Researcher

Dr Alice Joo

Keywords

korean language education

heritage language

second language acquisition

L2 learner error analysis

Fields of Research (FoR)

Korean Language, Language Studies, Applied Linguistics and Educational Linguistics

SEO tags

Expanding Knowledge in Languages, Communication and Culture

Educational Innovations in Teaching & Learning

Learner and Learning Processes

Teaching and Instruction

Biography

I am a lecturer of Korean Studies in the School of Humanities and Languages, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, UNSW. I hold a PhD in Linguistics, a Graduate Diploma in Translation, and a BA (Hons1) in Advanced Korean Studies. I am also a recipient of the Korea Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship.

My teaching portfolio spans Korean language and translation, with a particular focus on beginner and intermediate learners. I have extensive...view more

I am a lecturer of Korean Studies in the School of Humanities and Languages, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, UNSW. I hold a PhD in Linguistics, a Graduate Diploma in Translation, and a BA (Hons1) in Advanced Korean Studies. I am also a recipient of the Korea Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship.

My teaching portfolio spans Korean language and translation, with a particular focus on beginner and intermediate learners. I have extensive experience across all proficiency levels, from beginner to advanced, and focus on delivering engaging and effective language education.

My research is centred around Korean as a heritage language, sociolinguistics, language pedagogy, and bilingualism. My specific expertise lies in error analysis, language attitudes, instructional methodologies, and the use of Korean in community language contexts. I aim to contribute to the understanding of language learning and acquisition processes and improve educational practices for second-language learners.

My Qualifications

PhD Linguistics (UNSW), Grad Dip Translation (WSU), BSc/BA (Hons1) Mathematics/Advanced Korean Studies (UNSW)

My Awards

UNSW Humanities and Languages Teaching Award, 2021
Korea Foundation Fellowship for Postdoctoral Research, 2019-2020
KSAA Best Paper Award, 2015
The Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship, 2014-2017

My Engagement

Korean Studies Association of Australasia (KSAA) Executive Committee member (2019-2023)
Modern Language Teachers Association (MLTA) member
International Circle of Korean Linguistics (ICKL) member