September 2016

AATJNEWSLETTER

VOL. 5
NO. 3

President’s Message

Yoshiko Saito-Abbott 齋藤アボット佳子
新学期が始まり皆々様にはお忙しい日々をお過ごしの事と思います。さてAATJは2016年の1月から日本語教育のさらなる普及・奨励に力をいれるためJ−CAN（Japanese,	
 Core	 Practices,	
 Articulation/Advocacy,	
 and	
 Network)	
 イニシャ
ティブを推進しております。その一環として７月8日から１０
日にバージニアのオールド・ドミニオン大学でAATJとJapan	 Foundationの共催で4つの教師会の代表が集い、J-CANのワー
クショップが行われました。ワークショップに参加した皆さんはコア・ププラクティスとは何か、そしてそれをどのように授業に反映するかについて学び、それぞれの地域の日本語教育の課題と目標を明確化し、実現可能な短期的、長期的な活動計画アクションプランを作成、教師会間でのネットワークが活発に行われました。その報告がこの号に掲載されていますのでどうぞご覧ください。また１１月に行われるAATJ/ACTFLの学会の後でJapan	 Foundationとの共催でMITを会場に、全米における「最新のペダゴジーとは」というテー
マでJ−CAN	 (Japanese	 Core	 Practices,	
 Articulation/Advocacy	
 ,	
 and	
 Network)の新しい試みについてのワークショップが行われます。又、来春にも同じようなJ-CANのワーク
ショップを計画しておりますのでご期待ください。
１１月に開催されるAATJ/ACTFLの学会の準備も順調に進んでおります。ふるってご参加く
ださい。また同期間中にJapan	
 Foundationとこれからの日本語教育を担うリーダーシップ
トレーニングも行われます。たくさんのご応募ありがとうございました。さらに現在トロントで開催される春学会のプロポーザルを募集しております。たくさんの応募を期待します。それではAATJ/ACTFL開催地のボストンでお会いできますことを楽しみにしております。

Greetings! I hope you are doing well in the new academic year.
AATJ launched our “J-CAN initiative” at the beginning of this year. J-CAN stands forJapanese-Core Practices, Articulation/Advocacy and Network. In addition to articulation,
advocacy, and networking activities, AATJ is now promoting ACTFL’s Core Practices* – thatis, high-leverage teaching practices – to promote Japanese language and cultural education.
As part of our efforts, AATJ and the Japan Foundation, Los Angeles, sponsored a “J-CAN
Workshop at Old Dominion College in Virginia in July. Representatives of four of AATJ’s
affiliate organizations gathered and explored what core practices mean, and each organization
planned short-term and long-term action plans for each organization and their J-CAN activities.
Please see a more detailed report of the workshop in this newsletter.
In addition, AATJ and the Japan Foundation are co-organizing and planning a J-CAN workshop
in November in Boston. The theme of the workshop is “New Pedagogy Across the US,” and it
will be held at MIT on November 20, right after the ACTFL Convention/AATJ Fall Conferencein Boston. We are planning to offer a similar workshop next spring at a different location.
The plan for the AATJ 2016 Annual Fall Conference (AATJ@ACTFL) is moving along, andyou can see the AATJ sponsored programs in this newsletter. I hope many of you can attend theconference. During the AATJ/ACTFL fall conference, AATJ and the Japan Foundation, Los
Angeles, are organizing a leadership training program again this year. We appreciate the many
applications we received for this training program. The 2017 Annual Spring Conference will beheld in Toronto next March. We are now accepting proposals for paper and panel presentations,and we look forward to receiving many proposals.
I hope to see many of you at AATJ/ACTFL in Boston in November!
*1. Use Target Language for Learning, 2. Design Communicative Activities, 3.Teach Grammar
as Concept and Use in Context, 4. Use Authentic Cultural Resources, 5. Plan with Backward
Design Model, and 6. Provide Appropriate Feedback.

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Table of Contents
Pages

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President’s Message

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AATJ Announcements
・2016 Annual Fall Conference at ACTFL

10・Call for Proposals: AATJ 2017 Spring Conference

11・Registration for the 2016 JLPT・New SIG for Translating and Interpreting
・Proposed Bylaws Revision

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・Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador Commendation
・Bridging Project News

16

・Report on J-CAN Workshop

18

・2017 Year of the Rooster NENGAJO Contest Announcement

19

AATJ Affiliate News
・The 27th Annual Arizona Japanese Speech Contest

20

・News from WiATJ

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・Call for Papers: 20th NCOLCTL Annual Conference

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・University of Tokyo “Global Science Course” for Foreign Students
・UTokyoX: Free Online Courses from the University of Tokyo
・New Perspectives Japan: Study Abroad Program23

Job Opening Announcements

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Support Our Sponsors

Check out AATJ’s Facebook page, and “Like” us to 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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2016 Annual Fall Conference at ACTFL
in Boston, MA

The AATJ Fall Conference will be held during the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign
Languages (ACTFL) Annual Convention and World Languages Expo

2016 Annual Convention and World Languages Expo
November 18-20, 2016
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, MA(Pre-Convention Workshops – November 17, 2016)

https://www.actfl.org/convention-expo

The ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo will feature over 700 educationalsessions covering a wide spectrum of the language profession addressing the theme IMPACT. The
ACTFL Convention is an international event bringing together over 6,000 language educators fromall languages, levels and assignments within the profession.
REGISTRATION: To register for the ACTFL Convention, please go to the website
http://www.actfl.org/convention-expo/registration
You can register as a Convention Partner Organization Member (Option 2) if you have renewed yourmembership in AATJ for 2016. Please also purchase the luncheon ticket for $40 (before October 26)
to join us at the AATJ Membership Luncheon on Saturday, 11/19.

