (1988), published by ALC
Press. He was a man of broad knowledge who genuinely loved to teach, whatever the topic, which was appreciated by his
students, teaching assistants, and colleagues alike. He was also skillful at many things—calligraphy, sports, and carpentry, just to name a few.
Kato Sensei remained a teacher all his life, both in position and in spirit. Many of us owe him a huge debt for his passion, encouragement, and faith in us. May he rest in peace.
Mutsuko Endo Hudson
February 2013

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High School Corner
Report on Japanese Exchange Student Visit to Arizona
January 2013
Lisa Berkson

lfberkson@mpsaz.org

As part of a joint U.S.-Japanese government initiative known as KIZUNA, two schools from the area affected by the March 2011 earthquake
and tsunami in Tohoku visited the Phoenix, AZ, area from January 12 – 15,
2013.
Nearly 50 American hosts, all families of high school students studying Japanese in Scottsdale, Mesa, and Gilbert, participated in this event.
Student comments were positive. For example, “At first, I was very nervous to meet my student. However, once
I met her, I was very excited and happy. The whole experience was great and I would love to host again or be
an exchange student myself.” “You learn so much fromthe foreign students, and you create a bond with thatcountry as well.” “My hosting experience was amazing.”“The day I hosted was like no other. We went to amazing
places that I have never been. The experience was very
good and I would do it again.” Parent comments included: “We enjoyed Riho so much, and will miss her;”[My son] really enjoyed it and felt he learned a lot; ““[My daughter] is having just a blast! “The visit culminated in a community event, atwhich the Arizona Department of Education Superintendent, Scottsdale Unified School District Superintendent,
and Honorary Consul General of Japan in Arizona all
welcomed the audience of nearly 200. The opening act
Desert Mountain HS Japanese 1 students with guests
was the song “あいは勝つ” delivered enthusiastically by
the Children’s Choir of Arizona Gakuen. This was followed by presentations by the Japanese students about their experiences during and after the tsunami. The students
came from two schools: Ushiku High School in Ibaraki, and Wakamatsu Daiichi High School from Fukushima. The
audience also learned about opportunities to donate to Japan relief efforts from Mrs. Beverly Washichek and Ms. Yuri
Kondo. At this event, nearly $1,800 was donated to these causes.
A slide show of this event is available for viewing at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQbKaCPSRVI&feature=player_embedded
The visit was organized by Lisa Berkson, Japanese language instructor in the Scottsdale Unified School District, with the assistance of Yumi Furumoto, J-LEAP Teaching Assistant at Arcadia High School.

Request for Participants in Survey
on Kanji Teaching and Learning
Mr. Simon Paxton, a PhD candidate at Macquarie University in Australia, is seeking participants
for a survey on kanji teaching and learning beliefs. He would like to hear from university-level
instructors who would be willing to participate.
If you are interested, please contact him at simon.paxton@students.mq.edu.au.

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Reports from Recipientsof 2012 Cheng & Tsui Professional Development Grants
1. Benjamin Brown, Spanaway Lake High School, WAI would like to express my sincere appreciation to the members of the AATJ Board, and to the Cheng and Tsuiselection committee, for the Professional Development Grant they awarded me with at the 2012 ACTFL Convention.
The luncheon at which the presentation took place exemplifies the value of the convention—nowhere else can you finda gathering of such a distinguished group of Japanese educators, all ready to share their years of experience with novice teachers like myself.
This Award allowed me to attend the Convention this year, and to contribute to the development of my craft.
Presentations on content-based instruction – and an eye-opening presentation from teachers at the UN International
School about Content and Language Integrated Learning, or CLIL – gave me a wealth of ideas to take back and put towork in my classroom. There are the things I am implementing immediately (such as a relaxation of my focus on
stroke-order when teaching new characters, per Azama-sensei’s comments), and things that I hope to integrate into mycurriculum on an ongoing basis (such as the AP thematic unit integration that the delegation from Cedar Rapids, andmany other teachers as well, presented on).
Thank you, once again, for supporting this invaluable experience!
2. Yoko Hanson, Coastal Carolina University, SC
I am writing to sincerely thank the AATJ Professional Development Committee and Cheng & Tsui Company forpresenting me with the 2012 Professional Development Grant. Being the only Japanese language faculty member at
Coastal Carolina University, I had for years wanted to meet with other Japanese language teachers. But, due to my adjunct status, I was financially unable to attend costly conferences. Without this generous support, I would not havebeen able to attend the 2012 ACTFL convention in Philadelphia.
The convention was extremely helpful and provided an abundance of valuable information that I will use in myfuture classes. Sessions covered many important areas, from simple classroom activities to complex administrative issues. Each was very informative and inspiring. I was also introduced to the latest teaching technologies. The amount of
information was absolutely enormous.
In addition, I was able to meet other teachers. Face-to-face meetings are indeed special and I enjoyed networking in person.
Since the convention, I am much more motivated to further study language teaching and explore new possibilities. Again, I wish to thank you for letting me have a chance to get out of my small office and see more of the world of
language teaching.

Support Our Sponsors
Nippon Express Travel USA is a new corporate sponsor of AATJ. Nittsu Travel wants to
help teachers take students to Japan. Find out more about their services at http://
www.nittsutravel.com/e_index.php .
Tuttle Publishing is an AATJ corporate sponsor. Visit http://www.tuttlepublishing.com
for information on Japanese language textbooks (including “Beginning Japanese”) and otherbooks on Japan’s society, history, and culture.
Kodansha USA is a sponsor of AATJ’s annual conferences. Visit http://
www.kodanshausa.com for information on the newly published “Guide to Japanese Adjectives and Adverbs” and other books on Japan’s culture, language, and arts.

