Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Scholarships for Chinese Language Study in Taiwan
1. MOE Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES)
- for students/people at age 18 or up to learn Chinese, beginners are also welcomed.
- only for 2 months, 6~7 or 7~8 in summer for our DC office (http://www.moetwdc.org/).
- recipients can choose a language center he/she likes to go.
- only for American citizens of our service states, check the link to see which Division should you reach
for the award: http://www.tw.org/scholarships/. Other Divisions may provide a longer award.
2. Scholarship Program for Advanced Mandarin Studies (AMS)
- for advanced Chinese learners (>= 6-semester AP and/or university-level Mandarin study).
- can be up to 12 months.
- for all American students (or recent graduates).
- recipients can choose a language center he/she likes to go.
- we work with US DOE for the award: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/iegps/tecro.html.
- Only provided by our DC Cultural Division.
3. Taiwan-United States Sister Relations Alliance Ambassador Summer Scholarship Program
(TUSA)
- for advanced Chinese learners.
- only for July and August 2 months.
- operated mainly by President, Vice President and colleagues of TUSA, located in Arkansas or nearby.
- recipients will go to one language center together. (from 2012, it's at the National Cheng-Kung University)
- for all American students (or recent graduates).
- details or most correct information needs to be found at the TUSA website: http://taiwanusalliance.com/
Keio Academy of New York Paid Summer Internship and Residential Life Staff
Keio Academy of New York, a private co-educational high school located in Purchase New York is seeking applications for following positions for its summer program--Keio Academy of New York US-JAPAN Summer Cultural Experience 2013.
For questions please contact Mr. Ryuta Ohtani Administrative Director at keiosummer@keio.edu
Keio Academy of New York is now hiring Dormitory Supervisors to work in our Summer Program, US-JAPAN SUMMER CULTURAL EXPERIENCE 2013. The positions are for both the girls’ and the boys’ dormitories. Room and board will be provided. Term of employment will be between Friday, July 19th, 2013 and Sunday, August 4th, 2013. This includes a training period, preparation, and post-program wrap-up.
Application:
Send a cover letter written in English and a resume (MUST include contact information of at least one reference) to Keio Academy Summer Program Office at keiosummer@keio.edu by Tuesday, April 30, 2013. You must write “Summer Program Dorm Supervisor” in the subject line of the e-mail.All documents must be in PDF file format.
Any application without “Summer Program Dorm Supervisor” written on the subject line, missing a cover letter or reference information, or not in the proper format will not be considered. Application accepted until the position is filled.
POSITION: Undergraduate and Graduate Student Paid Internship:
Paid Internship, Keio Academy of New York seeks undergraduate and graduate student paid interns for “US-JAPAN Summer Cultural Experience 2013”. Maximum of ten undergraduate or graduate students Period of Internship: July 18(Thu.), 2013 – August 4(Sun), 2013 This period also includes unpaid mandatory training sessions to ensure safety and wellbeing of the staff and participants
Status of Internship: Residential (Interns will be provided on-campus student housing and meals.)
Pay scale: $ 7.25 per hour
Working Hour: 6 days a week (one day off per week), approximately 40hours per week
Must hold a legal status to work in the US (F-1 visa students will not be accepted) Must possess a social security number
Internship Description:
Qualifications
Excellent command of English languageA good team player in a multi-cultural settingAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced program environment[For Non-native speakers of Japanese] At least two years of college-level Japanese language or cultural studies strongly preferred An undergraduate or a graduate student in education, international studies, intercultural communication, or related major preferredWilling to engage in the off duties recreational activities with participantsWilling to learn operational and administrative undertakings of a residential educational institutionExperience in working with youth and/or experience in living/studying/working in another country in a cross-cultural environment preferredPrior high school or college on or off campus residential life experience is a plusMedia arts or digital technology related experience helpful
All Positions will work under direct supervision of the program director, and at timeswith the administrative directorEnsure program participants’ health, safety, hygiene, discipline, group dynamics and social adjustment and look out for early signs of a serious problem or danger and refer them to program director or an appropriate staffAssist program staff with guiding the participants through a daily schedule of activitiesAssist administrative tasks as assigned If bilingual, be an interpreter for the participants, their parents, DCTV staff, and other staff members as needed.
Application:
Send a cover letter written in English and a resume (MUST include contact information of at least one reference, as well as phone number and e-mail address of the applicant) to Keio Academy Summer Program Office at keiosummer@keio.edu by Monday, March 18, 2013. You must write “Internship Position” in the subject line of the e-mail. All documents must be in PDF file format. Any application without “Internship Position” written on the subject line, missing a cover letter or reference information, or not in the proper format will not be considered.
