The Fall 2011 Elliott School Foreign Language exams will be on November 9th, 10th, and 11th.
Registration will remain open until all slots have been filled.
REGISTRATION PROCESS - 2 step process:
(You will have to create an account to use the Language Center’s appointment system)
1. General Registration for both the oral and reading examinations. To complete this step, please click
2. Reading Examination Scheduling to reserve your specific time slot. To register for an individual reading examination, please click here
The final schedule for oral examinations will be released by October 31st, but we predict these exams will take place after the reading exams. A separate email will be sent when oral examination registration is open.
PENALTY FOR MISSING EXAM:
The Elliott School will charge a $50 fee for any missed reading or oral foreign language examination. If you fail to notify the Language Center at least 24 hours in advance of the reading examination or 48 hours in advance of the oral examination, a $50 fee will be charged to your student account.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
The GW Language Center and foreign language faculty have prepared the attached information sheet
with further details about some of the examinations.
Foreign language tutors are available to help at the GW Language Center. The service is free of charge and is offered at the Language Center Media Resource Lab (Phillips 210B) on a walk-in basis. To view the tutoring schedule online, please click here
For speaking practice, the following tutors are native speakers:
Chinese: Li & Fan
French: Pierre-Antoine
German: Pia
Italian: Jan
Japanese: Saori & Mai
Spanish: Ninoshaka, Paula, Jose, & Sebastian
Korean: Bokum & Arum
If you do have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ryan Pond at rjpond@gwu.edu.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Want to join in on the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival in DC? Read and apply by Nov. 14th
The National Cherry Blossom Festival is seeking individuals who have a true passion for Japan, international relationships, and the Festival for the 2012 Goodwill Ambassador Program.
The annual events and programs of the National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrate Tokyo, Japan’s gift of cherry trees to Washington, DC in 1912, and the enduring friendship between the people of the United States and Japan. The 2012 Festival commemorates the 100th anniversary of the gift of trees and the duration of this year’s festival will expand from two weeks to five starting on March 20 and culminating on April 27, 2012.
Goodwill Ambassadors in past years have had the opportunity to attend Festival events, and meet the Ambassador of Japan and leaders in the DC community. Many view the experience as having been an essential step in their professional careers by utilizing contacts they made during the program to explore potential educational and career paths. Goodwill Ambassadors engage with the local community at tree plantings in neighborhoods and public schools, and coordinating hands-on activities for children. Every year, Goodwill Ambassadors are an indispensable resource for Festival attendees and the Festival as a whole, as they share their knowledge of the Festival, coordinate activities, and deepen their connection to Japan.
The experience of a Goodwill Ambassador is a rewarding and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The Festival's official Goodwill Ambassadors are actively engaged throughout the Festival season by:
Planning and leading hands-on activities for children at signature events: Family days at the National building museum, Blossom Kite Festival, and the Southwest Waterfront Fireworks Festival.
Representing the Festival at events such as, but not limited to: The National Cherry Blossom Festival press conference, The Pink Tie Party, The Opening Ceremony Spectacular, The Lantern Lighting Ceremony, The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade, and the Ft. McNair Military Tree Planting & Ball.
Acting as cultural and educational liaisons at DC-area schools, neighborhood tree planting, and events attended by the Japanese and Japanese-American community of Washington, D.C.
Deadline to apply: Monday, November 14th, 2011
This opportunity is open to college sophomores, juniors, seniors, and recent college graduate students. Japanese language ability is preferred.
http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/in-the-community/goodwill-ambassadors/
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission is STILL offering intern/research fellowships. DEADLINE: Nov 4th.
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission Internship and Fellowship
Do you have an interest in U.S.-China affairs? It's still not too late to apply.
Internship
The U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission (USCC) is currently looking for motivated candidates for our 2012 Research Internship Program.
The U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission (USCC) is currently looking for motivated Research Interns to assist Senior Analysts with research on emerging U.S. and China issues. Recent topics of interest to the Commission have included cyber security, China’s 12th five-year plan, outward foreign direct investment, military modernization, and East Asian security and cooperation.
The USCC was established by Congress to look into the national security implications of the bilateral trade and economic relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China. In support of this mandate, Interns will be expected to assist with internal research, prepare and analyze materials for public hearings, editing sessions and other meetings, and attend seminars, meetings and events on behalf of the USCC.