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CALL FOR PAPERSCALL FOR PROPOSALS: CAJLE(Canadian Association for Japanese Language
Education) 2013 Annual Conference
Theme: Assessing “Proficiency”: Teachers’ roles in supporting students’learning
Conference Date: August 22 (Thursday) – August 24 (Saturday), 2013
Conference Venue: University of Toronto
Keynote Speaker: Professor Osamu Kamada (Nanzan University)
Workshop Speakers: Professor Osamu Kamada (Nanzan University), Professor Kimi
Kondo-Brown (University of Hawaii at Manoa)
Special Lecture: Dr. Michael Salvatori, CASLT (The Canadian Association of Second
Language Teachers)
Abstract Submission Deadline: Monday, April 15, 2013
Notification of Acceptance: Monday, May 13, 2013
We invite submission of abstracts for paper presentations and poster
presentations on topics including, but not limited to, Japanese linguistics, Japanese
language pedagogy, Japanese as a heritage language, as well as innovative teaching
techniques. Submissions related to the conference theme and topics of Japanese as aheritage language are especially welcome. The allocated time for each paper is 30 minutes (20 minutes for presentation and 10 minutes for questions and discussion). Presentations may be given in either Japanese or English. We will publish the conference proceedings on our website. For details, please see http://www.cajle.info.
Please e-mail submissions as attachments in .doc/.docx (Microsoft Word) fileformat, with the following information to: tshibata@princeton.edu. Please put“CAJLE2013 Proposal” in the subject line.
In the attachment:
Paper title (in both Japanese and English)
Abstract: 700 letters (Mincho, font size 12, single-space) in Japaneseor 350 words (Times New Roman, font size 12, single-space) in English
Please name the word file “CAJLE2013_title” (for the “title” part, use up to
the first 10 letters of your English title. Ex. “CAJLE2013_What_is_Lost” for the titleof “What is Lost in Translation?”). If you plan to present in English, please submit
your proposal in English. If you plan to present in Japanese, please submit your proposal in Japanese.
In the email:Paper title (in both Japanese and English)
Name(s) of the presenter(s) (in both Japanese and English;
list all co-presenters)
Affiliation and title (in Japanese and English; list each co-presenter’s
information)
Type of presentation (choose “paper presentation only”,“poster presentation only”, or “either paper or poster presentation is fine”)
E-mail address, phone number, and mailing address (contact person only)
Individuals may submit only one proposal as a presenter or co-presenter. Presenters must be members of CAJLE, and non-members will be required to submit amembership application upon notification of acceptance. Membership information isavailable at: http://www.cajle.info.
Selected presenters at the conference will be invited after the conference tosubmit their papers for article-length publication in Volume 15 of the Journal CAJLE.
Those submissions will undergo a separate reviewing process set by the standards ofthe journal.

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English. If you plan to present in Japanese, please submit your proposal in Japanese.
In the email:Paper title (in both Japanese and English)
Name(s) of the presenter(s) (in both Japanese and English; list all co-presenters)
Affiliation and title (in Japanese and English; list each co-presenter’s information)
Type of presentation (choose “paper presentation only”, “poster presentation only”, or “either paper orposter presentation is fine”)
E-mail address, phone number, and mailing address (contact person only)
Individuals may submit only one proposal as a presenter or co-presenter. Presenters must be members of CAJLE, and non-members will be required to submit a membership application upon notification of acceptance. Membership information is available at: http://www.cajle.info.
Selected presenters at the conference will be invited after the conference to submit their papers for articlelength publication in Volume 15 of the Journal CAJLE. Those submissions will undergo a separate reviewing process
set by the standards of the journal.

The Fifth N.E.A.R. Language Education Conference May 25, 2013
第5回北東アジア言語教育学会

The 5th N.E.A.R. Language Education Conference will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2013, on thecampus of the University of Niigata Prefecture in Niigata, Japan.
The theme of the conference will be All is New Again: New Experiences, New Challenges,
New Voices, and presenters are invited to explore original ideas, novel approaches and fresh perspectives.
This unique, growing conference is seeking to build a community by bringing together language
teachers and researchers working in the languages of the North East Asia Region (Chinese, English, Korean,
Japanese and Russian).
For more details, see: http://www.iuj.ac.jp/near/CallForPapers.htm……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
第5回北東アジア言語教育学会は、2013年5月25日土曜日に新潟県立大学にて開催予定です。今年の学会テーマ「全てを新たに：新たな経験、挑戦、そして提言」のもと、独創的な考えや新しいアプローチ、フレッシュな観点からの発表を募集いたします。
当学会では、北東アジア地域の言語（中国語、英語、韓国語、日本語、韓国語、ロシア語）に関する教師や研究者が共に集まる場を作っていきたいと考えています。詳細は、次のサイトを御覧ください。
http://www.iuj.ac.jp/near/
CallForPapers.htm

