Dr. Junko Yamamoto

Dr. Yamamoto's field of study is Applied Linguistics, specifically focused on Second Language Acquisition (SLA). Within SLA, the development of Japanese competence and communication, applications of Japanese for business from personal experience, working abroad and learning other languages.

QUALIFICATIONS

PhD in Japanese Education (Busan University of Foreign Language), BA in Education (Kobe City University of Foreign Studies).

PAPERS TAUGHT

Japanese Language.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Second Language Acquisition (SLA).

COUNTRIES LIVED IN

Japan, New Zealand and South Korea.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Japanese Studies Aotearoa New Zealand (JSANZ) - Executive Committee Member  .

PREVIOUS ROLES

Assistant Professor at the Department of Japanese Studies in South Korea Tongmyong University.

MY PASSIONS

Playing with my children and enjoying New Zealand wine.