Natsumi Hayashi

Years at Knox: 2022-present

Education
M.A., Japanese (Pedagogy), 2021, Florida State University
B.A., Japanese (History), Ryukoku University

Teaching Interests
Japanese language, pedagogy, culture and society

Selected Professional Accomplishments

Honors/Grants
Japan Foundation Salary Assistance Grant for Japanese-Language Courses, 2017-2019

Presentations
“The Potential of Combining Digital Humanities and Experiential Learning - Examining the Japanese American History in Chicago Program.” The Abolition For All Time Humanities conference, Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois, 2025. 

“Collaborative Online Domestic Learning: Collaborative Katakana Learning, Using Discord Between Two Schools.” AATJ Spring 2025 Conference, Columbus, Ohio, 2025.

“The summer immersion program: Japanese American History in Chicago.” CATJ30 (the 30th Central Association of Teachers of Japanese Conference), DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois, 2024. 

“Immersive Japan: A Roundtable on Immersive-Learning Course Design.” AAS (Association for Asian Studies) Spring 2024 Conference, Seattle, Washington, 2024.

“Love Suicide at Amijima - Heaven's Vengeance is Slow but Sure.” World Literature Class, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Georgia, 2017.

“Language for Americans.” TIES Conference, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Georgia, 2016. 

Professional Service
Illinois Association of Teachers of Japanese (IATJ)
American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ)
Association for Asian Studies (AAS)