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    <br><div><div><span>We have great news, the ILE is extending its family and adding a new cluster, the Japanese cluster! </span></div></div>
    <div><div><span>If you would love to get language credits for living with other students who are passionate about Japanese culture and you would like to develop and earn a certificate that proves tour intercultural skills, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE!</span></div></div>
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    <div><div><span>You will spend an hour a week with a native speaker who will further your knowledge of the culture beyond what is covered in class. </span></div></div>
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    <div><div><span>Once a month there will be a joint event with the members of the other clusters (Spanish, Chinese, and French) so everyone can learn from each other and once per semester you will receive intercultural training, if you take 4 semesters you will earn an additional certificate that could be the difference maker when looking for a job!</span></div></div>
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    <div><span>If you are interested or have any questions, contact Dr. DeVerneil at <a href="mailto:devernei@umbc.edu">devernei@umbc.edu</a> ASAP, spots are limited!</span></div>
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    <div>TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS!<img src="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/attachments/news/000/083/514/97652673df105b7ad2ba940585e53500/Japanese.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;">
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