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Shigaki Koichiro

Research Faculty of Media and Communication　Media and Communication　Public Communication and JournalismAssociate Professor
Center for Language LearningAssociate Professor

San Francisco State University, College of Creative Arts, Department of Broadcasting and Electronic Communication Arts 卒業。東北大学大学院情報科学研究科博士課程修了、博士（学術）。同志社大学アメリカ研究所助教、北里大学一般教育部 任期付講師、東洋大学社会学部メディアコミュニケーション学科講師、その後同所属准教授、北海道大学メディア・コミュニケーション研究院講師を得て、現職。専門: 主としてメディア史（特にアメリカの公共放送の歴史）、マスコミュニケーション論、メディア関係企業のあり方、ジャーナリズム論、アメリカ研究、語学学習コーチング。

Researcher basic information

■ Degree
  • 博士(学術), 東北大学, Mar. 2014
  • 修士(情報科学), 東北大学, Jan. 2011
  • 学士(Television and Radio), San Francisco State University, Jan. 2008
  • 準学士 (General Studies), City College of San Francisco, Dec. 2005
■ URL
researchmap URLホームページURL■ Various IDs
Researcher number
  • 70734630
J-Global ID■ Research Keywords and Fields
Research Keyword
  • Media Production
  • a history of media policy and law
  • Explanatory Journalism
  • American Popular Culture
  • English as a Second Language
  • Second Language Learning and teaching
  • Policy History of American Broadcasting
  • Media
  • Public Media
  • Hip Hop
  • broadcasting
  • media studies
  • American studies
  • コミュニティー・メディア
  • Educational Media
  • Media History
  • メディア学
  • Mass Communication Studies
Research Field
  • Humanities & Social Sciences, Foreign language education, ESL, English, Language learning and teaching
  • Humanities & Social Sciences, Sociology, American Media History
  • Humanities & Social Sciences, Area studies, American Modern History
  • Humanities & Social Sciences, Sociology, American media history
  • Humanities & Social Sciences, Sociology, media ethics and law
  • Humanities & Social Sciences, Sociology, ジャーナリズム論
  • Humanities & Social Sciences, Sociology, マスコミュニケーション
  • Humanities & Social Sciences, Area studies, アメリカン・スタディーズ
  • Others, Others, media production
■ Educational Organization

Career

■ Career
Career
  • Apr. 2026 - Present
    Hokkaido University, Research Faculty of Media and Communication, Associate Professor, Japan
  • Apr. 2024 - Mar. 2026
    Hokkaido University, Research Faculty of Media and Communication, lecturer, Japan
  • Apr. 2023 - Mar. 2024
    Toyo University, Faculty of Sociology Department of Media and Communication, Associate Professor, Japan
  • Apr. 2021 - Mar. 2023
    Toyo University, Faculty of Sociology Department of Media and Communication, lecturer
  • Apr. 2020 - Mar. 2021
    Kitasato University, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, lecturer
  • Apr. 2017 - Mar. 2020
    Doshisha University, Faculty of Global and Regional Studies, part-time insturctor
  • Apr. 2016 - Mar. 2020
    Doshisha University, International Institute of American Studies, Assistant professor
  • Sep. 2017 - Jan. 2019
    Doshisha University, Faculty of Life and Medical Sciences, part-time insturctor
  • Apr. 2015 - Mar. 2016
    Aomori Public College, 非常勤講師 (Business English)
  • Apr. 2015 - Mar. 2016
    Tohoku University, 情報科学研究科人間社会情報学 メディア情報学講座, 博士特定研究員
  • Apr. 2014 - Mar. 2015
    Tohoku University, 情報科学研究科, 博士研究員
  • Jun. 2007 - Oct. 2008
    LinkTV San Francisco, Global Pulse, Production Assistant
  • Apr. 2008 - Jun. 2008
    サンフランシスコ市Sharman 小学校, 課外授業 (ビデオ制作)講師
  • Aug. 2007 - Feb. 2008
    NPO法人BayKids (小児病院の子供達のビデオ制作支援プロジェクト), インターン
Educational Background
  • Apr. 2011 - Mar. 2014, Tohoku University, The Graduate School of Information Science, 人間社会情報科学専攻博士課程後期3年の課程, Japan
  • Sep. 2011 - May 2012, Temple University, The School of Mass Media & Communication, United States
  • Apr. 2009 - Mar. 2011, Tohoku University, The Graduate School of Information Science, 人間社会情報科学専攻前期課程2年の課程, Japan
  • Jan. 2006 - Jan. 2008, San Francisco Sate University, College of Creative Arts, Department of Broadcasting and Electronic Communication Arts, United States
  • Aug. 2003 - Dec. 2005, City College of San Francisco, United States
Committee Memberships
  • Jan. 2018 - Jul. 2019
    日本マスコミュニケーション学会, 英文雑誌 Asian Journal of Journalism and Media Studies 編集委員, Society

