Mariko Vontobel

Mariko Vontobel is a Lecturer at the Department of Japanese Studies within the Seminar for East Asian Studies at the University of Zurich. Her academic career spans over two decades, combining research and teaching in Japanese language studies.

• Education
  • B.A. in Philosophy, International Christian University, Tokyo (2001)
  • Study Abroad, Maastricht University, Netherlands (1999–2000)
  • M.A. in Japanese Linguistics, International Christian University, Tokyo (2004)

Her research focuses on Japanese linguistics, specifically the didactics and methodology of Japanese language instruction. She has extensive teaching experience, including current courses on Modern Japanese 3, Modern Japanese 5, and Academic Writing in Japanese at the University of Zurich.

As a Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin (Scientific Staff Member) since 2008, Vontobel integrates pedagogical practice with academic research. She previously served as a part-time lecturer (Lehrbeauftragte) at the University of Zurich from 2006–2008 and held roles in Japanese language program coordination at International Christian University.