Adam Gergo Molnar

Adam Gergo Molnar is a Lecturer in the Department of Japanese at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Károli Gáspár Reformed University in Budapest, Hungary. He serves as a language teacher specializing in Japanese language instruction and has developed specialized curriculum materials for Japanese language education.

His educational background includes an MA in Teacher of Japanese Language and Culture (2021) from Eötvös Loránd University and an MA in Japanology (2016) from Károli Gáspár Reformed University. He furthered his expertise through a Japanese Studies Program at Gunma University, Japan (2014-2015) and European Correspondence Education in Journalism (2012-2014).

Molnar's research and teaching focus centers on Japanese language education, particularly Kanji pedagogy and Japanese literature translation. His work bridges linguistic instruction with cultural understanding, emphasizing practical learning approaches for Hungarian students of Japanese. He has developed innovative teaching methods such as the 'Learning Kanji through Kanji Roots' curriculum.

His publication record demonstrates a strong commitment to making Japanese literature accessible to Hungarian readers through high-quality translations of works by authors including Mori Ógai, Hosi Shinicsi, and Szakagucsi Ango. His 2021 Kanji Roots Workbook represents a significant contribution to Japanese language teaching resources in Hungary.

• Researcher Prize

Molnar has been actively involved in secondary school talent development (2019-2020) and has contributed to curriculum development for Japanese language education. His professional experience extends beyond the university to include teaching positions at Corvin Mátyás High School, Bálint Márton Elementary School and High School, Momiji Language School, and Department Language School, demonstrating his commitment to Japanese language education at multiple levels.