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Riikka Länsisalmi, 文学博士, D.Lit.

 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9928-643X

  • PL 59 (Unioninkatu 38)

    00014

    Finland

1993 …2020

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Curriculum vitae

Teaching: 

  • Japanese 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • Japanese language didactics

 

Selected university teaching history: 

A range of courses in Japanese linguistics and language acquisition, including 

  • Japanese Grammar 
  • Japanese Texts 
  • Japanese Writing System
  • Introduction to Japanese Linguistics 
  • Introduction to Japanese Sociolinguistics and Discourse 
  • Language in action: The role of choices in linguistic interaction and 
diversity
  • Samples of Linguistic Structure I: Analysis
  • Online Japanese (in collaboration with the University of Helsinki Language Centre)
  • Beginners' Japanese
  • Advanced Japanese

Selected employment history:

  • University Lecturer (universitair docent) in Japanese Studies, Leiden University (LIAS & LUCL) (2007-2013) 
  • Principal Lecturer in Foreign Languages and Cultures, Laurea University of Applied Sciences, Finland (2001-2007) 
  • European Commission Leonardo da Vinci Language Competencies project manager (2002-2004) 
  • Part-time lecturer in Japanese Studies and Asia-Pacific Studies, University of Helsinki, Finland (2000-2003) 
  • Lecturer/Center of Excellence Researcher, National Museum of Ethnology, Japan (1999-2000) 
  • Visiting researcher, National Museum of Ethnology, Japan (1999) 
  • Japanese as a Foreign Language instructor, Koshien University, Japan (1999) 
  • Japanese taiko drumming instructor, work shops & short-term courses (since 2000) 
  • Interpretation, translation & attachée work, e.g. ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, Japan; Figure Skating World Championships, Finland; Matsurishu taiko drumming tour, Portugal; Finnish Parliament Futures Committee, Japan; XVIII Olympic Winter Games, Nagano, Japan; The Finnish Foreign Trade Association, Japan (1996-2000)

Grants and awards: 

  • Asian Modernities and Traditions (AMT) project grant, 2011 
  • Kone Foundation book project grant, 2009  
  • Academy of Finland conference organization grant, 2006 
  • The Scandinavia-Japan Sasakawa Foundation grant, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2011 
  • European Commission Leonardo da Vinci language competencies project grant, 2003-2006, project manager (EUR 465 850) 
  • The Japanese-Finnish Association Chujo Watanabe grant, 2003 
  • The Daily Yomiuri “Save the Earth” Essay Contest Environment Agency Prize, 2000 
  • Nordic Institute of Asian Studies (NIAS) SUPRA (Support Program for Asian Studies) Student, 1996–1999 
  • Emil Aaltonen’s Foundation Young Researcher’s grant, 1998  
  • The College Women’s Association of Japan grant, 1997 
  • Japanese Government Research Student grant, 1992-1997  
  • Communauté franςaise de Belgique scholarship, 1990-1991 
  • Tellervo and Juuso Walden’s Foundation scholarship, 1990 
  • Japan Foundation Study Tour Award for Outstanding Foreign Students of Japanese, 1988

Administration and service to the profession:

  • Director, Japanese Language Section, Japanese Studies, Leiden University, the Netherlands (2007-2013) 
  • Japanese Language Speech Contest judge, University of Jyväskylä, Finland (2012) 
  • Member, The Netherlands Association for Japanese Studies (NGJS) (since 2008) 
  • Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) organizing committee local Japanese language education expert & Japan researcher in Finland (2006-2007)
  • Board member, Finnish National Polytechnic Network for East and Southeast Asian Studies (and Finnish National Network for East and Southeast Asian Studies) (2002-2007) 
  • Member, Nordic Association for the Study of Contemporary Japanese Society (NAJS) (since 2004), Steering Committee member (2006–2011) 
  • Finnish Teachers’ Association of Japanese Language and Culture (JOY) (since 2001), Chair (2012-)  
  • (Board) member/participant, The European Japanese Language Teaching Materials Project (Prof. Osamu Kamada); Finnish Language Education Policies Project & Network; Helsinki Metropolitan Area Higher Education Language Teaching Network; Online language teaching projects (2001-2006) 
  • Member, The Linguistic Association of Finland (SKY) (since 2000) 
  • Member, Association Finlandaise de Linguistique Appliquée (AFinLA) (since 2000)
  • Member, Nordic Association of Japanese and Korean Studies (NAJAKS) (since 1999), Board member (2002-2007) 
  • Member, Japanese Association of Sociolinguistic Sciences (JASS) (since 1998) 
  • Member, European Association for Japanese Studies (EAJS) (since 1997) 
  • Member, Nihon Uraru Gakkai (The Uralic Society of Japan) (1993-1999)

