About
Teppei Kiyosue is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures (DEALL) at The Ohio State University, specializing in Japanese language pedagogy and advocacy. He coordinates Japanese language courses and supervises graduate teaching assistants, emphasizing communicative aspects of Japanese culture and technology-enhanced teaching methods.
- Education: Ed.S. and M.S. in Curriculum/Instruction and Adult/Technical Education from Marshall University
His expertise includes the Performed Culture Approach (PCA) and career-oriented language education. He actively advocates for Japanese language programs through organizations like the Ohio Association of Teachers of Japanese (OATJ) and the American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ), having served as OATJ President (2015–2017) and participating in leadership training programs.
He has received the 2020 Provost’s Award for Distinguished Teaching. His outreach focuses on connecting language education with careers, study abroad, and K-16 collaboration.
- Teaches courses from Japanese 1101 to 5102, covering all proficiency levels via Classroom, Summer Intensive, and Individualized Tracks
