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EDUCATION

Degrees

• MA in Teaching English as a Second Language (1995). Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona.

• BA in English Literature (1991).   University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin

Additional Activities

• Immersion study in University of Wisconsin's Italian Language and Culture Program, Florence, Italy. (1989).

• Level 2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test （日本語能力試験） (2001).

• Sabbatical at the the University of Arizona's Center for English as a Second Language, Tucson, Arizona. (Fall 2014 ~ Spring 2015).
  

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Work EXPERIENCE

• Professor, Institute for Language and Culture, Konan University, Kobe, Japan (April 2002-March 2005 as Lecturer; April 2005-March 2016 as Associate Professor; April 2016-present as Professor)
  Courses taught: Advanced Global Topics, Introductory through Advanced Oral Communication, Intermediate and Advanced Presentation, Intermediate and Advanced Reading.  
  Responsibilities include hiring and coordinating courses taught by part-time and contract instructors, developing and managing our self-access language center (Language LOFT) participating in faculty meetings, serving on university committees, and managing websites.
• Serving as Faculty Advisor for Konan's International Exchange Center (April 2015-present)
• Served as English Division Director (September 2012-August 2013)

• Part-Time Lecturer, Faculty of Intercultural studies, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan (April 2014-August 2014)
  Course taught: English for Academic Purposes

• Part-Time Lecturer, Graduate School of Language, Communication and Culture, Kwansei Gakuin University, Nishinomiya, Japan (April 2007-March 2008)
  Course taught: Intensive Listening in English.

• Part-Time Lecturer, Kansai Gaidai University, Hirakata, Japan (April 2003-March 2005)
  Courses taught: Communicative English III, Conversational English.

• English Lecturer and Fellow in Comparative Culture, Miyazaki International College, Miyazaki, Japan (January 2001-March 2002)     
  Courses taught: English.   Courses team-taught: Introduction to Information Technology, Introduction to Art History, Information Technology and Environmental Issues, Religion and Environmental Issues.  
  Other responsibilities included serving as Associate Editor of the college's Comparative Culture journal, serving on faculty committees, and acting as faculty advisor for the tennis and baseball clubs.

• EFL Instructor, Language Education and Research Center, Kwansei Gakuin University, Nishinomiya, Japan (September 1996-August 2000 )
  Courses taught: Intermediate Intensive English, Advanced Reading, Advanced Speaking and Listening, Intercultural Communication.  
  Other responsibilities included conducting statistical analyses of program-wide TOEFL results, planning summer seminars for local English teachers, and serving on the curriculum committee.

• English Teaching Fellow (United States Information Agency), Technikon Northern Transvaal, Soshanguve, South Africa (September 1995-August 1996)
  Courses taught: English Communication for Journalists, English Communication for Engineers.  
  Other responsibilities included on-site teacher training in TESL methodology, development of a reading laboratory, and implementation of a department-wide extensive reading program.  

• Summer Program Coordinator, Program in Intensive English, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona (Summer 1995)
  Courses taught: Core Intensive English.  
  Other responsibilities included interviewing prospective students, supervising teachers, and overseeing all administrative aspects of the program.

• Teaching Assistant, Program in Intensive English, Northern Arizona University (August 1994 - May 1995)
  Courses taught: Core Intensive English (team-taught), TOEFL Preparation.  
  Other responsibilities included needs analyses, syllabus design, materials development, and peer observation.

• Dormitory Supervisor, Special Language Programs, Northern Arizona University (Summer 1994)
  Supervised large groups of Japanese and Brazilian high school students during non-class hours, including occasional overnight tours.

• Teaching Assistant, Composition Program, Northern Arizona University (August 1993-May 1994)
  Taught thematic-based writing courses to U.S. university students using portfolio-based assessment.

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PUBLICATIONS

• Mach, T. (2018). Konan Language LOFT's first large-scale user survey: results and discussion The Journal of the Institute for Language and Culture, 22, 221-244. (A Konan University journal.)
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• Mach, T. (2018). The cultivation of a sustainable lifestyle in Japan's peaceful Edo period. In M. Parrish & R. Richardson (Eds.), Peace as a global language: Explorations of peace in practice. (pp. 27-66).Kobe, Japan: Peace as a Global Language.

• Mach, T. (2015). Promoting learner autonomy through a self-access center at Konan University: from theory to proposal. The Journal of the Institute for Language and Culture, 19, 3-29. (A Konan University journal.)
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• Mach, T. (2014). Japan-based ELT educators' stance on technology: Revisited with 2013 data. The Journal of the Institute for Language and Culture, 18, 177-186. (A Konan University journal.)
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• Mach, T. (2013).   Permaculture's debt to Asia and new roots in Japan.   In R. Palmer & R. Miller (Eds.), Reflections on peace without boundaries. (pp. 23-33).   Kobe, Japan: Mizuyamasangyo.

