Brooke Sebastian

School of Advanced Engineering Department of Mechanical Science and EngineeringAssociate Professor

  • E-Mail: sjbrookehotmail.com

    Career

    • Apr. 2015 - Present
      Kogakuin University, School of Advanced Engineering, Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Associate Professor
    • Apr. 2011 - Mar. 2015
      Kogakuin University, Faculty of Global Engineering, Department of Innovative Mechanical Engineering, Associate Professor, Faculty of Global Engineering, Department of Innovative Mechanical Engineering
    • Apr. 2008 - Mar. 2011
      Kogakuin University, Center for Foreign Languages, Associate Professor
    • Apr. 2004 - Mar. 2008
      Kogakuin University, Center for Foreign Languages, Lecturer, Lecturer in English
    • Apr. 2002 - Mar. 2004
      Sophia University, Faculty of Foreign Studies Department of English Language and Studies, Lecturer
    • 2000 - 2002
      The Open Polytechnic of NZ, Department of Communication, Senior Lecturer
    • 1998 - 2000
      Shimane University, Faculty of Education, Part-Time Lecturer
    • 1998 - 2000
      Tottori College, Department of Intercultural Studies, Lecturer
    • 1995 - 1998
      The Open Polytechnic of NZ, Department of Communication, Lecturer
    • 1993 - 1995
      The University of Otago, Department of English Literature, Lecturer

    Educational Background

    • Mar. 2011 - Mar. 2018
      University of South Australia, Graduate School, Division of International Studies, PhD in Communication
    • 2013 - 2013
      Global Training Services, Certificate IV in TESOL
    • Apr. 2000 - Mar. 2002
      Victoria University, Graduate School, Division of International Relations
    • 1993 - 1995
      The University of Otago, Graduate School of English Literature, Master of Arts in English
    • 1991 - 1992
      The University of Otago, Graduate School of English Literature, Postgraduate Diploma in Arts
    • 1989 - 1991
      The University of Otago, Department of English Literature, Bachelor of Arts

    Degree

    • Mar. 1991
      Bachelor of Arts in English, University of Otago
    • Mar. 1992
      Postgraduate Diploma in English, University of Otago
    • Dec. 1995
      Master of Arts in English, University of Otago
    • 2013
      Certificate IV in TESOL 40649SA (Australia), Global Training Services Australia
    • 2018
      PhD, University of South Australia

    Affiliated academic society

    • Dec. 2019 - Present
      Teaching and Education Research Association
    • JALT
    • New Zealand Communication Association
    • New Zealand Journalism Industry Liaison Committee
    • International Business Communication Association
    • NZ Literature Association

    IDs

    Research Field

    • Humanities & social sciences, Foreign language education, Foreign Language Education

