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LCMS World Mission is accepting applicants!
Currently, the LCMS World Mission organization
is looking for native English speakers to teach English in Yunnan,
China, Taiwan, and Japan. Applicants must have college degree
and be active members in good standing of an LCMS congregation.
For more information, please contact Erin Alter at erin.alter@lcms.org,
or visit their website at www.lcmsworldmission.org/service
Boone
Scholars Internship Program for East Asain Studies, 2005 Department
of Anthropology, The Field Museum
The Department of Anthropology at The Field Museum
is pleased to accept applications for the 2005 Boone Scholars
Internship Program in East Asian Studies. We seek highly qualified
undergraduate students to study Field Museum collections from
Japan, Korea, and China. This year the internship program will
be held from January 2005 to approximately early June 2005, depending
on students' schedules. The level of support for this paid internship
program will depend on the amount of time that students can work
per week. At a minimum, interns must be committed to work one
full day per week at the museum. After selecting the 2005 Boone
Scholars (two students), we will work out a schedule that suits
the academic program of each student. The goal of the program
during the next year or so is to work toward a small traveling
exhibit on one or more themes of traditional Japanese culture
using items in the Boone collection (such as paintings, books,
furniture, textiles, ceramics, and tools). The focus will be on
developing concepts and labels as well as object selection. Experience
with graphics and computerized presentations would be helpful
but is not a requirement. The interns will report to the Boone
Curator for Asian Anthropology and the Head of Collections, Department
of Anthropology. Please look at our web
site on the Boone Collection.
Interested students must submit a two or three page essay outlining
their research interests and goals. The deadline for applications
is October 15, 2004. These internships are open to juniors and
seniors (or recent graduates) of a public or private college or
university in Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, or Ohio, with at least
a 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale) and a demonstrated, strong interest in East
Asian studies. Our previous interns have come from diverse backgrounds
(anthropology, art history, history, etc.), and we encourage students
who wish to learn more about East Asian cultures to apply. Complete
applications MUST include a cover letter, essay (described above),
resume, unofficial transcript, and two letters of recommendation.
Inquiries can be directed to Dr. Anne Underhill, Department of
Anthropology (auhill@fieldmuseum.org).
Please send applications to: Dr. Stephen Nash (Boone Internship
Program), Department of Anthropology, The Field Museum, 1400 South
Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605. Selection of the 2005 Boone
Scholars will be made by November 12, 2004.
Japanese Exchange and Teaching
Program seeking new recruits for 2005
DESCRIPTION:
About the JET Program
Established in 1987 for the purpose of promoting internationalization
and language education at the grassroots level, the Japan Exchange
and Teaching (JET) Program invites college graduates and young
professionals from over 40 countries to share their language and
culture with Japanese youth. Billed as "one of the largest
educational programs in the history of mankind," more than
20,000 foreigners have visited over 16,000 Japanese public schools
since the program began.
JETs participate in the program in one of three ways: as Assistant
Language Teachers (ALTs), who team-up with Japanese colleagues
to teach English in primary or secondary schools; as Coordinators
of International Relations (CIRs), who perform various international
and intercultural related functions in local government offices;
or as Sports Exchange Advisors (SEAs), who engage in internationalization
activities through the instruction of specific sports.
Because participants become an important part of their Japanese
community, the JET Program is an excellent way for students and
alumni OF ANY MAJOR to experience another culture firsthand. As
such, the JET experience develops one's cultural adaptability,
cultivates one's professionalism and confidence in dealing with
new situations, and improves one's ability to see problems from
different perspectives.
The JET Personality
The JET Program is looking for people who are friendly, creative,
adaptable, knowledgeable about American culture, willing to learn,
and interested in Japan. TEACHING EXPERIENCE AND JAPANESE LANGUAGE
SKILLS ARE BY NO MEANS NECESSARY. Although teaching English is
what most JETs do, teaching English is only a means for cultural
exchange - a JET is not expected to have professional teaching
skills.