• Mach, T. (2013). Distraction addiction: What language educators ought to know about digital media's effects on human cognition and communication. The Journal of the Institute for Language and Culture, 17, 81-110. (A Konan University journal.)
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• Mach, T. (2011). America's resurgent food culture: Facets of a nascent relocalization movement. The Journal of the Institute for Language and Culture, 15, 23-37. (A Konan University journal.)
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• Mach, T. (2009). Masanobu Fukuoka’s enduring influence on new agrarian movements abroad. The Journal of the Institute for Language and Culture, 13, 17-35. (A Konan University journal.)
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• Mach, T. (2007). Design principles of a website that uses songs for language learning. The Journal of the Institute for Language and Culture, 11, 43-56. (A Konan University journal.)
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• Mach, T. (2006). A study of the effects of digital interactivity on L2 vocabulary acquisition. The Journal of the Institute for Language and Culture, 10, 55-72. (A Konan University journal.)
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• Mach, T. (2005). Evolving media, shifting literacy: A western historical perspective. The Journal of the Institute for Language and Culture, 9, 57-82. (A Konan University journal.)
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• Mach, T. (2004). An introductory guide to creating and managing language class websites. The Journal of the Institute for Language and Culture, 8, 73-94. (A Konan University journal.)
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• Mach, T. (2004). Review of the textbook Getting Ready for Speech.   The Language Teacher.  Tokyo: JALT. 28(2), 27-28.

• Mach, T. (2003). Internet English, electronic literacy, and the EIL reading course.   The Journal of the Institute for Language and Culture, 7, 87-102. (A Konan University journal.)
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• Mach, T., & Ridder, S. (2003). E-mail requests.   In K. Bardovi-Harlig & B. Mahan-Taylor (Eds.), Teaching pragmatics.   Washington, DC: US Department of State, Office of English Language Programs.
  The online version is available here and the PDF download is here

• Mach, T. (2001).   Adding a cross-cultural pragmatics component to EFL courses. Comparative Culture, 7, 117-124. (A Miyazaki International College journal.)

• Mach, T., & Isbell, K. (2001). Anatomy of a web-based listening activity for EFL Learners. Learning Technology Newsletter 3(4). 
  The online version is available here

• Mach, T. (2000). Review of the textbook Springboard 2.   The Language Teacher. Tokyo: JALT. 24(4), 24-25.

• Mach, T. (1998). Using graphic organizers to facilitate language learning. Annual Research Report of the Language Center, 1, 109-126. (A Kwansei Gakuin University journal.)

• Mach, T., Butler, P., Chapman-Rienstra, J., Datko, C. Lowe, C. & Santos, M. (1998). The IEP in transition: Intermediate course goals. Annual Research Report of the Language Center, 1, 3-31. (A Kwansei Gakuin University journal.)

• Mach, T., & Stoller, F. (1997). Synthesizing content on a continuum. In D. M. Brinton & P. Master (Eds.), New ways in content-based instruction (pp.61-63).   Alexandria, VA: TESOL.

• Mach, T., Stoller, F., & Tardy, C.   (1997).   A gambit-driven debate.   In D. M. Brinton & P. Master (Eds.), New ways in content-based instruction (pp.64-68).   Alexandria, VA: TESOL.

• Mach, T. (1995). E-mail: A novel forum for ESL communication. The AZ-TESOL Newsletter, 16(1), 17.

• Mach, T. (1994). Session report on accelerated intensive language teaching. The AZ-TESOL Newsletter, 15(3), 6.

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CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

• Lessons Learned About Effective Organization and Promotion During a Large-Scale SAC’s First Year
  Co-presented with S. Yamamoto at the JASAL 2016 Annual Conference. Kobe, Japan, USA. December 10, 2016.

• Talking about technology in ELT: Attitudes in Japan
  Presented at the Annual AZ-TESOL Conference. Flagstaff, Arizona, USA. October, 2014.

• Attitudes about technology among English educators in Japan: Enthusiasm and blind spots
  Presented at The 5th International Conference on Language and Communication. Bangkok, Thailand. December 2013.

• ELT groupthink? How we tend to talk of technology
  Presented at The 39th Annual Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT) Conference, Kobe, Japan, October 2013.

• Voices of caution along the road of shifting literacy
  Presented at The 11th JALT Pan-SIG Conference. Hiroshima, Japan. June 2012.

• Japan’s sustainable roots: What the Edo era can teach us about living within limits
  Presented at The 2011 Peace as a Global Language (PGL) Conference. Nishinomiya, Japan. October 2011.

• Permaculture's foothold in Japan
  Presented at The 2011 Peace as a Global Language (PGL) Conference. Nishinomiya, Japan. October 2011.

• Sakoku self-sufficiency: Lessons in sustainability from Japan's Edo-era society
  Presented at The 7th International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic, and Social Sustainability. Hamilton, New Zealand. January 2011.

