Modern Languages
Modern Languages
Modern Languages
Among the modern languages offered are lower division courses in Chamorro, Chinese, Chuukese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Pohnpeian, Spanish and Tagalog. In four semesters the student can expect to achieve proficiency in reading, speaking and writing the language.
JAPANESE LANGUAGE MINOR REQUIREMENTS (Total: 12 credit hours beyond JA101 and JA102)
Required Courses: 12 credit hours from any of the following courses: JA201, JA202, JA301, JA302, JA401,
and JA402.
Faculty Advisors
Professor, Japanese
Office Location: HSS Bldg., Rm. 120D
Tel: (671) 735-2814
Fax: (671) 734-7930
Associate Professor, Japanese
Office Location: HSS Bldg., Rm. 120B- Tel: (671) 735-2804
- Fax: (671) 734-7930
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About
Degrees Earned:
- Doctor of Philosophy in Geography (2003)
- Master of Science in Ecosystems Biology (1991)
- Bachelor of Science in Biology (1988)
Interests
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Culture change patterns in young adults
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Improving teaching course delivery
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Building ecologically resilient lifestyle and economy.
Courses
- World Regional Geography
- Special Topics in Geography (i.e. Earth's Future)
- Economic Geography
Select Publications:
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Owen, A. (2012) Causes and Trends in Culture Change Today: CHamoru and Filipino Societies on the Island of Guam. In Psychology of Culture, eds. G. R. Hayes and M. H. Bryant, Nova Science Publishers. ISBN: 978-1-62257-274-8.
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Owen, A. (2011) Culture Change Dynamics in the Mariana Islands. Pacific Asia Inquiry, Vol. 2:165-194.
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Owen, A. (2010) Guam Culture, Immigration and the US Military Buildup. Asia Pacific Viewpoint Vol. 51(3):304-318.
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Owen, A., Jankowski, P., Williams, B. & Wulfhorst, J.D. (2008) Improving public participation in resource protection: case studies in north-central Idaho. Journal of Environmental Planning and Policy, Vol. 10(3):255-269.
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Owen, A., Jankowski, P. & Williams. B. (2006). A Social cybernetics approach to community use of spatial data for resource protection: field study on a north-central Idaho Indian Reservation. Journal of Environmental Assessment Policy and Management, Vol. 8(4): 431-450.
Professor of Japanese
Office Location: HSS Bldg., 3rd Flr., Rm. 318F- Tel: (671) 735-2803
- Fax: (671) 734-7930
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Once a struggling high school student, now UOG's valedictorian
Japanese professor Masumi Kai publishes book on indigenous language preservation
Political science professor Arun Swamy authors pieces on nationalism in India
How one student overcame self-doubt in an intimidating career field
Alyssa Gordon wins Sociology Program's first-ever student award
How a study-abroad experience charted the course for Alumna Kristine Tuazon
Helping the homeless: How the University of Guam educates on the issue through action
Student artists bring Marine Lab walls to life
Anthropology major Artemia Perez promotes cultural preservation through community service
Dean Sellmann publishes papers on Chinese philosophy and political theory