MA thesis supervision: 

  1. Hover, Charley: To Foreignize or To Domesticate That's the Question - Foreignization and domestication in the translation of verbal and visual text in Japanese manga, Asian Studies (60 ec), thesis completed in Jan 2014 (Cum Laude), graduated Oct 2014
  2. Reitsma, Jelmer: What motives and goals do learners of uchinaaguchi have and how do they shape the future of the language? A case study on language circles in Tokyo, Japanese Studies (120 ec), graduatied Oct 2014
  3. Oude Alink, Lara: "Yasashii nihongo" in contemporary Japanese society: functions and prospects, Japanese Studies (120 ec), graduated Oct 2013
  4. Brander, Linsey: Japanese-English code-switching in J-pop, Asian Studies (60 ec), graduated Oct 2013
  5. Yamamoto, Emi: Peer-revision for Japanese Children in the Netherlands – Analysis of Peer-response Interaction of Children Studying Japanese as a Heritage Language, Leiden University, Asian Studies Research Master’s programme, graduated Sep 2010
  6. Tange, Jeroen: Development of a New CALL System for Accelerating L2 Learners’ Japanese Reading Ability, Leiden University, Japan Studies Doctoraal programme, graduated Sep 2010
  7. Lubbe van der, Gijs: The Dialect of the Yamato Basin – Traditional Dialect and Emerging Regiolect in the Heart of Japan, Leiden University, Japan Studies Doctoraal programme, graduated Sep 2010
  8. Loukareas, Petros: Dialect Distance Measurement in Northern Shimane, Leiden University, Japan Studies Doctoraal programme, graduated March 2010
  9. Hoek, Jeroen: Breaking up the Kanji – A Conceptual Electronic Dictionary Design Based upon the Cognitive Sub-Character Reality of Chinese Characters, Leiden University, Japan Studies MA programme, graduated Sep 2009
  10. Repina, Ksenia: Verbal Expression of Emotions by Native and Non-Native Speakers of Japanese – A Case Study, Leiden University Centre for Linguistics, Linguistics MA programme, graduated Aug 2008

BA thesis supervision: 

