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List of LRC Initiatives for 2023 - 2024 & How to Apply

SLLLC Student Wins Special Prize at National Japanese Speech Contest

SLLLC Student Jessie Zheng accepted the Special Prize at the 34th National Japanese Speech Contest

Think Ink 9 - Calligraphy Event

At the University of Calgary, the Japanese Department has always focused on expanding its<br /> experience to reflect Japanese culture more thoroughly. The department tries to present<br /> students with diverse cultural backgrounds as global cultures grow more interconnected.

University of Calgary's Ghadeer Mahdi and Luna McDonald take first place in this year's National Japanese Speech Contest

33rd National Japanese Speech Contest held in Edmonton, Saturday, March 26, 2022

Chinese Language Skills Persevere through COVID

16th Annual University of Calgary Chinese Language Skills Competition

Japan Culture Series: Think Ink 8!

With disruptions to daily living unfolding in our current sociopolitical climate, some peace and respite were greatly needed. One such event hosted by the Japanese Language Program in the University of Calgary’s School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Culture galvanized the motivation of students hoping to experience the tranquility that many calligraphers have harnessed in their time.

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Alberta District Japanese Language Speech Contest

Coordinated and sponsored by the Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary, the goals of the Alberta District Japanese Speech Contest are to encourage the study of Japanese, recognize academic excellence and promote good will and mutual understanding between Canada and Japan. The Alberta District Japanese Speech Contest is held annually in March. There are four levels which a contestant may enter: beginner, intermediate, advanced or open.

2020

29th Alberta District Japanese Speech Contest

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2019

28th Alberta District Japanese Speech Contest

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2018

27th Alberta District Japanese Speech Contest

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National Japanese Speech Contest

The National Japanese Speech Contest (NJSC) was established in 1989 under the auspices of the Japanese Embassy in Ottawa in order to promote Japanese language education in Canada. The NJSC is sponsored by the Japan Foundation and is held at a different location across Canada annually. Consulates General of Japan, universities and corporations have provided various support and assistance in making this event a very successful and important to the Japanese community. The NJSC is now co-hosted by the National Japanese Speech Contest Organizing Committee and the Canadian Association for Japanese Language Education.

2020

31st Canada National Japanese Speech Contest

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2019

29th Canada National Japanese Speech Contest

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Japanese student clubs and groups

Japanese Conversation and Culture Club

The Japanese Conversation and Culture club (JCC) brings together native Japanese speakers and students of Japanese for weekly language practice in Japanese and English and periodic social events. Weekly meetings include group and/or pair language exchange, games and lessons on various language topics such as expressions or kanji, and special holiday gatherings. Social events may include karaoke, trips to Japanese restaurants, rafting, hiking, barbecue parties, and much more.

Email: Jccucalgary@gmail.com

Instagram: @jcccalgary

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Japanese Literacy Club

The Japanese Literacy Club is a student-run initiative to connect students to Japanese culture through literary and other cultural works. We want to introduce both pure Japanese texts as well as books by Japanese authors translated into English. Anyone interested in discovering Japanese literary practices, or simply want to explore Japan's culture and traditions are welcome to join.


Email: jlc.uofc@gmail.com

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Friends of the UofC Japanese Program

A student-run page hoping to bring you the best and most up-to-date information about the Japanese program at the University of Calgary.

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