Areas of Expertise
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), applied linguistics, study abroad
Research Interests
- language learning and teaching
- psychology of language learning
- sociocultural perspectives in study abroad
Recent research projects include exploring language learners’ study abroad experience through the lens of activity theory
Representative Publications
Presentations
- AILA (Association Internationale de Linguistique Appliquée) World Congress (July 20, 2023) “Exploring Changes in Activity Systems Before, During, and After Study Abroad: A Case of Japanese International Students” Individual paper presentation The École normale supérieure de Lyon, Lyon, France
- AAAL (American Association for Applied Linguistics) 2023 Conference (March 18, 2023) “Activity Theoretical Understanding of Japanese Students’ Study Abroad Experience” Individual paper presentation Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront, Portland, OR, USA
Publications
- Sudina, E., Brown, J., Datzman, B., Oki, Y., Song, K., Cavanaugh, R., Thiruchelvam, B., & Plonsky, L. (2020): Language-specific grit: exploring psychometric properties, predictive validity, and differences across contexts , Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching, 15(4), 1-18.
- Oki, Y. (2019). An ethnographic approach to exploring personality, language learning strategies, and second language acquisition . Relay Journal, 2(1), 149-157.
Education
- EdD in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Graduate School of Education, Anaheim University, USA
- MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Department of English and Applied Linguistics, Hawaiʻi Pacific University, USA
- BA in English Language and Literature: Liberal Arts, Department of English Language and Literature, University of the Sacred Heart, Japan
Professional Associations
- Association Internationale de Linguistique Appliquée (AILA)
- American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL)
- TESOL International Association
- The Japan Association of Language Teaching (JALT)