教員紹介
学長
言語コミュニケーション学科
President & Department Chair / Professor (Master of Arts in Literature)
Wataru Ueda
【専門分野】
- Modern and Contemporary Japanese Literature
【所属学協会】
- The Society for Modern Japanese Literature
- National Association of University Japanese Language Departments
- Others
【主な業績】
- Ri Yokomitsu – “Machine” Theory: My Collapse and Regeneration Through Narrative
- Keynote Report: Reading Spaces During the Formation of Modernity
- Reflections on The Future of Literature Education – Thoughts on Minoru Tanaka’s Approach
【主な担当科目】
- Japanese Expression
- Modern Novels
- Fantasy Novels
- Specialized Seminars
- Others
Professor (Master of Arts in Literature) / Library Director
Kazuto Yamaguchi
【主な担当科目】
- Introduction to Lifelong Learning
- Introduction to Libraries
- Library Systems and Management
- Information Services
- Information Services Practicum II
- Information Organization Practicum I
- Comprehensive Library Practicum
- Library Practicum
- Introduction to School Libraries
- Reading and Human Development
Professor
Kazumitsu Sakata
【所属学協会】
- Japan Fiscal Studies Association
- JBBY (Japanese Board on Books for Young People)
【主な業績】
- Polishing Fundamental Professional Skills – Advanced Seminar Manual (Book)
- Building the New Europe – From the EC to the European Union (Book)
- Introduction to Diversity – Building a Diverse Society (Academic Paper)
- Through Children’s Eyes: Recommendations for Reading (Academic Paper)
【主な担当科目】
- Introduction to Library Services
- Information Services Theory
- Information Services Practicum I, etc.
Professor / Master of Arts in Literature
Ai Tanaka
【専門分野】
- Modern Literature
【所属学協会】
- The Society for Modern Japanese Literature
- Women’s Literature Society
【主な業績】
- On “Higan Sugimade” — Focusing on “Rainy Days” and the Relationship with Chiyoko (Book)
- Takahiro Otsuji (Book)
- On Fumiko Enchi’s “Onna-zaka” — The Manifestation of Vitality (Academic Paper)
- Bibliography of Soseki Research
【主な担当科目】
- Japanese Expression
- Reading and Recitation Practice
- History of Modern Literature
- Specialized Seminar on Writing Poetry and Tanka, etc.
Associate Professor / Master of Arts in Literature
Chieko Aoyama
【専門分野】
- English Linguistics (Morphology, Lexical Semantics)
【所属学協会】
- The English Linguistic Society of Japan
- Graduate English Literature Society, Tsuda University
【主な業績】
- On Verb Affixation and Event Structure
- Verbal Prefixation as ComplexEvent Composition
- Verbal Polysemy and EventStructure
- Utilizing Cognitive Processes in Word Formation Analysis
【主な担当科目】
- Study Skills
- Basic English
- TOEIC & Eiken Preparation I–IV
- Intercultural Communication
- Specialized Seminar, etc.
Associate Professor / Master of Arts in Literature
Izuko Suzuki
【専門分野】
- English Linguistics
【所属学協会】
- The English Linguistic Society of Japan
- The Japanese Grammar Society
【主な業績】
- On the Te-aru Construction — Existence of Objects and Effects
- Semantic Involvement in “Case Alternation” — Using the Te-aru Construction as a Starting Point
- Research Note: On Verbs Taking Two Cases
- Research Note: Considering the Meaning of “Kangaeru” — On LCS of Thinking Verbs
【主な担当科目】
- Study Skills
- Basic English
- Language and Humans
- Introduction to English Linguistics
- Reading I & II
- Specialized Seminar, etc.
Associate Professor / Master of Arts in Literature
Yasukuni Kitahara
【専門分野】
- Modern Literature
- Japanese Language Expression
【所属学協会】
- The Society for Modern Japanese Literature
- The Japanese Literature Society
- Kokugakuin University Japanese Literature Society
【主な業績】
- Practical New Proverbs Dictionary
- An Encyclopedia of Ango Sakaguchi [Works Volume] [Topics Volume]
- Dictionary of Modern Literary Appreciation
- Kyouka Izumi “Night Patrol Officer” — A Drama of Walking and Gaze
- Research Notes on “Robun Chinpo”
- Various Aspects of Dazai Osamu’s “March 30”
- Theory of Literary Expression
- The Joy of Children’s Literature
【主な担当科目】
- Japanese Language Expression
- People and Literature
- Reading Short Stories
- Film Expression and Techniques
- Specialized Seminar, etc.
Lecturer / Master of Arts in Literature
Norie Saito
【所属学協会】
- 026net Information Science and Technology Association
【主な担当科目】
- Basic Information Practice
- Excel Practice
- Web Design Certification Preparation
- Database Practice, etc.
Lecturer (Part-time)
Sekishin Izumi
【所属学協会】
- Member of the Japan Artists Association
- Councilor of the Calligraphy Arts Committee
- Chairperson of the Mainichi Shodo Kai Traveling Exhibition Committee, etc.
【主な業績】
- On the Calligraphy of Yan Zhenqing
- Analysis of the Lantingji Xu
- Calligraphy in the 21st Century — My Assertions
- Exhibited in Japan and worldwide, including winning the Grand Palais Museum Award
【主な担当科目】
- Calligraphy I (Kaisho)
- Calligraphy II (Gyosho)
- Calligraphy III (Sosho)
- Calligraphy IV (Kana)
- Specialized Seminar, etc.
