Dr. Shimako Iwasaki

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Shimako works as a Senior Lecturer in Japanese Studies within the Faculty of Arts at Monash University. She specializes in conversation analysis and the study of cross-cultural multimodal interactions. Her research intersects with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly focusing on social interaction and communication in the context of the Japanese language. Shimako has collaborated extensively in various projects and research areas over the past five years. She has been actively involved in several high-profile projects, including the 31st Japanese/Korean Linguistics Conference and initiatives aimed at developing online intercultural exchange programs. Shimako's academic endeavors contribute significantly to understanding the dynamics of conversation and social interactions in diverse cultural settings. Her work emphasizes the importance of building competencies in deafblind communication and fostering intercultural dialogue to address global challenges. She remains engaged in collaborations to enhance academic networks and improve research outcomes in her fields of interest.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2007-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Teaching and research in Japanese Studies focusing on conversation analysis.

Requirements for Monash University

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:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.