Dr. Mika Kimura

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Biography

Mika Kimura joined the Department of Pacific and Asian Studies at the University of Victoria as a Japanese Language Instructor in 1997 and has served as a Senior Instructor in the Japanese language program since 2005. Her academic interests focus on language acquisition and computer-assisted language learning, with a particular emphasis on implementing online courses. Mika has been involved in teaching Japanese language courses at various levels, including introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses. She expresses a passion for teaching and interacting with students, and she enjoys designing new challenges to enhance the learning experience. As a program coordinator for the Summer Japanese Language Program, she is dedicated to providing students with opportunities to improve their Japanese language abilities through immersive experiences at partner institutions such as Konan University and Doshisha Women's College. Mika takes pride in receiving positive feedback from students who have participated in these programs, affirming her commitment to excellence in language education.

Research Interests

Courses

PAAS 130: Introductory Japanese PAAS 131: Introductory Japanese II PAAS 230: Intermediate Japanese PAAS 330: Intermediate Japanese II PAAS 497: Special Topics: Academic Japanese

Requirements for University of Victoria

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GRE General
Verbal
Required:130
Quantitative
Required:130
Analytical Writing
Required:0
Overall
Required:0
Prerequisites
BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent Background in Mathematics with emphasis on Computer Science
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Intent
  • Professional CV
  • Two assessment reports
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.