All applicants for Research Internships must be U.S. citizens (or have applied for U.S. citizenship and naturalization), and must have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent. Research Interns must be at least college juniors or seniors in good standing, or be recent graduates.
Coursework with a focus on Chinese and/or broader Asian business, economics, culture, history, & language; international relations, foreign affairs and security studies; or specialization in other related areas is desirable. Chinese reading skills are highly desirable.
To apply or get more information about the Commission and our Internship opportunities, check us out at: www.uscc.gov
Application Deadlines:
Spring 2012 (January – May): November 4, 2011
Summer 2012 (June – August): April 8, 2012
Fall 2012 (September – December): July 8, 2012
Fellowship
The U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission (USCC) is currently looking for motivated candidates for our 2012 Research Fellowship program.
The USCC was established by Congress to look into the national security implications of the bilateral trade and economic relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China. Recent topics of interest to the Commission have included China’s 12th five-year plan, outward foreign direct investment, military modernization, and East Asian security and cooperation.
The USCC Fellowship Program is a full-time 24 week opportunity with two sessions offered each year. The first session begins in mid-January and the second begins in July. Individual Fellowships may be extended up to 48 weeks; two concurrent sessions.
The program is intended to fully engage participants in the key elements of the Commission’s Annual Report cycle. The report cycle includes the preparation and facilitation of public hearings; the drafting and editing process; and releasing the report and its findings. Generally, Fellows are expected to work with little supervision on substantive long term assignments and projects. A Fellow’s day-to-day work includes researching, monitoring and analyzing issues of importance to U.S.- China relations, Taiwan, and the western Pacific Region as well as attending seminars, meetings and events on behalf of the USCC. Fellows may also be assigned independent, original research projects by the Commission’s Research Working Group (RWG).
The USCC is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce with a wide variety of backgrounds and expertise. Fellowships are intellectually challenging and require individual initiative and an ability to monitor and report on current events and issues. Strong research and communications skills – writing and oral – are essential.
All applicants for Research Fellowships must be U.S. citizens (or be permanent residents with legal authorization to live and work in the United States), and must have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent. Research Fellows must be current graduate-level students, or have completed an accredited Master’s or J.D. program.
Coursework with a strong focus on Chinese and/or broader Asian business, economics, culture, history, & language; international relations, foreign affairs and security studies; or specialization in other related areas is desirable. The ability to read Chinese at an advanced level is highly desirable.
To apply or get more information about the Commission and our Internship opportunities, check us out at: www.uscc.gov
Application Deadlines:
Session I (January – June 2012): November 4, 2011
Session II (July – December 2012): April 8, 2011
Internship
The U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission (USCC) is currently looking for motivated candidates for our 2012 Research Internship Program.
The U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission (USCC) is currently looking for motivated Research Interns to assist Senior Analysts with research on emerging U.S. and China issues. Recent topics of interest to the Commission have included cyber security, China’s 12th five-year plan, outward foreign direct investment, military modernization, and East Asian security and cooperation.
The USCC was established by Congress to look into the national security implications of the bilateral trade and economic relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China. In support of this mandate, Interns will be expected to assist with internal research, prepare and analyze materials for public hearings, editing sessions and other meetings, and attend seminars, meetings and events on behalf of the USCC.
All applicants for Research Internships must be U.S. citizens (or have applied for U.S. citizenship and naturalization), and must have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent. Research Interns must be at least college juniors or seniors in good standing, or be recent graduates.
Coursework with a focus on Chinese and/or broader Asian business, economics, culture, history, & language; international relations, foreign affairs and security studies; or specialization in other related areas is desirable. Chinese reading skills are highly desirable.
To apply or get more information about the Commission and our Internship opportunities, check us out at: www.uscc.gov
Application Deadlines:
Spring 2012 (January – May): November 4, 2011
Summer 2012 (June – August): April 8, 2012
Fall 2012 (September – December): July 8, 2012
Fellowship
The U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission (USCC) is currently looking for motivated candidates for our 2012 Research Fellowship program.
