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Rie Masuda is an Associate Professor of Teaching and Japanese Program Coordinator at Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of Classical and Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures (CMLLC). She has held this position since at least 2000, based on grant records. Her research focuses on Language Testing Education and curriculum design in foreign language education, with expertise in Japanese pedagogy and TESOL.
Education:
- BA in British/American English, Osaka High/Middle School Teaching Licenses (English), Kansai University of Foreign Studies (1991)
- MA in TESOL, University of Northern Iowa (1994)
- Program Certificate in Japanese Pedagogy, Columbia University (1992)
- Michigan Teaching Certificates (Japanese & English), University of Detroit Mercy (1998)
- Ed.S. in Curriculum/Instruction: Foreign Language Education, Wayne State University (2010)
She has received over 20 grants/fellowships, emphasizing US-Japan educational collaboration and language technology integration. Notable funding sources include The Japan Foundation, Japan Business Society of Detroit Foundation, and Wayne State's Global Education Office.
Teaching: Regularly instructs Elementary/Advanced Japanese, Japanese Culture through Media, and Intermediate Japanese courses. Office hours are managed via CANVAS with hybrid availability.
