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Akiko Imamura is the Director of the Japanese Language Program and Lecturer in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Michigan. She holds a PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2018). Her research focuses on Japanese language use in social interaction, employing Conversation Analysis to study linguistic and embodied resources in communication. Key interests include stance-taking in Japanese discourse, compliment responses, knowledge negotiation in professional settings, and virtual language exchanges for L2 learners. She integrates research into Japanese language pedagogy and curriculum development.
Teaching responsibilities span first- to fourth-year Japanese language instruction and introductory courses in Japanese linguistics, sociolinguistics, and applied linguistics. She emphasizes cultural understanding and critical viewpoints to transcend linguistic and socio-cultural barriers.
Publications appear in Discourse Studies and International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching. No specific grants or awards are listed, though her work bridges theoretical research and practical language education.