• Effects of computer interactivity on vocabulary learning
  Presented at The Korea Association of Teachers of English (KATE) 2006 International Conference, Seoul, South Korea, June 2006.

• A music website for boosting conversational vocabulary
  Presented at The JALTCALL 2006 Conference, Sapporo, Japan, June 2006.

• How well do interactive exercises measure up?
  Presented at The 31st Annual Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT) Conference, Shizuoka, Japan, October 2005.

• Charting the shift from p-learning to e-learning
  Presented at The 30th Annual Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT) Conference, Nara, Japan, November 2004.

• Traditional L2 reading skills revised for the Web
  Presented at The Eurocall 2003 Conference, Limerick, Ireland September 2003.

• Steps for smooth survey projects
  Demonstration presented at The 22nd Annual Thailand TESOL International Conference, Chiang Mai, Thailand, January 2002.

• Teaching cross-cultural politeness strategies
  Presented at The Eighth International Conference on Cross-Cultural Communication, Hong Kong, July 2001.

• Aim, impact, and politeness pillows
  Demonstration with S. Ridder presented at The Annual TESOL Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, March 2000.

• Impact, pillows, and other pragmatic stuff
  Guided discussion presented at the 25th Annual Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT) Conference, Maebashi, Japan, October 1999.

• Filling the gap between cultural awareness and appropriate production
  Presented with S. Ridder at The Second Pan-Asia Conference, Seoul, South Korea, October 1999.

• Shaping content and activities with graphic organizers
  Poster session presented at The Annual TESOL Conference, New York, New York, March 1999.

• Developing learner autonomy through workstations
  Workshop with C. Datko presented at The Annual TESOL Conference, Seattle, Washington, March 1998.

• Developing promotional videos in-house
  Presented with P. Butler at The Annual TESOL Conference, Seattle, Washington, March 1998.

• Graphic representations: Convenient tools for curricular cohesion
  Presented at The Annual Reservation-Area AZ-TESOL Conference, Flagstaff, Arizona, January 1995.

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PROFESSIONAL & Invited LECTURES

• Self-Access Language Centers: Principles and Trends
  Guest lecture presented for faculty and staff of the University of Arizona's Center for English as a Second Language, Tucson, Arizona, February 2015.
  
  
• Foodies:アメリカの食文化復活
  Lecture for the general public presented at The Institute for Language and Culture's Annual Open Lectures (社会人講座), Konan University, July 2013.

• リタラシーの発展に応じた思考の変化
  Lecture for the general public presented as part of the Hyogo Prefecture Academic Seminar Series (ひょうご講座) ,Kobe, Japan, October 2008.

• アルファベットの発明がもたらしたもの
  Lecture for the general public presented at The Institute for Language and Culture's Annual Open Lectures (社会人講座), Konan University, July 2007.

• CALL教室での授業の有能性と可能性
  Lecture for teachers and students presented at The Institute for Language and Culture's Biannual Methodology and Curriculum Development Workshop (言語教授法・カリキュラム開発研究会), Konan University, November 2003.

• アメリカ人の行動の心理的背景
  Lecture for the general public presented at The Institute for Language and Culture's Annual Open Lectures (社会人講座), Konan University, July 2003.

• 私の外国語学習法
  Panelist at The Institute for Language and Culture's Biannual Methodology and Curriculum Development Workshop (言語教授法・カリキュラム開発研究会), Konan University, July 2003.

• 国際人になるための条件
  Lecture for high school students. Minami Kakogawa High School, Japan, November 2002.

• Workstations
  Lecture and workshop for junior high and high school English teachers. Kwansei Gakuin University, Nishinomiya, Japan, July 1998 and July 1999.

• ESL across the curriculum
  Lecture for new faculty. Technikon Northern Transvaal, Soshanguve, South Africa, July 1996.

• Fundamentals of ESL/EFL
  Series of twelve lectures for School of Communication faculty. Technikon Northern Transvaal, Soshanguve, South Africa, April to July, 1996.

• Preparation for U. S. university graduate programs
  Lecture for Fulbright Scholarship grantees. U. S. Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa, May 1996.
  

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Additional Information

Honors and Grants

• Election to Phi Beta Kappa (national academic honor society), University of Wisconsin, 1991.

• Vivian Mowry Scholarship for Academic Excellence, University of Wisconsin, 1991.

• AZ-TESOL Distance Assistance Grants (2), 1994.

 

Professional Affiliations

• JALT (Japan Association for Language Teaching)

• TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages)

 

Contact Information

Konan University
Institute for Language and Culture
8-9-1 Okamoto Higashinada-ku
Kobe 658-8501
Japan

My office is in Building 6 of the Main Campus
email: tmach@center.konan-u.ac.jp

 

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Education

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Conference Presentations

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