MemberNon-Member
ACTFL Student/Retired Member

Member – One Day
Non-Member -One Day

Advance
By Wed, October 26
$235
$345
$155
$205
$300

Late/Onsite
After October 26
$330
$440
$175
$300
$395

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HOUSING: 8 hotels have special ACTFL rates. Some hotels are sold out, but new ones are being
added, and you can join a waitlist for rooms that become available. For details regarding hotel
reservations, please visit the website http://www.actfl.org/convention-expo/housing
PRESENTATION SESSIONS: This year, AATJ sponsors two concurrent sessions including 15
research paper presentations and 23 one-hour learning sessions. These sessions will be held in
Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel, Adams and Douglass (See 2016 ACTFL-AATJ Schedule
below).

SESSION PRESENTERS: Please read “FORPRESENTERS” in 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, andelectronic poster sessions. All ACTFL sessions aresearchable by using ACTFL ONLINECONVENTION PROGRAM http://
ww4.aievolution.com/tfl1601/index.cfm?
do=cus.pubSearchOptions.

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JAPAN PAVILION IN THE EXHIBIT HALL:
The Japan Pavilion in the Exhibit Hall of Boston
Convention & Exhibition Center will featureentertainment as well as exhibits by publishers,
travel agents, universities, and other companies andservices related to our profession. Please check the
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Floor Plan.
AATJ’s Booth numbers are 1432 and 1434. http://
s36.a2zinc.net/clients/ACTFL/ACTFL2016/Public/
eventmap.aspx?shmode=E
EXPERIENCE HANDS-ON LEARNING: The Exhibit Hall Visit Free Time is scheduled at
10:00-11:00AM on Friday, 11/18; 9:00-10:00AM & 3:00-4:00PM on Saturday, 11/19; and9:00-10:00AM on Sunday, 11/20. Teachers and educators in the Boston area are planning todemonstrate how to make chitoseame bag making for Shichigosan (Friday) and Japanese drum
wadaiko making (Saturday).

LOCAL AFFILIATE COUNCIL MEETING: The local affiliate council meeting will be held at
12:00-1:00PM on Friday, November 18 in the Douglass Room of the Westin Boston Waterfront
Hotel.

AATJ TEACHER AWARD LUNCHEON:The AATJ Luncheon will be held in Room 253A,
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, at
12:30-1:45PM on Saturday, November 19. Tickets
are $40 in advance (before October 26). Afterthat the cost will be more and the number of seats
limited). Please purchase the luncheon tickets when
you register for the conference. AATJ will not selltickets at our booth. If you have already registered
but did not request a luncheon ticket, please log in to
the ACTFL conference registration site andpurchase a ticket online.
Students from Boston University will give a yosakoi dance performance at the luncheon.
AATJ GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND RECEPTION: The AATJ General
Membership Meeting and Reception will be held in Room 210A, Boston Convention & Exhibition
Center from 6:30-9:00PM on Saturday, November 19, 2016.
VISIT JAPAN BREAKFAST SEMINAR: Japan National Tourism Organization, JNTO’s “Visit
Japan Breakfast Seminar” will be held at Marina Ballroom I, Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel at
7:00- 8:00AM on Saturday, November 19. Please see the details below.

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■	  ACTFL	
  2016	
  「ビジットジャパン朝食セミナー」の参加者を募集！	
  (締切:	
  10月14日)	
  	
  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、マサチューセッツ州ボストンにおいて11月18日(金)～11月20日(日)にAmerican	
  Council	
  on	
  The	
  Teaching	
  of	
  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	  2016	
  Annual	
  ConvenBon	
  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	  2016	
  ビジットジャパン朝食セミナー	
 
開催日時：

	
  11月19日(土)07：00～08：00AM

開催地：

米国、マサチューセッツ州ボストン

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  Boston	
  Waterfront	
  Hotel	  (Marina	
  Ballroom	
  I)
	
  	
  	
  	
  
425	
  Summer	
  St,	
  Boston,	
  MA	
  02210	
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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
開催場所：

※	
   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。

＜お申し込み期限＞	
  10月14日(金)	
  ＜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	  2016	
  ビジットジャパン朝食セミナーUS事務局
NTA	  America	
  Inc.
E-­‐mail：bpd@ntaamerica.com
TEL：	
  310-­‐768-­‐1870

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Call for Proposals: AATJ 2017 Spring Conference
AAS in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The 2017 AATJ Spring Conference will be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on Thursday,
March 16, 2017, in conjunction with the Annual 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, (5)language and technology, or (6) special interest groups*. Individual papers are 20 minutes longwith 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, Translating/Interpreting, 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 tohave it considered for sponsorship by the SIG, please indicate which SIG topic is addressed in theappropriate section of the submission form.
An abstract for an individual paper should be no more than 300 words in English or 700 characters
in Japanese. For organized panels, a maximum 300-word or 700-character abstract is required fromeach participant, 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, Monday, October 31, 2016.
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.
It is not necessary to be an AATJ member to submit or be included in a proposal; however, if yourproposal is accepted for the conference you will be asked to join or renew your membership for2017.
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-spring10Registration for the 2016 JLPTThe 2016 Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT; Nihongo Nouryoku Shiken) will be offered at
16 test sites in the United States on Sunday, December 4 (including one new test site this year, in
Miami, Florida). Registration is open until October 3.
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 a credential they can offer to potential employers.
More information, including a list of test sites, a description of the JLPT's five levels, and a link toonline registration, is available at http://www.aatj.org/jlpt-us.

