Sunmi Jung Oh

Sunmi Jung Oh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Global Studies and Modern Languages at Drexel University, where she has taught Korean language and culture since 2008. With over 30 years of teaching experience, she specializes in second language acquisition and community-based learning approaches.

Education:

• MA, English, Hyosung Woman’s University (1989)
• BA, Art, Rider University (2001)
• BA, English with minor in Korean, Hyosung Woman’s University (1987)

Her research focuses on innovative methodologies for teaching Korean as a foreign language, emphasizing cultural immersion and pedagogical effectiveness. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on curriculum development and standardized assessment frameworks.

Awards include:

• Presidential Award from Korean government
• Overseas Koreans Foundation Award (2021)