ホールズワース マイケル ジェイムズ

My research interests include ESP （English for Specific Purposes）, Corpus Linguistics, and reading.

My research is very focused on practical use in everyday life. For example, I work with the Kyoto Police to develop learning tools for their English training using smartphone technology. In addition, I analyze a variety of materials to identify what English vocabulary and phrases they need to know in order to interact with foreign tourists and residents. My goal is to investigate areas of language learning that will help people learn English, help teachers teach, and help society overall.

One of my special subjects is police English class. This class is unique in all of Japan. Students from the university can join this class as an elective subject and learn about police focused English. The unique point is that Kyoto police officers also join this class. This give students an opportunity to interact with people who are working in society. It is very popular and all of the students that join this class love it！

I am from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I have lived in Japan since 2002. My hobbies include traveling, cooking, and skiing. At Kyoto Sangyo University, I am also the Director of the university ski team. I take great pride in the team, its accomplishments, and our university.

You will have a big decision about where to study at university, but I truly feel that KSU will give you the education plus the experience to be a productive and happy member of society after you graduate. I hope to see you at KSU！