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Lan Kim is an Associate Teaching Professor of Korean and Coordinator of the Korean Language Program at the Department of Asian Studies, The Pennsylvania State University. They hold a B.A. in English Language and Literature from Chung-ang University, an M.A. in Linguistics from Simon Fraser University, and a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Delaware.
- B.A., Chung-ang University, Seoul, Korea
- M.A., Simon Fraser University, Canada
- Ph.D., University of Delaware, USA
Kim’s research focuses on language acquisition, linguistics, and pedagogical approaches to teaching Korean as a second language. Key areas include pragmatic competence development in L2 learners, syntactic analysis of Korean idioms and constructions, and cross-linguistic comparisons of benefactive expressions. Their work bridges theoretical linguistics and applied language education, emphasizing practical applications in classroom settings.
Recent publications explore pragmatic competence in power-differentiated interactions, syntactic structures of nominal phrases, and comparative studies of Korean and Japanese benefactive constructions. Ongoing work includes revising a book chapter on virtual exchange programs in Korean language education.
No scientific awards are listed. Advising and grants sections remain underdeveloped in the provided text. Kim coordinates the Korean Language Program but no lab affiliations or specific teams are mentioned.
