معرفی
Dr. Hakyoon Lee is an Assistant Professor of Korean in the Department of World Languages and Cultures at Georgia State University, where she has taught since 2013. She holds a Ph.D. in Second Language Studies from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, focusing on multilingualism and identity among transnational communities. Her research explores sociolinguistics, family language policy, and immigrant education, emphasizing discourse analysis to understand language use in social contexts. She has secured grants from the Korea Foundation, Academy of Korean Studies, and the Korean Ministry of Education, among others. Notable projects include geolocative linguistic landscape studies and initiatives to certify Korean teachers in partnership with the Korean Education Center in Atlanta. Dr. Lee’s work has been published in journals like Applied Linguistics Review, TESOL Quarterly, and Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development. She also contributes to language education through CIRCLE tutoring programs and academic conferences on heritage language teaching.
Education
- Ph.D., Second Language Studies, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, 2014
- M.A., Second Language Studies (Language and Social Interaction), University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, 2008
Research Focus: Dr. Lee’s work bridges sociolinguistics and multilingualism, examining how transnational families negotiate language practices (e.g., Korean/English code-switching), immigrant mothers’ educational challenges, and race in teaching abroad. She employs qualitative methodologies to explore themes like identity construction, diaspora narratives, and policy impacts on language maintenance.
Publications: Her recent articles analyze racial discourse in Korean education, pandemic-era family language policies, and translanguaging in heritage learners. She co-edited a special issue on Korean transnational families (Applied Linguistics Review, 2022). Media highlights include coverage of GSU’s Korean language initiatives in Atlanta Business RadioX and WorldKorean.net.
Grants & Partnerships: Funded projects include CULTR’s linguistic landscape initiative and STARTALK grants. She collaborates with institutions like Hangeul Planet Inc. and the Korean Education Center to promote Korean language education.
Labs/Teams: Engaged with the CIRCLE (Cultural and Linguistic Competence) program at GSU, supporting intercultural tutoring and language policy research.
