Paul H. Clark

Paul H. Clark serves as Professor of History in the Department of History at West Texas A&M University's Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities, where he has taught East Asian history courses since 2001 with specialized focus on Japan and China.

Academic Background:

• Ph.D. in East Asian History, University of Pittsburgh
• M.A. in East Asian Languages and Cultures, University of Kansas
• B.A. in History, Baylor University
• Additional studies at International Christian University and Keio University, Japan

His research centers on Imperial Japanese history, examining intersections of language policy, national identity formation, and cultural evolution. Dr. Clark's scholarship includes the critically acclaimed monograph The Kokugo Revolution: Education, Identity and Language Policy in Imperial Japan (2009) and ongoing work on Meiji Sensations: Scandal, Celebrity and National Culture in Imperial Japan, reflecting his expertise in socio-linguistic transformations during Japan's modernization period.

Professional Recognition:

• Fulbright-Hayes Faculty Research Abroad Fellowship
• Editor, Journal of the Southwest Conference on Asian Studies

As an active scholar, Dr. Clark serves on the Board of Directors for the Association for Asian Studies and previously led the Southwest Conference on Asian Studies as president. His teaching extends beyond core history courses to include Japanese language instruction, demonstrating comprehensive engagement with East Asian studies through both classroom pedagogy and organizational leadership.