    Research Keyword

    • Media Studies
    • Foreign Languages
    • Education
    • English

    Books and other publications

    • Abstracts of the 9th International Conference on Asian Studies 2021 - eBook 2021.
      Sebastian Brooke, Contributor, International Center for Research & Development
      International Center for Research & Development, 14 Oct. 2021, [Reviewed]
      9786245892044
    • Collection of Abstracts of The 9th International Conference on Advancement of Development Administration: "Development Toward Asianization in the Digital Era"
      Sebastian Brooke, Contributor, Language and Communication
      National Institute of Development Administration - Thailand, Jan. 2021, [Reviewed]
    • Abstracts of the 8th International Conference on Asian Studies 2020 - eBook 2020.
      Sebastian Brooke, Contributor, International Center for Research & Development
      International Center for Research & Development, 22 Oct. 2020, [Reviewed]
      9789554543522
    • Language learning and new technology: The teaching of English
      Li Shujing; Gao Yanmei; Sebastian Brooke, Contributor, A Quantitative Study of Student Responses to Video Use in the Language Class
      Peking University Press, 2010, [Reviewed]
      9787301171417
    • TOEIC (R) Test Basic Introductory Vol 1
      Sebastian Brooke; Kevin Glenz and Masami Kameike, Joint work
      ZKai Co. Ltd., 2007
    • TOEIC (R) Test Basic Introductory Vol 2
      Sebastian Brooke; Kevin Glenz and Masami Kameike, Joint work
      ZKai Co. Ltd., 2007
    • TOEIC (R)Test Basic Introductory Vol 3
      Sebastian Brooke; Kevin Glenz; Masami Kameike, Joint work
      ZKai Co. Ltd., 2007
    • TOEIC (R) Test Basic Introductory Vol 4
      Sebastian Brooke; Kevin Glenz; Masami Kameike, Joint work
      ZKai Co. Ltd., 2007
    • Level Check Test for the New TOEIC
      Katsuaki Koyama; David Rondeau; Kevin Glenz; Sebastian Brooke, Joint work
      ZKai Publishing Ltd, 2007
      9784862900012
    • Basic 600 for the TOEIC (R) Test Vol 1
      Sebastian Brooke; Kevin Glenz and Masami Kameike, Joint work
      ZKAI Co., Ltd., 2006
    • Basic 600 for the TOEIC (R) Test Vol 3
      Sebastian Brooke; Kevin Glenz and Masami Kameike, Joint work
      ZKai Co. Ltd., 2006
    • Basic 600 for the TOEIC (R) Test Vol 4
      Sebastian Brooke; Kevin Glenz and Masami Kameike, Joint work
      ZKai Co. Ltd., 2006
    • Basic 700 for the TOEIC (R) Test Vol 1
      Sebastian Brooke; Kevin Glenz; Masami Kameike, Joint work
      ZKai Co. Ltd., 2006
    • Basic 700 for the TOEIC (R) Test Vol 2
      Sebastian Brooke; Kevin Glenz; Masami Kameike, Joint work
      ZKai Co. Ltd., 2006
    • Basic 700 for the TOEIC (R) Test Vol 3
      Sebastian Brooke; Kevin Glenz; Masami Kameike, Joint work
      ZKai Co. Ltd., 2006
    • Basic 700 for the TOEIC (R) Test Vol 4
      Sebastian Brooke; Kevin Glenz; Masami Kameike, Joint work
      ZKai Co. Ltd., 2006
    • Basic 800 for the TOEIC (R) Test Vol 1
      Sebastian Brooke; Kevin Glenz; Masami Kameike, Joint work
      ZKai Co. Ltd., 2006
    • Basic 800 for the TOEIC (R) Test Vol 2
      Sebastian Brooke; Kevin Glenz; Masami Kameike, Joint work
      ZKai Co. Ltd., 2006
    • Basic 800 for the TOEIC (R) Test Vol 3
      Sebastian Brooke; Kevin Glenz; Masami Kameike, Joint work
      ZKai Co. Ltd., 2006
    • Basic 800 for the TOEIC (R) Test Vol 4
      Sebastian Brooke; Kevin Glenz; Masami Kameike, Joint work
      ZKai Co. Ltd., 2006
    • TOEIC (R) Test Basic 600 Prep Test
      Sebastian Brooke; Kevin Glenz; Masami Kameike, Joint work
      ZKai Co. Ltd., 2006
    • TOEIC (R) Test Basic 700 Prep Test
      Sebastian Brooke; Kevin Glenz; Masami Kameike, Joint work
      ZKai Co. Ltd., 2006
    • TOEIC (R) Test Basic 700 Target Test
      Sebastian Brooke; Kevin Glenz; Masami Kameike, Joint work
      ZKai Co. Ltd., 2006
    • TOEIC (R) Test Basic 800 Prep Test
      Sebastian Brooke; Kevin Glenz and Masami Kameike, Joint work
      ZKai Co. Ltd., 2006
    • TOEIC (R) Test Basic 800 Target Test
      Sebastian Brooke; Kevin Glenz; Masami Kameike, Joint work
      ZKai Co. Ltd., 2006
    • TOEIC (R) Test Basic 600 Target Test
      Sebastian Brooke; Kevin Glenz; Masami Kameike, Joint work
      ZKai Co. Ltd., 2006
    • Mass Communication 3rd edition
      Ross Vintner; Sebastian Brooke, Joint work
      Open Mind Publishing, 2001
    • Professional and Technical Writing 2nd edition
      Sebastian Brooke; Chamsy el-Ojeili, Joint work
      Open Mind Publishing, 2001
    • Intercultural Communication 1st edition
      Raymond Young; Sebastian Brooke, Joint work
      Open Mind Publishing, 2000
    • Mass Communication 1st edition
      Ross Vintner; Sebastian Brooke, Joint work
      Open Mind Publishing, 1997
    • Professional and Technical Writing 1st edition
      Sebastian Brooke; Barbara Kelly, Joint work
      Open Mind Publishing, 1997

