Jayoung Song

Jayoung Song is an Assistant Professor of Korean and Applied Linguistics in the Department of Asian Studies. Her research explores second language acquisition, technology-enhanced language learning, and intercultural competence. She has led externally funded projects on augmented reality–based reading, immersive learning through virtual reality, and the development of intercultural competence, supported by the Academy of Korean Studies and the U.S. Department of Education. She contributes actively to professional communities, serving on the editorial boards of Linguistic Research and Educational Role of Language. She also serves on the Executive Board of the Korean Society of Bilingualism and the American Association of Teachers of Korean (2022–2025).