Freeman Institute
for Infusing Japan Studies into the Undergraduate Curriculum
May 25 – June 12, 2015
University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Honolulu, Hawai'i
Directions:
Copy and paste the text below into a Word document; then complete the application e-form. Please send it as a Word attachment to Dr. Joseph Overton, overton@hawaii.edu. The complete application, including your CV and letter of recommendation, must be submitted by April 1st, 2015. Do not send it by regular mail.
Freeman Institute Application E-Form
Name: ______________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________
City: _________________________
State: _________________________ Zip: ________________
Phone: ________________________
Fax: _________________________
E-mail: _________________________
Institution: ______________________________________________
Position: ______________________________________________
Discipline: ______________________________________________
Is your position full-time or part-time?
List the courses you typically teach over a period of an academic year (add lines as necessary).
Have you ever participated in a workshop on Japan?
Yes ¨ No ¨
If yes, identify the workshop, its length, and year it was held (add lines as necessary).
Have you ever taken undergraduate courses or graduate courses on Japan?
Yes ¨ No ¨
If yes, please list the courses (add lines as necessary).
Have you ever visited Japan?
Yes ¨ No ¨
If yes, When, for how long, and for what purpose? (add lines as necessary)
In an essay, not to exceed 300 words, explain why you wish to participate in this workshop on Japan and how you will use this information in your courses. If you are an administrator, how will you incorporate this information into your college curriculum? This essay should be sent by email to overton@hawaii.edu. Include the application form (as a Word document) and a copy of your Curriculum Vitae with your essay.
Each application must include a letter of recommendation from your Dean or higher academic official indicating your qualifications and how the school will support the incorporation of Japan Studies into the college curriculum. This letter of recommendation should be sent by email to Dr. Joseph Overton; overton@hawaii.edu
In addition, each institution is required to pay a Program Fee of $650 if their candidate is selected to participate in the workshop.
The deadline for receiving completed applications has been extended: it is now April 1st, 2015.
Please e-mail or fax your application to Dr. Joseph L. Overton overton@hawaii.edu
Fax: 808-734-9454
Do not send your application by regular mail.