    Paper

    • Moving into the Post-pandemic Realm: Authentic Digital Tasks for Integrated Language Skills
      Sebastian Brooke
      International Journal of Advanced Research in Education and Society, 31 Dec. 2023, [Reviewed]
      Lead
    • Constructing National Identity: Japanese Narratives and Triadic Discourses
      Sebastian Brooke
      Electronic Journal of Contemporary Japanese Studies, 17 Dec. 2022, [Reviewed]
      Lead
    • Television in Japan: The Enduring Gaze?
      Sebastian Brooke
      Asian Studies International Journal, Dec. 2021, [Reviewed]
      Lead
    • Japanese Television: Advertising, Culture, And Media Practices
      Sebastian Brooke
      Asian Studies International Journal, 30 Jan. 2021, [Reviewed]
      Lead
    • Researching Extensive Reading and an Online Library
      Allen-Tamai; M.; Bruce; J.; Brooke; S.; Bulach; J.; Butler; B.; Dias; J.; Strong; G.
      Extensive Reading World Congress Proceedings, 2018, [Reviewed]
    • Constructing Identity: Nation, Culture, Language and Media
      Sebastian Brooke
      Thought Currents in English Literature, 2016, [Reviewed]
      Lead
    • Education for Global Human Resources by Academia-Industry Collaborative Projects with International Partners
      Masanori Shiomi; Sebastian Brooke; Elizabeth Orwin
      Japanese Society for Engineering Education, 2015, [Reviewed]
    • A Global Engineering Faculty: One Model for Real-Life, International Learning
      Sebastian Brooke
      DRLE: Education for Sustainable Development as a Pathway to ASEAN Community, May 2012, [Reviewed]
      Lead
    • Global Clinic Education in the Faculty of Global Engineering of Kogakuin University
      Yukio Nakajima; Patrick Little; Yoshihito Yasaki; Sebastian Brooke; Okitsugu Furuya
      Japanese Society for Engineering Education, 2012, [Reviewed]
    • Authentic Articles for Integrated Skills
      Sebastian Brooke
      Language and Communication: Dynamism of Language and Communication in Society and Culture, 2011, [Reviewed]
      Lead
    • A Portrait of the Artist: the Life and Career of James K. Baxter
      Brooke Sebastian
      Thought Currents in English Literature, 2009, [Reviewed]
      Lead
    • Online Social Networks: Bridges of Opportunities
      Sebastian Brooke
      Language in a Global Culture: Bridge or Barrier?, Aug. 2008, [Reviewed]
      Lead
    • Religious Rhetoric: The Genealogye of Heresye
      Sebastian Brooke
      Reformation and Renaissance Review, 2005, [Reviewed]
      Lead
    • The Function of Humour in John Heywood's The Foure PP
      Sebastian Brooke
      Kogakuin University Liberal Arts Research Journal, 2005
      Lead
    • Student Perceptions of Video in the Language Class
      Sebastian Brooke
      Kogakuin University Liberal Arts Research Journal, 2004
      Lead
    • Video Production in the Foreign Language Classroom
      Sebastian Brooke
      Internet TESL Journal, Oct. 2003, [Reviewed]
      Lead
    • An unknown Tudor propaganda poem revisited
      Sebastian Brooke
      Notes & Queries, Jun. 2002, [Reviewed]
      Lead
    • Online Plagiarism: Implications for Educators
      Sebastian Brooke; Joan Gajadhar
      Communication Journal of New Zealand, 2001, [Reviewed]
      Lead
    • Three Early Tudor Verse Texts
      Sebastian Brooke
      Notes & Queries, 1996, [Reviewed]
      Lead
    • A Study of the Poetry of James K. Baxter
      Sebastian Brooke
      Journal of New Zealand Literature, 1995, [Reviewed]
      Lead

