Job: Adjunct Lecturer for “Culture and Cuisine in Japan” – CIEE Kyoto (Kyoto, Japan)
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Position: Adjunct Lecturer for “Culture and Cuisine in Japan”
Posted by: CIEE Kyoto
Location: Kyoto, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to Michele Fujii (Shiga 2010-2013, 2010-2013) for passing along the following job opening.
CIEE Kyoto is seeking faculty to teach a course on Culture and Cuisine in Spring 2025. Students will be university undergraduate students from the United States. Courses will be taught in English on site in downtown Kyoto.
Contact Hours: 45
Remuneration: 400,000 JPY
Transportation Stipend: 15,000 JPY
Teaching location: Shijo Karasuma (3-minutes from station)
Class Size: 5 – 15 students
Class Dates: Mondays/Wednesdays OR Tuesdays/Thursdays
Program Dates: January 23 – May 9, 2025
Course Description: In this course, students explore the relationship between Japan’s rich cultural heritage and its distinctive culinary traditions. Through historical exploration, practical experiences, and in-depth analysis, students trace the evolution of Japanese gastronomy, starting from ancient traditions and progressing through the influences of geographic, historical, and social factors on the country’s food landscape. Using an anthropological approach, students explore regional culinary diversity, traditional Japanese dining etiquette, gender and age-related relationships with food, the adoption and adaptation of Japanese cuisine and its culture globally, as well as the dynamic fusion of Japanese culinary elements with international influences. Complemented by hands-on culinary demonstrations, field excursions to relevant establishments, and the inclusion of guest speakers and culinary professionals, students gain a holistic and scholarly perspective on the intricate interplay between culture and cuisine in Japan.
For more information about the program: https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/programs/japan/kyoto/ancient-modern-japan
Application deadline: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 15:00 JST
Application Process: Please use this link to apply – https://forms.office.com/r/imzexEfRYY.
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