Professional Bio

Jayoung Song is an Assistant Professor of Korean and Applied Linguistics at Penn State University. Her research interests include Korean applied linguistics, computer-assisted language learning, intercultural communication, and second language reading. Dr. Song has published in peer-reviewed journals such as Education and Information Technologies, Language Learning & Technology, ReCALL, and The Korean Language in America. She works with projects incorporating virtual and augmented reality, supported by funding from the Academy of Korean Studies (AKS-2020-R39, AKS-2023-R063) and the U.S. Department of Education (CALPER P229A220016).