The USCC was established by Congress to look into the national security implications of the bilateral trade and economic relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China. Recent topics of interest to the Commission have included China’s 12th five-year plan, outward foreign direct investment, military modernization, and East Asian security and cooperation.
The USCC Fellowship Program is a full-time 24 week opportunity with two sessions offered each year. The first session begins in mid-January and the second begins in July. Individual Fellowships may be extended up to 48 weeks; two concurrent sessions.
The program is intended to fully engage participants in the key elements of the Commission’s Annual Report cycle. The report cycle includes the preparation and facilitation of public hearings; the drafting and editing process; and releasing the report and its findings. Generally, Fellows are expected to work with little supervision on substantive long term assignments and projects. A Fellow’s day-to-day work includes researching, monitoring and analyzing issues of importance to U.S.- China relations, Taiwan, and the western Pacific Region as well as attending seminars, meetings and events on behalf of the USCC. Fellows may also be assigned independent, original research projects by the Commission’s Research Working Group (RWG).
The USCC is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce with a wide variety of backgrounds and expertise. Fellowships are intellectually challenging and require individual initiative and an ability to monitor and report on current events and issues. Strong research and communications skills – writing and oral – are essential.
All applicants for Research Fellowships must be U.S. citizens (or be permanent residents with legal authorization to live and work in the United States), and must have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent. Research Fellows must be current graduate-level students, or have completed an accredited Master’s or J.D. program.
Coursework with a strong focus on Chinese and/or broader Asian business, economics, culture, history, & language; international relations, foreign affairs and security studies; or specialization in other related areas is desirable. The ability to read Chinese at an advanced level is highly desirable.
To apply or get more information about the Commission and our Internship opportunities, check us out at: www.uscc.gov
Application Deadlines:
Session I (January – June 2012): November 4, 2011
Session II (July – December 2012): April 8, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Spring 2012 Asian Studies Courses
The Sigur Center has posted a listing of all Spring 2012 Asian Studies courses. You can view the listing on our website under new information for either Graduate Programs or Undergraduate Programs.
The spreadsheet includes three different pages for language, undergrad, and grad courses.
Graduate students, please note that only MA Asian Studies students can take the capstone. MAIA Asia concentration students must take one of the MAIA capstones.
For more information on Spring 2012 registration, please visit The Office of the Registrar.
The spreadsheet includes three different pages for language, undergrad, and grad courses.
Graduate students, please note that only MA Asian Studies students can take the capstone. MAIA Asia concentration students must take one of the MAIA capstones.
For more information on Spring 2012 registration, please visit The Office of the Registrar.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Calls for Papers from the University of Hawaii and Columbia University
In preparation for graduate student conferences this spring, the University of Hawaii and Columbia University are both calling for papers. Two great opportunities for GW graduate students! Details for both are provided below.
CALL FOR PAPERS: 2012 SPAS GRADUATE STUDENT CONFERENCE
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s School of Pacific and Asian Studies is seeking papers and presentations for its 23rd annual Graduate Student Conference.
Conference Date: April 11–13, 2012
Where: Center for Korean Studies, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawai‘i
Theme: “ASIA/PACIFIC JUNCTURES: CHALLENGING NOTIONS OF REGIONALISM AND INTERDISCIPLINARITY”
Submission Deadline: 12/20/2011
In particular, we are looking for papers /presentations that:
• Incorporate interdisciplinary approaches• “traditional” vs. “contemporary”
• Present Asian and/or Pacific performance practices
• Engage with new and emerging trends in Pacific and/or Asian Studies
• Provide insights on the importance of area studies
• Challenge approaches based on a national or regional focus
• Involve any other original research on Asia and/or the Pacific
We are most interested in accepting papers and performances that deal with Asia and the Pacific in a manner that challenges notions of regionalism and interdisciplinarity. We also highly encourage those with a background in the arts to apply with performance proposals.
Please complete the attached form and submit it by December 20th 2011, following the guidelines and instructions on the form. When submitting, please rename the file from “2012 SPAS Abstract Submission Form.doc” to “Applicant’sLastName_Applicant’sFirstName.doc” and email it to gradconf@hawaii.edu by the submission deadline.
Limited partial travel grants to the conference site may be available.
If you have any questions, please contact the conference planning committee at gradconf@hawaii.edu. For more information, please refer to our Facebook page: “2012 SPAS Graduate Conference.”