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Call for Proposals: Between ‘Cool’ and 3-11:
Implications for Teaching Japan Today
The Second Teaching Japan Conference
Conference Location:
Elizabethtown College, Pennsylvania
Conference Date:
27-28 April 2013
Abstract Submission Deadline: February 28, 2013
Elizabethtown College’s Asian Studies Program invites paper and panel proposals for a conference entitled“Between ‘Cool’ and 3-11: Implications for Teaching Japan Today – The Second Teaching Japan Conference” to be held at Elizabethtown College campus in Pennsylvania on 27-28 April 2013.
The triple disaster of 3.11 (earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear crisis) remains to this day a traumatic experience forthe people of Japan, and it has had repercussions for the field of Japanese Studies as well. To the degree that 3.11 and theongoing reactions to it are at the center of Japanese identity today, the various academic disciplines have been prompted toreflect on their own pertinence and position as they consider Japan. While the country prior to 3.11 basked in the glow ofthe "cool" of its globally appreciated popular culture (manga, anime, J-pop, etc.), today it seems to require a more nuanced
engagement. How has Japanese culture, contemporary and traditional, "high brow" and popular, been recalibrated by 3.11?
How has 3.11 influenced the audience for Japanese Studies? How should researchers and educators incorporate 3.11 into
their work?
This conference will provide a forum to discuss how these new concerns have influenced our pedagogies, both interms of re-evaluating our traditional curricula and possibilities of future dimensions that can be explored. Once again, likeour predecessor in Chicago, this conference would also like to continue the conversation begun between practitioners of academic disciplines in the humanities and social sciences that include but are not limited to anthropology, art and art history,
ethics, religious studies, film, history, language, literature, media, peace studies, political science, sociology and theatre.
Prof. Susan Napier of Tufts University in Boston will be the keynote speaker.|
Like the first conference at Chicago, this second round will also provide an opportunity to scholars engaged in theteaching of disciplines connected with Japan to share what they are experiencing in the classroom as they disseminate theirknowledge. Besides the issues connected with 3.11, we will continue to explore the issues that were taken up in the last conference, such as –The relationship between teaching and research;
Experiences in or visions for incorporating experiential learning into the curricula;
The need for bridging the language and studies divide;
Successful experiments with non-traditional topics, course structures, classroom practices, uses of technology, etc.
We would also like to explore challenges to our programs that include:
The rural- urban divide in structuring curricula;
Articulation and assessment in the programs;
Sustaining motivation and preventing attrition;
Please limit your proposal to 250 words. Conference organizers will assemble panels based on the interests outlinedin the proposals we receive.
Participants may also submit panel proposals for inclusion in the conference. These should consist of a panel abstract, three or more individual paper proposals, and the name of a respondent or a discussant.
Please email submissions as an attachment in Microsoft Word format with the following information to: bhattacharm@etown.edu. Please write “Elizabethtown 2013” in the subject line and include the following:
paper title;
abstract;
presenter’s name;current affiliation;
contact information (email address, phone number; and postal address);
The conference organizers plan to publish a select group of essays emerging from the conference presentations.
The conference has been made possible, in part, through the generosity of the Department of Education’s Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Program grant and Elizabethtown College.
Please direct any questions to the conference chair, Dr. Mahua Bhattacharya at bhattacharm@etown.edu
Thank you.
The Organizing Committee (Mahua Bhattacharya and Nobuaki Takahashi of Elizabethtown College)

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Job Opening Announcements

University of Arizona
The Department of East Asian Studies at the University of Arizona seeks a highly
qualified individual for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor in Japanese language and linguistics for the 2013-2014 academic year. Required Qualifications include: a PhD in hand by August 1, 2013 in Japanese Linguistics or a related field; native ornear-native fluency in Japanese and English; and evidence of excellence in college-level
teaching.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach three courses each semester that
include beginning and advanced Japanese language classes, Japanese linguistics classes,
and a General Education class on East Asian Languages and Cultures. The teaching assignment may include large enrollment classes. The candidate will also supervise teaching assistants.
Members of the Department of East Asian Studies are committed to excellence inteaching and research and the College of Humanities is proud of the accomplishments of ourfaculty, students, and graduates. The College of Humanities fosters an open and diverse environment where faculty and students engage in both broad and in-depth research, artistic
creativity, humanistic inquiry, transcultural learning, and community involvement. For
more information about the department, please visit our website: http://eas.arizona.edu
This is a full-time and benefits-eligible position that will begin in fall 2013. Review
of applications will begin on February 25, 2013, and will continue until the position isfilled.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, the University of Arizona
encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. More information about the benefits of working at the University of Arizona can befound at www.whyUA.com.
The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA – M/W/D/V Employer. To apply, please
visit the following site: www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=206882

Bates College
The Asian Studies Program of Bates College, a highly selective private liberal arts
college located in south-central Maine, invites applications and nominations for a threeyear position as visiting assistant professor in Japanese. The position will begin
August 1, 2013 with a course load of five courses per year.
A Ph.D. is preferred but ABD candidates will be considered. Candidates must exhibit
native/near native proficiency in Japanese and English, maintain a commitment to teaching
language courses in a liberal arts setting, and demonstrate training and experience in Japanese language pedagogy. The successful candidate will be able to teach all levels of Japanese
language as well as courses in Japanese literature and culture. We particularly welcome applicants with expertise in modern literature, film studies, and/or cultural studies.
The college and the Asian Studies Program are committed to enhancing the diversityof the campus community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to this goal
are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths and experiences in this area.
Review of applications will begin February 1, 2013 and remain open until the position is filled. For more information about Asian Studies at Bates, see our webpage (http://
www.bates.edu/asian/).
Applicants should submit electronically, in PDF format, to Nancy LePage, ProjectSpecialist, 207-786-6480, at academicservices@bates.edu a letter of application, curriculum
vitae, and names and contact information for at least three references, one of whom canspeak to the candidate’s teaching experience/expertise. Send only the documents listed; wePage 23

may request additional materials (e.g., letters of recommendation, graduate school transcripts, writing sample, course
evaluations, syllabi, statement of teaching philosophy, etc.) after initial review. Please include your last name and R2135
in the subject line of all submissions.
Bates is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. For more information about the college, please visit
the Bates website: www.bates.edu.