New SIG for Translating and Interpreting
AATJ’s newest Special Interest Group (SIG) is focused on Translating and Interpreting. For more
information on the SIG, see http://www.aatj.org/sig-translating-interpreting.
You will have a chance to join this SIG when you renew your membership for 2017.

Proposed Bylaws Revision
AATJ’s officers met in June for a daylong planning session. Their discussion included a review of
how well the structure of AATJ is working after five years. The result was a proposal to revise
Article IV of the Bylaws in order to streamline administration and create a structure that betterreflects the way the organization actually operates. In the next few weeks, members will be asked toparticipate in an online vote on the revision to the Bylaws.
The text of the proposed revised Article IV is below, with new sections underlined. The text ofArticle IV in the current Bylaws (adopted by a vote of the members of ATJ and NCJLT in 2010) is
printed below the proposed revision. (The full text of the current Bylaws can be accessed at http://
www.aatj.org/resources/2012reorganization/AATJBylaws.pdf.) The rest of the Bylaws will remain
the same.
Article IV: Executive Officers
Section 1. Executive Officers
Executive Officers consist of the President and one Vice President elected by the membership. The
Vice President shall represent pre-collegiate and higher education in alternating terms. The
Executive Officers are empowered to appoint the Board of Directors and set the terms of theirservice.
Section 2. President’s Responsibilities
The President shall represent AATJ on public occasions and in contact with other organizations andpersons and shall provide vision and direction to AATJ. The term of the President shall be two years
and one year serving as immediate past president if so willing.

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Section 3. Vice President’s Responsibilities
The Vice President shall be elected for a two-year term. The Vice President shall be assigned the
responsibilities of Secretary including keeping organizational records, corresponding with themembership and affiliates, and facilitating membership drives. The Vice President may serve as
acting President in the event that the President is unable to fulfill the duties of the office or continue
in office. Should the Vice Presidency be vacated, the President shall appoint a replacement for theduration of the term.
Current version (available online at http://www.aatj.org/resources/2012reorganization/
AATJBylaws.pdf)

Article IV: Executive Officers
Section 1. Executive Officers
Executive Officers consist of the President and two Vice Presidents elected by the membership.
There must be representation of both pre-collegiate and higher education among the Executive
Officers. The Executive Officers are empowered to appoint the Board of Directors and set the termsof their service.
Section 2. President’s Responsibilities
The President shall represent AATJ on public occasions and in contact with other organizations andpersons and shall provide vision and direction to AATJ. The term of the President shall be twoyears. Eligible candidates for the Presidency shall previously have served as Vice President.
Section 3. Vice Presidents’ Responsibilities
The two Vice Presidents shall be elected for staggered two-year terms. One shall be designated as
Treasurer with responsibility for overseeing all financial records of AATJ. The other shall beassigned the responsibilities of Secretary including keeping organizational records andcorresponding with the membership and affiliates. Either Vice President may serve as acting
President in the event that the President is unable to fulfill the duties of the office or continue in
office. Should a Vice Presidency be vacated, the President shall appoint a replacement for theduration of the term.

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Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador Commendation
2016年4月22日、シアトルセンターで開催された第41回シアトル桜祭・日本文化祭オープニ
ングレセプションにおいて、末次毅行氏の日本食普及への貢献に対し、日本食普及の親善大使任命状が授与されました。	
 末次毅行氏は、1967年に渡米後、デンバー、ワシントンDC、シアトルで日本食料理人として第一線で活躍するのと同時に、シアトル日本料理店協会を設立するなど、日本食の普及に尽力されました。また、2001年には、American Academy Chef協会から名誉アカデミー
シェフの称号を授与されています。日本食普及の親善大使は、日本食・食文化の魅力を広く国内外に効果的にPRし、伝えていくため任命されるものです。	
 After arriving in the US in 1967, Mr. Suetsugu worked not only as a chef in Denver, Washington,
D.C., and Seattle, but at the same time organized Seattle’s Japanese Restaurant Association in orderto promote the popularity of Japanese cuisine. ,Q
2001, he was bestowed the title of Honorary
Academy Chef from the American Academy ofChefs. The Japanese Cuisine Goodwill
Ambassadors are appointed to spread, both in andoutside of Japan, the many charms of Japanesecuisine and food culture.
AATJは和食のDo's and Don'tsやレシピ等和食について末次シェフに直接お聞きすることができました！１１月号からその内容をAATJのメン
バーの皆様にお伝えする予定です。どうぞお楽
しみに！
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Bridging Project News
Seventy-nine undergraduate students from colleges and universities across the United States havebeen named recipients of Fall 2016 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 2016-2017 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 UnitedStates and Japan. The Commission initiated the Bridging Project scholarship program andestablished a 501(c)(3) private foundation, the US-Japan Bridging Foundation(www.bridgingfoundation.org), to accept contributions. The goal of the Bridging Project is topromote study abroad in Japan by larger numbers of American undergraduate students. The programis administered by AATJ. Since 1999, 1,650 scholarships have been awarded.
Contributors to the 2016-2017 academic year scholarships include The Freeman Foundation; Aflac
Japan, AIG Holdings KK, Estee Lauder K.K., Exxon Mobil G.K., the Robert Grondine Memorial
Scholarship Fund, Ichigo Asset Management, the Japan Foundation, Lockheed Martin Global, Inc.,
Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas), Morgan Stanley Japan, Robert and Janette Noddin, Oak Lawn