  1. Dubiel, Marika: Do we belong to the Japanese society? – The case of Japanese deaf community, its language and identity, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2013
  2. Es van, Nina: A case study of the manga Heat: 'role language' (yakuwarigo) and translation, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2013
  3. Mourik van, Joost: Constructing identity in a foreign language: How do Dutch students of Japanese as a second language refer to themselves in Japanese?, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2013 with Cum Laude
  4. Loh, Carmen: Policies, experiences and effects of Japanese language learning in colonized Taiwan, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2013
  5. Sikkema, Eline: Magazines and Language: The indexation of gender and intimacy in the language of women’s fashion magazines in Japan, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2013 with Cum Laude
  6. Geest van der, Dennis: English in English: Japanese government policy in English education and practical implementation, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2013
  7. Bloem, Willeke: Pragmatics in L2 Japanese teaching materials, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2012
  8. Brink van den, Lucia: The introduction of sentence final particles in Japanese textbooks and their frequency in examples, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2012
  9. Dang, Kim: Dutch-Japanese Bilingual Identity Development in the Netherlands: Young Adults’
 Linguistic Habits and Feelings, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2012
  10. Hover, Charley: Waf Waf vs Wan Wan - Japanese and Dutch Words of Sounds, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2012
  11. Jaspers, Rens: Laughing without sound - Functions and backgrounds of written laughter in online discourse, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2012
  12. Reitsma, Jelmer: Revitalizing Ryukyuan Languages: Developing a Specific Method - A Comparative Study with Frisian, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2012
  13. Sulman, Piet: Translating Japanese Onomatopoeia: Identifying Translation Strategies in the Dutch Norwegian Wood, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2012
  14. Tevel, Anne: Attitudes of Dutch learners of Japanese towards gender language, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2012
  15. Tönnissen, Maikel: Re-evaluating okama and onabe: gay labelling terms today, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2012
  16. Drift van der, Carola: Speaking like a man? Language use of the otokoyaku of the Takarazuka Revue, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2011
  17. Graveman, Kevin: Translating the kogal role language – A case study of the anime Super Gals!, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2011
  18. Oude Alink, Lara: The new Jōyō Kanji List: Politics and Ideologies, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2011
  19. Reitsma, Marlies: Saving the Little Ones – Endangered Indigenous Minority Languages in Japan and the Netherlands, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2011
  20. Smits, Christian: The Future of Limburgish and Kansai dialect: Dying Dialects or Rising Stars?, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2011
  21. Vroonhoven van, Lieke: Western loanwords in advertisements in a Japanese women’s magazine, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2011
  22. Ulmer, Vincent: Blueprint for Simple Translation Tool, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2011
  23. Wong, Ho-Ling: The ‘Wright’ way of translating role language in video games, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2011 with Cum Laude
  24. Pol van der, Esther: Queer Kotoba - Language and Homosexual Identities, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated March 2011
  25. Hanswijk, Rolf: Self-image of the Dialect in Mogi: A Case Study on Language Attitude in Nagasaki, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2010
  26. Helwerda, Daphne: Processing Kanji in the Japanese Script: How Do Students Without a Background in Chinese Characters Process Kanji? Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2010
  27. Toet, Ruud: Uniformity in the Japanese Passive, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2009

In addition: 2nd reader of numerous MA and BA theses in Japanese Studies, Chinese Studies and Linguistics, Leiden University.

Curriculum vitae

Teaching: 

  • Introduction to Japanese Linguistics (BA)
  • Japanese 1 (BA1), 2 (BA2), 3 (BA3) and 4 (MA)
  • BA and MA Seminars: Modern Japanese, Japanese Linguistics & Japanese Language Pedagogy
  • Introduction to Japanese Sociolinguistics and Discourse (MA)
  • Advanced Readings in Japanese Language Pedagogy and Linguistics (MA)
  • Special and Methodology courses (MA)
  • Japanese Language Didactics

 

Selected university teaching history: 

A range of courses in Japanese linguistics and language acquisition, including 

  • Japanese Grammar 
  • Japanese Texts 
  • Japanese Writing System
  • Introduction to Japanese Linguistics 
  • Introduction to Japanese Sociolinguistics and Discourse 
  • Language in action: The role of choices in linguistic interaction and 
diversity
  • Samples of Linguistic Structure I: Analysis
  • (Ethnic) Diversity in Contemporary Japan
  • Constructing Social Problems: Scandal & Controversy in Japan (guest lectures)
  • Online Japanese (in collaboration with the University of Helsinki Language Centre)
  • Sociolinguistics and Pragmatics for Advanced Students of Japanese
  • Language and Communication in Japanese Society
  • Intercultural Communication: Japanese-“Western” Communication Situations
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Beginners' Japanese
  • Advanced Japanese

Selected employment history:

