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Photo Essay: CET Japan

Photos taken by Judy Li (Soka University of America), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Spring 2023 We had an outing to Dotonbori on the first weekend! We all bought and ate lots of street food, and I loved my chocolate banana’s funny face! My first okonomiyaki in Japan. They are the mom okonomiyaki and the baby okonomiyakis. We ate them in Dotonbori. We […]

Embracing the Osaka-Local Life

Photos taken by Isabelle Shiiba (Brandeis University), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Spring 2023 City view in Umeda with vibrant store signs Umeda My first official welcome to Osaka, Japan was in the lively city of Umeda. Umeda is not only a hub for public transportation, but it is the home to many restaurants, shops, salons, arcades and […]

Osaka: Japan’s Kitchen

Written by Ryan Sowers, (Wabash College), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Summer 2022 One of the best parts about studying in Japan is getting to try all the delicious food. While the food that you order at restaurants or buy at a konbini on a busy night doesn’t always live up to the healthy image […]

Learning to Eat in Japan

Written Isabelle Qian, (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Summer 2022 Sometimes, when I eat food in Japan, I find myself trying to chew thoroughly and with great concentration — kind of like a cow. I try to taste everything that I can: the hints of lemon in the fish, the specific density of […]

I Wanna Be a Ninja

Written by Cody Simpson, (University of Kansas), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Summer 2022 Shrine leading up to Iga When you hear the word Japan, one of the things that may come to mind is the Samurai. The Samurai warrior existed for centuries and they were known for not only being extremely loyal to their […]

“Nihongo Jouzu” and Gauging Your Progress in Your Target Language

Written by Josh Gill, (Rice University), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Summer 2022 There is a two word phrase known to every language learner of the Japanese language. That phrase is “Nihongo Jouzu” (日本語上手), which literally translates to “Japanese very good”. At first glance, this phrase seems like a great indicator that you are making […]

CET Jordan: Academic Consultation Board

Over the years, we’ve built a strong network of locally-based faculty that we’re proud to call our peers. These faculty make up our Academic Consultation Board—a select group of local voices and thought leaders that help advise and shape components of the CET Jordan program. 

Board members support the program in many ways, including but not limited to:

  • Leveraging topical expertise to help develop courses, including field-based components.
  • Teaching courses or guest lectures for CET Jordan and custom programs
  • Recommending and providing academic resources for research

2022-2023 BOARD MEMBERS

  • Dr. Bader Al Madi | American University of Madaba, PhD, Sociology, Political Science
  • Dr. Amani El Serhan | University of Jordan, PhD, Women's Studies
  • Dr. Amani Qashmar | University of Jordan, PhD, Education
  • Dr. Areej Alawzi | University of Jordan, PhD, English Literature/Translation
  • Dr. Ahmad Al Khrisha | World Islamic Sciences & Education University, PhD, Arabic Language & Literature

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