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Hye-Sook Wang is an Associate Professor in the Department of East Asian Studies at Brown University, specializing in English language linguistics and the acquisition of Korean as a second language. She holds a Ph.D. in English Language Linguistics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her primary research interests include sociolinguistics, cross-cultural communication, applied linguistics, especially focusing on the dynamics of acquiring Korean as a foreign language, and the integration of culture into language teaching. Wang actively engages in curriculum development and has authored several books on Korean language education, including works that link language learning with societal and cultural contexts. She has also been a significant contributor to the field through editorial roles, including serving as Editor-in-Chief of ‘Korean Language America.’ Wang’s work is grounded in exploring the nuances of language learning, including gender differences and politeness in intercultural communication. In addition to her research, she teaches a variety of Korean language and culture courses at Brown University.
Department: Department of Economics