Research activity information

■ Papers
■ Other Activities and Achievements
  • Review of The Politics of Public Broadcasting in Britain and Japan: The BBC and NHK Compared, by Henry Laurence.
    Koichiro Shigaki, Social Science Japan Journal, 28, 2, 25 Apr. 2025, [Invited]
    Oxford University Press (OUP), English, Book review
  • 第53回 ネガティブな経験を交えた考察：地道な歴史研究のための環境整備の重要性
    志柿浩一郎, 『Intelligence』購読会員専用ブログページ, Mar. 2023, [Invited]
    Japanese, Others
  • The Early History of Broadcasting in the U.S.
    SHIGAKI, Koichiro, Encyclopedia of Media & Communication Studies Second edition, 189, 189, May 2019
    Japanese, Introduction other
  • 「第10章 アウトリーチと英語」「第11章 英語での会話」「第12章 自己紹介と対話」「第13章 英語でのプレゼンテーション」「第14章 付属資料」
    SHIGAKI, Koichiro, Science Outreach (Edited by Shoichi Ishiura ), 53, 87, Aug. 2018
    Japanese, Lecture materials
  • Beyond the Fairness Doctrine: F. Hennock’s Foresight of the U. S. Broadcasting
    SHIGAKI, Koichiro, Doshisha American Studies, 53, 61, 83, Mar. 2017, [Peer-reviewed]
    研究ノート(Research Note), Alternative:International Institute of American Studies, Doshisha University, Japanese, Report research institution
■ Books and other publications
■ Lectures, oral presentations, etc.
  • Validating Machine Pronunciation Assessment Against Instructor Ratings: Simpson’s Paradox Across Instructional Contexts
    Koichiro Shigaki; TayebehNorouzi Shigaki
    The Japan Second Language Association The 26th International Annual Conference, 05 Jul. 2026, English, Oral presentation
    04 Jul. 2026 - 05 Jul. 2026
  • Beyond Traditional News: The Possible Impact of Explanatory News and Digital Journalism Practices on disseminating Information and Knowledge"
    Koichiro Shigaki
    中国人民大学新聞学院 & 北海道大学国際広報メティア·観光学院 国際学術研究会, 05 Aug. 2024, Japanese, Others
  • Can Explanatory Journalism Revitalize News Agencies in Japan and Elsewhere? A Cross-National Comparison of Digital Journalism in Japan and Other Democratic Nations
    Koichiro Shigaki
    International Association For Media and Communication Research, 10 Jul. 2023, English, Oral presentation
    09 Jul. 2023 - 13 Jul. 2023, 25972899
  • Challenges and Future of Explanatory Journalism: a collective knowledge in a Digital Society
    SHIGAKI, Koichiro
    社会情報学会東北支部研究発表会, 18 Feb. 2023, Japanese, Oral presentation
  • アメリカ公共放送前史: 1930年代放送メディアの教育機能を巡る議論から公共放送設立機運が高まるまで
    Shigaki Koichiro
    The Institute of 20th Century Media 160th monthly meeting, 29 Oct. 2022, Japanese, Others
  • How Can We Best Share Collective Memories of Adversity with the World? - Case Studies on the Discourse of Controversial History, and the Significance of Archive and Museum Design
    Koichiro Shigaki; Makoto Sakai
    JAHSS・JASID Joint International Conference, 16 Nov. 2019, English, Oral presentation
    [International presentation]
  • The popular comic book Heroine, the first female commissioner of FCC, & Unseen Feminism Movement in the 1930s to 1950's
    SHIGAKI, Koichiro
    International Association For Media and Communication Research, 10 Jul. 2019, English, Oral presentation
    [International presentation]
  • Freedom and fairness: History of American Media Policy
    SHIGAKI, Koichiro
    The Society of Socio-Informatics Tohoku, 16 Mar. 2019, Japanese, Oral presentation
    [Domestic Conference]
  • [Presentation] How Can We Utilize Lessons from the Past? : The Nuclear Power Discourse in U.S. and Japanese Education,” Tomoko Kanayama, [Panel] From Hiroshima to Fukushima: Redesigning Communication Processes for Nuclear Crisis
    Tomoko Kanayama; Sakai Makoto; Ogawa Akiko; Tsuchiya Yuko; Koichiro Shigaki
    IAMCR 2018 Eugene, Oregon, USA, 20 Jun. 2018, English, Oral presentation
    [International presentation]