Chapman University
The Department of Languages at Chapman University, which is part of the Wilkinson College of Humanities andSocial Sciences, is seeking candidates for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Japanese, effective August 2013.
Chapman University, located in the heart of Orange County, California, offers traditional undergraduate programs in the arts and sciences and select pre-professional and graduate programs. Ranked in the top tier of western universities by U.S. News and World Report, Chapman has gained national recognition with its commitment to excellence
through research and innovative teaching. More information about the university is available at www.chapman.edu.
More information about the Department of Languages is available at http://www.chapman.edu/wilkinson/
languages.
Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Japanese; native or near native fluency in Japanese and English; generalist (area ofspecialization open); evidence of successful college level teaching and research potential are requirements of the position.
Responsibilities: We are seeking applicants who are capable of teaching a full range of courses in Japanese literature, culture, and language. Candidate must also have a commitment to excellence in teaching and research; a strong interest in curriculum and program development; and show a willingness to participate in departmental activities and service initiatives.
Contact Information: Application review began November 1, 2012. The position will remain open until filled.
Applications must include a letter of application detailing qualifications related to the position description, curriculum vita, teaching evaluations, and three letters of reference to. Information should be submitted to:Dr. Walter Tschacher
Department of Languages
Chapman University
One University Dr.
Orange, CA 92866
Electronic submissions may be directed to tschacher@chapman.edu.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The University offers a relocation expense reimbursement package as well as a homebuyer assistance program.
Chapman University requires background checks for all new employees.
Chapman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing career opportunities to all people, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Colby College
Colby College seeks applicants for a one-year position as a faculty fellow in Japanese Language, beginning
September 1, 2013. The teaching responsibilities will be four language courses in various levels of Japanese with twocourses in the fall and the other two in the spring. Desired qualifications include Ph.D. (MA required) in Japanese language pedagogy or Japanese linguistics/literature/culture, native or near native fluency in Japanese and English, andprior teaching experience at the college level.
Please send a cover letter, curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and teachingevaluations and syllabi in a single PDF file named with your last name, first name via email to japanesefacfellow@colby.edu. You need to submit three letters of recommendation and ask your recommenders to submit your reference in a PDF file named with your last name, first name to japanesefacfellow@colby.edu with your last name,first name in the Subject field. Interviews will be held at the AAS conference in San Diego March 22-23, 2013. Review
of applications will begin on March 1, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.
Colby College is committed to equality and diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage inquir-

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ies from candidates who will contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our college. Colby College does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, or age in employment or in our educational programs. For more information about the College, please visit our website:www.colby.edu

The College Board
The College Board, a national educational organization, is conducting a search for a Director of Curriculum& Content Development for World Languages, who has a background in German or an Asian language. This
position can be in one of the following College Board offices: New York, NY; Duluth, Georgia; or Reston, Virginia.
The Director of Curriculum and Content Development for World Languages is responsible for providing leadership for and managing 3-5 specific Advanced Placement (AP) courses:
 Providing content and curricular expertise in one or more of the AP courses managed.
 Preserving and improving the quality and validity of the AP Program’s curricular materials: the course curriculum, exam, and professional development content.
 Leading multiple committees of subject-matter experts, typically college professors and secondary school
teachers, training them on curriculum and assessment development protocols, and facilitating communication between academics and technical experts (test developers and psychometricians) and other College
Board staff.
Moderating dialogue with and making presentations to large academic audiences to ensure that ongoingchange and improvement within AP courses and exams is understood, accepted, and supported.
To achieve these deliverables, the Director will manage the following program projects for the assigned AP
courses: Recruit, plan, train, and direct the work of AP committees responsible for curriculum and/or assessment
development.
 Plan and lead committee meetings; reviewing committee work, and maintaining all necessary committee
communications as well as communications with CB (Note: this position requires multiple weekend andevening meetings each year).
 Co-lead regular discussions with ETS test development staff on matters of AP assessment development as
related to AP Exam revisions; ensure that exam development aligns with committee-approved curricula
and test specifications; and manage AP committee inputs to exam development.
 Manage development teams for teacher/classroom content for assigned AP subjects (e.g., AP Course Descriptions, AP Released Exams, supplemental publications, and AP and Pre-AP professional development
content.)
 Represent and increase support for the AP Program’s mission to internal and external audiences and particular AP subjects through a variety of strategies including: building relationships with and or sponsorships of disciplinary associations to conduct outreach and address concerns;; attending and participating
at national and regional meetings of professional associations; developing partnerships with and professional organizations; managing committee outreach efforts; making presentations at professional conferences and AP Open Forums; publishing AP-related articles in professional journals; reviewing all communications to AP teachers in the assigned subjects; and ensuring high quality subject-specific sessions at the
AP Annual Conference.
 Work collaboratively with the AP College and University Services team to develop and implement plans toraise college and university awareness of assigned AP courses and exams; leverage appropriate credit/
placement policies; and involve respected college faculty in AP curriculum and professional development
projects. Assist efforts to recruit college faculty and experienced AP teachers to serve as AP Readers; colead the planning and execution of discipline-specific AP Faculty Colloquia events.
 Support the AP Course Audit effort by directing annual updates to the recommended textbook lists andworking with designated CDAC members and AP Course Audit Senior Reviewers to revise AP CurricularRequirements, scoring guidelines, AP Course Audit Reviewer training materials, and teacher support materials for courses undergoing curricular revisions.
 Maintain a familiarity with current research and best practices related to curriculum development, instructional pedagogies, and assessment; participate in regular discussions with other staff members on the current professional literature to build a set of common, shared beliefs about AP’s direction within the larger
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Lead the submission and execution of grant-related work such as identified for assigned AP courses
Qualifications: Master’s degree in a world language or world language education, although a doctorate in a related disciplineis desirable (preference will be given to candidates who have a background in German or an Asian language) Extensive classroom teaching experience required
AP or comparable college/university teaching experience preferred
Requirements:
 General understanding of The College Board and its programs and services, especially Advanced Placement
 Experience in curriculum design and development, specifically the Understanding by Design Curriculum
Development Framework
 Experience in assessment development
 Experience with design and implementation of professional development is desirable as is experience with
instructional design and content development.
 Ability to conduct research on instructional topics, methods and media.
 Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Professional and using Internet applications
 Excellent organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and the ability to effectively handle
multiple tasks simultaneously
 Excellent oral and written communication skills;;Strong customer service orientation
 ability to proofread, edit, and revise curriculum, assessment, and professional development resources
24-30% travel required
Benefits:
We offer our employees an outstanding benefits package which includes 4 weeks of paid time off, a generous retirement plan, tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development and training.
Mission:
The College Board’s mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. We are a not-for-profit
membership organization committed to excellence and equity in education. Among our best-known products are theSAT®, PSAT/NMSQT®, and Advanced Placement Program®. The College Board is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College Board participates in E-Verify, a service of DHS and SSA,
where required.
Apply:
If you are interested in this position and you meet our qualifications, please apply by visiting our Careers page atwww.collegeboard.org/careers and submitting your resume and cover letter.
Desired Travel 25% - 50%
Areas of Expertise Curriculum Design/Development, Instructional Design
Highest Level of Education Master's Degree
Job Type Full Time
Location Reston, VA, Duluth, GA, New York, NY
Years of Relevant Experience 4-5
Apply Here: http://www.Click2apply.net/3w48dm9

