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| Title | Training Programs for Teachers of the Japanese Language |
| Body | The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles is now accepting applications for the following programs. The application deadline is DECEMBER 1ST, 2010. (This is an ARRIVAL DATE, not a postmark date.) Please make sure to contact the JF Los Angeles office (language at jflalc dot org) in advance if you are planning to apply. (1) Long-term Training Program (6 months) http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/japanese/dl/pdf/NC-JT_e.pdf Duration (tentative): September 15, 2010 - March 11, 2011 This program is for non-native speakers of Japanese, who are under the age of 35 and have more than 6 months and less than 5 years of experience in teaching the Japanese language (private lessons not included) as of December 1, 2010. Those who have completed the compulsory education (elementary and junior high school, 9 years) in Japan are NOT eligible. --- (2) Short-term Training Program (2 months) http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/japanese/dl/pdf/NC-JT_e.pdf Duration (tentative): a) Spring: May 11, 2011 - July 1, 2011 (For primary/secondary level teachers) b) Summer: July 13, 2011 - September 2, 2011 (Not Specified) c) Winter: January 25, 2012 - March 16, 2012 (For Collegiate-level teachers) This program is for non-native speakers of Japanese, who are under the age of 55 and have at least 2 years of experience in teaching the Japanese language (private lessons not included) as of December 1, 2010. Those who have completed the compulsory education (elementary and junior high school, 9 years) in Japan are NOT eligible. --- (3) Advanced Program http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/japanese/dl/pdf/NC-AJT_e.pdf Duration (tentative): October 26, 2011 - December 22, 2011 This Program is designed for individuals or teams of up to 3 people who require more advanced expertise and skills as teachers of Japanese, and have specific challenges they wish to address, or have issues they want to resolve in the teaching of the Japanese language. Based on the Study Plan (Outline of Research and Challenges detailed in the application), research activities will be further developed through lectures, one-on-one guidance and discussion among participants. The activities cover a variety of themes and may include pedagogic method research, syllabus development, and textbook compilation planning. Participants are required to submit reports on the results of the training within a year after completing the program. It is expected these results will ultimately be made public and published, in the form of an academic paper, syllabus, or as a text book. The candidates must be between the ages of 30 and 55 and have at least 5 years experience in teaching the Japanese language as of December 1, 2010 (private lessons not included). Note: The entire application form, especially in the Study Plan part, should be filled out in Japanese if there are no specific directions. --- (4) Graduate Program on Japanese Language and Culture (Master's Course) http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/japanese/dl/pdf/NC-GP_e.pdf Duration (tentative): One year (September, 2011 ~ September, 2012) This program is designed to provide teachers of the Japanese language who are working abroad, or individuals who have experience in teaching the Japanese language abroad, and are expected to be leaders of the academic world of Japanese language education in their own countries, with an opportunity to obtain a Master's degree in Japanese language education. Applicant must hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited university, and he/she must be under the age of 44 as of April 1, 2011, and have at least two years of experience in teaching the Japanese language as of December 1, 2010 (private lessons and assistant teachers not included). Nakai, M. (USA Only) The Japan Foundation - Program Announcement. JTIT listserv (JTIT-L@LISTS.PSU.EDU, 25 Oct 2010). |
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