Education
B.A., 1991, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies (English, Education)
M.A.,2017, University of Memphis (ESL)
About Prof. Fujii
Kaori Fujii is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in Japanese at the University of
Memphis. She has been teaching a variety of courses (from JAPN1010 to JAPN3301, JAPN
3401-Intro to Japanese Literature and Culture, JAPN3402 - Directed Reading in Japanese
Culture, and Online courses JAPN1010 and 2020). In addition, she worked as a lecturer
at Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.(MEPPI) where her position involved instruction
of basic Japanese conversation and business related culture, development of course
materials, and evaluation. Teaching a wide range of courses has made her aware of
the needs and interests of a culturally and ethnically rich student body. As a result,
her teaching style focuses on interconnection between the learner’s preexisting knowledge,
culture and learning abilities. Kaori recognizes the importance of creating better
learning environment where she builds meaningful relationships with her students on
a basis of mutual trust and respect.