Research/Teaching

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  • Collections
  • Periodical Articles
  • Conference Papers
  • Magazines & Newspapers
  • Translations, Creative  Writings, Stage Productions 
  • Unpublished Research Reports
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Education / Experience

Education:

2007

D.Phil, Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition, University of Oxford.    
2002

MA, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and  Foreign Language Education (Japanese), New York University.

2000

BA, Linguistics, University of Queensland,  Australia.

Professional Experience: 

8/2008 ¡V Present

Full-time Assistant Professor, Department of English Language & Literature, Fu Jen Catholic University.
1/2005 ¡V 6/2005

Instructor of Japanese, Lingua Franca, University of Oxford.
1/2001 ¡V 5/2003 Instructor of ESL and Assistant Tutoring Co-ordinator, American Language Institute, New York University.

Address

Department of English Language & Literature
Fu Jen Catholic University
Hsin-Chuang, 242
Taiwan, R.O.C
Tel: (O) (02) 2905- 2562
Office: SF227
Email: 075079@mail.fju.edu.tw

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Specialization

  • Applied Linguistics: Pragmatics, Sociolinguisitcs, Conversational Analysis

  •  TESOL: Conversation, Composition, TESOL Methods

  • Cross-Cultural Communication

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Research

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Awards and Honors

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Publications

  • Books
  • Collections
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  • Periodical Articles
  • Conference Papers

  • Takaya, Kentei. "Theorzing Second Language Users¡¦ Knowledge and Performance of Small Talk." Poster presented at 2009 International Conference of Applied Linguistics & Language Teaching, National Taiwan University of Science & Technology. Apr. 2009.

  • Takaya, Kentei. "Developing EFL Learners¡¦ Job Interview Skills through Autonomous Learning." 2009 English Teaching and Autonomous Learning Conference. Fu Jen Catholic University. 8 Apr.2009.

  • Takaya, Kentei. "Knowledge and Performance of Small Talk by Japanese Users of English: Factors Contributing to Second Language Users¡¦ Difficulties in Engaging in Small Talk." LingO Conference. University of Oxford. Sept. 2007.

  • Takaya, Kentei. "Knowledge and Performance of Small Talk by Japanese Users of English: Implications on English Language Education." British Educational Research Association Conference. U.K. Sept. 2007.

  • Takaya, Kentei. "Knowledge and Performance of Small Talk by Japanese Users of English: Analysis of Opening Gambits." Kaleidoscope Conference. University of Cambridge. June 2007.

  • Takaya, Kentei. "Cross-Cultural Analysis of Small Talk." New Jersey Global Educators.Oct. 2000.

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  • Magazines & Newspapers
  • Translation
  • Stage Productions
  • Unpublished Research Reports
  • Others
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Speeches

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Teaching

  • Courses Taught
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  • Introduction to Applied Linguistics

  • Teaching Conversation

  • Cross-Cultural Communication: Japan in the Global Context

  • Junior Composition and  Conversation 

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  • Thesis Directed

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Other Academic Activities & Service

  • Study
  • Service
Aug. 2008 ¡V present Digital Learning Committee, English Department
Aug. 2008 ¡V present Scholarships Committee, English Department
Aug. 2008 ¡V present Admission Committee, English Department
Dec. 2008 ¡V present

Department Representative to Service and Learning Committee
Nov. 2008

Judge, Annual Speech Contest, Fu Jen Catholic University

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