  • University Lecturer (universitair docent) in Japanese Studies, Leiden University (LIAS & LUCL) (2007-2013) 
  • Principal Lecturer in Foreign Languages and Cultures, Laurea University of Applied Sciences, Finland (2001-2007) 
  • European Commission Leonardo da Vinci Language Competencies project manager (2002-2004) 
  • Part-time lecturer in Japanese Studies and Asia-Pacific Studies, University of Helsinki, Finland (2000-2003) 
  • Lecturer/Center of Excellence Researcher, National Museum of Ethnology, Japan (1999-2000) 
  • Visiting researcher, National Museum of Ethnology, Japan (1999) 
  • Japanese as a Foreign Language instructor, Koshien University, Japan (1999) 
  • Japanese taiko drumming instructor, work shops & short-term courses (since 2000) 
  • Interpretation, translation & attachée work, e.g. Helsinki Figure Skating GP 2018, ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2017, Helsinki, Finland; ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, Osaka, Japan; ISU Figure Skating World Championships, Helsinki, Finland; Matsurishu taiko drumming tour, Lisbon, Portugal; Finnish Parliament Futures Committee, Japan; XVIII Olympic Winter Games, Nagano, Japan; The Finnish Foreign Trade Association, Japan (1996-2000)

Grants and awards:

  • Scandinavia-Japan Sasakawa Foundationin grant: project group R. Länsisalmi (applicant & representative), K. Drews, M. Huotari, S. Kaurala, M. Karppinen, P-R. Kuusikko, R. Larva, K. Nieminen, R. Porrasmaa, M. Pölkki, M. Saaritsa, H. Suenobu, A. Valkama, 2019
  • Niilo Helander foundation grant with Mikko Viitamäki, 2019
  • University of Helsinki Future Development Fund Research on Cultures Grant with Mikko Viitamäki, 2018
  • Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation Grant: project group R. Länsisalmi (applicant & representative), K. Drews, M. Huotari, S. Kaurala, M. Karppinen, R. Porrasmaa, M. Saaritsa, H. Suenobu, A. Valkama, 2018
  • WSOY Literature Foundation Grant: project group R. Länsisalmi (applicant & representative), K. Drews, M. Huotari, S. Kaurala, M. Karppinen, R. Porrasmaa, M. Saaritsa, H. Suenobu, A. Valkama, 2018
  • University of Helsinki Future Development Fund Research on Cultures Grant, 2017
  • The Japan Foundation Staff Expansion Grant/University of Helsinki, East Asian Studies, 2016, BA & MA in Languages: Japanese language & Asian Languages/Japanese language tracks, 2017
  • Asian Modernities and Traditions (AMT) project grant, 2011 
  • Kone Foundation book project grant, 2009  
  • Academy of Finland conference organization grant, 2006 
  • The Scandinavia-Japan Sasakawa Foundation grant, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2011, 2016 (University of Helsinki, East Asian Studies: Japanese language course development)
  • European Commission Leonardo da Vinci language competencies project grant, 2003-2006, project manager (EUR 465 850) 
  • The Japanese-Finnish Association Chujo Watanabe grant, 2003 
  • The Daily Yomiuri “Save the Earth” Essay Contest Environment Agency Prize, 2000 
  • Nordic Institute of Asian Studies (NIAS) SUPRA (Support Program for Asian Studies) Student, 1996–1999 
  • Emil Aaltonen’s Foundation Young Researcher’s grant, 1998  
  • The College Women’s Association of Japan grant, 1997 
  • Japanese Government Research Student grant, 1992-1997  
  • Communauté franςaise de Belgique scholarship, 1990-1991 
  • Tellervo and Juuso Walden’s Foundation scholarship, 1990 
  • Japan Foundation Study Tour Award for Outstanding Foreign Students of Japanese, 1988

Administration and service to the profession:

