Dr. Maki Irie

Biography

Maki Irie is a Senior Lecturer at USC Dornsife, specializing in Linguistics with a focus on Japanese Syntax and Semantics. She earned her M.A. in Linguistics from the University of California, Irvine in March 2003. With extensive knowledge in her field, she contributes to the academic community through her teaching and research endeavors. Dr. Irie's research interests primarily encompass the intricacies of Japanese syntax and the semantic interpretations within this language framework. Her work aims to enhance the understanding of linguistic structures and their functional dynamics in communication. As a dedicated educator, she fosters a challenging and engaging learning environment for her students.

Research Interests