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Amy Snyder Ohta (she/her/hers) is a Professor in the Department of Asian Languages & Literature at the University of Washington, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. Her research focuses on applied linguistics, Japanese language pedagogy, and sociocultural theory in second language acquisition. She holds a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from UCLA, an M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language from UCLA, and a B.A. in Psychology (High Honors) from Wheaton College.
Education:
- Ph.D. Applied Linguistics, University of California, Los Angeles
- M.A. Teaching English as a Second Language, University of California, Los Angeles
- B.A. Psychology (with High Honors), Wheaton College
Research Interests: Dr. Ohta’s work explores how discourse analysis and sociocultural theory inform language teaching practices, particularly for Japanese. She investigates the role of concept-based instruction in developing language proficiency and examines the intersection of social media with language learning dynamics. Her current projects include collaborative writing on concept-based language pedagogy and autoethnographic studies of Korean language learning.
Publications Trends: Her recent work emphasizes the integration of usage-based linguistics and sociocultural theory into language education, with a focus on Japanese honorific systems, teacher development, and classroom dynamics. She also addresses broader educational equity issues, such as increasing diversity in language teacher training programs.
Awards:
- Hori Award for Exemplary Japanese Faculty (2021)
Advising & Grants: While specific grant details are not listed, her research collaborations with colleagues like Kyoko Masuda and Rie Tsujihara highlight her role in guiding academic projects. She currently teaches Japanese language courses and contributes to teacher training initiatives.
Labs & Teams: She is associated with the Early Buddhist Manuscript Project and the Bilingual and Biliteracy Research Lab, advancing interdisciplinary research in language and culture studies.
