Eric J. Miller

Brief personal history

I am originally from the Chicago area in the USA. I have also lived in Boston, Oregon, Florida, Colorado, and Michigan. I worked as a high school history teacher in the USA before coming to Japan. I also taught at an international high school in Quito, Ecuador. I have lived in Kanagawa and Fukuoka, where I have worked at a great variety of schools and institutions, teaching English to students of various ages and level abilities. Most of my recent work has been at the university level teaching academic writing, presentation skills, and comparative culture.

Degrees

Bachelor of Arts (History) -- Valparaiso University
Juris Doctor (Law) -- University of Colorado

Research themes

Historical Linguistics, History of the English Language, Academic Writing, Sustainable Development Goals

Brief explanation of research

My recent efforts have been focused on writing books on history, culture, and Sustainable Development Goals.

Select publication list

1.Thompson, A., & Miller, E. (7 February 2026) "Minimizing AI Dependency in an Academic Writing Course: Ensuring Students Internalize Fundamental Writing Skills", 22nd CamTESOL 2025.

2.Thompson, A., & Miller, E. (2026). Sustainable English 3. Fukuoka Women's University, Fukuoka, Japan.

3.Miller, E. (2026) Introduction to United States Culture: 250th Anniversary Edition. Kindle Direct Publishing.

4.Thompson, A., Gallacher, A. & Miller, E. (15 February 2025) "Academic Reading and Writing Materials Development", 21st CamTESOL 2024.

5.Miller, E., & Howarth, M.（2025). Pro Football Stars of 2025: The 2024-25 NFL Season in Review. Kindle Direct Publishing.

6.Thompson, A., & Miller, E. (2025). Sustainable English: Reading and Writing about Sustainable Development Goals. Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Japan. Think ELTJapan.

7.Thompson, A., & Miller, E. (2025). University English: Student Book. Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Japan. Think ELTJapan.

8.Thompson, A., & Miller, E. (2024). Read & Write to Learn. Fukuoka Women’s University, Fukuoka, Japan.

9.Thompson, A., & Miller, E. (2024). Read to Learn. Fukuoka Women’s University, Fukuoka, Japan.

10.Miller, E.（2024). Pro Football Stars of 2024: The 2023-24 NFL Season in Review. Kindle Direct Publishing.

11.Miller, E. (2016). Introduction to United States Culture. CreateSpace Publishing.

Research field

SDGs, United States history and culture, Improving fluency by reading in English, Promoting understanding and appreciation of spoken and written language history and diversity.

Lecture subjects

Reading and Writing, Oral Presentation Skills, Communication, Guided Self-Learning, Advanced English