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Hyesun Kim serves as an Assistant Professor (Lecturer) of Korean in the Department of World Languages and Cultures at the University of Utah, a position she has held since January 2019 after previously serving as an Instructor (Lecturer) from September 2018 to December 2018.
Her educational credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Education, Culture, and Society from University of Utah (2010-2018)
- M.Ed. in Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (2003-2006)
- M.Ed. and TESOL certificate from University of Utah (2008-2010)
- BA from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (1997-2002)
Dr. Kim's scholarly work centers on heritage language education among immigrant families in the United States, with particular emphasis on how family language planning and policy intersect with language ideologies and identity formation. Her research bridges theoretical frameworks in educational linguistics with practical applications for Korean heritage speakers and language learners.
She holds multiple professional certifications including Teacher Licenses for Korean, Arabic, and Japanese from Korean ministries, and has served on the Fulbright National Screening Committee in 2024, reflecting her standing in the international education community.
Her teaching portfolio encompasses the full spectrum of Korean language instruction from beginner courses (KOREA 1010, 1020) through advanced levels (KOREA 4060, 4700), including specialized courses in professional communication and media literacy. Recent teaching activities in 2023-2024 demonstrate consistent engagement across multiple semesters and course formats.
Fluent in Korean, Japanese, and Arabic, Dr. Kim brings multilingual expertise to her pedagogical approach, enhancing her effectiveness in language education and cross-cultural communication.
