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Professor Dr. Sachiko Hiramatsu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sachiko Hiramatsu is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of East Asian Studies at Brown University, where she has been since 2013. She possesses significant teaching experience, having previously taught at the University of Iowa and the University at Buffalo. Her academic interests primarily focus on language education and addressing the challenges faced in language classrooms. Additionally, she is enthusiastic about collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) and the World Readiness Standards for Learning Languages. Hiramatsu has presented papers on various aspects of language pedagogy at notable conferences, including the JLTANE Conference, SEATJ Conference, and ACTFL Convention. With a profound commitment to enhancing foreign language instruction, she continues to contribute to the field through her research and teaching.

Research Interests

Language Education Collaborative Online International Learning Language Pedagogy

Courses

Advanced Japanese 1st semester (JAPN 0500) Advanced Japanese 2nd semester (JAPN 0600) Basic Japanese (JAPN 0100) Basic Japanese (JAPN 0200) Intermediate Japanese (JAPN 0300) Intermediate Japanese (JAPN 0400) Advanced Japanese (JAPN 0500) Advanced Japanese (JAPN 0600) Advanced Japanese II (JAPN 0700) Advanced Japanese II (JAPN 0800)

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program

Requirements

GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7

Prerequisites

Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field

Application Checklist

  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE Scores
  • TOEFL/IELTS Scores (if applicable)

Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics