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Machiko Bomberger is a Senior Lecturer of Japanese at the University of New Mexico (UNM), affiliated with the Department of Languages, Cultures, and Literatures. She specializes in Japanese language education, focusing on sociolinguistic and pragmatic competence development, particularly addressing challenges in sound acquisition and language usage complexity. Her teaching integrates traditional and popular Japanese cultural elements to enhance learning.
Education:
- M.A. in Japanese Pedagogy, Columbia University
- B.A. in Japanese Literature, Keio University (Tokyo)
Research Interests:
Bomberger’s research emphasizes sociolinguistic and pragmatic competence in second language acquisition, particularly oral proficiency. She explores how learners navigate linguistic and cultural nuances, leveraging meta-cognitive approaches to improve fluency.
Teaching & Courses:
She teaches a range of Japanese language courses, including first- through third-year Japanese, advanced Japanese for JLPT preparation, and short story reading. Her pedagogy incorporates Japanese folk tales and cultural events to contextualize language use.
Awards: No specific awards listed.
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Labs/Teams: None described.
