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Maayan Barkan is the Director of the Japanese Studies Program and Head of the Japanese Program at Hunter College, part of the City University of New York (CUNY). She is affiliated with the Department of Classical and Oriental Studies within the School of Arts and Sciences. Holding a PhD in Linguistics from the Graduate Center of CUNY, she plays a central role in advancing Japanese language and cultural education at the institution.
Education:
- PhD in Linguistics, Graduate Center, CUNY
- MA in Linguistics, Graduate Center, CUNY
- MA in Japanese Language Education, Osaka University of Foreign Languages, Japan
Dr. Barkan's research and teaching focus on Japanese language education, applied linguistics, and second language acquisition. Her work emphasizes pedagogical methods and linguistic proficiency, grounded in both theoretical and practical training. She has achieved the highest level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test and completed specialized teacher training through the Japan Society in New York City.
While no recent publications are listed, her academic and professional activities suggest a strong commitment to language education and cross-cultural communication within East Asian studies.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Full Scholarship from the Japanese Ministry of Education (two-year MA program)
- Full Scholarship from the Japanese Ministry of Education (one-year language and culture program)
- Graduate of Japan Society's Japanese Language Teacher Training Program
- Passer of the highest level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test
Dr. Barkan has been instrumental in shaping the Japanese Studies curriculum and mentoring students in language learning. She has received significant support from Japanese educational institutions and government bodies, reflecting the quality and dedication of her work. There is no mention of external research grants, but her scholarship funding indicates sustained academic excellence.
She leads the Japanese Studies Program at Hunter College, overseeing curriculum development, instruction, and program growth. Her leadership role highlights her importance within the department and her contribution to expanding East Asian language offerings at the college.
