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Rie Fuse is a University Lecturer in Japanese Studies at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and the Department of Languages. She holds a PhD in Cultural Studies and specializes in Japanese Language Education, Critical Pedagogy, and Media Literacy. Her research explores intersections of language education, cultural representation, and digital humanities. She actively participates in academic organizations like the European Association of Japanese Resource Specialists (EAJRS) and the Finnish Oriental Society.
- Education: PhD in Cultural Studies, Pedagogical certifications including University Pedagogy and Teaching through English.
- Teaching: Japanese language courses at BA and MA levels, project-based learning, and job training programs.
- Grants: Recipient of the Kone Foundation Research Grant (2014-2017), Japan Foundation Project Grant (2023), and CIMO Scholarship (2011-2012).
Her research interests include Japanese language pedagogy, cultural studies, and media literacy. Recent work focuses on food culture in Japanese literature, telecollaboration in language education, and health communication during the pandemic. She has organized numerous seminars and conferences, including the 'Japanese Stories about Food' project and Tandem Language Learning initiatives.
- Awards: European Association for Japanese Studies Travel Grant (2014), Finnish Government Scholarship (CIMO).
- Professional Roles: Board Member of EAJRS, Suomen Itämaisen Seura, and Japanin kielen ja kulttuurin opettajain yhdistys (JOY).
Fuse collaborates with institutions like the University of Granada and Niigata University. Her current projects include exploring interdisciplinary Japanese studies and sustainability science through the Helsinki Institute of Urban and Regional Studies.
