Tomoe Nishio

Tomoe Nishio, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Barnes Hall, 304, Dahlonega

Area(s) of Expertise: Second language acquisition, applied linguistics, Japanese pedagogy

Overview

Dr. Nishio earned her doctorate degree in Linguistics from the University of Georgia and joined the UNG faculty in Fall 2016. She has taught various levels of Japanese-language courses at several U.S. institutions since 2005. Her research interests include language learning and technology, intercultural communication, and language learning and culture.

Courses Taught

JAPN 1001 – Elementary Japanese I
JAPN 1002 – Elementary Japanese II
JAPN 2002 – Intermediate Japanese II
JAPN 3001 – Intermediate-Advanced Japanese I
JAPN 3002 – Intermediate-Advanced Japanese II
JAPN 3990 – Special Topics
JAPN 2950/2960/2970 - Study Abroad
JAPN 3950/3960/3970 - Study Abroad
MLAN 2010 - Introduction to Linguistics

Education

Ph.D., Linguistics, University of Georgia, 2015
M.A., Linguistic Anthropology, Southern Illinois University, 2011
M.A., TESOL, Southern Illinois University, 2008

Research/Special Interests

Language learning and technology
Intercultural communication
Language learning and culture

Publications

Nishio, T., Fujikake, C., & Osawa, M. (2020). Language learning motivation in collaborative online international learning: an activity theory analysis. Journal of Virtual Exchange, 3(SI-IVEC2019), 27-47.

Nishio, T. & Nakatsugawa, M. (2020). ‘Successful’ participation in intercultural exchange: Tensions in American-Japanese telecollaboration. Language Learning & Technology, 24(1), 154–168.

Nishio, T. & Nakatsugawa, M. (2018). Value Orientations and Off-Topic Interactions: Contradictions in American-Japanese Telecollaboration. CALICO Journal, 35(3), 294-311.

Nishio, T. (2012). Metadiscursive Construction of Japanese Women’s Language: Images and Ideologies. In S. Song, J. Crowgey, & C. Yip. University of Washington Working Papers in Linguistics. Paper presented at the 2012 Northwest Linguistics Conference, Seattle, WA. (Volume 29). Seattle: UW Linguistics.

Work Experience

Assistant Professor of Japanese, University of North Georgia, Georgia, 2016-present
Instructor of Japanese, Federal Service Language Academy, University of North Georgia, Georgia, 2016
Adjunct Instructor of Japanese, University of Georgia, Georgia, 2015-2016
Teaching Assistant of Japanese, University of Georgia, Georgia, 2011-2015
Japanese Language Instructor, Aisin Manufacturing Illinois, Illinois, 2008-2011
Teaching Assistant of Japanese, Southern Illinois University, Illinois, 2005-2011