幼児教育学科
Program Chair / Professor / Master of Arts
Kimiko Akama
【所属学協会】
- The Japanese Society for Special Education
- The Learning Disabilities Society of Japan
- The Japan Society of Childcare
- The Japan Pediatric Health Association
【主な業績】
- 『"Just There, in the Usual Place" and other academic articles
- “Generic Skills and SST Required for Employment” (based on long-term work with children with developmental differences)
- 「“Employment and Resilience in Individuals with Developmental Disorders”
- “Writing Skills of Students Aspiring to Become Early Childhood Educators”
【主な担当科目】
- Japanese Expression Practice
- Children and Language
- Methods of Teaching Language in Childcare
- Special Needs Education
- Childcare for Children Who are Physically Disabled I
- Childcare Practice Seminar
Professor / Master of Education
Masashi Shiozaki
【専門分野】
- Educational Policy
- Sociology of Education
【所属学協会】
- Japanese Society for the Study of Learning Societies
- Japan Society of Social Education
- Waseda University Society of Education
- Waseda University Institute for Teacher Education
【主な業績】
- Report on Survey Results Concerning Lifelong Learning Awareness
- 『Home Education Guidelines: Mochizuki Parenting Support Songs – Fostering a Rich Mind and Healthy Body』
- 『School Management for Educational Reform: Aiming for Change in Schools, Families, and Communities – Recommendations Based on Ten Perspectives on Reform
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- “A Study on Community Formation in Learning: Lessons from the Life History ‘Hakobe’ in Matsukawa Town, Nagano Prefecture”
- “Participation in Society by Youth Facing Difficulties: Focus on Learning Support Systems During the Transition after School Education”
- “Development of Lifelong Learning Support Systems for Youth Facing Difficulties: A Comparative Study of Initiatives in Japan and the UK During the Post-School Period”
- “Withdrawal of Connections Services and Birmingham City’s Response: Implications for Youth Support Measures in Japan”
【主な担当科目】
- Sociology of Education
- Curriculum and Childcare Studies
- Educational Methods
- Educational Counseling
- Educational Practicum
- Teacher Training Practicum
Professor, Department of Early Childhood Education
Sachiko Sato
【専門分野】
- Her research areas include child-rearing support, the social environment surrounding children, and community collaboration.
【所属学協会】
- Japan Society of Family Sociology
- Japanese Society for Autism Spectrum
【主な業績】
- Approaches to Children with Developmental Variations and Their Parents — Educational and Childcare Consultations as Child-Rearing Support at A Children’s Center
【主な担当科目】
- Supervision of Childcare Practicum I B
- Childcare Practicum I B (Facility)
- Supervision of Childcare Practicum III
- Childcare Practicum III
- Educational Counseling
- Child and Family Support Theory
- Social Care I
- Child-Rearing Support, etc.
Associate Professor, Early Childhood Education Program /Master’s in Education
Hiroshi Inao
【所属学協会】
- Member of the Japan National Art Association
【主な業績】
- "A Study on the Formative Arts of the Alps"
- Let’s Create with Transforming Clay
- Let’s Make Memory Cards
- Rise Up, My Art—— in Nakanoshima
- Inclusive Support Focused on Children’s Sense of Achievement: Effects and Potential of Toy-Making Activities
【主な担当科目】
- Early Childhood and Creative Expression (Art)
- Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood Education (Expression & Art)
- Techniques in Early Childhood Education (Art)
Full-Time Lecturer, Department of Early Childhood Education /Master’s in Human Sciences
Akiko Nishikawa
【専門分野】
- Psychology
【所属学協会】
- Japanese Society of Developmental Psychology
- Japan Society of Early Childhood Education
【主な業績】
- Infant Care (book)
- “Effects of Touch-Care Behaviors on Maternal Emotions Toward Infants” (academic paper)
- “A Longitudinal Study of Touch-Care Behaviors: Considerations of Mother-Infant Contact During Infancy” (academic paper)
- “A Study on Mother-Infant Holding and Difficulty in Holding (Part 2): Analysis Using Maternal Awareness and Questionnaires on Holding Difficulty”
- “Survey on Early Childhood Educators’ Assessment of Children’s Experiences (Part 1)”
【主な担当科目】
- Psychology for Education and Childcare
- Early Childhood and Human Relationships
- Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood Education (Human Relationships)
- Infant Care I
- Early Childhood Education Practice Seminar
Professor Emeritus (Ph.D. in Science)
Kenichi Morimoto
【所属学協会】
- Japanese Society of Environmental Science
- Japan Society on Water Environment
- Others
【主な業績】
- Research on the dynamics of phytoplankton communities in hyper-eutrophic waters
- Survey on the awareness and behavior of 1,300 young people regarding environmental issues
- Awarded the Junior College Teaching Achievement Award (2010)
【主な担当科目】
- Global Environmental Studies
- Environmental Issues Seminar
- Early Childhood Curriculum Seminar (Environment)
- Experiential Nature Activities
Lecturer / Master’s in Education
Kazuo Takai
【専門分野】
- Outdoor Education
- 、Physical Education
【主な業績】
- Research on why humans climb mountains
- The Adventure Philosophy of Naoki Uemura
- Nature Conservation and Environmental Protection in New Zealand
- Children’s Sports and Physical Education in New Zealand
- Research on the selection of Japan’s “100 Famous Mountains” in Hokkaido
【主な担当科目】
- 「Lifelong Sports
- 」「Health and Physical Education
- 」「Early Childhood and Health
- 」「Early Childhood Curriculum Seminar (Health)」
