News and Upcoming Events
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April 7
Lecture on the use of technology in the Japanese language classroom, University of Pittsburgh The University of Pittsburgh’s Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures is hosting Dr. Abigail McMeekin, from the University of Lethbridge, next Thursday, April 15th, at 4:00pm. Dr. McMeekin will be giving a talk on using technology in the Japanese language classroom. The talk is being done virtually through Zoom. The link to the talk is included in the attached flyer. April 6 俳句コンテストの締め切り日は４月17日（土）です。 ぜひご参加ください。 各カテゴリーで上位3位内に入ると、賞品としてアマゾンギフトカードがもらえます！
March 31 Japan-America Society of Washington DC is a few room monitors short of their goal for the 2020 Digital Japan Bowl particularly on Thursday where we are hoping to recruit at least 6 more volunteers for Level II and Level III. We welcome volunteers on both days so that we can have back-up volunteers or alleviate the responsibilities on our current volunteers. We will train all of the volunteers in advance, so one hands-on training session will be required for all volunteers. Japan Bowl Preliminary Round session times Thursday, April 8: Level II 12:30-2:10 pm EDT Level III 2:20-4:00 pm EDT Level IV 4:10 -5:50 pm EDT Friday, April 9: Level II 12:15-2:15 pm EDT Level III 1:55-3:55 pm EDT Level IV 3:30 -5:30 pm EDT (volunteers should be prepared to log in at least 20 minutes before the preliminary round to confirm that they have no tech issues). The 2020 Digital Japan Bowl highlights reel is here, or you can find out more about the competition by here Anyone interested in volunteering should contact the JB Volunteer Coordinator, John Mabilangan, at japanbowl@jaswdc.org. Flyer March 31 Princeton Japanese Pedagogy Forum 2021 May 8, 2021 Online Register for the forum at your earliest convenience as they will close the registration as soon as the number participants reaches 150. Registration is free. At least one day prior to the forum, all registrants will receive a message that contains the Zoom link. March 30 The 9th RI Sakura Festival offers a talk by the current Dr. Matthew Perry The 9th RI Sakura Festival is open to people all over the world. We have been celebrating Peace and Friendship through Japanese culture since 2012 at Classical High School in Providence, Rhode Island. This year we are inviting everyone to join us for student performances and speeches. The keynote speaker is Dr. Matthew C. Perry, the third generation descendant of Commodore Matthew C. Perry who opened Japan's isolationism in 1854. We will reexamine the importance of peace and friendship between the two countries, After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. March 30 Japan-America Society of Washington DC (JASWDC) Summer Session Internship opportunities are now available! 💼 Passionate about promoting US-Japanese relations through diverse programming? Eager to gain leadership experience? Interested in the world of non-profit? JASWDC offers a fun, engaging environment to gain valuable professional skills in a rewarding opportunity. Apply to be a part of our team today! Check here for further info! March24 29th National Japan Bowl (aka “Digital Japan Bowl II”) April 9th from 6-9pm EDT (April 10th from 7-10am JPT) Come watch the best high school Japanese language learners from across the country put their Japanese language and cultural knowledge to the test! Livestream March19 Job postingのカテゴリーを作りました！ このホームページに新たにJob postingのカテゴリーを作りました。 ぜひご活用ください。 March 15 MAATJ3月号ニュースレター発行 本日、ニュースレター3月号を発行いたしました。「情報」の最初の記事にある、SPRING CONFERENCE REGISTRATION に「AATJ」が抜けておりました。ニュースレターの訂正版はこちらよりご覧ください。また、記事の詳細はこちらからアクセスをお願いいたします。 March 14 2021 Spring Workshop of Ohio Association of Teachers of Japanese Saturday, April 10, 2021 11:00 am - 3:00 pm EST (Eastern Standard Time) (10:00 am - 2:00 pm (CDT); 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (MDT); 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (PDT)) (If you cannot join all, you can join anytime!) Registration |
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MAATJ is a non-profit organization that provides advocacy and support for its members, promotes and enhances the teaching and learning of Japanese language, culture, and literature, and maintains affiliation with the following organizations:
Foreign Language Association of Virginia (FLAVA )
American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ)
Watch the video below to learn more!
MAATJ is a non-profit organization that provides advocacy and support for its members, promotes and enhances the teaching and learning of Japanese language, culture, and literature, and maintains affiliation with the following organizations:
Foreign Language Association of Virginia (FLAVA )
American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ)
Watch the video below to learn more!