  • 北海道大学欧州同窓会 幹事／Secretary, Hokkaido University Alumni Association in Europe (2018-)
  • Board Member, Suomen Itämainen Seura/Finnish Oriental Society, Finland (2016-)
  • Steering Committee Member, Ippo Project (Opetushallitus/National Board of Education), Finland (2016-)
  • Member, Association of Japanese Language Teachers in Europe (AJE) (rejoined 2016-)
  • Director, Japanese Language Section, Japanese Studies, Leiden University, the Netherlands (2007-2013) 
  • Japanese Language Speech Contest judge, University of Jyväskylä, Finland (2012) 
  • Member, The Netherlands Association for Japanese Studies (NGJS) (since 2008) 
  • Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) organizing committee local Japanese language education expert & Japan researcher in Finland (2006-2007)
  • Board member, Finnish National Polytechnic Network for East and Southeast Asian Studies (and Finnish National Network for East and Southeast Asian Studies) (2002-2007) 
  • Member, Nordic Association for the Study of Contemporary Japanese Society (NAJS) (since 2004), Steering Committee member (2006–2011) 
  • Finnish Teachers’ Association of Japanese Language and Culture (JOY) (since 2001), Chair (2012-2014), Vice Chair (2014-)  
  • (Board) member/participant, The European Japanese Language Teaching Materials Project (Prof. Osamu Kamada); Finnish Language Education Policies Project & Network; Helsinki Metropolitan Area Higher Education Language Teaching Network; Online language teaching projects (2001-2006) 
  • Member, The Linguistic Association of Finland (SKY) (since 2000) 
  • Member, Association Finlandaise de Linguistique Appliquée (AFinLA) (since 2000)
  • Member, Nordic Association of Japanese and Korean Studies (NAJAKS) (since 1999), Board member (2002-2007) 
  • Member, Japanese Association of Sociolinguistic Sciences (JASS) (since 1998) 
  • Member, European Association for Japanese Studies (EAJS) (since 1997) 
  • Member, Nihon Uraru Gakkai (The Uralic Society of Japan) (1993-1999)

MA thesis supervision at Leiden University until 2014 (for theses supervised at the University of Helsinki, see Activities): 

  1. Hover, Charley: To Foreignize or To Domesticate That's the Question - Foreignization and domestication in the translation of verbal and visual text in Japanese manga, Asian Studies (60 ec), thesis completed in Jan 2014 (Cum Laude), graduated Oct 2014
  2. Reitsma, Jelmer: What motives and goals do learners of uchinaaguchi have and how do they shape the future of the language? A case study on language circles in Tokyo, Japanese Studies (120 ec), graduated Oct 2014
  3. Oude Alink, Lara: "Yasashii nihongo" in contemporary Japanese society: functions and prospects,Japanese Studies (120 ec), graduated Oct 2013
  4. Brander, Linsey: Japanese-English code-switching in J-pop, Asian Studies (60 ec), graduated Oct 2013
  5. Yamamoto, Emi: Peer-revision for Japanese Children in the Netherlands – Analysis of Peer-response Interaction of Children Studying Japanese as a Heritage Language, Leiden University, Asian Studies Research Master’s programme, graduated Sep 2010
  6. Tange, Jeroen: Development of a New CALL System for Accelerating L2 Learners’ Japanese Reading Ability, Leiden University, Japan Studies Doctoraal programme, graduated Sep 2010
  7. Lubbe van der, Gijs: The Dialect of the Yamato Basin – Traditional Dialect and Emerging Regiolect in the Heart of Japan, Leiden University, Japan Studies Doctoraal programme, graduated Sep 2010
  8. Loukareas, Petros: Dialect Distance Measurement in Northern Shimane, Leiden University, Japan Studies Doctoraal programme, graduated March 2010
  9. Hoek, Jeroen: Breaking up the Kanji – A Conceptual Electronic Dictionary Design Based upon the Cognitive Sub-Character Reality of Chinese Characters, Leiden University, Japan Studies MA programme, graduated Sep 2009
  10. Repina, Ksenia: Verbal Expression of Emotions by Native and Non-Native Speakers of Japanese – A Case Study, Leiden University Centre for Linguistics, Linguistics MA programme, graduated Aug 2008

BA thesis supervision at Leiden University until 2013 (for theses supervised at the University of Helsinki, see Activities): 

