The American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ) is an international, 501(c)3 non-profit, non-political organization of teachers, scholars, and students of Japanese language, literature, and linguistics, which works to promote study of the Japanese language at all levels of instruction and to broaden and deepen knowledge and appreciation of Japan and its culture.
AATJ has more than 1500 members, representing every state as well as Canada, Australia, Europe, and Japan, and every level of instruction and area of study.
Ongoing projects include professional development for teachers, research and discussion of Japanese-language teaching methods and materials, support for the AP Japanese Language and Culture Program and other new initiatives for students, promotion of study abroad in Japan and administration of a scholarship program for study abroad.
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