Mee-Jeong Park

Mee-Jeong Park is an Associate Professor in the Department of Korean Language and Linguistics at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, affiliated with the East Asian Languages & Literatures School. Her research focuses on functional grammar, discourse analysis, intonation, and instructional technology. She holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics from UCLA, along with MA and BA degrees in Linguistics from the same institution.

• Education:
• PhD, Applied Linguistics, University of California Los Angeles
• M.A., Romance Linguistics, University of California Los Angeles
• B.A., Linguistics, University of California Los Angeles

Her work emphasizes practical applications of linguistic theory to language education, including textbook development and digital instructional tools such as the KLEAR website. Recent publications include foundational texts on Korean linguistics and pedagogical resources for teaching Korean grammar and intonation.

Her contributions to the field are reflected in collaborative projects like the Integrated Korean series and the KLEAR platform, which integrate technology into language learning. While specific grants or awards are not listed, her publications indicate sustained engagement with both theoretical and applied linguistics.

She leads initiatives in instructional technology within her department, advocating for evidence-based language teaching methods.