About

Recent Courses Taught:

  • Japanese 1100, 1101, 1102, 2201, 2202, 2251, 2252
  • Japanese 1100 - Field Experience Learning
  • Japanese 1100 - Study Abroad

 

Current Projects:

  • Motivation Study (Self-Determination Theory)

 

Education:

  • Doctoral Studies, Fordham University
  • M.A. Asian Studies, Seton Hall University
  • B.A. Western Philosophy, Ritsumeikan University
  • B.S. Civil Engineering, Ritsumeikan University

 

Awards and Recognitions:

  • Director, American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ)
  • President, Illinois Association of Teachers of Japanese (IATJ)
  • Director, Japan Study Abroad Program at COD
  • Board, Illinois Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ICTFL)

 

Student Club Advisor:

  • Advisor, Japanese Culture Club (JCC)
  • Co-Advisor, Alpha Mu Gamma (Foreign Language Honor Society)

 

 

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