AGU RESEARCH

Language and Linguistics

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  • College of Literature Department of English
  • Published on 2026/05/12
  • Analyzing the "reception" of authors and their works from multiple perspectives, and re-examining the social role of literature.
  • Professor Yuko Matsui
  • Walter Scott was a writer who wielded immense cultural influence in the English-speaking world and Europe during the 19th century. Professor Yuko Matsui attempts to re-evaluate Scott's contemporary significance and re-examine the social role of literature by interpreting how he was "received" by people of his time from various perspectives. Professor Matsui, who advocates the enjoyment of actively interpreting literature, focuses not only on the content written in the works but also on the "unwritten elements" that make up the narratives. Therein lies a perspective for re-examining the challenges of modern society and hints for enriching our lives. (Published in 2026)

  • College of Literature, Department of Japanese Language and Literature
  • Utilizing cutting-edge computer technology
    Understanding with Data Science
    The mysterious world of classical languages
  • Professor Yasuhiro Kondo
  • The idea of "integration of humanities and sciences," which transcends the boundaries between the humanities and sciences and involves learning across both academic fields, is now becoming more widespread in the field of education. Professor Yasuhiro Kondo of the Department of Japanese Literature, Faculty of Letters, was one of the earliest researchers to focus on computer-based research into Japanese language since the 1970s, and has truly put the integration of humanities and sciences into practice. He has continued his research to unravel the mysteries of the oldest classical languages using cutting-edge computer technology. What kind of talent and creativity does Professor Kondo envision as being required for humanities research in the future? (Published in 2022)

  • College of Literature
  • The "SSARC model" leads
    Adapted to each individual's cognitive abilities
    A future where you can choose how you learn
  • Professor Robinson, P.J.
  • Professor Robinson, PJ is a pioneer of Task-Based Language Learning. He is also a leading authority in the field of language learning, and his papers are ranked in the top 1% worldwide in the fields of second language acquisition and applied linguistics in terms of the number of citations in Scopus (one of the world's largest abstract and citation databases). His scientifically-backed research is paving the way for the future of language learning, and the SSARC model theory he has established can be applied to a variety of studies outside of linguistics. (Published in 2021)

  • College of Literature Department of English
  • Published on 2026/05/12
  • Analyzing the "reception" of authors and their works from multiple perspectives, and re-examining the social role of literature.
  • Professor Yuko Matsui

  • College of Literature, Department of Japanese Language and Literature
  • Utilizing cutting-edge computer technology
    Understanding with Data Science
    The mysterious world of classical languages
  • Professor Yasuhiro Kondo

  • College of Literature
  • The "SSARC model" leads
    Adapted to each individual's cognitive abilities
    A future where you can choose how you learn
  • Professor Robinson, P.J.
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