Jihye Yun is a dedicated and experienced language educator with a strong background in both Korean and Chinese linguistics. She holds a Ph.D. in Chinese linguistics with a minor in linguistics, and her research has focused on comparing Korean language and culture with those of China, along with exploring other languages and cultural interactions.

Jihye has made significant contributions to the field of language education through her many years of teaching at prestigious institutions, including University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is now excited to bring her expertise and passion for language and cultural education to University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she will continue to inspire and engage students in their linguistic and cultural studies.

Outside the classroom, Jihye enjoys a range of activities that reflect her broad interests, such as playing tennis and swimming, as well as exploring music through the piano and Janggu, a traditional Korean instrument. Her commitment to both professional excellence and personal growth makes her a vibrant member of the academic community.

Education

Ph.D. in Chinese Linguistics, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2024)

M.A. in Chinese Linguistics, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2020)

M.A. in Chinese Linguistics, Hanyang University, (2017)

B.A. in Chinese Literature, National Taiwan University (2015)

B.A. in Chinese Language and Literature, Hanyang University (2015)

Course Taught

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Fall 2024 - Present:

KOR 203 Intermediate Korean

KOR 221 Korean Reading and Writing

KOR 305 Advanced Korean

University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2018-Summer 2024

ASIANLANG 105 First Semester Korean

ASIANLANG 106 Second Semester Korean

ASIANLANG 205 Third Semester Korean

ASIANLANG 206 Fourth Semester Korean

ASIANLANG 305 Fifth Semester Korean

ASIANLANG 306 Sixth Semester Korean

ASIANLANG 381 Business Korean 

ASIANLANG 301 Fifth Semester Chinese

ASIANLANG 302 Sixth Semester Chinese