Required Books for NanoJapan Participants
The following books are required for all participants in the NanoJapan Program who have not previously studied Japanese. These can all be purchased online through Amazon.com or you may also purchase these through other online retailers or local bookstores.
AJALT also required that all NanoJapan students study and try to memorize the Hiragana and Katakana alphabets prior to arrival. There are Hiragana and Katakana flash cards and workbooks that may also be useful for self-study prior to arrival in Japan.
If you have previously studied Japanese or have prior Japanese language experience you should wait to purchase your textbooks until you have taken your language placement exam. AJALT will notify you about what version of Japanese for Busy People you will need to purchase. |
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Highly Recommended Books for NanoJapan Participants
The following books are highly recommended for all NanoJapan participants but are not required. These can all be purchased online through Amazon.com and many of these books may also be found via other online retailers or local bookstores. These books may also be available at your campus library.
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| Recommended Language Books |
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| Recommended Guidebooks - Choose the one or two guides that best suit your travel plans and research internship location. |
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Recommended Nanotechnology Books for NanoJapan Participants |
| The following nanotechnology are recommended reading for all NanoJapan participants but are not required. These are general resources and you will also likely be assigned project-specific articles and readings by your host either prior to or upon arrival at your resaerch lab. We highly recommended seeing if these books are available in your campus or local library as some are quite expenseive. If you wish to purchase one of these books they can all be purchased online through Amazon.com. |
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Nanotechnology For Dummies |
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Physics of Semiconductor Devices |
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| Related Books on Japan for NanoJapan Participants |
| The following books on Japan may be of interest to NanoJapan program participants. These can all be purchased online through Amazon.com or you may also purchase these through other online retailers or local bookstores. You can also check to see if these books are available from your campus or local library. |
| Japanese Culture & Etiquette Guides |
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| Japanese Food Guides |
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| Foreigners in Japan |
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| Japanese History & Society |
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| Japanese Literature |
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| Recommended Movies |
| The following Japanese movies or movies on Japan that might be of interest to NanoJapan participants. While this is by no means a comprehensive list it does comprise some of the top recommendations of past NanoJapan participants. Check to see if your campus or local library has copies of these movies or at your local video store. Many of these movies may also be found via Netflix or purchased online through Amazon.com. |
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