Yuki Ishida joined the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Kenyon College in 2023. Her research explores the role of translation in the formation of both modern Japanese literature and the discourse surrounding literary modernity, with a special focus on Russian–Japanese translation. Prior to Kenyon, she was a lecturer and postdoctoral research scholar in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Columbia University.
Areas of Expertise
Modern Japanese literature and intellectual history, translation studies, modern Russian literature and Russo-Japanese literary relations
Education
2022 — Doctor of Philosophy from Columbia University
2015 — Master of Arts from Saint Petersburg State University
2006 — Bachelor of Arts from the University of Tokyo
Courses Recently Taught
This first half of a year-long course continues building a solid foundation in the Japanese language while developing communication skills in Japanese. Students also learn approximately 100 kanji. Coursework involves extensive assignments for speaking, listening, writing and reading, which include materials about Japanese culture written in Japanese. This course includes required practice sessions with a teaching assistant, which are scheduled at the beginning of the semester. Students enrolled in this course are automatically added to JAPN 214Y for the spring semester. Prerequisite: JAPN 111Y-112Y or equivalent. Offered every fall.
This second half of a yearlong course is a continuation of JAPN 213Y. The second semester continues to build a solid foundation in the Japanese language while developing communication skills in Japanese. By the end of the course, students have learned all the basic grammar of Modern Standard Japanese and the cumulative total of 400 kanji. Coursework involves extensive assignments for speaking, listening, writing and reading, which include materials about Japanese culture written in Japanese. This course includes required practice sessions with a teaching assistant, which are scheduled at the beginning of the semester. Offered every spring.
In this course, we explore a wide range of topics related to Japanese culture, such as geography, speech style, technology and sports. In addition to deepening students’ understanding of Japanese culture, this course seeks to further enhance reading, speaking, listening and writing skills in research and presentation in Japanese. This course is conducted in Japanese and is repeatable for credit up to 1.0 unit. Prerequisite: JAPN 213Y-214Y or equivalent. Offered every year.
In this course, we explore a wide range of topics related to Japanese culture and society, such as food, religion, popular culture and performing arts. In addition to deepening students’ understanding of Japanese culture, this course seeks to further enhance reading, speaking, listening and writing proficiency in the Japanese language. Moreover, it helps students gain skills in research and presentation in Japanese. This course is conducted in Japanese. This course is repeatable for credit up to 1.0 unit. Prerequisite: JAPN 213Y–214Y or equivalent. Offered every year.