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Marketing, ORIX USA Corporation, Susan Pharr and Robert Mitchell, Thierry and Yasko
Porte, Robert Roche, and Temple University-Japan Campus.
Applications are being accepted now for the next group of Bridging Scholarships, for study in Japan
beginning in Spring 2017. The application deadline is October 10, 2016. For information on thescholarships and to access the application form, visit the Bridging Project online at www.aatj.org/
studyabroad/scholarships.
Recipients of Bridging Scholarships for Study Abroad in Japan, Fall 2016
Jenifer ALBA / University of Nevada Las Vegas/ Kwansei Gakuin (USAC) / art
Admad ALJAWAD / University of California San Diego / Waseda University / literature
Rosebert ALTIANAS / University of Minnesota / Kanda University of International Studies (IES) /product design & JapaneseMei BRUNSON / University of Washington / Waseda University / Japanese linguistics & history of ideas
Briana BRYSON / Texas A & M University / Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies (USAC) / animal
science
Alexandra BURNESS / Southern Connecticut State University / Toyo University (ISEP) / business
management & Japanese
Hunter CARPENTER / University of Miami/ Sophia University / marketing; history; Japanese
Blythe CARVAJAL / Grand Valley State University (MI) / International Christian University / international
business
Vincent CHEN / Dartmouth College / Keio University / neuroscience
Selah CHUNG / Hawaii Pacific University / Aoyama Gakuin /integrated multimedia
Rebecca CLIPPARD / Middle Tennessee State University / Kansai Gaidai / Japanese & Spanish
Kylie CUMMINGS / Hawaii Pacific University / JF Oberlin University / English & Asian studies
Olivia CUNDIFF / Berea College (KY) / Akita International University /Asian studies
Clara DORFI / University of Cincinnati / Tama Art University / industrial design
Joseph DRAKE / SUNY New Paltz / Kanazawa University / international relations & Asian studies
Cassidy DRISCOLL / Tufts University / Osaka Gakuin / applied physics & Japanese
Matthew DU / University of Maryland / Tohoku University /computer engineering
Dymond ELLIOTT / University of Maryland Baltimore County / JF Oberlin University / psychology
Lindsay ERJAVIC / Arizona State University / Waseda University / political science
Emily GARCZYNSKI / University of Wisconsin Whitewater / Kansai Gaidai / computer science
Korinne GIACOMAN / Portland State University / Kansai Gaidai / Japanese
Chanelle GONTARZ / Old Dominion University (VA) / Kansai Gaidai / communication & Asian studies
Kavya GOPALAKRISHNAN / Ohio State University / International Christian University / Japanese
Bryan GUZMAN/ SUNY New Paltz / Meiji University / biology
Kevin HAN / University of Findlay (OH) / Kyushu University of Health & Welfare / pharmacy
Chris HART / Appalachian State University (NC) / Okayama University / global studies
Kira-Ann HAYASHI / Willamette University (OH) / Tokyo International University / Japanese studies
Kimberly HINCHEY / New Mexico State University / Nagoya University of Foreign Studies / fashion
merchandising
Erika HIROMITSU / Colorado College / Waseda University / sociology
Shela HO / University of California Santa Barbara / Keio University / economics & accounting
Eric JAMES / Baylor University / Hosei University / Asian studies
Margaret JENNINGS / Wellesley College / International Christian University (Middlebury College) /computer science & Japanese
Ariel JOHNSON / San Diego State University / Oita University / Japanese
Miaya JOHNSON / University of Memphis / JF Oberlin University / graphic design & JapaneseVincent JONES / University of Illinois Chicago / Temple University, Japan Campus / finance

