Ji Hyun Hong

Ji Hyun Hong is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Korean at Emory University, affiliated with the Department of Russian and East Asian Languages and Cultures. She holds a Ph.D. in Language and Literacy Education from the University of Georgia, where she also taught Korean for three years, earning the 2023 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award. Her research focuses on race and racism perceptions among Korean American youth, K-pop's role in identity formation, and anti-racist pedagogy.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Language and Literacy Education, University of Georgia

Her work bridges literature and social justice, exemplified by her published analysis of migration narratives in K-pop. She has received prestigious awards for her research, including the Carol J. Fisher Award and the Hugh Agee Award. At Emory, she aims to foster collaborative relationships within the Korean language program.

Awards:

• Carol J. Fisher Award for Excellence in Research
• Hugh Agee Award for Excellence in Research Focused on the Teaching of Literature
• Anti-Racist Session Award from ALAN

Her teaching philosophy emphasizes anti-racist practices, and she actively engages students through literature and critical dialogue.