Earlham College
Earlham College, a residential liberal arts college, invites applications for a Language Fellow position in theJapanese language program for the 2013-2014 academic year (renewable). The Language Fellow will assist in the beginning and intermediate Japanese courses in various capacities, and teach five (5) hours in Richmond Japanese School on
Saturdays. The Language Fellow receives a stipend of $15,000-15,500 and free room and board on Earlham College campus for the academic year. The Language Fellow may also attend for free in up to two courses per semester at the college.
An M.A. in Japanese linguistics, pedagogy or other related fields is preferred, but candidates without an M.A. will be considered. It is a great opportunity for the Language Fellow to develop language pedagogy and enhance the knowledge ofvarious aspects of the Japanese language program.
To apply, please electronically send a letter of application, CV, and three letters of reference to: Akiko Kakutani,
akikok@earlham.edu, Professor of Japanese, Department of Languages and Literatures: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Earlham College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in all areas of the campus community.

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Harvard University
The Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University anticipates an opening fora full-time Preceptor in Japanese, expected to begin July 1, 2013. The preceptor will be responsible for acting as
instructor in charge of one of the levels of Japanese taught at Harvard, between elementary and advanced (fifth year
level), and for training and supervising instructors in the Japanese program.
This will be a term appointment, with the duration of the term to be determined.
The appointment is renewable, based on performance and curricular need, for up to a total of eight years. The successful applicant should have native or near-native command of modern standard Japanese, both written and spoken; an M.A. degree or higher in a field relevant to teaching Japanese as a second language, such as Japanese pedagogy, the acquisition of Japanese as a second language, or Japanese linguistics; and experience teaching in an American university setting or its equivalent.
The successful candidate will be able to teach modern Japanese at any level, elementary through advanced,
to learners whose native language is English. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in supervising other teachers. Experience in using technology in foreign language teaching is also desirable.
Special Instructions: Interested candidates should submit the following documents through the ARIeS portal(http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/4490) no later than February 1, 2013:(1) a letter of application,(2) a curriculum vitae, and(3) the names and email contact information of three references. References will be contacted separately andinvited to upload letters of recommendation.
(4) a 20-minute DVD of the applicant teaching. This should be submitted by surface mail to the following
address by January 21, 2013:
Chair, Preceptor Search
Japanese Language Program
Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations
Harvard University
5 Bryant Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Harvard University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Contact Email: eal@fas.harvard.edu

Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies
The Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies (KCJS) is a consortium of fourteen American universities thatsponsors a rigorous, two-semester academic program for undergraduates who wish to do advanced work inJapanese language and cultural studies. For more details about the KCJS, please visit http://www.kcjs.jp andhttp://www.kcjs.columbia.edu.
KCJS invites applications for the position of Full-time Lecturer in Japanese Language to be appointed as of July 1, 2013, with teaching duties commencing at the end of August 2013. The initial term of theappointment will be for one year, with renewal contingent upon performance and curricular needs. Responsibilities
will include teaching or co-teaching Japanese language at the intermediate to advanced levels. Requirements include an M.A. or higher degree in Japanese language pedagogy, linguistics, second-language acquisition or related
fields. Candidates must possess a native or near-native command of Japanese, and provide evidence of experienceand commitment to language teaching. Experience teaching U.S. undergraduates and familiarity with the use oftechnology in language teaching are highly desirable.
The following application materials should be submitted in electronic (MSWord) format via a single email
to Fusako Shore, Assistant Director, at fs2244@columbia.edu :(1) letter of application (1 each in Japanese and English)(2) curriculum vitae (1 each in Japanese and English)(3) brief statement of teaching philosophy (1 each in Japanese and English; length should be no longer than one A4/
letter size page)(4) sample teaching materials such as syllabi, lesson plans, and/or teaching portfolio(5) two letters of recommendation (these should be submitted directly to KCJS by the referees).