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Kirsten JORGENSEN / Marshall University (WV) / Chukyo University / Japanese
Tiffany KELLY / Oklahoma State University / Kansai Gaidai / political science
Kylie KINION / Tulsa Community College (OK) / Kansai Gaidai / education & world languages
Robert KOEGEL / Webster University / JF Oberlin University / international business
Maria KOROLKOVA / Lehman College, CUNY / Sugiyama Jogakuen /environmental science
Diksha KUMAR / University of North Carolina Charlotte / Tohoku University / biology
Flora LAM / University of California San Diego / Tsuru University / linguistics
Ana LESTER-OWENS / Smith College / Associated Kyoto Program (Doshisha University) / East Asian
languages
Adam LEWANDOWICZ / University of Cincinnati / Chiba University / industrial design
Erika LORE / Randolph-Macon College (VA) / Kansai Gaidai / computer science & Asian studies
Brittany MABRY / Marshall University / Chukyo University /international business & JapaneseNolan McCORMICK / Pennsylvania State University / Ibaraki University / bio-behavioral health; dance;
Japanese
Khafra MILLS / Valdosta State University (GA) / Tama University / psychology
Nelson MORENO / University of California Santa Barbara / Tohoku University / physics
Mark NAGY / Ursinus College (PA) / Akita International University / neuroscience
Audrey NAKAOKA / University of California Irvine / Waseda University / international studies
Sarah NIX / Marshall University / Kansai Gaidai / international affairs & Japanese
Kaylynn NORIEGA / University of Findlay / University of Fukui / Japanese
Nathan NOTAH / Fort Lewis College (CO) / Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies / international
business
Sophia OSBORN / University of California San Diego / Waseda University / history
Thomas PARK / University of California Santa Cruz / International Christian University / global
economics
Sarah PASCHALL / Union University (TN) / SIL Sapporo Nihongo Gakko / applied linguistics
Benjamin PERCIVAL / Brandeis University / Osaka Gakuin (CET) / environmental & global studies
Emily PHAM / University of Arkansas / Shimane University / international relations & Asian studies
Lindsay PRINGLE / Central Michigan University / Japan Center for Michigan Universities / dietetics
Rachael REDJOU / Western Washington University / Kwansei Gakuin (USAC) / sexuality & genderstudies; Asian studies
Allison SAFFEL / Indiana University / Nanzan University / East Asian languages & international studies
Eunice SHEK / Knox College (IL) / Nanzan University / creative writing & Asian studies
Elizabeth SMITH / University of Chicago / Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies / law, letters & society
Samantha SODETZ / University of Florida / Kansai Gaidai / Japanese & linguistics
Lee SOMMERFELDT / Washington & Lee University (VA) / International Christian University / businessadministration & Japanese studies
Courtney STEELE / University of Toledo (OH) / Aichi University / communication
Brandon STITT / Pennsylvania State University Behrend/Erie / Tohoku University / electrical & mechanicalengineering
Cassandra STRIEGLE / Ball State University (OH) / Tokyo Gakugei University / JapaneseCaitlyn SULLIVAN / Queens College (CUNY) / Nanzan University / media studies
Julian TASH / University of Maryland Baltimore County / Nanzan University / history & Asian studies
Alyssa VANDERVELDE / University of Nevada Reno / Hiroshima University / anthropology
Benjamin VILLAR / Western Michigan University / Keio University / Japanese
Mikayla WEBSTER / University of California San Diego / Tohoku University / computer science
Leashandra WIGGINS / University of Memphis / Nagoya Gakuin / communications & Japanese
Rebecca WILEY / Ohio State University / Waseda University / Japanese & linguistics
Sheng YANG / College of St. Benedict (MN) / Bunkyo Gakuin / political science
Daniel ZARATE / Santa Monica College (CA) / Temple University – Japan Campus / international
business

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AATJNEWSLETTER September 2016

Report on J-CAN Workshop

by Yasuo Uotate, President of Association of Florida Teachers of Japanese

T-he first J-CAN Workshop was held at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA, on Friday, July 8,
through Sunday, July 10, 2016. This workshop was co-sponsored by the AATJ and the JapanFoundation, Los Angeles (JFLA) as part of AATJ’s J-CAN initiative. The goals of the workshop
were to learn about core practices and plan how to implement them in our teaching. In addition, wedeveloped short-term and long-term action plans to advocate for Japanese language education, and tostrengthen the networks within and among organizations.
Sixteen K-16 Japanese teachers from four regional Japanese teachers’ associations attended theworkshop. The regional associations represented were the Association of Florida Teachers ofJapanese (AFTJ), the Mid-Atlantic Association of Teachers of Japanese (MAATJ), the Ohio
Association of Teachers of Japanese (OATJ), and the Southeastern Association of Teachers ofJapanese (SEATJ).
On Friday, July 8, the participants started with a social gathering and networking at an obento dinner.
Then, at 6:30pm, the workshop orientation began, led by Mieko Kawai sensei of the University ofVirginia. Each regional association group analyzed their own strengths, weaknesses, and theopportunities and challenges they are facing. Based on this information, each association identified
their long-term goals as well as mid-term and short-term goals. This was done using a Google Doc tofacilitate working collaboratively and sharing the discussion within each group and between all theparticipants. The first day closed with remarks from AATJ President Yoshiko Saito-Abbott sensei.
On Saturday, July 9, Dr. Francis Troyan of The Ohio State University introduced the Core Practices
that have been promoted by ACTFL. Among six core practices, he focused on three (Core Practice 1:
use the target language as the vehicle and content of instruction; Core Practice 5: Plan with abackward design model; and Core Practice 6: Provide appropriate feedback).
Dr. Troyan discussed comprehensible input, a genre-based approach to reading and writing, and coconstructive feedback with the participants. After the one-day workshop session, the participants
continued networking with each other over a
Japanese dinner in downtown Norfolk.
On Sunday, July 10, the participants fine-tuned
action plans for regional associations based onwhat they had learned. We used a Google Doc
to keep records of our plans. Each association
then shared their action plans and received
feedback from Saito-Abbott sensei,

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Kawai sensei, and other participants. At theclosing of the workshop, Saito-Abbott
sensei, Kawai sensei, and the J-CAN
leadership team made remarks, and eachparticipant received a certificate.
This J-CAN workshop provided a wonderful
opportunity for the participating K-16
teachers to learn the Core Practices as acommon language for articulation, tonetwork and to exchange ideas, and to create
action plans to further enhance the Japanese language education in their regions. We greatly
appreciate the AATJ and the JFLA’s support for the regional associations’ efforts. The participants
are expected to maintain their network, carry out their action plans, and share their newly acquired
knowledge and efforts at conferences in the future.
More detailed information about our activities can be seen at the following website.
J-CAN Project Website
地域の教師会J-CANプロジェクト
http://jcanproject.weebly.com/
The following are the current activities that have followed up the initial J-CAN workshop in July.
AFTJ :- AFTJ will conduct a Bento Contest as part of their advocacy efforts. Nozu sensei and Hagihara
sensei (University of South Florida) are currently developing guidelines for the Bento Contest thatwill be announced in fall 2016.
- We are grateful to the Consulate-General of Japan in Miami and the Japan Business Association(JBA) of Miami for their support of Japanese language education in the state of Florida. The JBA has
conducted a member survey for us to explore the possibilities of creating an internship program anda job fair in South Florida.
MAATJ:- Tsujioka sensei (George Washington University) successfully recruited a high school teacher tostart a new Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA) articulation group.
- The J-CAN Workshop report was sent to the high school administrations, and it was well received.
SEATJ:- Takata sensei (Wake Forest University) and Hamrick sensei (Waddell Language Academy) arecreating a list of Japanese clubs and festivals in the region. This list will be used for networking andfor making connections. The announcement will be sent out to SEATJ members in September.

