Interdisciplinary · Virtual exchange
A shared first-year course across two countries
Political science students in Japan and sociology students in Maine shared one website, one textbook and joint projects.
Teaching & research
Teaching & Academic Work
I have taught university writing, humanities and social science courses in Japan, the USA, the UAE and Qatar.
Miyazaki · Fall 2003
Peace Studies Seminar on Cambodia
A 15-week, certificate-bearing seminar for 200+ students and community members, with a study trip to Cambodia.
Video lecture course · Miyazaki
Video lecture course in sociology
I wrote, directed and produced a video lecture series for a blended sociology course, and built its website.
Current role
Qatar University
Lecturer, Foundation Program, Department of English, Qatar University (Feb. 2014 – present). Content-based courses in business, law and EFL for humanities, STEM, international affairs and mass communication students. About eight years of online and hybrid teaching.
Teaching
Courses by area
Courses
Academic English
Research writing, reading, grammar, communication, presentation and pronunciation. IELTS, TOEFL and TOEIC preparation.
Courses
Content-based courses
Political science, sociology, teacher education, business, law, linguistics, TESOL Methods and political economy.
Courses
Humanities and social science
World history, ancient civilization, Intro to Sociology, International Sociological Perspectives, Intro to Political Science, Conflict Resolution, Sociology and Environmental Issues, Political Science and Environmental Issues.
Courses
Technology
Applied Information Science (ICT).
Miyazaki
Faculty Technology Coordinator (1999–2001)
Supported faculty with teaching technology. Managed two Macintosh computer labs and their student staff.
Research and service
Research and service
- Nearly 20 peer-reviewed articles.
- Peer reviewer, ELTWO Editorial Board, National University of Singapore (2009–2016).
- Quality Assurance Committee at Qatar University. Contributed to the CEA self-study that renewed accreditation (Aug. 2026).
About
Education and languages
- M.A., Applied Linguistics: TESOL, Portland State University. Thesis: “Academic ESL: Semantic Mapping and Lexical Acquisition.”
- B.A., English Literature, and Certificate in Black Studies, Portland State University.
- Languages: English (native); Spanish (CEFR B1+); Japanese (CEFR A2).
Writing
Selected publications
- Maggard, J. (2002). Computer-mediated communication and political science: A collaborative learning approach. Comparative Culture, 8, 119–129.
- Maggard, J., Toyota, H., Lahar, C., Ly, M., & Landes, D. (2004). English proficiency and intercultural contact among Cambodian university students. Comparative Culture, 10, 115–134.
- Toyota, H., & Maggard, J. (2003). Implications of globalization on Japanese university students. Comparative Culture, 9, 149–169.
- Lokon, E., & Maggard, J. (2003). Young Japanese people’s views on civic (dis)engagement. Comparative Culture, 9, 78–86.
- Maggard, J., & Lokon, E. (2004). Student produced iMovies: Motivation through linguistic and artistic expression. TESOL Video News, 15(3).
- Maggard, J. (2002). VTrain 3.0: Virtual flashcards for language learners. CALL-EJ Online, 4(1).
- Maggard, J. (2000). Semantic mapping and lexical acquisition: Are CAI methods effective? Comparative Culture, 6, 80–93.
Speaking
Selected presentations
- Colloquium on mobile language learning (invited; with G. Stockwell, M. Kapur and R. Chandran). CELT Symposium, National University of Singapore, 2013.
- Common values? English ability, ethnic attitudes, study motivation and intercultural contact (with H. Toyota). 37th World Congress, International Institute of Sociology, Stockholm, 2005.
- Scaffolding independence: CBE experiments in autonomous interlanguage development (with N. Naganuma and others). EuroCALL 2005, Kraków.
- Creating iMovie documentaries instead of term papers (with E. Lokon). TESOL 2004, Long Beach.
- Reorganizing knowledge structures to build fluency and reduce plagiarism. Thailand TESOL, 2004; Royal University of Phnom Penh, 2004.
- Using mobile learning tools for formative assessment in task-based classrooms. Qatar University, 2017.