  • Frieda Hennock’s Media Policy in 1950’s : Underrated yet Still Significant.
    SHIGAKI, Koichiro
    IAMCR 2017 Cartagena, 18 Jul. 2017, English, Oral presentation
    [International presentation]
  • 第一部『被災地から考える3.11とテレビ』出版報告会 「震災と報道をめぐるメディアスタディーズ」
    Koichiro Shigaki
    2015年度第2回東北支部研究会, 05 Mar. 2016, Japanese, Others
  • アメリカ初の女性FCC委員フリーダ・へノックとアメリカの放送
    Koichiro Shigaki
    The 49th Japanese Association for American Studies Annual meetings, 06 Jun. 2015, Japanese, Oral presentation
    [Domestic Conference]
  • The comparative study case on the conception of education in Japanese broadcasting and American broadcasting
    SHIGAKI, Koichiro
    The Society of Socio-Informatics Tohoku, Mar. 2015, Japanese, Others
    [Domestic Conference]
  • From Educational Broadcasting Stations to Public Broadcasting -The Role of Frieda Hennock, Ford Foundation, and Carnegie Commission.
    SHIGAKI, Koichiro
    Japan Society for Studies in Journalism and Mass Communication, Nov. 2014, Japanese, Oral presentation
    [Domestic Conference]
  • The concept of broadcasting in the U.S. and its root in Education
    SHIGAKI, Koichiro
    The Society of Socio-Informatics (SSI) Annual Meeting, Sep. 2014, Japanese, Oral presentation
    [Domestic Conference]
  • Broadcasting was once seen as a tool for sharing collective knowledge: Re-analyzing history of non-profit media organization in the U.S.
    SHIGAKI, Koichiro
    The Society of Socio-Informatics Tohoku, Mar. 2014, Japanese, Others
    [Domestic Conference]
  • Commercial radio broadcasting network and educational radio broadcasting in the U.S.: the re-examination of public broadcasting history in the U.S.
    SHIGAKI, Koichiro
    Media History Study Meeting, Oct. 2013, Japanese, Others
    [Domestic Conference]
  • Re-Examination of the History of Public Broadcasting in the U.S. and its significance in the Internet Age: The Focusing on the Mediation of Power on and Rights for Information
    SHIGAKI, Koichiro
    The Society of Socio-Informatics (SSI) Annual Meeting, Sep. 2013, Japanese, Oral presentation
    [Domestic Conference]
  • Who Finance the Media Arts Center and for What Purpose? A Study on Philosophical and Management Foundation of Public Support for Citizens' Media Creation in the U. S
    SHIGAKI, Koichiro
    American Studies Conference 2011 Tokyo Sponsored by The America-Japan Society, Supported by The Embassy of the United States of America, 22 Sep. 2011, English, Oral presentation
■ Syllabus
  • 公共性とコミュニケーション, 2024年, 修士課程, 国際広報メディア・観光学院
  • 公共文化論演習, 2024年, 修士課程, 国際広報メディア・観光学院
  • メディアリテラシー, 2024年, 修士課程, 国際広報メディア・観光学院
  • 英語Ⅰ, 2024年, 学士課程, 全学教育
  • 英語技能別演習, 2024年, 学士課程, 全学教育
  • 英語演習, 2024年, 学士課程, 全学教育
  • 英語演習, 2024年, 学士課程, 全学教育
■ Affiliated academic society
  • May 2019 - Present
    Japan Association for Human Security Studies
  • Apr. 2017 - Present
    the International Association for Media and Communication Research
  • Apr. 2015 - Present
    American Studies Association
  • Apr. 2011 - Present
    International Communication Association
  • Apr. 2011 - Present
    JAPANESE ASSOCIATION FOR AMERICAN STUDIES
  • Apr. 2011 - Present
    THE SOCIETY FOR SOCIO-INFORMATICS
  • Apr. 2011 - Present
    Japan association for media, journalism and communication studies
■ Research Themes
  • American Public Broadcasting in the Internet Age: How They Adopt the System, Mission, and Regulations during the IT revolution
    Grants in Aid for Research
    Apr. 2020 - Mar. 2024
    Koichiro Shigaki
    研究実績としては、コロナ禍で2年ほど米国現地での研究調査の実施を見送っているが、その分の2年間様々な下準備を行った。それは今後実施する予定の現地調査を効率的に実施し、遅れた分の研究調査を限られた時間でも実施できることになる。研究計画では、インターネット時代のアメリカの公共放送のあり方を検討することを第一の目的としていた。情報媒体の転換期における理念・制度・運営態勢がいかに変化したのかを実証することも必要なため、現地の調査がかかせない。コロナで遅れているものの、本研究を確実に遂行するための準備を今後も進めていく。


