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Mami Tanaka is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Japanese in the Department of Asian Studies at The Pennsylvania State University, affiliated with the College of the Liberal Arts. She is based in 201E Old Botany Building and can be reached via email at mzt11@psu.edu.
Education: She holds a Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from the University of Florida, complemented by full certification as an ACTFL OPI Tester for Japanese language proficiency.
Research Interests: Dr. Tanaka’s work focuses on Linguistics, particularly Pragmatics, Discourse/Conversation Analysis, and Second Language Acquisition, alongside cultural studies. Her expertise bridges theoretical linguistics and applied language education.
Awards: She has earned the ACTFL OPI Tester Full Certification in Japanese, a credential recognizing her proficiency in assessing language learners.
Advising and Grants: No specific advising roles or grant details are highlighted in the provided materials. Her professional activities are centered on teaching and certification.
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