    MISC

    • "Familiar"
      Sebastian Brooke
      Matatuhi Taranaki: A Bilingual Regional Journal of Literature, NZ, May 2023, [Reviewed], [Invited]
      Lead
    • An edition of Luke Shepherd's satires, edited by Janice Devereux Book Review
      Sebastian Brooke
      Notes & Queries, 2003, [Reviewed]
      Lead
    • Short Back and Sides Theatre Review
      Sebastian Brooke
      Capital Times, Wellington, 1996, [Invited]
      Lead
    • Staying Married Theatre Review
      Sebastian Brooke
      Capital Times, Wellington, 1996, [Invited]
      Lead
    • Rands Across the Water/To Kingdom Come Theatre Review
      Sebastian Brooke
      Capital Times, Wellington, 1996, [Invited]
      Lead
    • Laura Get your Gun/Girls on Girls Theatre Review
      Sebastian Brooke
      Capital Times, Wellington, 1996
      Lead
    • BP Pops/NZSO Performance Review
      Sebastian Brooke
      Capital Times, Wellington, 1996, [Invited]
      Lead
    • Arts Festival Cyberspace
      Sebastian Brooke
      Capital Times, Welllington, 1996, [Invited]
      Lead
    • Spies and Lovers by Tim Williamson Book Review
      Sebastian Brooke
      Otago Daily Times, 01 Jul. 1995, [Invited]
      Lead
    • HDU and Truckstop Performance Review
      Sebastian Brooke
      Capital Times, Wellington, 1995, [Invited]
      Lead
    • Jello Biafra Performance Review
      Sebastian Brooke
      Capital Times, Wellington, 1995, [Invited]
      Lead
    • Olivia by Lester Earnshaw Book Review
      Sebastian Brooke
      Otago Daily Times, 30 Nov. 1994, [Invited]
      Lead
    • My History, I Think by Stevan Eldred-Grigg Book Review
      Sebastian Brooke
      Otago Daily Times, 23 Nov. 1994, [Invited]
      Lead
    • Fortune's Fool by Gaelyn Gordon Book Review
      Sebastian Brooke
      Otago Daily Times, 01 Oct. 1994, [Invited]
      Lead
    • Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt Book Review
      Sebastian Brooke
      Otago Daily Times, 03 Sep. 1994, [Invited]
      Lead
    • Old School Tie by Paul Thomas Book Review
      Sebastian Brooke
      Otago Daily Times, 27 Aug. 1994, [Invited]
      Lead
    • The Freedom Junkies by Cliff Taylor Book Review
      Sebastian Brooke
      Critic, Otago University, 1994, [Invited]
      Lead
    • Skinning a Fish by Kevin Ireland Book Review
      Sebastian Brooke
      Critic, Otago University, 1994, [Invited]
      Lead
    • The Nutcracker/ The NZ Ballet Performance Review
      Sebastian Brooke
      Critic, Otago University, 1994, [Invited]
      Lead
    • Les Miserables Performance Review
      Sebastian Brooke
      Critic, Otago University, 1994
      Lead

    Lectures, oral presentations, etc.