Please visit our website to learn more about the programhttp://www.keio.edu/english/
Regarding employment opprtunitieshttp://www.keio.edu/english/
For questions please contact Mr. Ryuta Ohtani Administrative Director at keiosummer@keio.edu
POSITION: Summer Program Dormitory Advisor
Keio Academy of New York is now hiring Dormitory Supervisors to work in our Summer Program, US-JAPAN SUMMER CULTURAL EXPERIENCE 2013. The positions are for both the girls’ and the boys’ dormitories. Room and board will be provided. Term of employment will be between Friday, July 19th, 2013 and Sunday, August 4th, 2013. This includes a training period, preparation, and post-program wrap-up.
Application:
Send a cover letter written in English and a resume (MUST include contact information of at least one reference) to Keio Academy Summer Program Office at keiosummer@keio.edu by Tuesday, April 30, 2013. You must write “Summer Program Dorm Supervisor” in the subject line of the e-mail.All documents must be in PDF file format.
Any application without “Summer Program Dorm Supervisor” written on the subject line, missing a cover letter or reference information, or not in the proper format will not be considered. Application accepted until the position is filled.
POSITION: Undergraduate and Graduate Student Paid Internship:
Paid Internship, Keio Academy of New York seeks undergraduate and graduate student paid interns for “US-JAPAN Summer Cultural Experience 2013”. Maximum of ten undergraduate or graduate students Period of Internship: July 18(Thu.), 2013 – August 4(Sun), 2013 This period also includes unpaid mandatory training sessions to ensure safety and wellbeing of the staff and participants
Status of Internship: Residential (Interns will be provided on-campus student housing and meals.)
Pay scale: $ 7.25 per hour
Working Hour: 6 days a week (one day off per week), approximately 40hours per week
Must hold a legal status to work in the US (F-1 visa students will not be accepted) Must possess a social security number
Internship Description:
Qualifications
Excellent command of English languageA good team player in a multi-cultural settingAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced program environment[For Non-native speakers of Japanese] At least two years of college-level Japanese language or cultural studies strongly preferred An undergraduate or a graduate student in education, international studies, intercultural communication, or related major preferredWilling to engage in the off duties recreational activities with participantsWilling to learn operational and administrative undertakings of a residential educational institutionExperience in working with youth and/or experience in living/studying/working in another country in a cross-cultural environment preferredPrior high school or college on or off campus residential life experience is a plusMedia arts or digital technology related experience helpful
All Positions will work under direct supervision of the program director, and at timeswith the administrative directorEnsure program participants’ health, safety, hygiene, discipline, group dynamics and social adjustment and look out for early signs of a serious problem or danger and refer them to program director or an appropriate staffAssist program staff with guiding the participants through a daily schedule of activitiesAssist administrative tasks as assigned If bilingual, be an interpreter for the participants, their parents, DCTV staff, and other staff members as needed.
Application:
Send a cover letter written in English and a resume (MUST include contact information of at least one reference, as well as phone number and e-mail address of the applicant) to Keio Academy Summer Program Office at keiosummer@keio.edu by Monday, March 18, 2013. You must write “Internship Position” in the subject line of the e-mail. All documents must be in PDF file format. Any application without “Internship Position” written on the subject line, missing a cover letter or reference information, or not in the proper format will not be considered.
Please visit our website to learn more about the programhttp://www.keio.edu/english/
Regarding employment opprtunitieshttp://www.keio.edu/english/
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Allex Foundation's Intensive Chinese and Japanese Summer Language Program
Location:
Portland State University
Dates:
June 24 – August 9, 2013.
Scholarships:
Substantial scholarships are available through the ALLEX Foundation.
Program Overview:
This program is designed to train students to speak and listen to Chinese or Japanese, and to introduce students to reading and writing the language. At the end of the course students will be expected to perform in all four skills—speaking, listening, reading and writing—at a basic level of proficiency. Students will not only learn to speak the language; they will also develop an understanding of Chinese or Japanese interpersonal behavior. The ultimate goal is to teach students not just to speak Chinese or Japanese, but to function successfully in Chinese or Japanese culture—to present yourself as an intelligent person in the culture using the language. Students will learn to speak and perform correctly in a variety of social situations.
June 24 – August 9, 2013.
