About Jihye Yun

Jihye Yun, a lecturer of University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign. She 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. She has made significant contributions to the field of language education through her many years of teaching at prestigious institutions, including UIUC and UW-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. Her commitment to both professional excellence and personal growth makes her a vibrant member of the academic community.

Education
Ph.D, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2024)
M.A, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2020)
M.A, Hanyang University, (2017)
B.A, National Taiwan University (2015)
B.A, Hanyang University (2015)
Course Taught
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Fall 2024 – Present:
KOR 203 Intermediate Korean I
KOR 204 Intermediate Korean II
KOR 221 Korean Reading and Writing I
KOR 242 Korean Reading and Writing IV
KOR 305 Advanced Korean I
KOR 306 Advanced Korean II
 
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