    • IDENTITY CONSTRUCTION AND REPRESENTATION: MEDIA AND SOCIETY
      Sebastian Brooke
      31st Integrated English Symposium, 06 Apr. 2024, [Invited]
    • Moving into the Post-pandemic Realm: Authentic Digital Tasks for Integrated Language Skills
      Sebastian Brooke
      3rd ASNet Conference on Social Sciences, Education and Technology (AVSET2023), 18 Nov. 2023, Asian Scholars Network
    • Television in Japan: The Enduring Gaze?
      Sebastian Brooke
      9th International Conference on Asian Studies 2021 - "Asian Dream and Global Prosperity in Pandemic Situation: Challenges and Issues", 14 Oct. 2021, International Center for Research and Development
    • Japanese Television: Advertising, Culture, and Media Practices
      Sebastian Brooke
      8th International Conference on Asian Studies 2020 - "Asian Vision for Shared Prosperity", 22 Oct. 2020, International Center for Research and Development
    • Constructing Identity in Japanese Television Advertising: Nation, Culture, Language and Media
      Sebastian Brooke
      The Ninth International Conference on Advancement of Development Administration 2020 - Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies: "Development Toward Asianization in the Digital Era", 08 Oct. 2020, National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA)
    • An Internet-based Extensive Reading Pilot Study using X-Reading
      Sebastian Brooke
      25th Integrated English Symposium, 31 Mar. 2018, [Invited]
    • A Global Engineering Faculty: One Model for Real-Life, International Learning
      Sebastian Brooke
      The 10th International Conference on Developing Real-Life Learning Experiences: Education for Sustainable Development as a Pathway to ASEAN Community, 11 May 2012
    • Using Authentic Print Texts in Four Skills English Classes
      Sebastian Brooke
      12th Annual ELT Conference for Teachers of English: Learning and Teaching - Fresh Directions, Recurrent Themes, 2011
    • A template for teaching with newspapers, magazines and other articles
      Sebastian Brooke
      2nd International Conference on Language and Communication: Dynamism of Language and Communication in Society and Culture, 05 Aug. 2010
    • Computer-Mediated Interactions and Collaborations
      Sebastian Brooke
      The 7th Asia TEFL-Thailand TESOL International Conference: "Creativity and Collaboration in English Language Teaching and Learning in Asia.", 08 Aug. 2009
    • Computer-Mediated Communication in Language Education
      Sebastian Brooke
      Tokiwa University Guest Speaker Program, 17 Jul. 2009, Tokiwa University, [Invited]
    • Online Social Networks: Bridges of Opportunities
      Sebastian Brooke
      RU-University Mobility in Asia & Pacific (UMAP) - Commission on Higher Education - International Conference -"Language in a Global Culture: Bridge or Barrier?", 16 Aug. 2008
    • A Web Portal for Global Communication and Language Learning
      Sebastian Brooke
      28th Thailand TESOL International Conference "English Language Teaching: Progress in Practice and Policy", 26 Jan. 2008
    • Online Social Networks: Bridges of Opportunities
      2008
    • The development of an international, interactive, online portal for students studying English
      Sebastian Brooke
      Thailand TESOL/Pan-Asian Consortium International Conference "Beyond Boundaries: Teaching English for Global Communication in Asia”, 28 Jan. 2007
    • Popular Culture - Panel Chair
      Sebastian Brooke
      Fullbright American Studies Conference on "Popular Culture", 01 Jul. 1995, [Invited]
    • A Study of Baxter's Ballads
      Sebastian Brooke
      Association of NZ Literature: James K. Baxter Conference,University of Otago, 07 Jul. 1994

    Works

    • English Communication Site: http://www.liveinenglish.com
      Sebastian Brooke
      Dec. 2007 - Nov. 2017, Web service

    Award

    • Oct. 2021
      Television in Japan: The Enduring Gaze?
      International Center for Research and Development, Best Presenter Award - 9th International Conference on Asian Studies
      Sebastian Brooke, Best Presenter Award, International society
    • Feb. 2008
      Japan
    • Feb. 2000
      Japan
    • Feb. 1999
      Japan

    Social Contribution Activities

    • Sep. 2021 - Present
      Reviewer - Journal of Contemporary Asia, Routledge
      advisor, Routledge, Journal of Contemporary Asia, London
    • Mar. 2013 - Apr. 2013
      Liaison Manager, JRFU
      Japan Rugby Football Union, Tokyo International Rugby Sevens, Tokyo
    • Mar. 2012 - Apr. 2012
      Liaison Manager, JRFU
      Japan Rugby Football Union, Tokyo International Rugby Sevens, Tokyo
    • Reviewer - Television and New Media (SAGE)
      others

    Academic Contribution Activities

    • Sep. 2021 - Present
      Reviewer - Journal of Contemporary Asia, Routledge
      Peer review, Journal of Contemporary Asia, Routledge, London, England

    Member History

    • New Zealand Journalism Industry Liaison Committee, NZJO
    • Association of New Zealand Literature: James K Baxter Conference Committee, Association of New Zealand Literature
    • Fulbright American Studies Colloquium Committee, Otago University