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Sang-Yee Cheon is an Associate Professor of Korean Linguistics and Director of the Korean Language Flagship Center at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa. Their work bridges linguistic theory, pedagogy, and cultural studies. They hold a Ph.D. in Linguistics from UHM, and M.A./B.A. degrees in English Linguistics and Literature from Sookmyung Women’s University.
Research Interests: Specializes in Korean phonology/phonetics, second language acquisition, and innovative instructional methods using media (films, advertisements). Their work emphasizes integrating cultural content into language education to enhance communicative proficiency and cross-cultural understanding.
Awards: 2009 Board of Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Teaching, recognized for innovative teaching methodologies and student mentorship.
Advising/Grants: Focuses on curriculum development and assessment strategies for advanced Korean learners. No specific grants mentioned in text, but active in program leadership roles.
Labs/Teams: Oversees the Korean Language Flagship Program, fostering collaboration between educators and institutions to strengthen Korean language education.
