We are pleased to announce that we are holding our next eJuku session as indicated below. For general information on eJuku visit our webpage What is e-Juku?
- Description: Spring 2019 J>E eJuku session
- Language direction: Japanese to English
- Format: online forum discussion and videoconferencing
- Period: mid-February through end of March 2019 (see below for details)
- Fees: no fees
- Eligibility:
1. JAT membership (non-members required to join JAT after being selected as eJuku participants)
2. Native or near-native English proficiency
3. No more than a couple of years' experience as a professional translator
4. High motivation to learn and pledge to participate actively in the planned videoconferences and forum discussions
- Tentative schedule
Early February: Call for Participants (see below) sent to inquirers
Mid-February: Call closed
In due course: Screening done
Upon screening: Applicants notified of results
Detailed instructions sent to Participants
Mar 08, Fri: Translation submission deadline
Mar 09, Sat: 1st Videoconference
2-week forum discussion
Mar 23, Sat: 2nd videoconference
1-week forum discussion
Mar 30, Sat: Forum closed but accessible for some time
- Inquiries and Application:
If you would like to know more about the upcoming eJuku session or are interested in participating, please write to the e-Juku Committee on the JAT website or directly to the eJuku coordinator.
We are currently preparing a Call for Participation, which will contain all necessary information, including the source text, for you to make a decision to apply. We will send you a copy of the Call upon request after it becomes available.
Shuichi Yamakawa (Call me Shu)
Spring 2019 J>E eJuku Coordinator