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Junko Ueno is an Assistant Professor of Japanese in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Union College. Her research focuses on second language acquisition, Japanese linguistics, and educational psychology. She holds a Ph.D. in Language Education from Indiana University, with minors in East Asian Languages and Cultures. Her work emphasizes technology integration in language teaching, learner motivation, and sociolinguistic aspects of Japanese.
Education: B.A. in English Literature from Kyushu University (1994), M.A. in TESOL and Applied Linguistics from Indiana University (1995), and Ph.D. in Language Education from Indiana University (2001).
Research Interests:
- Technology-enhanced language learning
- Gender differences in Japanese conversation
- Cross-cultural communication
- Error correction strategies in language teaching
Recent Publications and Presentations: Includes articles on learner motivation, technology use in classrooms, and sociolinguistic studies. Active presenter at conferences like AAAL and ATJ.
Awards: Mellon Research Grant (2001), Recognition of Excellent Teaching (1998), Rotary International Scholarship (1994).
Teaching: Teaches courses in Japanese language, intercultural communication, and sociolinguistics. Previously taught at Indiana University's East Asian Languages and Cultures department.