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AATJNEWSLETTER September 20162017 Year of the Rooster NENGAJO Contest
Announcement
Welcome back to a new school year! I hope you had a fun and relaxing summer vacation and are readyfor the exciting year. Watching the Tokyo Presentation at the Rio Olympics’ closing ceremony made me
realize that this is a great opportunity to motivate our students to learn Japanese so that they may able toparticipate in the Olympics in 2020!
As the new school year begins, I would like to remind the AATJ members about the Nengajo Contest
2017, Year of the Rooster. 723 cards were submitted by 114 members in 2016’s contest. The number ofcards nominated was increased by 40 this year and that is because the college level nomination has
increased. I hope we will see continued growth of numbers received, especially in the College/
University level. College/University teachers, please note that you don’t have to send your students’cards, instead your students can send a card individually. All you need to do is promote the NENGAJO
contest to your students and be a member of AATJ. We understand that your term works differently from
K-12 levels, so we hope this helps your situation.
There are 4 categories for the contest: Artistic, Comical, Original, and Computer Graphic. Pleaseconsider each category carefully. We choose the winners who meet each category’s description.

Each school can nominate 2 cards per category, total of 8 students. If youteach at 2 or more schools or different levels such as elementary, middle,
and high school, you can nominate 8 cards from each school and/or eachlevel. Each level means elementary (K-5), middle (6-8), high (9-12), andcollege/university. If you are teaching different grades in elementary
school, you can only nominate up to 8 students from the school.
The winners will be awarded a certificate and an Amazon gift card.
Winner’s NENGAJO images will be displayed on the AATJ website andduring the ACTFL Annual Convention. All participants will receive a
certificate of participation.
Please remember to include a self-addressed and stamped 9x12 inch envelope in the application. If
your student(s) wins the contest, your student(s) will receive a nice award certificate and that is thereason a big envelope needs to be included. It also help us the process of returning the results
tremendously.
You need to be a 2016 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
Tuesday, December 27, 2016.
If you would like to download the application, please go to: http://www.aatj.org/nengano-contest
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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AATJ Affiliate NewsThe 27th Annual Arizona Japanese Speech Contest
by Bradley J. Wilson, President of Arizona Association of Teachers of Japanese

２０１6年４月１7日 ギルバート高校にて第２７回アリゾナ日本語弁論大会が開催されました。今年度の参加者は４９名、そして「おいし賞」という賞を加えての大会となりました。
また、北アリゾナ大学の大久保知恵先生の参加する最後の大会ということで、大会後に先生方での集合写真の撮影も行われました。入賞者は以下の通りです。
The Twenty-Seventh Annual Arizona Japanese Speech Contest Winners
Grand Prize

Emma Devane

Arizona State University

Category A
First Place
Second PlaceThird Place

Richard Rodriguez
Scarlet Shearin
Saif McPherson

Pima Community College, West Campus
Gilbert High School
Arcadia High School

Category B
First Place
Second PlaceThird PlaceThird Place

Itzae Blanco-Diaz
Jacqueline Marquez
Carine Jackson
Gina Sleeper

Arcadia High School
Gilbert High School
Glendale Community College
Desert Ridge High School

Category C
First Place
Second PlaceThird PlaceThird Place

Emma Devane
Zhaoyuan Cui
Alex Peters
Miguel Rodriguez

Arizona State University
University of ArizonaNorthern Arizona University
Mesa Community College

Category D
First Place
Second PlaceThird Place

Richard Santa Cruz
Sarah Atchison
Tiffany O'Barr

Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Arizona State University

Best Effort

Hayden Champion

Pima Community College, West Campus

Most Creative

Emily Chase

Mesa Community College

Judges' Special

Timothy Harmon

Arizona State University

Oishisho

Guo Jiawei

Arizona State University

Penmanship

Caitlin Houghton

Arizona State University

おめでとうございます！！
Congratulations!

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写真提供：Kelly Moeur先生

News from WiATJ

by Rick Kania, President of Wisconsin Association of Teachers of Japanese

WiATJ will once again host an event at Anime Milwaukee from February 12-14. During theconvention, WiATJ organized sessions to introduce Japanese programs all over Wisconsin as well as
to introduce Japanese language and culture. In 2017, Anime Milwaukee will be held February 17-19.
We plan to continue sponsor activities and breakout sessions throughout the convention.
Our third annual Japan Quiz Wisconsin 2016 was held on January 30. High School students who aretaking Japanese in Wisconsin competed against each other demonstrating their knowledge ofJapanese language and culture. Because of a generous grant from the Mazda Foundation we wereable to send our top two winning teams to compete in the Japan Bowl held in Washington DC. IN
2017, our competition is tentatively schedule to be held January 28.
Additionally for the past few years the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has hosted a SpeechContest. It includes divisions for both college and high school level participants. WiATJ has worked
with the UWM staff to encourage participation. However, for a number of reasons it has beendifficult to entice high school students to participate. At WiATJ’s fall membership meeting we hope
to explore this issue.