  1. Dubiel, Marika: Do we belong to the Japanese society? – The case of Japanese deaf community, its language and identity, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2013
  2. Es van, Nina: A case study of the manga Heat: 'role language' (yakuwarigo) and translation, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2013
  3. Mourik van, Joost: Constructing identity in a foreign language: How do Dutch students of Japanese as a second language refer to themselves in Japanese?, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2013 with Cum Laude
  4. Loh, Carmen: Policies, experiences and effects of Japanese language learning in colonized Taiwan,Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2013
  5. Sikkema, Eline: Magazines and Language: The indexation of gender and intimacy in the language of women’s fashion magazines in Japan, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2013 with Cum Laude
  6. Geest van der, Dennis: English in English: Japanese government policy in English education and practical implementation, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2013
  7. Bloem, Willeke: Pragmatics in L2 Japanese teaching materials, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2012
  8. Brink van den, Lucia: The introduction of sentence final particles in Japanese textbooks and their frequency in examples, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2012
  9. Dang, Kim: Dutch-Japanese Bilingual Identity Development in the Netherlands: Young Adults’
 Linguistic Habits and Feelings, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2012
  10. Hover, Charley: Waf Waf vs Wan Wan - Japanese and Dutch Words of Sounds, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2012
  11. Jaspers, Rens: Laughing without sound - Functions and backgrounds of written laughter in online discourse, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2012
  12. Reitsma, Jelmer: Revitalizing Ryukyuan Languages: Developing a Specific Method - A Comparative Study with Frisian, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2012
  13. Sulman, Piet: Translating Japanese Onomatopoeia: Identifying Translation Strategies in the Dutch Norwegian Wood, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2012
  14. Tevel, Anne: Attitudes of Dutch learners of Japanese towards gender language, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2012
  15. Tönnissen, Maikel: Re-evaluating okama and onabe: gay labelling terms today, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2012
  16. Drift van der, Carola: Speaking like a man? Language use of the otokoyaku of the Takarazuka Revue, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2011
  17. Graveman, Kevin: Translating the kogal role language – A case study of the anime Super Gals!,Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2011
  18. Oude Alink, Lara: The new Jōyō Kanji List: Politics and Ideologies, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2011
  19. Reitsma, Marlies: Saving the Little Ones – Endangered Indigenous Minority Languages in Japan and the Netherlands, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2011
  20. Smits, Christian: The Future of Limburgish and Kansai dialect: Dying Dialects or Rising Stars?,Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2011
  21. Vroonhoven van, Lieke: Western loanwords in advertisements in a Japanese women’s magazine,Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2011
  22. Ulmer, Vincent: Blueprint for Simple Translation Tool, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2011
  23. Wong, Ho-Ling: The ‘Wright’ way of translating role language in video games, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2011 with Cum Laude
  24. Pol van der, Esther: Queer Kotoba - Language and Homosexual Identities, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated March 2011
  25. Hanswijk, Rolf: Self-image of the Dialect in Mogi: A Case Study on Language Attitude in Nagasaki,Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2010
  26. Helwerda, Daphne: Processing Kanji in the Japanese Script: How Do Students Without a Background in Chinese Characters Process Kanji? Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2010
  27. Toet, Ruud: Uniformity in the Japanese Passive, Leiden University, Japan Studies BA programme, graduated Sep 2009

In addition: 2nd reader of numerous MA and BA theses in Japanese Studies, Chinese Studies and Linguistics, Leiden University.

