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Niculina Nae

International Studies Professor

Nae Niculina

Biography

A Romanian native, Prof. Nae learned English and Japanese at the University of Bucharest, after which she continued her studies in Japan at Nagoya University, Graduate School of International Development, where she obtained her MA and PhD. At NUCB, Prof. Nae has taught a wide array of English courses and seminars, ranging from English Conversation to English Translation and Interpretation. Her research interests are Translation and Interpretation, Internationalization of Japanese Universities, Motivation in Foreign Language Learning, and Gender Studies. Her most recent research is related to perceptions of Japanese undergraduates regarding a more active involvement of women in the workforce.

Research Interests

Japanese Literature, Linguistics, EFL

Final Education

Ph.D., Nagoya University

Awards & Honours

  • (2020) Teaching Award. NUCB

Academic Papers

  • Niculina Nae (2024) Bridging the Digital Divide?ICT Utilization Disparities in Japanese Education and the GIGA School Initiative. Euromentor Journal - Studies about Education XV (3) :2068-780X
  • Niculina Nae (2024) Historical Roles of Women in Education: A Comparative Analysis of Japan and Romania. Euromentor Journal - Studies about Education 15 (2) :ISSN 2068-780X
  • Niculina Nae (2023) Can Japan Aspire to a Gender-Equal Society? Japanese Male and Female Students' Attitudes Regarding Marriage and Gender Roles in Family and Society. Forum of International Development Studies 54 (1) :2189-9126
  • Niculina Nae (2022) The Post Pandemic "New Normal" in Japanese Education. Euromentor Journal - Studies about Education XIII (3) :ISSN 2068-780X
  • Niculina Nae (2022) Study Abroad Programs at the Crossroads. Euromentor Journal, Studies about Education XIII (2) :ISSN 2068-780X
  • Niculina Nae (2022) Acculturation in a hostile land: The plight of immigrant children in Japan. Euromentor Journal - Studies about Education 13 (1) :ISSN 2068-780X
  • Niculina Nae (2022) Gender diversity on corporate boards – still a distant dream?. Cogito 14 (1) :ISSN 2068-6706
  • Niculina Nae (2021) Formative and Dialogic Interactions: Japanese School and the Role of Zenjin Education. Euromentor Journal - Studies about Education 12 (4) :ISSN 2068-780X
  • Niculina Nae (2021) Lessons Learned in the Year of the Pandemic: A Case Study of Nagoya University of Commerce and Business. Euromentor Journal, Studies about Education 12 (1) :ISSN 2068-780X
  • Niculina Nae (2020) Online Learning During the Pandemic: Where does Japan Stand?. Euromentor, Journal Studies about Education 11 (2) :ISSN 2068-780X

Book & Case Publishing

  • Ian Clark, Niculina Nae, Masahiro Arimoto (2020) Education for Sustainable Development and the 'Whole-Person' Curriculum in Japan. Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Education, Oxford University Press