About
Beom Lee serves as a Lecturer in Korean at Columbia University's Department of East Asian Languages & Cultures, where he has taught Korean language courses from introductory through advanced levels since joining the faculty in 2005. His office is located in 502-C Kent Hall with office hours held Monday and Wednesday from 1:00-2:00 PM.
His educational credentials include:
- EDM in Instructional Technology and Media from Teachers College, Columbia University
- MA in Computing and Education from Teachers College, Columbia University
- MA in Sociology from Hanyang University
- BA in Sociology from Hanyang University
Lee's research centers on technology-enhanced language acquisition, with particular emphasis on cognitive science applications in language learning. His work bridges educational technology and linguistic pedagogy through:
- Development of mobile and computer-based language instruction systems
- Integration of cognitive science principles into language curriculum design
- Creation of specialized resources for non-heritage Korean learners
- Innovation in multimedia language resource development
His publication history from 2010-2016 reveals a systematic progression in digital language resource development, evolving from elementary materials to advanced mixed-script instruction. These works demonstrate consistent focus on adapting Korean language pedagogy to technological platforms while addressing specific challenges faced by non-heritage learners through structured multimedia integration.
No scientific awards were documented in the source materials.
While specific graduate student advising isn't detailed, Lee's collaborative development of online learning materials indicates significant curriculum design work. His projects with Columbia's Language Resource Center and The Korea Society represent institutional-level contributions to language education infrastructure.
Lee operates within Columbia's Language Resource Center ecosystem, collaborating on digital resource development projects that extend Korean language instruction beyond traditional classroom boundaries through university and society partnerships.
