Heejin Song

Heejin Song is an Associate Professor in the ESL program at the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics (DLLL), York University, Canada. She holds a PhD in Language and Literacies Education from OISE/University of Toronto and an MA in Applied Linguistics from York University.

Research Interests:
- Critical action research in ELT contexts (EAP/CLIL)
- Critical discourse analysis of curricula and educational materials
- Multicultural education for social justice
- Multiliteracies pedagogy and intercultural communication

Teaching Philosophy:
Heejin advocates for diversity as an asset in education, emphasizing learners' linguistic, cultural, and academic knowledge. Her pedagogy integrates critical consciousness, social justice, and multiliteracies to foster inclusive global citizenship. She designs instructional frameworks that honor learners’ existing knowledge while enhancing academic and professional skills.

Grants & Labs:
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