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Applicants based in the United States should also send a DVD of their teaching (using one of the following fileformats: mp4, m4v, mov) via airmail to the following address:
Fusako Shore, Assistant Director
Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies
Doshisha University, Fusokan 2F
Imadegawa Karasuma Higashi-iru
Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan 602-8580
Tel: 81 (75) 251-4993; Fax: (75) 229-6300
E-mail: fs2244@columbia.edu
Inquiries about the position may be directed to Takayuki Nishimata, Language Program Director,
tn2230@columbia.edu
Deadline for receipt of applications is February 15, 2013. Please note that submissions are final once received and materials will not be returned.

Princeton University
The Department of East Asian Studies at Princeton University invites applications for the position of Japanese language lecturers (multiple positions).
Successful candidates will teach beginning- to advanced-level Japanese courses, assist the senior language lecturer in the design of Japanese language curriculum, and develop teaching materials for Japanese language courses.
Japanese Language Lecturers will also help coordinate with other Japanese language lecturers to plan Japanese language events: weekly Japanese language table, the Japanese speech contest, and our annual Princeton Japanese Pedagogy Forum.
Requirements: Applicants must have a Master’s Degree or foreign equivalent in Education, Applied Linguistics or Japanese pedagogy. Candidates must have taught Japanese as a full-time instructor in a US university or college, have taught advanced-level Japanese and intensive (summer) Japanese courses, and have taught as a headteacher. The candidate's evaluations must indicate excellence in teaching. Requires native or near-native fluency inJapanese and excellent written and oral command of the English language.
Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations. You may apply online at http://jobs.princeton.edu , Req. # 1200861.

Smith College
The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at Smith College invites applications for a one-year
lecturer position, to begin July 2013. The position is a three-quarters time appointment but comes with full benefits.
The lecturer will teach four courses: two in Japanese language and two in modern Japanese literature in translation.
Applicants must have a native or near-native fluency in Japanese and English, a PhD or ABD status in Japanese, with a
specialization in modern literature preferred, and a commitment to excellence in teaching.
Submit application at https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/21176 with letter of application, curriculum vitae,
list of three references, and statement of teaching philosophy. Questions regarding the search should be directed toProfessor Kimberly Kono, Chair of Search Committee, Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures(kkono@smith.edu). Review of applications will begin March 1, 2013.
Smith College is an equal opportunity employer encouraging excellence through diversity.

Texas Christian University
The Department of Modern Language Studies at Texas Christian University welcomes applications for a oneyear, non-continuing full-time Japanese lecturer for the 2013-2014 academic year, beginning in August 2013.
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experience at the university level and must demonstrate excellence in teaching. Duties include teaching undergraduate level
Japanese language and culture. Candidates should be willing to advise students in Japanese minor program and to work withcolleagues in our interdisciplinary Asian Studies minor. Native or near-native fluency in Japanese required.
All application materials and supporting documents (letter of application and current CV) must be submitted online
at https://tcu.igreentree.com/CSS_Faculty. Contact Jacqulyn Curry, TCU Employment Manager, for any questions or problems with your application at 817-257-5255 or j.curry@tcu.edu. Application deadline: March 1, 2013. TCU is an AA/EEO
employer.

Vassar College
Vassar College invites applications for Japanese Language Fellow (Intern) for the 2013-2014 academic year (lateAugust 2013 through May 2014). Vassar College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. The Language Fellow, who must be a native speaker of Japanese, assists
the Japanese faculty members in preparing teaching materials and conducting drill sessions for 12 hours a week. Language
Fellows receive free room and board on Vassar’s campus in student housing for the academic year, a monthly stipend of$500 for 10 months, and health insurance coverage. They may also take up to two courses per semester free at Vassar. Language Fellows should have a B.A. and be fluent in English.
To apply, please send a cover letter, vita, an audio recording introducing yourself in both Japanese and English, andat least one recommendation letter. Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled. Please send applications to
Haoming Liu, Chair, Department of Chinese and Japanese, Box 285, Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie,
NY 12604 or (preferably) via email to chineseandjapanese@vassar.edu.