SOME BENEFITS OF THE JET PROGRAM:
· 3.6 million yen/year tax free ($30K+ . . . many JETs
save $5,000 - $10,000 or more per year)
· National health insurance (including some dental care)
· Round-trip airfare
· Travel and accident insurance
· Up to 20 days paid leave per year
· 15 national holidays
· International network of JET alumni
· Good working conditions: most JETs teach 2-4 classes
per day, 5 days a week (up to 35 hours per week)
· Satisfying work: the work that JETs do has a direct affect
on the lives and futures of many Japanese children, educators
and community members
· Opportunities to do things difficult to do elsewhere:
be a celebrity; create your own TV/radio spot; create official
webpages or newsletters; perform on a regional or national stage;
learn the art of sword-drawing . . . .
IF THE JET PROGRAM INTERESTS YOU:
More information can be obtained by searching online via Google
or other search engine. (Search for "JET Program")
I. Obtaining an Application
Online applications should become available toward the end of
September; hardcopy applications should arrive at the Japan Information
Center in October. To get a 2005 application, please download
one from the Embassy of Japan website (www.us.emb-japan.go.jp
- look for the JET Program" link). (If you have problems
downloading and printing the application from the Embassy website,
please request an application from me via email in September 2004
or later.)
In the meantime, please review the qualifications and application
procedure below.
II. Qualifications
a. Bachelor's degree by July 1, 2005
b. U.S. citizenship
c. Under 40 years of age (in principle)
d. Interest in Japan
e. For the position called Coordinator for International Relations
(CIR): Excellent Japanese language ability - see www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jic.html
for more details.
The minimum contract is for one year, and is renewable up to a
total of three or, in some cases, four years.
III. Application materials
a. Statement of Purpose - A two-page, double-spaced essay stating
your reasons for wanting to join the JET Program, what you would
bring to the program and what you would get out of it. (This is
the single most important part of the application.) (1 original
and 2 photocopies)
b. Two Letters of Recommendation - If you have not graduated,
one must be from someone related to your university or college
and must refer to your expected date of graduation. Recommenders
should make two photocopies of their recommendation and put the
original and copies into a sealed, signed envelope. A form will
be provided in the application packet. (This is the second most
important part of the application.)
c. Official Transcripts from all schools, including study abroad
- These must include course names, dates, and grades. You may
open original to make copies. (1 original and 2 photocopies)
d. Certification of Graduation/Enrollment - Three (3) photocopies
of diploma or an official letter from your Registrar (1 original
and 2 photocopies). Transcripts do not count as certification
unless the date of graduation is stated! (1 original and 2 photocopies)
Please see the application for a complete list of necessary documents.
IV. Timeline
Early December 2004 (probably December 1): Application deadline
· Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed!
Mid-late February 2005 (usually the third week of February): Interviews
· Applicants must interview at the interview consulate
that they indicate on the application. Those who cannot make the
interviews during the designated time will not be considered for
the JET Program, so please plan accordingly. (E.g. Do not plan
to travel abroad in February!)
April 2005: Notifications of acceptance or non-acceptance
April to June 2005: Document submission
· Reply Form, Certificate of Health, Proof of Graduation,
Photocopy of Passport
July 2005: Departure for Japan
· Do not plan to travel abroad in mid-late July.
V. Improving your chances of being selected as a JET Program Participant
1. Get some teaching experience: If you have no experience working
with children, try to get some. Teaching, coaching, tutoring,
etc. - anything that shows that you can interact with children
and educators.
2. Study Japanese: If you have no Japan-related study or Japanese
language skills, get some if possible. Language study with an
accredited instructor is best, but even self-study can significantly
improve your chances of being selected for the JET Program; further,
language study will enhance your experience in Japan if you are
selected. Studying Japanese history, culture, politics, economy,
etc. is also helpful.
3. Be professional: Prepare in advance; follow directions on the
application; get your application in on time and complete. Imagine
yourself as a Japanese student and/or Japanese colleague, and
ask yourself what kind of person you would want to have as an
English teacher/assistant teacher - in terms of skills, experience,
and character - then work to become that kind of person.
If you have questions, please see our JET FAQ at www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jic/jetfaq.html.
If your questions are not answered there, please feel free to
contact me (see below).
Sincerely,
Douglas S. Bell
JET Program Assistant Coordinator
MEXT Scholarships Coordinator
Japan Information Center
Consulate General of Japan at Chicago
Olympia Centre, Suite 1000
737 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Phone: (312) 280-0434
Fax: (312) 280-6883
Email: jicmext@webkddi.com
URL: www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jic.html
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