Education information

Degrees:
• PhD (文学博士) in Comparative Cultural Studies, The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (c/o National Museum of Ethnology), Japan (1998)
• MA in Romance philology, University of Helsinki, Finland (1992)

Pedagogical education:
• Teacher’s pedagogical qualification (60 EC), Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences and University of Jyväskylä Open University, Finland (2003)
• Teaching through English, University of Helsinki Language Centre, Finland (2003)
• Online pedagogy, Laurea University of Applied Sciences, Finland (2002)

Other degrees and qualifications:
• Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Level 1, Association of International Education and The Japan Foundation, Japan (1998)
• European Parliament translators’ competition qualification (EUR/LA/90: French & English-Finnish), Luxembourg (1996)
• 1ère épreuve de Licencié ès Lettres Romanes, Communauté franςaise de Belgique scholarship student, Université catholique de Louvain, Belgium (1990-1991)
• Graduate Certificate of Vantaa Music Institute (violin, piano, music theory, orchestra), Finland (1986)

External positions

Core Curriculum for Upper Secondary Schools (LOPS2021) Workgroup: Foreign Languages & 2nd National Language, Opetushallitus

22 Aug 2018 → 2021

Fields of Science

  • 6121 Languages

International and National Collaboration Publications and projects within past five years.

Publications

Ajankohtaista nimistä: Tokion olympialaisten paikannimiä

Länsisalmi, R. & Wihuri, E., 14 Apr 2020, In : Kotimaisten kielten keskus : Kielitieto : Tietoa kielipolitiikasta, Suomen kielistä ja suomen sukukielistä, kielenkäytön lajeista, nimistöstä, eri kielimuodoista, kielen- ja nimistönhuollosta. 2020, 14.4.2020

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Professional

Open Access

Stirring the “language policy soup” – Japanese in language education policies in Finland and France

Länsisalmi, R. & Galan, C., 21 Feb 2020, (Submitted) In : Ca’ Foscari Japanese Studies.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

Ja­pa­ni­lai­set kir­joi­tus­mer­kit, kir­joi­tus­jär­jes­tel­mä ja kir­jo­jen his­to­ria tu­tuik­si Kuzus­hi­ji-se­mi­naa­ris­sa

Länsisalmi, R. & Fuse, R., 29 Oct 2019, Helsingin yliopisto, Humanistinen tiedekunta.

Research output: Other contribution

Japanin ja suomen kielen osaajat nyt ja tulevaisuudessa

ランシサルミ, ., 2019, Suomi ja Japani – kaukaiset mutta läheiset. Saunavaara, J. & Ipatti, L. (eds.). Helsinki: Edita, p. 226–236 11 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review

Japanin kieli Suomessa 2010-luvulla

Länsisalmi, R. J., Dec 2019, Euroopan ulkopuolisten kielten opetus Suomessa. Valsta, S. & Väisänen, N. (eds.). Suomen itämainen seura, Vol. 2019. p. 95-123 (Suomen Itämaisen Seuran suomenkielisiä julkaisuja; vol. 2019, no. 46).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific

Projects

Nationalismi kielipolitiikassa ja kielikoulutuksessa -tietoteos / Niilo Helanderin säätiön apuraha

Länsisalmi, R. & Viitamäki, M.

01/06/2019 → 31/05/2021

Project: Other project

Lukion opetussuunnitelman perustetyö (LOPS2021), ryhmä 22 vieraat kielet ja toinen kotimainen kieli, pj opetusneuvos Anu Halvari, Opetushallitus

Länsisalmi, R.

11/10/2018 → …

Project: Other project

Workshop seminar series: Translating modern Japanese fiction and non-fiction into Finnish and Finnish fiction and non-fiction into Japanese

Länsisalmi, R., Porrasmaa, R., Karppinen, M., Drews, K. & Huotari, M.

21/04/2015 → …

Project: Other project

Tandem Learning Language Project (TLLP)

Länsisalmi, R.

13/03/2015 → …

Project: Research project

Language Centre Course Assistant Programme for International Students

Länsisalmi, R. & Sulonen, N.