    具体的な成果として、現代のインターネットにおける各国の通信・放送政策に関する報告書などが収集できた。それらは米国の通信・政策と比較するのに役に立つ。また、米国の現在の通信・放送政策を見ることで、最終的に公共放送の位置づけがいかなるものになるのか、全体像を掴むことにつながる。その他、アメリカの公共メディアや放送の最新の動向をつかむために、Current.orgと言われる、アメリカお公共放送の各局の動向を伝えるオンライン専門誌に登録し、現状がいかなるものになっているのか、その専門誌を通して把握するようにしている。論文発表などの大きな成果はまだないが、現在数本学術本の執筆準備をすすめており、出版社と研究成果を共有する準備について検討を進めている。コロナにより一部延期をしている研究調査をしているものの、資料収集など着実に実施しており、研究調査を実施するための準備がととのいつつある。準備をすすめ、今年度、これまでの遅れを取り戻しつつ、確実に研究計画を履行する。
    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Research aid for Young Professionals, Kitasato University, Principal investigator, 20K13715
  • Reevaluation of Frieda Hennock's contribution in American women's history and broadcasting history
    Grants-in-Aid for Scientific research
    Apr. 2017 - Mar. 2023
    SHIGAKI, Koichiro
    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Principal investigator, Competitive research funding
  • The Conceptual history in American Public Broadcasting: The analysis on Ford Foundation's role on building non-profit educational broadcasting
    Research Grant in Aid for Humanities and Social Science
    Apr. 2016 - Mar. 2017
    Koichiro Shigaki
    Hoso-Bunka (Broadcasting culture) Foundation, Principal investigator, Competitive research funding
  • Re-evaluating Philosophy of Frieda Hennock Behind Promoting Educational Broadcasting: Its implications for media’s role in the society of diverse cultures today
    Research Support Grants
    May 2015 - May 2016
    Koichiro Shigaki
    Schlesinger Library Radcliffe Institute of Advanced Studies, Harvard University, Principal investigator, Competitive research funding
  • The group study project on TV news coverage of Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami and People on the Disaster Area
    Research Grant in Aid for Humanities and Social science
    Apr. 2015 - Mar. 2016
    Koichiro Shigaki
    Hoso-Bunka (Broadcasting culture) Foundation, Principal investigator, Competitive research funding
  • The creation conditions of Japanese-style community broadcast and prescriptive factors to enable its sustainability
    Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research
    Apr. 2012 - Mar. 2016
    MATSUURA SATOKO; KITAGOU Hiromi; KANAYAMA Tomoko; OGAWA Akiko; Lin Iyou; TERADA Masaya; SHIGAKI Koichiro; KAWASHIMA Takashi; MATSUURA Tetsuo; HATANAKA Tetsuo; HIBINO Junichi; HASHIZUME Asuka; INAGAKI Satoru
    Community radio, begun in 1992, has spread throughout Japan.In 2016, various management systems operate over 300 stations reflecting communities’cultural, political, and geographical interests and backgrounds. Although community radio is defined globally as “community-owned, non-profit, non-commercial radio,”Japanese community radio stations commercial community radio stations, community journalism, and the“broadcasting program council”have uniquely developed their organizations and operation styles. However, the common factor is expectations for local information during disasters. Since community radio was officially named a kikan or a“standard”broadcasting station, by the new broadcasting act (2011), they were burdened by the responsibility of preparing for accidents and disasters without sufficient resources.
    In this research, we shed light on comprehension of community radio stations’actual situations through detailed fieldwork and the first Japanese nationwide survey.
    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B), Ryukoku University, Coinvestigator, 24330167
  • “Who finance the Media Arts Center and for What Purpose? A Study on Philosophical and Management Foundation of Public Support for Citizens' Media Creation in the U. S”
    America Study Grant Program on research and study about USA for Japanese graduate students (supported by US Embassy)
    Apr. 2011 - Sep. 2011
    SHIGAKI, Koichiro
    The America Japan Society, Principal investigator, Competitive research funding
■ Academic and Social Contribution Activities/Other
Social Contribution Activities
  • American Broadcasting in the Past, Present, and Future
    30 Nov. 2018 - 30 Nov. 2018
    Informant
    Kyoto-Media Study group
  • Fairness Doctrine and Equal Time Rule
    06 Mar. 2018 - 06 Mar. 2018
    Others
    Doshisha University American Studies Center, Bu-mon Kenkyu
    早稲田大学アメリカ法判例研究会・同志社大学アメリカ研究所第二部門研究会