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Photograph of Kayoko Shibata

Kayoko Shibata Adjunct Instructor World Languages and Cultures

Degrees
M.A. in International Educational Development, Columbia University, New York
M.F.A. in Photography, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
B.A. Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan

CERTIFICATE: Advanced Spanish, ACTFL

Languages Spoken
Japanese (Native)
Spanish (Advanced)
Korean (Intermediate)
Bio
Students who took my Japanese classes are studying at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto:  https://youtu.be/KZjk_XqKepQ?si=K3pgE0GUCdMU7Odf


Current project interest includes:
Similarities between Japanese and Korean languages, helping Japanese language learners.

Prior to American University, Kayoko Shibata worked for the World Bank for 18 years. While she was at the World Bank, she taught at the Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University in Japan as visiting research fellow, and also taught at the School of International Development, Nagoya University as visiting scholar. She worked on ensuring ICTs for development, especially for women's economic empowerment.
See Also
Message from Kyoto
For the Media
To request an interview for a news story, call AU Communications at 202-885-5950 or submit a request.

Teaching

Spring 2024

  • JAPN-115 Japanese, Elementary II