معرفی
Dr. Atsushi Hasegawa is an Associate Professor in the Department of East Asian Languages & Literatures at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. He specializes in Japanese linguistics, with a focus on second language acquisition (SLA), language pedagogy, and sociolinguistics. His research integrates conversation analysis and social network analysis to explore language socialization in multilingual contexts, particularly in study abroad settings.
Education:
- PhD in Second Language Acquisition (Minor in Japanese), University of Wisconsin-Madison
- MA in Japanese, Purdue University
- BA in Japanese Language & Culture, University of Tsukuba
Research Interests: Prof. Hasegawa’s work examines language learning processes in diverse environments, including classroom dynamics and the social networks of study abroad students. His 2019 book The Social Lives of Study Abroad highlights how macro- and micro-level factors shape learners’ experiences. Recent publications analyze sociomateriality in language teaching and the role of social interaction in SLA.
Professional Contributions: He teaches courses on Japanese language, sociolinguistics, and applied linguistics. His research has appeared in outlets like The Modern Language Journal and Routledge handbooks. Though no awards are explicitly listed, his prolific publication record reflects scholarly impact.
Labs/Teams: While not explicitly mentioned, his work on social networks and classroom interaction implies involvement in collaborative research projects on language education.
