Stephanie Hyeri Kim

Stephanie Hyeri Kim serves as a Professor in the Department of Linguistics/TESL at California State University, Northridge, focusing on language structure and pedagogy.

Her academic foundation includes:

• Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from the University of California, Los Angeles
• M.A. in Applied Linguistics and TESL (with TESL Certificate) from the University of California, Los Angeles
• B.A. in English Literature and Applied Linguistics from Kyung Hee University, Seoul

Her research integrates conversation analysis with practical language teaching, particularly examining heritage language acquisition dynamics and pragmatic development in multilingual contexts. This work bridges theoretical linguistics and classroom application through discourse-based methodologies.

Outside academia, she actively engages in outdoor pursuits including camping, hiking, running, and tennis with her family.