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Yuhko Kayama serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Asian Studies within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Manitoba, where she teaches Japanese language courses ranging from introductory to advanced levels and conducts research in linguistic development.
Her academic credentials include:
- PhD in Linguistics from McGill University
- MA in TESL and Linguistic Studies from Syracuse University
- BA in Education from International Christian University
Dr. Kayama's research focuses on foreign language pedagogy, second language acquisition mechanisms, and first language development trajectories, with specialized attention to Japanese syntax acquisition in children. Her work integrates corpus linguistics and experimental methodologies to examine how linguistic structures emerge through cognitive and environmental interactions, particularly investigating object comprehension and verb argument structures.
Her recent 2022-2023 publications reveal concentrated research on Japanese child language acquisition, specifically analyzing null/pronominal object comprehension and parental input effects on verb structures. These studies establish critical connections between theoretical syntax frameworks and empirical developmental data within Japanese linguistic contexts.
Her scholarly recognition includes:
- JCHAT Award for Best Paper Utilizing JCHAT/CHILDES (2021) from The Japanese Society for Language Sciences
While her teaching portfolio demonstrates significant mentorship through Japanese language instruction, no formal student advisement or research grant information appears in current institutional records.
