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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