Young-il Kim

Young-il Kim is a Lecturer in the Department of Asian and Asian American Studies at Binghamton University, specializing in Korean Linguistics and Korean Language Education. He holds a PhD in Korean Linguistics from Soongsil University, with a dissertation on Korean passive sentences. His research focuses on syntax, morphology, and pedagogical approaches, including multimedia and AI-based teaching. He leads a textbook project for Korean language learners in North America under the Academy of Korean Studies.

Education:

• PhD in Korean Linguistics, Soongsil University (2013–2019)
• M.Ed. in Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language, Soongsil University (2010–2012)
• BA in Korean Language and Literature, Soongsil University (2004–2010)

Research Interests:
Combines linguistic analysis with innovative teaching methods, emphasizing error correction, multimedia integration (e.g., K-pop, K-dramas), and authentic cultural materials. Key areas include passive/middle/causative constructions, honorifics, and particles in Korean syntax. He advocates for joyful and student-centered learning environments.

Awards:

• Kim Hyun-Seung Literary Award (2007), exempting him from undergraduate thesis requirements

Projects & Roles:
Project leader for Integrated Social Studies for Korean Language Learners in North America (2023). Previously taught at Korean universities and Crescenta Valley High School in California, gaining certifications like Korean Language Teacher Level 1 (2019) and CLAD certification (2022).