معرفی
Hiroko Ohashi is a Lecturer and Coordinator of Japanese Studies at RMIT University's School of Global, Urban and Social Studies (GUSS). She specializes in Japanese language education, emphasizing intercultural communication and identity formation through language learning. Her roles include coordinating Japanese language courses, international exchange programs, and overseeing the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Victoria Test Center (2012–2022).
Research interests focus on language learner narratives, intercultural communication, and fostering personal growth through language education. She advocates creating intercultural spaces where learners transcend cultural boundaries, integrating self and others. Awards include multiple teaching excellence recognitions from RMIT.
Professional affiliations include the International Pragmatics Association (IPrA), Japanese Studies Association of Australia (JSAA), and Modern Language Teachers' Association of Victoria (MLTAV). Industry experience includes leadership in language testing and curriculum development projects, such as the Tertiary-Secondary Partnership for Innovative Language Teaching/Learning Pathways (2010–2012).
