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:

• Understanding "heritage speakers" and "non-heritage speakers" courses offered by EAS. 
• For questions and guidelines about Chinese Placement & Exemption Exams 
• Post-Advanced Placement Exam- For students who scored 81 & above on the online placement exam or have placed in Advanced I & above, you must submit a writing sample to be placed into your level. PLEASE NOTE: THIS EXAM DOES NOT EXEMPT YOU FROM THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT. For information on the exemption exam, navigate here.
• Questions about Chinese language minor requirements.

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:

• For questions and guidelines about Placement & Exemption Exams.
  
• NYU library has many Japanese books and ebooks for language learners from tadoku to JLPT. If you want to explore Japanese other than what you are familiar with, check it out. We also have the Japanese Language Table, Movie Night, and Tadoku club throughout the semester.
• If you are considering taking a course but already know some Japanese, we strongly recommend you take the online placement exam before registering.

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:

• If you are considering taking a course but already know some Japanese, we strongly recommend you take the online placement exam before registering. For questions and guidelines about Placement & Exemption Exams.
  
• Questions about Korean language minor requirements
• Find more about NYU's Exchange Program
• Learn more about Study and Work in Korea

Please visit Professor Park's faculty profile to learn more about her.