Hiroko Ishikawa

Hiroko Ishikawa is a Japanese Adjunct Professor in the Department of World Languages at Rowan University, located in Oak Hall, Room 107. She holds a B.A. in Sociology from Washington State University and two M.A. degrees: one in Asian Studies (Seton Hall University) and another in Japanese Pedagogy (Columbia University). Her research interests center on second language acquisition and Japanese immigration policy, with a focus on pedagogical strategies and sociopolitical frameworks. She has also explored cultural practices such as Japanese calligraphy and origami, and her personal background includes residency in the Dominican Republic, where she developed conversational Spanish skills.

Education:

• B.A. in Sociology, Washington State University
• M.A. in Asian Studies, Seton Hall University
• M.A. in Japanese Pedagogy, Columbia University

Research & Professional Activities: While no specific grants or publications are listed, her work emphasizes language education methodologies and contemporary issues in Japanese policy. She combines academic expertise with practical experience, having previously worked in corporate America (Continental Airlines) and maintaining cross-cultural perspectives through her global residency and language skills.

Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, but she contributes to Rowan’s World Languages department, supporting language learning initiatives and cultural outreach programs.