Dr. Chihiro Thomson

Professor

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Biography

Chihiro Thomson is a professor in Japanese Studies at the University of New South Wales, where she has been a faculty member since 1993. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Gakushuin University in Tokyo, and both a Master's in Education and a Doctor of Education from Arizona State University, USA. Her career includes significant lecturing experience at the National University of Singapore. Over the years, she has served in various leadership roles including Head of the Department of Japanese Studies and Head of the School of Modern Language Studies. Thomson has been active in the professional community, holding positions such as President of the Japanese Studies Association of Australia and serving on several educational committees. Her research focuses on issues related to learners in foreign language education, particularly Japanese, and she explores themes such as learner agency, community practice, and language acquisition processes. With a commitment to enhancing Japanese language learning, she supervises postgraduate students and has received multiple awards for her contributions to education and research supervision at UNSW.

Research Interests

Awards

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Outstanding Achievement Award

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Postgraduate Research Supervision Award

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Vice Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence

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Scientia Education Fellowship

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Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation

Courses

Introductory Japanese A Introductory Japanese B Capstone Course for Japanese Studies Majors

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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