Jordan Bledsoe

Jordan Bledsoe is a full-time Lecturer of Japanese at the University of North Carolina Charlotte, affiliated with the Department of Languages and Culture Studies in the College of Education. He teaches Japanese language courses at all levels and Japanese culture-related subjects. His research focuses on Japanese folktales, post-WWII censorship, and language pedagogy, particularly ambiguity tolerance and instructional methodologies.

Education:

• M.A. in Second Language Acquisition and Teaching (Japanese), Brigham Young University (2011)
• B.A. in Japanese, Brigham Young University (2009)

Teaching: Courses include Elementary Japanese, Intermediate Japanese, Translation Practicum focusing on folktales, and cultural studies such as Anime and Popular Culture.

Professional Highlights: No academic awards or grants explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Active in course development and cultural instruction.

Personal: Enjoys hobbies like Magic: The Gathering, video games, and supporting his brother's canvas tents business. Celebrates neurodiversity and emphasizes kindness in both teaching and personal life.