20Call for Papers: 20th NCOLCTL Annual Conference
The 20th Conference of the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages is scheduled forApril 21-23, 2017, at the Holiday Inn & Schaumburg, IL (near Chicago’s O’Hare Airport) (with preconference workshops scheduled for April 20). Proposals are solicited for individual papers,
colloquia, and poster sessions.
The NCOLCTL Conference is an excellent venue for younger scholars and graduate students topresent their work: the conference is small and conducive to informal discussions and usefulfeedback, as well as networking with professionals from many other language fields.
Submissions should fall broadly within the conference theme: "The LCTL Mission: Advancing
Intercultural Communication through Research and Practice for K-16". 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 includes:* 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, and professionalization.
INDIVIDUAL PAPERS are to be 30 minutes long, 20 minutes for presentation and 10 minutes forquestions and discussion. A paper should focus clearly on issues related to the main conference
theme. Papers may be based on original research or practical experience.
COLLOQUIA allow for extensive discussion on a distinct topic. There are two different blocks oftime: 1 hour 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 the conference 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 theteaching and/or learning of less commonly taught languages. They may be in either: the traditional
poster format, such as presentation of materials, or of research completed or in progress; ordemonstrations of instructional or information technology. (Any proposal in this category requiring
technical support must specify in detail the type of hardware or software needed). Poster
presentations are allotted a total of 60 minutes.
Proposals may ONLY be submitted in electronic format by creating a user account on the 2017
NCOLCTL Conference Call for Papers website:
http://conference.paper.ncolctl.org, and completing the prompted steps.
The deadline for receipt of proposals is September 30, 2016. Applicants will be notified by the
Program Committee after November 14, 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
can be found on the NCOLCTL 2017 Conference website: http://conference.ncolctl.org.

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AATJNEWSLETTER September 2016

University of Tokyo “Global Science Course” for Foreign Students
The University of Tokyo invites applications for its 2017 "Global Science Course" program. This
program, launched in 2014, provides a stipend to cover tuition and other expenses, housing, tutoring,
Japanese instruction, etc., for non-Japanese undergraduates to study in Japan their junior year. It is
focused on science instruction and research. Classes are taught in English, and up to 10 students are
selected from across the globe. Applications are accepted early January-April; decisions areannounced in early June.
More information on the program and on how to apply can be found online at

UTokyoX: Free Online Courses from the University of Tokyo
The University of Tokyo offers a series of free MOOCs (massive open online courses) under the technologicalroof of the edX online educational program.
Current courses on offer include “Four Facets of Contemporary Japanese Architecture”, taught by theinternational star architect Kengo Kuma. The self-paced course is in two parts: “Theory,” which opened
online on July 31, and “Technology,” which opens in October. This two-part series will explore four facets ofcontemporary Japanese architecture; theory, technology, city, and humans. It will also span five generations ofarchitects since Kenzo Tange. Through lectures by instructors and discussions with the most influential
Japanese architects, the course will trace the development of contemporary Japanese architecture and willconsider its future direction.
Other courses in the UTokyoX series include a two-part series on “Visualizing Postwar Tokyo.”
For information and to enroll in the courses, go to https://www.edx.org/school/utokyox.

New Perspectives Japan: Study Abroad Program

Twenty years in the making, New Perspectives: Japan (NP:J) goes beyond a typical study abroad
program, allowing middle and high school students and their teachers to launch or expand their study ofJapanese language and culture. The program begins by selecting a study theme designed by notablescholars of Japan. The lessons build to a class study trip to Japan - complete with a homestay experience,
visits to local schools, and group study travel throughout Tokyo the Kansai region. Upon return, there areopportunities for further growth, reflection, and sharing. Through all phases of the program, teachers are
critical to ensuring students develop their understanding and appreciation of Japanese culture.
Call us at 800.721.7474 or email npj@npjapan.org to learn more!
Application Deadline: December 1, 2016
Tour 1: June 15 – June 29, 2017

Tour 2: July 6 – July 20, 2017

“I have done NPJ for three years, and it gets better every year. My first year doing the program I was only
able to get two students to sign up, but word of mouth about how worthwhile the experience was spreadthroughout Eastern, so much so that this past year I had an incredible 10 students sign up for the trip. The
homestay experience is the best part of the trip, because it really pushes high school students to challengethemselves and try things outside their comfort zone, while at the same time providing them with theopportunity to create bonds of friendship that may last a lifetime.”
Elena Kamenetzky, Eastern High School (Louisville, KY)

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Job Opening Announcements
California Institute of Technology
The Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences at the California Institute of Technology(Caltech) invites applications for the position of Lecturer in Japanese. The initial appointment of
this non-tenure-track teaching position will run for Caltech’s 2017-2018 academic year, which
begins September 2017. Master’s degree in linguistics, language pedagogy, literature or a related
field is required; PhD is preferred. Previous teaching experience at the college/university level isrequired. Responsibilities include teaching six courses of introductory Japanese (two courses per tenweek term). Native or near-native fluency in Japanese and proficiency in English are expected.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, current CV, three letters ofrecommendation, and a teaching statement by email to: japaneselec@caltech.edu. Candidates unable
to apply by email may send their application packet to: Chair, Japanese Hiring Committee, HSS
101-40, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 91125. Application review will begin
November 1, 2016, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected bylaw.

