132 Appendix E
Consent Form for Interviews
I, _________________agree to be interviewed for the research study entitled “An exploration of reason(s) and purpose(s) of non-Japanese undergraduate students who choose to take beginners’ Japanese language course” which will be produced by Asuka Haraguchi Mashav of Florida International University.
I certify that I have been told of the confidentiality of information collected for this research study and the anonymity of my participations. I have been advised that I am free to withdraw my consent and to discontinue participation in the research study or activity at any time without prejudice.
I agree to participate in two interviews, one at the beginning of the fall semester, 2014 and after the fall semester, 2014. I also understand the following. (a) their participation is completely voluntary (b) they have the right to withdraw from the study at any time without any penalty (c) their personal information and information provided during the interviews are confidential (d) all related materials included notes that I will take during the interviews will be securely stored in my personal computer which requires a
password (e) information contained during the interviews may be used in materials to be made available to the general public (f) they will be anonymous if they wish (g) the results of this study may be published.
I agree that any information obtained from this research study may be used in any way through best for this study.
Date_______________________ Signature of Interviewee
Contact information
If you have any questions or concerns about this study, please contact Asuka Haraguchi Mashav at 305-348-6516.
133 Appendix F
General Overview of Japanese and Chinese Related Information (as of 2015)
Japanese Chinese
Language Proficiency Test
JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test)
HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) FIU (Currently Testing Site) Local
Language School
Hoshuko in Miami (Japanese school for
Japanese Natives)
Contemporary Chinese School at Coral Gables H.S in Miami Local
Professional Language Organization
AFTJ
(Association for Florida Teachers of Japanese)
CLTA-FL
(Chinese Language Teachers Association – Florida) FCTA (Florida Chinese
Teachers' Association) Main National Professional Language Organization AATJ (American Association of Teachers of Japanese) NCLTJ (National Council of Japanese Language Teachers) CLTA
CSAUS (Chinese School Association in the United
States)
CLASS (Chinese Language Association of Secondary-
Elementary schools) Main Government
Organization
Japan Foundation HanBan
Closest Consulate Miami Houston
Key Cultural Sites Morikami Museum Local
Cultural Events Sites
Morikami Museum Florida Int’l University
Miami Dade College (New Year’s Day) Confucius Institute at Miami
Dade College in Miami Florida Int’l University Community-
Based Language Classes
Miami Dade College Morikami Museum University of Miami
University of Miami Miami Dade College Coral Springs Chinese Cultural
134 Appendix G
Analysis of Background in Asian and Japanese Program at FIU
The following seem to be factors related to growth of Asian/Japanese Program at FIU. • There are no universities that focus on Asian Studies in South Florida. As other
Asian Studies programs in Florida weaken, more students will come to the FIU Japanese program from other parts of Florida.
• FIU has several Asia and Japan-related Clubs and the network among those clubs are productive through their faculty advisors who belong to Asian Studies Program or MOL.
• FIU has 2 full-time Japanese language instructors and now 1 associate professor in literature. All instructors including 3 adjunct instructors who are members of AFTJ (Association of Florida Teachers of Japanese), which helps for articulation between the K-12 and university levels of Japanese language study.
• FIU offers 3 semester exchange programs and 1 summer study abroad which all are popular among students. One more summer study abroad program may be added near future because of demand.
• Key organizations such as the Japanese Consulate, Morikami Museum and Garden, and Miami Hoshuko (Japanese school for Japanese natives), which all contribute to a Japanese presence in the community and relatively near FIU, also attract students to FIU’s Asian Studies program and Japanese language courses. • FIU Asian Studies Program along with MOL have various cultural and academic
events on and off campus and has become centralized institutions for networking with various organizations in the community.
• Active local teachers’ professional association (articulation for K-16)
The following are met for Asian Studies/Japanese Program at FIU and its community for success so far as Lin’s (2009) exact chart that was presented previously shows.
• Full-time instructors
• Dedicated instructors and communication among them in all school levels • Communication among instructors in the area in all school levels
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• Availability and financial support for professional development • Implementation of classes in K-12
• Visibility through academic and cultural events on and off campus • Governmental support
• Funding for various projects and hiring
136 VITA
ASUKA HARAGUCHI MASHAV Born, Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
1990 One-year exchange student
Cocalico High School, Denver, Pennsylvania
1995 B.A. in English
Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, Kyoto, Japan
1997 M.A. in Education
Millersville University of Pennsylvania, Millersville, Pennsylvania International Ambassador: Rotary International
1999 M.S. in Int’l/Intercultural Development Education Educational Foundations and Policy Studies Department Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
2000 Lecturer of Japanese Language
Arts and Sciences Department and Humanities Department Barry University, Miami, Florida
2000- 2011 Instructor of Japanese Language
Asian Studies Program, Modern Languages Department Florida International University, Miami, Florida
2011- Present Japanese Program Coordinator/Senior Instructor Modern Languages Department
Assistant Director of Languages Programs Asian Studies Program