13/01/2014 → …

Project: Other project

Datasets

Kielitoimiston ohjepankki: japaninkieliset nimet

Länsisalmi, R. (Contributor), Kotimaisten kielten keskus, 2019

http://www.kielitoimistonohjepankki.fi/ohje/633

Dataset

Prizes

Appointment: 北海道大学パートナー/Hokkaido University Partner

Riikka Länsisalmi (Recipient), 3 Mar 2017

Prize: Prizes and awards

Humanistisen tiedekunnan dekaanin kannustuspalkkio poikkeuksellisen ansiokkaasta työstä

Riikka Länsisalmi (Recipient), 2 Dec 2016

Prize: Prizes and awards

Humanistisen tiedekunnan kannustuspalkkio vastuullisesta ja tuloksellisesta toiminnasta japanin kielen oppiaineessa

Riikka Länsisalmi (Recipient), 13 Nov 2017

Prize: Prizes and awards

Opiskelijayhdistys Karavaanin Japanin tutkimuksen (Aasian tutkimus) fuksien kunniakirja Aasian tutkimuksen opiskelijoista huolehtimisesta Iso Pyörä -muutosohjelmassa

Riikka Länsisalmi (Recipient), 15 Dec 2016

Prize: Prizes and awards

Opiskelijayhdistys Karavaanin Japanin tutkimuksen (Aasian tutkimus) opiskelijoiden kunniakirja japanin opetuksen kehittämisestä

Riikka Länsisalmi (Recipient), 7 Dec 2013

Prize: Prizes and awards

Activities

Kandidaatintutkielman ohjaus: Repo, Santtu: Gairaigon ymmärtäminen, käyttäminen ja esteellisyys vanhojen ikäluokkien keskuudessa japanilaisessa yhteiskunnassa

Riikka Länsisalmi (Supervisor)
24 May 2020

Activity: Examination types › Supervision of other thesis (Master's, Licentiate)

Pro gradun ohjaus: Emilia Tarmann: Japanilaisten työntekijöiden kuvauksia työpaikan ihmissuhteista: Tutkimus ihmissuhteisiin liittyvistä diskursseista Japanissa (40 op)

Riikka Länsisalmi (Supervisor)
1 Jun 2020

Activity: Examination types › Supervision of other thesis (Master's, Licentiate)

Pro gradun ohjaus: Olga Poropudas: Merkityt muukalaiset – japanilaisen sarjakuvan tapoja esittää vieraskielisyyttä ja vierasmaalaisuutta suhteessa japanin kieleen ja japanilaisuuteen (40 op)

Riikka Länsisalmi (Supervisor)
13 May 2020

Activity: Examination types › Supervision of other thesis (Master's, Licentiate)

Kandidaatintutkielman ohjaus: Mustonen, Leena: Taiwan: Gender in culture and language, beyond the cis-heterosexual binary

Riikka Länsisalmi (Supervisor)
24 May 2020

Activity: Examination types › Supervision of other thesis (Master's, Licentiate)

Kandidaatintutkielman ohjaus: Lehtonen, Anni: Japanilaisten nuorten aikuisten kokemuksia japanin kielen alueellisista murteista ja niiden käytöstä

Riikka Länsisalmi (Supervisor)
26 May 2020

Activity: Examination types › Supervision of other thesis (Master's, Licentiate)

Press / Media

10 kysymystä kielestä 2020 / Riikka Länsisalmi: Monen mutkan kautta japaniin

Riikka Länsisalmi

17/04/2020

1 item of Media coverage

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Suomen ja Japanin diplomaattisuhteiden 100-vuotisjuhlaseminaari

Lasse Lehtonen, Rie Fuse & Riikka Länsisalmi

01/07/2019

1 item of Media coverage

Press/Media: Press / Media

Eläin, joka on pilvet taivaalla (Yliopisto-lehti 08/18: 57: Kirjat/tutkija suosittelee)

Riikka Länsisalmi

25/10/2018

1 Media contribution

Press/Media: Press / Media

Japanilaiset kääntäjät kokoontuivat Orilammella

Riikka Länsisalmi

13/08/2016

1 Media contribution

Press/Media: Press / Media

Riikka Länsisalmi ahkeroi vuosikausia japanin sisällyttämisestä kielenopettajakoulutukseen

Riikka Länsisalmi

05/09/2015

1 Media contribution

Press/Media: Press / Media