News
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January
Spotlight on Alumnus: Veljko Dujin
Veljko Dujin, Curator of Collections at the Morikami Japanese Museum and Gardens and FIU alumnus
May
New 2012 issue: Japan Studies Review (Volume XVI)
The sixteenth volume of the Japan Studies Review (JSR) is now available online. JSR is the annual peer-reviewed journal sponsored by the joint efforts of the Asian Studies Program and the Southern Japan Seminar at FIU.
Asian Studies Announces Fu Foundation Scholarship Recipients
The Fu Foundation Scholarship for Study Abroad in Asia for Summer and Fall 2012 have been awarded.
June
2011-2012 Asian Studies Newsletter
The Asian Studies Newsletter for the Academic Year 2011-2012 is now available online.
M.A. Student Adam Johnson Recognized as "Worlds Ahead Graduate"
Asian Studies M.A. student Adam Johnson was recognized by Dr. Mark Rosenberg as a “Worlds Ahead Graduate” at commencement in May.
July
New Japanese Courses - Fall 2012
Dr. Hitomi Yoshio has been hired to teach Japanese language and literature courses for the new Japanese Area Studies Major.
New Interdisciplinary Major in Japanese Area Studies
A new interdisciplinary major in Japanese Area Studies, which is a branch of the Asian Studies B.A. degree, has been approved and will be offered beginning in Fall 2013.
September
"Remembering Dogen's Death" post by Dr. Steven Heine on Oxford University Press' Blog
Dr. Steven Heine recently published "Remembering Dogen's Death" on Oxford University Press' Blog: Academic Insights for the Thinking World based on his book "Dogen: Texual and Historical Studies."
New Japanese Courses - Spring 2013
In Spring 2013, new professor Dr. Hitomi Yoshio, will offer Japanese language and literature required for the new Japanese Area Studies Major.
Asian Studies MA Student Awarded Prestigious Critical Language Scholoarship
Julia Beabout was awarded the U.S. Department of State's Critical Language Scholarship for an intensive summer in Xi’an, China studying Mandarin Chinese.
Now Recruiting for MA in Asian Studies
The Asian Studies Program is now recruiting for the M.A. in Asian Studies for Spring 2013 admission!
October
New Study Abroad Program to Japan! Zen Practice in Kyoto led by Dr. Eric Messersmith
This new summer program is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to Japan’s history, traditions, art, and philosophy, particularly the practice of Zen through the tea ceremony, one of Kyoto’s traditional arts. Apply for Summer A 2013.
November
Recent Events: Iwami Kagura and Linguistics Symposium
Asian Studies Program and other departments recently held two successful events in the past two months - "Iwami Kagura" Shinto Dance Performance in September and a Linguistics Symposium: "A Comparison of Foreign Language Teaching Methodologies and Policies in the EU & Asia" in October.
December
Japan Immersion Day
Japan Immersion day was held on Monday, December 10th from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM in GC and GL. In its 12th year it has introduced students to Japanese culture and students through various workshops and activities
"Two Improbable Locales for Japanese Optimism" - CFR blog by Dr. Matthew Marr
Dr. Matthew Marr recently published a blog on the Council on Foreign Relations's Asia Unbound website titled, "Two Improbable Locales for Japanese Optimism."