Masaki Minobe
Assistant Professor of Japanese
Utah State University
Masaki Minobe
Assistant Professor of Japanese
Utah State University
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Assistant Professor of Japanese
Utah State University
Research Interests
Research Interests
Language Program Advocacy & Sustainability
Advocating for the development and sustainability of language programs by enhancing program visibility, fostering continuity, and demonstrating institutional value within higher education contexts.
Learning Environment Design & Community-Based Learning
Designing cohesive, community-oriented learning environments that promote belonging, engagement, and sustained student participation across levels.
Pedagogical Innovation & Technology-Enhanced Learning
Developing innovative pedagogical approaches and integrating technology to support learner autonomy, interaction, and long-term development.
Awards
Awards
Faculty Service Award (2025)
Department of World Languages and Cultures, Utah State University, USA
Excellence in Teaching Award (2023)
School of Languages and Cultures, Purdue University, USA
Outstanding Achievement in Teaching Award (2022)
School of Languages and Cultures, Purdue University, USA
Excellence in Teaching Award (2021)
School of Languages and Cultures, Purdue University, USA
学生最喜爱的老师 [Student Favorite Teacher Award] (2016)
Yangtze University, China
Short Bio
Short Bio
I hold a Ph.D. in Languages and Cultures with a focus on Japanese Pedagogy from Purdue University. My work centers on Learning Environment Design in Japanese language education, with particular interests in learner autonomy and technology-enhanced language learning, including blended learning, virtual exchanges, and computer-assisted learning systems. Before joining Utah State University, I taught Japanese at various institutions, including Yangtze University in China and Purdue University in the United States. I also participated in the Japanese Language Education Assistant Program (J-LEAP), teaching Japanese at Kearny High School in New Jersey. I co-authored the online elementary-level Japanese language textbooks Learn Japanese Online (Book 1 and 2). I serve as a board member of the AI & Technology Special Interest Group (SIG) of the American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ).
I hold a Ph.D. in Languages and Cultures with a focus on Japanese Pedagogy from Purdue University. My work centers on Learning Environment Design in Japanese language education, with particular interests in learner autonomy and technology-enhanced language learning, including blended learning, virtual exchanges, and computer-assisted learning systems. Before joining Utah State University, I taught Japanese at various institutions, including Yangtze University in China and Purdue University in the United States. I also participated in the Japanese Language Education Assistant Program (J-LEAP), teaching Japanese at Kearny High School in New Jersey. I co-authored the online elementary-level Japanese language textbooks Learn Japanese Online (Book 1 and 2). I serve as a board member of the AI & Technology Special Interest Group (SIG) of the American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ).
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