【My Research Seeds】
○ Syntactic and semantic study of modality-related expressions in English and Japanese within the theoretical framework of generative grammar, especially minimalist program
○ Educational research of effective EFL teaching methods for improving learners’ input-output integrated English skills (e.g. Write to Listen, Speak to Read, etc.) based on my everyday-practice of teaching English
○ As a member of the International Liaison Office, I have been engaged in educational exchanges between overseas partner institutions and supporting our students sent there
Yuji SHUHAMA
Dept. of General Science, Lecturer（M. Ed.）
English and Japanese Syntax and Skill-integrated EFL Pedagogy
Message：
My work and research here are largely based on linguistics I learned in the U.S. and my teaching career as a high school English teacher. I’m interested in various topics related to language and culture, such as comparative studies between languages, input-output integrated EFL teaching methods, e-learning, international exchange programs for students, etc.
Joint English class with Sigaporean students Study trip in Thailand (photo taken at KMITL)
< Recent research activities >
1. Shuhama, Y. (2012) ‘Modal Types and Applicability of Syntactic Operations,’ a poster presentation made at the 5th Syntax, Phonology and Language Analysis Conference, Vienna, Austria, Sept. 2012.
2. Shuhama, Y. (in prep.) ‘Writing a Scientific Report as an Input-output Integrated EFL Teaching Method,’ a poster presentation at ILAC International Conference 2013, Bangkok, Thailand, July 2013.
e-mail： shuhama@tsuruoka-nct.ac.jp
Specialized fields：
English and Japanese linguistics
Keywords：
Generative Grammar, Skill-integrated EFL
