Shohko Yanagisawa

Shohko Yanagisawa serves as an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Asian Studies within the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin, teaching Japanese language courses from introductory (JPN 601D) to advanced levels (JPN 330 Practical Reading in Advanced Japanese and JPN 317C Japanese Grammar/Composition/Conversation). Her instructional philosophy emphasizes creating engaging learning materials, integrating contemporary resources, and maintaining an enjoyable classroom environment across multiple course sections each semester.

Her academic credentials include:

• M.A. from Purdue University

Dr. Yanagisawa specializes in Japanese language pedagogy with research interests spanning second language acquisition, curriculum design for sequential language learning, and advanced reading comprehension strategies. Her work particularly addresses practical application of linguistic knowledge through current materials and interactive classroom techniques, focusing on developing conversational fluency and textual analysis skills at intermediate and advanced levels.

Professional recognition includes:

• Foreign Language Teaching Excellence Award (2023)

While her primary responsibilities involve undergraduate language instruction across 15+ course sections annually (including asynchronous online formats), the available documentation does not specify graduate student advising or external grant funding. Her office (WCH 5.130, campus mail code G9300) maintains regular Fall 2025 office hours Monday/Wednesday/Friday 11:00 AM-12:00 PM or by appointment.