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Mihyon Jeon

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Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics

Associate Professor

Office: Ross Building, S414E
Phone: (416) 736-2100 Ext: 20495
Email: mihyjeon@yorku.ca

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Degrees

PhD, University of Pennsylvania
MA, West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Professional Leadership

Coordinator, Graduate Diploma in Asian Studies, 2023-Present
Deputy Director, YCAR (York Centre for Asian Research), 2023-Present
Deputy Director, KORE (Korean Office for Research and Education), 2018-2023

Research Interests

, Sociolinguistics, language policy, globalization and language, heritage language, language maintenance, Korean language education pedagogy
  • Faculty of Liberal Studies and Professional Studies Distinguished Researcher - 2022
Books

Publication
Year

Attractive and easy to navigate, New Generation Korean 3 is a full-colour and engaging textbook designed for Korean language learners at the secondary and post-secondary education levels, as well as for independent self-study learners. Building on the content in the intermediate textbook, the advanced volume presents learning goals and best practice lessons developed by professors with extensive Korean language teaching experience. The textbook is appended with lists of vocabulary, answer keys, Korean scripts, and English translations.

2023

New Generation Korean Workbook is a student-friendly resource for acquiring advanced Korean language skills, including reading, writing, and comprehension. It is designed to accompany the textbook, New Generation Korean: Advanced Level.

Each chapter in the workbook includes extensive practice questions with cues that prompt students to either choose, match, or fill in the blanks. Throughout the book, QR codes link to audio clips for listening and reading comprehension exercises. With guidance in every lesson and self-assessment opportunities, students will build confidence while working through vocabulary, grammar, listening, and writing activities.

2023

New Generation Korean is an immersive and visually appealing resource specifically designed for secondary and post-secondary Korean language learners, as well as independent self-study enthusiasts. Meticulously crafted by experienced instructors with a deep understanding of the Korean language, this revised second edition presents targeted learning objectives and best-practice lessons across eight comprehensive chapters.

2023

New Generation Korean Workbook serves as an invaluable companion to the New Generation Korean: Beginner Level textbook, supporting students in acquiring essential reading, writing, and comprehension skills in the Korean language. Designed to be user-friendly, this second edition spans eight chapters, aligning seamlessly with the textbook.

2023

Attractive and easy to navigate, New Generation Korean is a full-colour and engaging textbook designed for Korean language learners at the secondary and post-secondary education levels, as well as for independent self-study learners. Building on the content in the beginner textbook, the intermediate volume presents learning goals and best practice lessons developed by professors with extensive Korean language teaching experience. The textbook includes lists of vocabulary, answer keys, Korean script, and English translations and conjugation tables.

2021

New Generation Korean Workbook is a student-friendly resource for acquiring intermediate Korean language skills, including reading, writing, and comprehension. It is designed to accompany the textbook, New Generation Korean: Intermediate Level.

Each chapter in the workbook includes extensive practice questions with cues that prompt students to either choose, match, or fill in the blanks. Throughout the book, QR codes link to audio clips for listening and comprehension lessons. With guidance in every lesson and self-assessment opportunities, students will build confidence while working through vocabulary, grammar, listening, and writing activities.

2021


Current Courses

Term Course Number Section Title Type
Fall 2024 AP/KOR3650 3.0 A Understanding Korea through Korean Films ONLN
Fall 2024 AP/KOR3610 3.0 A Contemporary Korea: Korean Pop Culture ONLN


Degrees

PhD, University of Pennsylvania
MA, West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Professional Leadership

Coordinator, Graduate Diploma in Asian Studies, 2023-Present
Deputy Director, YCAR (York Centre for Asian Research), 2023-Present
Deputy Director, KORE (Korean Office for Research and Education), 2018-2023

Research Interests

, Sociolinguistics, language policy, globalization and language, heritage language, language maintenance, Korean language education pedagogy

Awards

  • Faculty of Liberal Studies and Professional Studies Distinguished Researcher - 2022

All Publications


Books

Publication
Year

Attractive and easy to navigate, New Generation Korean 3 is a full-colour and engaging textbook designed for Korean language learners at the secondary and post-secondary education levels, as well as for independent self-study learners. Building on the content in the intermediate textbook, the advanced volume presents learning goals and best practice lessons developed by professors with extensive Korean language teaching experience. The textbook is appended with lists of vocabulary, answer keys, Korean scripts, and English translations.

2023

New Generation Korean Workbook is a student-friendly resource for acquiring advanced Korean language skills, including reading, writing, and comprehension. It is designed to accompany the textbook, New Generation Korean: Advanced Level.

Each chapter in the workbook includes extensive practice questions with cues that prompt students to either choose, match, or fill in the blanks. Throughout the book, QR codes link to audio clips for listening and reading comprehension exercises. With guidance in every lesson and self-assessment opportunities, students will build confidence while working through vocabulary, grammar, listening, and writing activities.

2023

New Generation Korean is an immersive and visually appealing resource specifically designed for secondary and post-secondary Korean language learners, as well as independent self-study enthusiasts. Meticulously crafted by experienced instructors with a deep understanding of the Korean language, this revised second edition presents targeted learning objectives and best-practice lessons across eight comprehensive chapters.

2023

New Generation Korean Workbook serves as an invaluable companion to the New Generation Korean: Beginner Level textbook, supporting students in acquiring essential reading, writing, and comprehension skills in the Korean language. Designed to be user-friendly, this second edition spans eight chapters, aligning seamlessly with the textbook.

2023

Attractive and easy to navigate, New Generation Korean is a full-colour and engaging textbook designed for Korean language learners at the secondary and post-secondary education levels, as well as for independent self-study learners. Building on the content in the beginner textbook, the intermediate volume presents learning goals and best practice lessons developed by professors with extensive Korean language teaching experience. The textbook includes lists of vocabulary, answer keys, Korean script, and English translations and conjugation tables.

2021

New Generation Korean Workbook is a student-friendly resource for acquiring intermediate Korean language skills, including reading, writing, and comprehension. It is designed to accompany the textbook, New Generation Korean: Intermediate Level.

Each chapter in the workbook includes extensive practice questions with cues that prompt students to either choose, match, or fill in the blanks. Throughout the book, QR codes link to audio clips for listening and comprehension lessons. With guidance in every lesson and self-assessment opportunities, students will build confidence while working through vocabulary, grammar, listening, and writing activities.

2021


Current Courses

Term Course Number Section Title Type
Fall 2024 AP/KOR3650 3.0 A Understanding Korea through Korean Films ONLN
Fall 2024 AP/KOR3610 3.0 A Contemporary Korea: Korean Pop Culture ONLN