Japanese and Chinese Language, Culture and Civilization Subject Guide
Organizations & Departments
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American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
A national organization dedicated to the improvement and expansion of the teaching and learning of all languages at all levels of instruction throughout the U.S.
French at Western Michigan University
For information about the study of Italian in the Foreign Languages and Literatures Department at Western Michigan University.
The Japan Foundation, that was established in 1972 as a special legal entity to undertake international cultural exchange, became an independent administrative institution on October 1, 2003. As part of the changes being initiated, a new organizational structure was adopted in May this year that consists of the following four categories in order to aim toward the even more comprehensive and effective development of its international cultural exchange programs.
Japan - US Friendship Commission
The Japan-US Friendship Commission (JUSFC or "the Commission") is an independent federal agency that provides support for training and information to help prepare Americans to better meet the challenges and opportunities in the US-Japan relationship through grant programs for institutions in the following areas:
Michigan World Language Association
An organization for all elementary, secondary, college, and university teachers, supervisors, students, and friends of foreign languages.
Standards for teaching foreign languages, including curriculum standards and benchmarks. Developed in 1998 by the Michigan Dept. of Education.