Colgate University (NY)The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at Colgate University invites applications
for a tenure-stream position at the Assistant Professor level in modern Japanese language andliterature, beginning Fall semester 2017. Native or near-native command of both Japanese andEnglish are required. Completion of the Ph.D. is expected prior to or shortly after the date of hire,
and college-level teaching experience is preferred. Teaching responsibilities include language at any
level as well as modern Japanese literature in translation.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to Asian Studies. All Colgate faculty are
expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core. The position
offers opportunities to be involved in other interdisciplinary programs such as Film and Media
Studies, and Women's Studies. The successful candidate will also direct in rotation a semester-longstudy-abroad program in Kyoto. The normal teaching load is five courses per year.
Colgate is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts university of 2900 students situated in central
New York. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Further
information about the East Asian Languages and Literatures department can be found at http://
www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/east-asian-languages-and-literatures
Please submit a letter of application, CV, and three letters of reference through http://
www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/east-asian-languages-and-literatures.

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Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. All applications
should speak directly to the candidate's ability to work effectively with students across a wide rangeof identities and backgrounds. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2016, and continue
until the position is filled. Salary and benefits are very competitive.
Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; women and candidates from
historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants with dual-careerconsiderations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at otherinstitutions of higher education in upstate New York at www.upstatenyherc.org.

Lewis University (IL)
Lewis University, in Romeoville, IL, invites applications for an adjunct faculty member to teachbeginning language classes in the Department of Foreign Language in Arabic or Japanese,
beginning in the fall of 2016 on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning and early afternoon.
Qualifications: MA in Arabic/Japanese, linguistics, ESL, or related field.
Submit application materials to: http://jobs.lewisu.edu/postings/1508.
Inspired by the University’s Mission values of Wisdom, Knowledge, Justice, Fidelity and
Association, the Lewis Community declares that Lewis is a Sanctified Zone where people arecommitted to working to end racism, bias and prejudice by valuing diversity in a safe and nurturing
environment.
Lewis University, sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, is an equal opportunity
employer, and is committed to diversity. Applicants of a diverse background are highly encouraged
to apply.

University of Notre Dame (IN)The University of Notre Dame Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures invites
applications for the position of assistant professor in modern (including contemporary) Japanese
literature and culture, beginning August 2017. Preference will be given to candidates who canoffer courses on modern fiction, film, and/or popular culture. Responsibilities include teaching two
undergraduate courses per semester, one of which may be a Japanese language class at the 4th Yearor Advanced level, depending on program needs. Active programmatic involvement and close
collaboration with our faculty to advance the Japanese language and culture program is also
expected.
As an international Catholic, research university, the University of Notre Dame has made asignificant commitment to furthering Asian studies, as evidenced in the founding of the Liu Institutefor Asia and Asian Studies and the opening of a new graduate School of Global Affairs, both ofwhich are in network with our growing Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures.
Information about Notre Dame is available at http://www.nd.edu; information about the Program ofJapanese Language and Culture and the Department can be found at http://eastasian.nd.edu. Inquiries
about the search may be directed to Professor Michael Brownstein at mbrownst@nd.edu.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.D. degree required by date of appointment.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please submit cover letter, current curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and threeletters of recommendation.
Apply at http://apptrkr.com/859081.
Deadline for receipt of applications: September 30, 2016.
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants
will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do
not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately todetermine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or
dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The
full procedure can be viewed at http://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/university-policies/backgroundcheck-procedure-for-prospective-faculty/.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT:The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff
and administration. 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 those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre
Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires
affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals
with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
Winona State University (MN)
Winona State University invites you to join our Community of Learners as an AssistantProfessor of Japanese Studies. This position is a probationary/tenure-track appointment
starting August 14, 2017. As a faculty member, you will be responsible for serving as the solefull-time Japanese Studies faculty member in the 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 in English. 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. This position is based in Winona, MN, and could require teaching
via technology and at other locations.
Minimum qualifications for this position are a Ph.D. in Japanese (in hand by the date of
appointment) in any of the following areas: language, literature, culture, linguistics, pedagogy, or aclosely related field; demonstrated excellence in teaching Japanese language at the university level;
demonstrated record of scholarship and a credible research agenda; native or near-native fluency inJapanese; and fluency in English.
For a complete job description and information on applying for this position, please go to http://
agency.governmentjobs.com/winona. Application deadline is September 30, 2016.
WSU is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, and is an equal
opportunity educator and employer.

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At Career Forums, your students can:＊ Network with fellow students and working professionals with Japanese language ability＊ Meet directly with employees and HR managers to learn about various industries, companies, and career opportunities＊ Submit resumes, interview for positions, and receive job or internship offers during the event

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American Association of Teachers of Japanese, Inc.
1424 Broadway, Campus Box 366
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO 80309-0366Support Our Sponsors
The ALLEX Foundation is proud to be a sponsor of AATJ. ALLEX provides professionally trained Chinese,
Korean and Japanese instructors, sabbatical replacements, and teaching assistants to language programs atover 200 universities. Learn more at www.allex.org
Nippon Express Travel USA is a corporate sponsor of AATJ. Nittsu Travel wants to help teachers takestudents to Japan. Find out more about their services at http://www.nittsutravel.com/e_index.php .
JTB USA is a sponsor of AATJ’s annual conferences. Visit http://www.jtsusa.com to find out about thecompany’s travel services focusing on travel to and within Japan.
NHK Cosmomedia America, Inc., broadcaster of the TV JAPAN Channel in the USA and Canada, is a
corporate sponsor of AATJ. Visit www.tvjapan.net to find out how to subscribe to TV JAPAN at home orcontact scott@nhkcma.com to find out how to add TV JAPAN to a Campus CableTV system.