Personal Statement:

I have taught Japanese language with research interests in sociolinguistic and pragmatic competence development. The focus is set to overcome the difficulties of learning foreign sounds and the complexity of usage. I incorporate traditional and popular culture in teaching.

Educational History:

M.A., in Japanese Pedagogy, Columbia University

B.A., in Japanese Literature, Keio University (Tokyo)

Research Interests:

• Sociolinguistic competence in second language acquisition.
• Pragmatic competence in oral proficiency.

Teaching Interests:

• Oral fluency training with meta-cognitive approach
• Introducing a root of Japanese mentality through language used in folk tales and annual events

Representative Courses:

• JAPN 111 - 112 - First Year Japanese
• JAPN 201 - 202 - Second Year Japanese
• JAPN 301 - 302 - Third Year Japanese
• JAPN 401 - Advanced Japanese 1 / Short story Reading / JLPT 3 Preparation
• JAPN 402- Advanced Japanese 2 /  JLPT 2 Preparation