CALL FOR PAPERS: GRADUATE STUDENT CONFERENCE ON EAST ASIA
WHAT: Twenty-first Annual Graduate Student Conference on East Asia
WHERE: Columbia University in the City of New York
WHEN: Friday February 10 to Saturday February 11, 2012
Graduate students are invited to submit papers for the Twenty-First Annual Graduate Student Conference on East Asia. This two-day conference provides a forum for students from institutions around the world to share ideas with their peers. The 2012 conference marks the beginning of a new decade in the conference’s history. As such, this year’s participants will have the opportunity, in the spirit of reinvigoration, to use this year’s conference as a forum for the promotion and circulation of new ideas within East Asian Studies. In addition, participants will gain valuable experience in presenting their work for discussion with other graduate students as well as Columbia faculty.
We welcome applications from graduate students engaged in research on all fields in East Asian Studies, including history, literature, political science, economics, art history, religion, sociology, archaeology, law, environmental studies and anthropology.
PARTICIPATION:
• Participants can take part in the conference as presenters and/or discussants.
• Presenters deliver talks no longer than 15 minutes that summarize research in progress.
• Discussants introduce the panelists and facilitate the 20-minute discussion session following the presentations.
APPLICATIONS (due November 27, 2011):
• Fill out application on http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ealac/gradconf/form.htm
• Notification of acceptance within two weeks of application deadline
• Final Papers (5-7 pages maximum) due January 8, 2012
REQUIRED INFO:
*Your full name as you would like it to appear in the abstract booklet
*Contact info (e-mail)
*Institutional affiliation
*Major area of study (region and discipline)
*Title of your paper
*One-page (250 words max.) abstract in print-ready format, including your name and institution
*We will not accept applications without abstracts (Please provide five key words for your paper in the abstract)
NOTE:
• Please indicate audiovisual equipment you will need for your presentation. Please note that our A/V resources are quite limited. Presenters must bring own laptops and VGA adapters for presentations.
• Presentations will be limited to 15 minutes, so full-length research papers will not be accepted
• Required $7 registration fee must be paid upon arrival at the conference
HOUSING:
The conference runs from Friday afternoon to late Saturday evening. Travel and lodging information can be found on the conference website. Please plan accordingly.
CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS:
Joshua Batts / Glenda Chao / Jae Won Chung / Clay Eaton / Matthieu Felt / Nicole Kwoh
CONTACT INFORMATION:
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ealac/gradconf/
2012eagradcon@gmail.com
Graduate Student Conference on East Asia
Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures
407 Kent Hall, Mail Code 3907
Columbia University
New York, NY 10027
FAX: 212-678-8629
CALL FOR PAPERS: 2012 SPAS GRADUATE STUDENT CONFERENCE
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s School of Pacific and Asian Studies is seeking papers and presentations for its 23rd annual Graduate Student Conference.
Conference Date: April 11–13, 2012
Where: Center for Korean Studies, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawai‘i
Theme: “ASIA/PACIFIC JUNCTURES: CHALLENGING NOTIONS OF REGIONALISM AND INTERDISCIPLINARITY”
Submission Deadline: 12/20/2011
In particular, we are looking for papers /presentations that:
• Incorporate interdisciplinary approaches• “traditional” vs. “contemporary”
• Present Asian and/or Pacific performance practices
• Engage with new and emerging trends in Pacific and/or Asian Studies
• Provide insights on the importance of area studies
• Challenge approaches based on a national or regional focus
• Involve any other original research on Asia and/or the Pacific
We are most interested in accepting papers and performances that deal with Asia and the Pacific in a manner that challenges notions of regionalism and interdisciplinarity. We also highly encourage those with a background in the arts to apply with performance proposals.
Please complete the attached form and submit it by December 20th 2011, following the guidelines and instructions on the form. When submitting, please rename the file from “2012 SPAS Abstract Submission Form.doc” to “Applicant’sLastName_Applicant’sFirstName.doc” and email it to gradconf@hawaii.edu by the submission deadline.
Limited partial travel grants to the conference site may be available.
If you have any questions, please contact the conference planning committee at gradconf@hawaii.edu. For more information, please refer to our Facebook page: “2012 SPAS Graduate Conference.”
