معرفی
Naoko Sourial serves as a Lecturer in Japanese within Columbia University's Department of East Asian Languages & Cultures, teaching foundational Japanese courses including First Year Japanese I/II and Second Year Japanese II. Her extensive teaching portfolio spans Columbia University, The New School, NYU, and Baruch College (CUNY), where she has developed specialized curricula such as the Japanese Pop Culture course at The New School.
Education:
- MA in Japanese Pedagogy, Columbia University
- BA in British and American Studies, Nanzan University
Her research centers on innovative language pedagogy approaches, particularly content-based instruction and project-based learning that integrate real-world themes like fashion, pop culture, and social justice into Japanese language education. She emphasizes curriculum design for diverse learners, including self-taught students, and explores how anthropological and sociological perspectives can enhance critical awareness in language classrooms.
Recent publications reveal a consistent focus on experiential learning methodologies, examining how urban environments (like NYC fashion scenes) and cultural phenomena (such as Japanese pop culture) serve as dynamic language-learning contexts. Her work consistently addresses the evolving needs of contemporary language learners through practical, culturally embedded pedagogical frameworks.
