معرفی
Hyunkyu Yi serves as Lecturer in Korean at Columbia University's Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, where he has been teaching since joining the faculty in 1996 after previously instructing at Yonsei University's Korean Language Institute from 1988 to 1996.
His educational background includes:
- MA in East Asian History, Yonsei University (1987)
- BA in History, Yonsei University (1982)
Yi specializes in Korean Language Pedagogy with particular emphasis on heritage language acquisition and curriculum development for overseas Koreans. His research addresses practical challenges in teaching Korean to diaspora communities through innovative pedagogical approaches and resource development. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with classroom application, focusing on grammar instruction, speaking proficiency, and cultural integration in language acquisition.
His publication record from 2000-2017 reveals consistent contributions to Korean language education through textbooks, curriculum frameworks, and teaching methodology articles. These works demonstrate progressive development from foundational materials (beginner/intermediate textbooks) to specialized resources for heritage learners and standardized assessments, reflecting evolving needs in diaspora language education.
Yi teaches comprehensive Korean language courses at Columbia ranging from introductory (KORN UN1001-1002) through advanced levels (KORN GR8010), maintaining regular office hours in Kent Hall. His career trajectory shows dedicated service to Korean language education across institutional contexts in both South Korea and the United States.