Scholarships:
Substantial scholarships are available through the ALLEX Foundation.
Program Overview:
This program is designed to train students to speak and listen to Chinese or Japanese, and to introduce students to reading and writing the language. At the end of the course students will be expected to perform in all four skills—speaking, listening, reading and writing—at a basic level of proficiency. Students will not only learn to speak the language; they will also develop an understanding of Chinese or Japanese interpersonal behavior. The ultimate goal is to teach students not just to speak Chinese or Japanese, but to function successfully in Chinese or Japanese culture—to present yourself as an intelligent person in the culture using the language. Students will learn to speak and perform correctly in a variety of social situations.
For more information, please see: http://www.allex.org/summer
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Last Week to Apply for 2013 Sigur Center Language and Research Grants!
 |
| Summer Asian Language Fellow, Kalisha Holmes on the Great Wall |
The Sigur Center for Asian Studies is pleased to announce grants for language study and field research for Summer 2013. Students with an interest in furthering their Asian language skills or conducting field research in Asia are highly encouraged to apply. All GW BA, MA and PhD students are eligible for Language Grants. Asian Field Research Grants are open to MA and PhD students. Students may apply regardless of nationality.
All grant applications are due by February 15, 2013. Please find links to application materials and details for each grant below:
**Please note that the Sigur Center has substantial funding specifically dedicated to sending students to study Chinese in Taiwan. We strongly recommend that, if you would like to study Chinese abroad, you apply for this grant. If you want to study in China, you must apply for the Asian Language Grant, which has no such specific monies for Chinese language study.**
* (MA and PhD students only)
Requirements:
Those selected for these grants must submit four blog posts throughout the course of the program and, during the fall semester, participate in an informal discussion with Sigur Center staff and other grant recipients about your experience abroad. Find a full list of requirements for each specific grant by clicking on the grants above, or visiting the Sigur Center website HERE.
Korean Government Scholarship for Graduate Study in South Korea
Applications for the 2013 Korean Government Scholarship
Program, which is designed for American students wanting to pursue their master’s
doctoral education in Korea, are now open. For more information, including
application submission dates and selection criteria, please visit http://kecdc.org/xe/?document_srl=5131#0.
Japan Center for Michigan Universities in Hikone, Japan Seeking Student Services Coordinator
The Japan Center for Michigan Universities (JCMU)
in Hikone, Japan, is
currently recruiting for a full time Student
Services Coordinator. Details
as follows:
Duties: The Student Services Coordinator (“SSC”) is responsible for
maintaining a living and learning environment that promotes the overall
personal well-being of all students participating in JCMU programs. Duties
include but are not limited to assisting non-Japanese students in the
transition to life in Japan and to functioning effectively within the JCMU
environment and the Japanese culture. Duties also include taking students
and foreign faculty to the doctor. Responsibilities are in the areas of
student orientation and residence life with oversight of service learning,
community involvement, evaluation and assessment of JCMU student related
activities, as well as supervision of student arrival and departure
preparation. The SSC will communicate with administrative and academic staff
both in Japan and the U.S. through regularly scheduled meetings and written
reports. The SSC responds to student emergency situations and is expected to
be available on an on call basis during the week and 24 hours a day on
weekends when on duty. Weekend duty is shared with other faculty and staff
depending on need and availability. The SSC should be skilled in conflict
resolution and, when appropriate, take disciplinary action in the case of
disruptive behavior. The coordinator is responsible for ensuring that all
residents are aware of residential policies and have been trained in
emergency fire, earthquake, and other disaster procedures. The SSC is a
resource person to students and makes appropriate referrals as necessary in
academic, personal and financial matters. The SSC must be available to
students and staff on a daily basis through scheduled office hours and is
responsible for scheduling and promoting educational activities and seminars
related to health, safety, security, cultural issues and other activities
that enhance the students’ educational experience while at JCMU. The
coordinator reports to the Resident Director and may be asked to perform
other relevant duties.
