
Korean Studies Adjunct Instructor
The Adjunct Spotlight is a chance for the department to highlight our adjunct faculty and the achievements they've made in the East Asian Studies field.
Korean Studies Adjunct Instructor
Chinese Language Adjunct Instructor
Japanese Language Adjunct Instructor
The Language Coordinator plays a crucial role in the Department of East Asian Studies at New York University. They oversee language education within the department, ensuring students receive high-quality instruction in East Asian languages: Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. The Language Coordinator works closely with language faculty members to develop curricula, design language courses, and assess student progress. Additionally, the Language Coordinator is responsible for coordinating language placement exams, providing language support to students, and organizing language-related events and activities. Overall, the Language Coordinator is vital in promoting the study of East Asian languages and cultures at NYU.
Please follow the links below to learn more about our Language Coordinators at EAS.
1. What's your role at NYU?
As the Chinese Language Coordinator, I oversee the operation and development of the Chinese Language Program. Additionally, I guide students with language and course placement and enrollment.
2. Could you tell me about your background?
I have an extensive background in teaching Chinese at all levels and have served in leadership positions as a coordinator and director for multiple programs. My research interests lie in Chinese fiction, Chinese language pedagogy, and comparative literature.
Additional Resources:
Please visit Professor Jiao's faculty profile to learn more about her.
1. What's your role at NYU?
As a Clinical Associate Professor, I teach Japanese language courses at NYU. As the Japanese Language Coordinator, I assist students with language placement and enrollment questions. I support students seeking guidance with study abroad courses that will count towards their language requirements.
2. Could you tell me about your background?
I have a Master's in Bilingual Education from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Before NYU, I taught at Brown University, UC Berkeley, and Connecticut College. I have also taught summer intensive programs at Middlebury College and other programs, including Princeton and Cornell.
3. Besides supporting students with questions about the Japanese language or course placement, do you want to share any you have been working on?
I organized student events, workshops, and conferences for Japanese language teachers and presented papers at conferences. I also have done some projects that connect different areas in language learning.
Most recently, Dongmin Kim, Jiayi Xu, and I worked on a book called "Language Triathlon for Peacemakers "Volume I was published in January, and Volume II is forthcoming.
I am part of a project that involves two colleges and three languages (Chinese, Japanese, and Korean).
Additional Resources:
Please visit Professor Nonaka's faculty profile to learn more about her.
1. What's your role at NYU?
As the Korean Language Coordinator, I develop and update the Korean language curriculum in collaboration with other faculty members. I help students choose the correct language courses to meet their academic and career goals. In addition, I also organize a variety of cultural events for the students' hands-on experience.
2. Could you tell me about your background?
I have an undergraduate degree in English and Chinese and a master's degree in East Asian Studies from New York University. I have taught Korean as a foreign language at all levels, including heritage and non-heritage classes. My areas of interest are Korean language pedagogy and Korean linguistics.
3. Besides supporting students with questions about the Korean language or course placement, do you want to share any you have been working on?
I work closely with student groups and others within the university and external partners, including other universities, Korean companies, government organizations, and other entities, to promote the language program and identify opportunities for collaboration and outreach.
Additional Resources:
Please visit Professor Park's faculty profile to learn more about her.