University of West Florida
The University of West Florida (UWF) seeks a Director, Japan Center and Florida-Japan Linkage Institute.
The Director reports to the Associate Vice President for Diversity and International Education and Programs (ODIEP). UWF
is seeking applicants that possess the integrity and ability to build upon a thriving Japanese language and culture programand also includes oversight of the Jikei-American Center and the Florida-Japan Linkage Institute. The Director will be theprimary coordinator for all Japanese activities at the University as well as serve as the primary liaison for Japanese activities
with the City of Pensacola and its sister city-Gero/Hagiwara and Florida's sister state, Wakayama. The Director also will workwith the Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida, the Jikei Group of Colleges, and State of Florida-related Japanese activities.
The University, with campuses in Pensacola and along the Emerald Coast of Northwest Florida, is one of the region’s
prized resources. UWF is a member of the State University System of Florida. The Florida Legislature established the University in 1963, and classes began in the fall of 1967. UWF has three colleges, Arts and Sciences, Business, and Professional
Studies, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
QUALIFICATIONS: This position is 60% administrative, 20% teaching/advising, 20% service to the Department
and University.
• An earned doctorate from an accredited institution in a relevant field with 2-4 years of appropriate experience(exceptional candidates with MA’s or MS’s and extensive experience will be considered).
• A distinguished record of academic accomplishments, including extensive Japanese language teaching experience,extensive Japanese/Asian Studies cultural knowledge, and familiarity with US-managed study abroad programs.
• Successful administrative and managerial experience in higher education with demonstrated achievement in the
management of curriculum, academic personnel, budget administration, strategic planning, and comprehensive academic and cultural planning.
• Ability to communicate bilingually (Japanese and English required) and experience working effectively in a diverse
campus community.
 Ability to provide visionary leadership in support of diversity initiatives and manage staff as well as volunteers.
COMPENSATION: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
For the complete announcement and position description, including qualifications and experience, please see our
website: https://jobs.uwf.edu. This position has a preferred response date of February 28, 2013, but is open until filled.
This position requires a criminal background screening. UWF is an Equal Opportunity/Access/ Affirmative Action
Employer. Pursuant to provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to
respond is requested to advise UWF by contacting ADA Compliance in the Office of Human Resources at 1-850-474-2694(Voice) or 1-850-857-6114 (TTY).

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Opportunities
ALLEX Japanese Teacher Training Institute at Portland
State University; Scholarships Available
An intensive training program in teaching Chinese and Japanese will be held this summer at Portland State University in Oregon. The Chinese & Japanese Teacher Training Instituteis an intensive course for current language teachers or those who plan to enter the field. The program provides the foundation for future instructors to teach their language and gives substantial
tools to current teachers to reinforce and strengthen their programs. It is a hands-on course, andeffective methodology in teaching Chinese and Japanese to North Americans is emphasized overa theoretical analysis of the language.
Ginger Marcus, Washington University in St. Louis, serves as the program’s Academic
Director. Patricia Wetzel (Portland State University) is On-Site Executive Director.
There
is a 7 Week Program and a 4 Week Program. Dates: June 20 - August 9, 2013. 12 credits are offered fro the 7-week program.
Tuition: Estimated $5,000 for in-state students; $8,500 for out-of-state students. Substantial scholarship support is available.
For more details on the course and registration information please visit the ALLEX
Website: http://www.allex.org/
Administered by the ALLEX Foundation (Thomas Mason Jr., Executive Director) with
the Consortium for Chinese and Japanese Teacher Training (Cornell University, Ohio State University, Portland State University, and Washington University in St. Louis)

Lucien Stryk Asian Translation Prize
The American Literary Translators Association (ALTA) invites you to nominate translations for ALTA’s 2013 Lucien Stryk Asian Translation Prize. The winner will receive $5,000, andthe award-winning book and translator will be featured at ALTA’s 36th conference, to be held October 16-19, 2013, in Bloomington, IN.
To be eligible, a submission must have been published in 2012 in the U.S. or Canada andbe a book-length translation into English of Asian poetry OR of source texts from (but not commentaries on) Zen Buddhism. Languages eligible are Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Sanskrit,
Tamil, Thai, Tibetan, and Vietnamese. The deadline for receiving submissions is May 15. Please
send a letter of nomination and three copies of each nominated book to:
ALTA/Lucien Stryk Asian Translation Prize
The University of Texas at Dallas
800 West Campbell Road, JO 51
Richardson, TX 75080-3021
Submissions will be judged according to the literary significance of the original and thesuccess of the translation in recreating the literary artistry of the original. While the Lucien Stryk
Asian Translation Prize is primarily intended to recognize the translation of contemporary works,
retranslations or first-time translations of important older works will also be seriously considered. Please note that publishers will be asked to provide a copy of the original-language text for
those translations chosen by judges to move on to the second round.
The Lucien Stryk Asian Translation Prize, which has been established by an anonymous
donor, celebrates the importance of Asian translation for international literature and promotes thetranslation of Asian works into English. Stryk was an internationally acclaimed translator of Japanese and Chinese Zen poetry, renowned Zen poet himself, and former professor of English at
Northern Illinois University. The 2011 Stryk Prize winner was Charles Egan for Clouds Thick,
Whereabouts Unknown: Poems by Zen Monks of China (Columbia UP, 2010), and the 2012 Stryk
Prize winner was Don Mee Choi for All the Garbage of the World, Unite! by Kim Hyesoon (Action
Books, 2011).
For more information, please visit www.literarytranslators.org, or contact María Rosa
Suárez (maria.suarez@utdallas.edu). We look forward to receiving and evaluating your submissions as we work together to promote the translation of Asian literature into English.

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Middlebury College Program in JapanThe C.V. Starr-Middlebury School in Japan is a fall trimester or academic year study abroad program for students from American colleges and universities. Based at International Christian University in Tokyo (ICU), the program is designed for students with intermediate-high to advanced Japanese proficiency. ICU offers coursework inJapanese language; students also enroll in ICU’s regular courses in history, art history, economics, psychology, linguistics, literature, and international studies, among others, during their second and third trimesters.
Program participants also take Cultural Portfolio courses offered by Middlebury College throughout the year.
These writing-intensive courses include discussions and weekly field-trips, and provide a framework within which toturn casual observations of daily activities and incidents into opportunities to gain in-depth knowledge of Japanese
language, culture, and society.
On-campus housing for students studying for the year (off-campus housing for students staying for one trimester) with Japanese roommates provides a personal view of Japanese culture, and all students are encouraged to participate in ICU student clubs and extra-curricular activities.
The C.V.Starr-Middlebury School in Japan upholds the spirit of the Language Pledge®, and provides both academic and personal support to enable participants to perform all activities in the Japanese language.
More information on the program, including the application process, fees, course descriptions, and student life can befound on the website at www.middlebury.edu/sa/japan.