as follows:
Duties: The Student Services Coordinator (“SSC”) is responsible for
maintaining a living and learning environment that promotes the overall
personal well-being of all students participating in JCMU programs. Duties
include but are not limited to assisting non-Japanese students in the
transition to life in Japan and to functioning effectively within the JCMU
environment and the Japanese culture. Duties also include taking students
and foreign faculty to the doctor. Responsibilities are in the areas of
student orientation and residence life with oversight of service learning,
community involvement, evaluation and assessment of JCMU student related
activities, as well as supervision of student arrival and departure
preparation. The SSC will communicate with administrative and academic staff
both in Japan and the U.S. through regularly scheduled meetings and written
reports. The SSC responds to student emergency situations and is expected to
be available on an on call basis during the week and 24 hours a day on
weekends when on duty. Weekend duty is shared with other faculty and staff
depending on need and availability. The SSC should be skilled in conflict
resolution and, when appropriate, take disciplinary action in the case of
disruptive behavior. The coordinator is responsible for ensuring that all
residents are aware of residential policies and have been trained in
emergency fire, earthquake, and other disaster procedures. The SSC is a
resource person to students and makes appropriate referrals as necessary in
academic, personal and financial matters. The SSC must be available to
students and staff on a daily basis through scheduled office hours and is
responsible for scheduling and promoting educational activities and seminars
related to health, safety, security, cultural issues and other activities
that enhance the students’ educational experience while at JCMU. The
coordinator reports to the Resident Director and may be asked to perform
other relevant duties.
The student services coordinator is a full-time annually
renewable position
with an anticipated start date of May 20, 2013. Salary is commensurate with
qualifications. Compensation includes Japanese benefits.
Required qualifications: bachelors degree, Japanese language proficiency
(native, JLPT 2, ILR scale of 4 or 5 or equivalent), English language
proficiency (native, TOEFL 550, ILR scale of 4 or 5, or equivalent) and
experience in college residential life or college counseling, study abroad
and conflict resolution. The SSC must have experience living in the United
States and Japan. Candidates should have or be willing to get a Japanese
drivers license. Preferred: Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student
Affairs, Counseling or related field. The candidate should possess excellent
interpersonal and communication skills, cross-cultural awareness and
sensitivity to diversity.
Application: Applications are due by March 1, 2013. Review will begin
immediately on March 2, 2013. All submissions received by March 1, 2013
will be considered.
Submit letter of application, curriculum vitae/resume, and a list of three
(3) references in one PDF document to bmccracken@jcmu.net. Please put
“Application for SSC position” in the subject line and address the letter of
application to Benjamin J McCracken, Resident Director, Japan Center for
Michigan Universities, Hikone Japan.
with an anticipated start date of May 20, 2013. Salary is commensurate with
qualifications. Compensation includes Japanese benefits.
Required qualifications: bachelors degree, Japanese language proficiency
(native, JLPT 2, ILR scale of 4 or 5 or equivalent), English language
proficiency (native, TOEFL 550, ILR scale of 4 or 5, or equivalent) and
experience in college residential life or college counseling, study abroad
and conflict resolution. The SSC must have experience living in the United
States and Japan. Candidates should have or be willing to get a Japanese
drivers license. Preferred: Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student
Affairs, Counseling or related field. The candidate should possess excellent
interpersonal and communication skills, cross-cultural awareness and
sensitivity to diversity.
Application: Applications are due by March 1, 2013. Review will begin
immediately on March 2, 2013. All submissions received by March 1, 2013
will be considered.
Submit letter of application, curriculum vitae/resume, and a list of three
(3) references in one PDF document to bmccracken@jcmu.net. Please put
“Application for SSC position” in the subject line and address the letter of
application to Benjamin J McCracken, Resident Director, Japan Center for
Michigan Universities, Hikone Japan.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Last Week to Apply for 2013 Sigur Center Language and Research Grants!
|
| Summer Asian Language Fellow, Kalisha Holmes on the Great Wall |
The Sigur Center for Asian Studies is pleased to announce grants for language study and field research for Summer 2013. Students with an interest in furthering their Asian language skills or conducting field research in Asia are highly encouraged to apply. All GW BA, MA and PhD students are eligible for Language Grants. Asian Field Research Grants are open to MA and PhD students. Students may apply regardless of nationality.
All grant applications are due by February 15, 2013. Please find links to application materials and details for each grant below:
**Please note that the Sigur Center has substantial funding specifically dedicated to sending students to study Chinese in Taiwan. We strongly recommend that, if you would like to study Chinese abroad, you apply for this grant. If you want to study in China, you must apply for the Asian Language Grant, which has no such specific monies for Chinese language study.**
* (MA and PhD students only)
Requirements:
Those selected for these grants must submit four blog posts throughout the course of the program and, during the fall semester, participate in an informal discussion with Sigur Center staff and other grant recipients about your experience abroad. Find a full list of requirements for each specific grant by clicking on the grants above, or visiting the Sigur Center website HERE.
Please email gsigur@gwu.edu with any questions.
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