- Educational technology
- Information and communication technology
- Intercultural communication
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Douglass Scott is a Professor at Waseda University's School of Human Sciences in Tokyo, Japan, where he has made significant contributions to educational technology and intercultural communication research. His academic career spans over two decades with a particular focus on digital communication patterns, emotional expression in mobile media, and online education systems. He is closely associated with Waseda University's e-School, Japan's first complete undergraduate online degree program established in 2003. Dr. Scott earned his PhD in 1997 from the University of Michigan's School of Education with a specialization in Educational Foundations and Policy and Educational Technology. He also holds an MA in East Asian Studies (Japan) from the University of Michigan (1987) and a BS in Political Science from the University of Oregon (1985). His educational background includes a period at Waseda University's International Division during 1983-1984. His research primarily focuses on educational technology, information and communication technology, and intercultural communication, with special attention to how emotions are transmitted through digital channels. His work often compares Japanese and American communication patterns, particularly examining gender differences and cultural variations in mobile phone email usage. He has documented the development and implementation of Waseda University's pioneering e-School program across multiple publications. Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent scholarly contributions examining emotional expression in digital communication, with particular emphasis on how gender and cultural background influence emotional transmission through mobile devices. His research shows a clear trajectory from foundational work on educational telecommunications models to applied research on specific communication technologies in educational contexts. Dr. Scott maintains active research projects including comparative studies of mobile telephone use across countries and investigations into the role of social networks in cultural adjustment of exchange students. His work has been supported by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research. As an educator, he teaches across multiple programs at Waseda University including the Graduate School of Human Sciences and the School of Human Sciences Online Degree Program. His teaching portfolio encompasses Information and Communication Technology courses, Academic Writing, Intercultural Communication, and English language instruction.