CALL FOR PAPERS: GRADUATE STUDENT CONFERENCE ON EAST ASIA
WHAT: Twenty-first Annual Graduate Student Conference on East Asia
WHERE: Columbia University in the City of New York
WHEN: Friday February 10 to Saturday February 11, 2012
Graduate students are invited to submit papers for the Twenty-First Annual Graduate Student Conference on East Asia. This two-day conference provides a forum for students from institutions around the world to share ideas with their peers. The 2012 conference marks the beginning of a new decade in the conference’s history. As such, this year’s participants will have the opportunity, in the spirit of reinvigoration, to use this year’s conference as a forum for the promotion and circulation of new ideas within East Asian Studies. In addition, participants will gain valuable experience in presenting their work for discussion with other graduate students as well as Columbia faculty.
We welcome applications from graduate students engaged in research on all fields in East Asian Studies, including history, literature, political science, economics, art history, religion, sociology, archaeology, law, environmental studies and anthropology.
PARTICIPATION:
• Participants can take part in the conference as presenters and/or discussants.
• Presenters deliver talks no longer than 15 minutes that summarize research in progress.
• Discussants introduce the panelists and facilitate the 20-minute discussion session following the presentations.
APPLICATIONS (due November 27, 2011):
• Fill out application on http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ealac/gradconf/form.htm
• Notification of acceptance within two weeks of application deadline
• Final Papers (5-7 pages maximum) due January 8, 2012
REQUIRED INFO:
*Your full name as you would like it to appear in the abstract booklet
*Contact info (e-mail)
*Institutional affiliation
*Major area of study (region and discipline)
*Title of your paper
*One-page (250 words max.) abstract in print-ready format, including your name and institution
*We will not accept applications without abstracts (Please provide five key words for your paper in the abstract)
NOTE:
• Please indicate audiovisual equipment you will need for your presentation. Please note that our A/V resources are quite limited. Presenters must bring own laptops and VGA adapters for presentations.
• Presentations will be limited to 15 minutes, so full-length research papers will not be accepted
• Required $7 registration fee must be paid upon arrival at the conference
HOUSING:
The conference runs from Friday afternoon to late Saturday evening. Travel and lodging information can be found on the conference website. Please plan accordingly.
CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS:
Joshua Batts / Glenda Chao / Jae Won Chung / Clay Eaton / Matthieu Felt / Nicole Kwoh
CONTACT INFORMATION:
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ealac/gradconf/
2012eagradcon@gmail.com
Graduate Student Conference on East Asia
Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures
407 Kent Hall, Mail Code 3907
Columbia University
New York, NY 10027
FAX: 212-678-8629
Program Officer at Asia Society
Great Asia Society Career Opportunity in Washington, DC, for MA graduates!
The Program Officer coordinates the Asia Society’s policy-related activities in the
fields of foreign policy, education, business and cultural diplomacy in Washington.
The Program Officer manages the Society’s Congressional outreach and education
activities, corporate briefing programs and policy advisory group. He/she also tracks
developments related to Asia Society’s priority issues and assists in developing and
implementing strategies to promote the organization’s policy and educational work
inside the Beltway.
See more information in this job listing pdf.
The Program Officer coordinates the Asia Society’s policy-related activities in the
fields of foreign policy, education, business and cultural diplomacy in Washington.
The Program Officer manages the Society’s Congressional outreach and education
activities, corporate briefing programs and policy advisory group. He/she also tracks
developments related to Asia Society’s priority issues and assists in developing and
implementing strategies to promote the organization’s policy and educational work
inside the Beltway.
See more information in this job listing pdf.
Friday, October 21, 2011
GWU Alum on Fulbright in China
Sarah Tynen '11 received a Fulbright Scholar grant to study the effects of urban renewal on Nanjing's cultural identity. Congratulations!
Sarah received a Sigur Center Conference Travel Grant earlier this year to present her research in Sydney, Australia. Read an entry about Sarah's experience as a student and foreigner in China as an undergraduate on our blog here!
Sarah received a Sigur Center Conference Travel Grant earlier this year to present her research in Sydney, Australia. Read an entry about Sarah's experience as a student and foreigner in China as an undergraduate on our blog here!
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