معرفی
Kyae-Sung Park serves as a Five College Senior Lecturer in Korean at Mount Holyoke College, teaching Korean language courses at all levels through the Department of Asian Studies and Language Assistant Program.
Education:
- Ph.D., University of Hawaii, Manoa
- A.B.D., Sogang University
- M.A., Southern Illinois University
- M.A., Gangneung-Wonju National University
- B.A., Gangneung-Wonju National University
Her research specializes in second language acquisition with emphasis on child L2 development and Korean linguistics, examining how information structure influences word order choices in native and non-native speakers. She investigates theoretical explanations for L2 learning difficulties and develops practical classroom solutions.
Recent publications analyze discourse-cognition interfaces in language acquisition, particularly theory of mind development in children (2021) and Korean dative constructions for L2 learners (2018), bridging theoretical linguistics with pedagogical applications.
Dr. Park actively presents at national conferences including AAAL and AATK on curriculum innovation, social justice integration in KFL education, and digital pedagogy using vlog-based projects. No research grants or student advisees are specified in available records.
She contributes to the Language Assistant Program, which enhances language instruction through peer-supported learning environments.
