Dr. Kathy Kim

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kathy Kim is an Assistant Professor and Program Director of Language Education at Boston University's Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Her research focuses on the interrelations of explicit and implicit second language (L2) knowledge development influenced by contextual instructional interventions. She investigates inclusivity in education, web-based experimentation, and the pedagogical potential of generative AI, particularly concerning Korean pragmatics. Dr. Kim is committed to advancing equity in language education through quantitative research examining the construct validity of psycholinguistic measures. She has received the Modern Language Journal award in 2019 and has secured funding through the National Science Foundation for her AI Education Faculty Research Grant. Her extensive work includes various presentations at conferences, showcasing her research contributions in language acquisition and assessment. She holds a PhD in Language Studies from Michigan State University, an MA in TESOL from Boston University, and a BA in English Literature from Keimyung University.

Research Interests

Courses

LS658: Language Acquisition TL 622: Assessment Language Teaching and Research

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
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