Summer Exchange Program in Japan for K-12 Students
The Japan Association for the Promotion of English for Children (JAPEC) sponsors an annual summer exchange program in Osaka for elementary, middle, and high-school students. Working with IACE Travel, the programprovides a 10-day experience that includes a homestay and an international summer camp.
Dates for 2013 are July 19-28. The cost is $998 per student, and teacher-led groups of 5 or more receive special discounts.
For more information, go online tohttps://www.iace-usa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2453 .

2013 JET Memorial Invitation Program
The 2013 JET-MIP program will provide 32 American high school students with the opportunity to visit Japan for
two weeks., with a focus on the Tohoku region, to participate in exchanges with Japanese students, see the current conditionof recovery in the region, and to act as symbolic bridges to enhance the goodwill between Japan and the United States.
The program was created in memory of two Americans participating in the JET Programme as assistant English language
teachers who lost their lives during the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011: Taylor Anderson(Ishinomaki, Miyagi) and Montgomery Dickson (Rikuzen-Takata, Iwate). Its purpose is to:
Encourage American high school students to study Japanese
Encourage youth exchanges such as the JET program as an option for students
Create a network of students for the future
The program is open to 11th and 12thgraders who are currently learning Japanese and are nominated by their schools
to participate (one student can be nominated per school).
The tentative dates for the 2013 trip are July 6 – 24. This program is administered by the Japan Foundation’s Los Angeles
office. Applications must arrive at the Japan Foundation office by April 17, 2013.
For details on the program and on nominating students, please go online to http://www.jflalc.org/jle-jet-mip.html .

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Topical IB Seminar on Japanese Literature in Tokyo
Temple University Japan Campus (TUJ), in cooperation with International Baccalaureate Asia Pacific, ispleased to announce a Category 3 Topical Seminar (Japanese Literature) for Japanese teachers at International Baccalaureate schools.
The seminar will examine various works from Kawabata Yasunari, Yoshimoto Banana and selected Japanesepoets. Participants can enjoy in-depth discussion on various texts with an experienced IB examiner and professors
who specialize in Japanese literature or linguistics.
This will be an opportunity to meet teachers at other IB schools and discuss approaches and methods to be
used in classes on Japanese literature.
Dates: August 2-4, 2013 (2.5 days): 9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (till 2:30 p.m. on the last day).
Location: Temple University Japan Campus, Tokyo.
Registration Close: July 1, 2013 (May 30 for Early Bird registration)
Intended participants: "Japanese A" teachers in IB schools or those with equivalent experience who are native
speakers of Japanese or have near-native level Japanese ability.
Language used: Japanese.
Cost: 58,500 yen (Early Bird registration by May 30) or 63,000 yen (Regular registration by July 1).
Details and how to apply: https://www.tuj.ac.jp/events/2013/0802.html
Contact: Ms. Mai Mitsui mitsui@tuj.temple.edu Tel: +81-5441-9800

AATJ Board of Directors
Co-Presidents:
Jessica Haxhi (Maloney Magnet School, CT)
Yasu-Hiko Tohsaku(University of California, San Diego, CA)

Professional Development Co-Directors:
Eiko Ushida (University of California, San
Diego, CA)
Yasuko Ito Watt (Indiana University, IN)

Vice-President/Treasurer:
Susan Tanabe (North Salem High School &Chemeketa Community College, OR)

Advocacy and Outreach Co-Directors:
Janet Ikeda (Washington & Lee University, VA)
Mamiya Worland (Fairfax County Public
Schools, VA)

Vice-President/Secretary:
Motoko Tabuse (Eastern Michigan University, MI)
Spring Conference (AAS-affiliated) C0-Directors:
Joan Ericson(Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO)
Masahiko Minami(San Francisco State University, CA)
Fall Conference (ACTFL-affiliated) Co-Directors:
Noriko Fujioka-Ito (University of Cincinnati, OH)
Yasuko Takata Rallings (Wake Forest University)

National Exam Co-Director:
Nobuko Hasegawa(LaGuardia High School of Performing Arts, NY)
Tomoko Takami (University of Pennsylvania)
Activities and Awards Co-Directors:
Lynn Sessler Neitzel(Menasha Joint School District, WI)
Shingo Satsutani (College of DuPage , IL)
Publications Director:
Emi Ochiai Ahn (Mesa Community College,
AZ)

Summer Intensive Language Program
Monterey Institute of International Studies
Monterey’s programs offer intensive language instruction for participants with a variety of academic or non-academic
goals. Whether you are planning to study or work abroad, or just wish to strengthen your skills so you can enroll in higher-level courses at your home institute, our intensive and custom language programs might be just what you are looking
for. We offer summer language programs in 6 languages (www.miis.edu/academics/language/summer), including Japanese, as well as customized one-on-one and small group language training programs in common and less-commonly
taught languages (www.miis.edu/academics/language/custom). These programs are open to anyone interested in language study and development of cross-cultural understanding.
Program Dates: June 17-August 9, 2013
Application Deadline: April 29, 2013
Program Highlights:
Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, French, Russian, Japanese8-week intensive program (180 hours of instruction)
Small class size (8-10 student average)
Graduate and undergraduate credit earned
Elementary, intermediate, and advanced courses offered in most languages
For more information please contact:
Monterey Institute of International Studies
Intensive and Custom Language Programs
831-647-4115
silp@miis.edu

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