Midori Tanaka

Midori Tanaka serves as Associate Professor of Instruction and Japanese Language Program Coordinator at the University of Texas at Austin's College of Liberal Arts, holding a Master of Arts from the University of Oregon. She oversees curriculum development and instruction for the Japanese language program with dedicated office hours in WCH 5.138 (campus code: G9300).

Her educational background includes:

• Master of Arts, University of Oregon

Professor Tanaka specializes in Japanese Linguistics and Language Pedagogy, with research emphasizing practical teaching methodologies for Business Japanese and Kanji acquisition. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with classroom application to enhance student proficiency in written and spoken Japanese, particularly through advanced conversation and reading development.

No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials.

While specific graduate student advising details are unavailable, she actively coordinates the Japanese Language Program and teaches a comprehensive course sequence from First-year Japanese through Advanced Kanji Reading. Her consistent teaching record across 15+ semesters since Fall 2020—including synchronous online instruction during pandemic periods—demonstrates sustained program leadership without mention of research grants.