Faculty

Biography

As a language instructor, Cho is interested in all aspects of language learning and teaching, with a particular focus on designing effective pedagogical approaches. She is dedicated to providing Korean language learners with diverse experiential learning opportunities, including learning through cultural practices, service learning through community engagement, and online community-based language learning (CBLL) in diverse institutional and intercultural contexts. Her goal is to equip students with tools and approaches necessary to explore and experience the Korean language and culture. Before joining the University of Rochester, Cho taught Korean at Rice University. She also served as a board member of the American Association of Teachers of Korean (AATK) from 2024 to 2026.

Courses Offered (subject to change)

• KOR 101:  Elementary Korean I (Fall)
• KOR 102:  Elementary Korean II (Spring)
• KOR 111:  Intensive Korean I (Summer)
• KOR 112:  Intensive Korean II (Summer)
• KOR 151:  Intermediate Korean I (Fall)
• KOR 107:  Korean in Korea (Summer)
• KOR 152:  Intermediate Korean II (Spring)
• KOR 157:  Korean in Korea (Summer)
• KOR 201:  Advanced Intermediate Korean I (Fall)
• KOR 202:  Advanced Intermediate Korean II (Spring)
• KOR 207:  Korean in Korea (Summer)

Selected Publications

• Enhancing Language and Cultural Learning Through Community Service: Talent Donation. The Korean Language in America, 29(2), 256-273. https://doi.org/10.5325/korelangamer.29.2.0256
• “Using a YouTube channel as a supplementary language teaching and learning platform.” In Kiaer, J & Fraschini, N. (Eds.), Innovative Methods in Korean Language Teaching). (Routledge, 2024): 115-130.
• “Classroom Activities for Student Engagement: "5 minutes" and Survey Project.” In Carra-Salsberg, F., Figueredo, M., & Jeon, M. (Eds.), Curriculum Design and Praxis in Language Teaching: A Globally Informed Approach (The University of Toronto Press, 2022): 198-208.  
• Film-Incorporated Curriculum: Adding Authenticity and Versatility to Foreign Language Classrooms. The Korean Language in America, 23(1), 2019, 99-112. JSTOR. 
• "The use and efficacy of correction symbols in KFL writing." Korean Language in America, vol. 22, no. 1, Oct. 2018, pp. 83-92. JSTOR. 
• Arizona Computer-Assisted Language Learning Conference (AZCALL) Report. AZTESOL News, no. 35, Mar. 2014, pp. 15-16.

Selected Conference Presentations

• "Designing a Transnational Community-Based Language Learning (CBLL) Project: Focusing on Online Collaboration among Korean Language Learners from the United States, Japan, and China", International Academic Conference Jointly Organized by the Society of Bilingualism Studies & Japanese Association of Korean Language Education (JAKLE). Meijo Park Campus, Aichi Gakuin University, Nagoya, Japan, 18-19 July, 2026 (Co-presented with Lee, B. and Park, J. Y.)
• "Incorporating Multi-Generational Native Speakers into Learners’ Synchronous Video Conferencing: From Language and Cultural Learning to Generational Inquiry". The 31st Annual Meeting of the American Association of Teachers of Korean (AATK), The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 18-20 June. 2026
• "Language Learners' Perceptions of "Language Helpers" during Virtual Interactions with Native Speakers". The Annual Convention and World Languages Expo of the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), New Orleans, LA, 21-23 Nov. 2025 (Co-presented with Park, S. M.)
• "EFL/KFL Learners' Perception of Cross-National Virtual Interactions with Native Speakers from Different Age Groups on Zoom". The 30th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Teachers of Korean, (AATK), University of Hawaii at Manoa, Ohau, Hawaii, 17-21, June. 2025
• "The Utility of Teacher-Created Customized Digital Language Textbooks". The 28th Annual Conference of the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages (NCOLCTL), Chicago, IL. 25-27, Apr. 2025
• "Language Learners' Community Service through the Concept of Talent Donation". The Annual Convention and World Languages Expo of the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), 'Philadelphia, PA, 22-24 Nov. 2024
• "Enhancing LCTL Learning and Advocating LCTLs through Community Service". The 27th Annual Conference of the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages (NCOLCTL), Chicago, IL. 19-21, 2024
• "Enhancing Cultural Awareness in Language Classrooms Using Virtual Materials and Diverse Community Service Activities". The Spring 'Conference of the New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers (NYSAFLT), Rochester, New York. 23 Mar. 2024 (Co-presented with Hardy, S and Pian, P.)
• "Standards-Based Cultural Project for Elementary Korean Classes: " 한국, 이게 달라요!". The 28th Annual Meeting the American Association of Teachers of Korean (AATK), University of Pennsylvania, PA, 15-17, IL. 21-23, Apr. 2023
• "Using a YouTube Vlog as a Language Learning and Teaching Platform for KFL Learners". The 26th Annual Conference of the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages (NCOLCTL), Chicago, IL. 21-23, Apr. 2023
• Utility of YouTube to Enhance Language Learning and Teaching". The Annual Convention and World Languages Expo of the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), Boston, MA, 17-20 Nov. 2022
• "Facilitating Deeper Learning in Online Language Courses within the Community of Inquiry Framework". The 25th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Teachers of Korean (AATK), 24-26 June. 2021 (Virtual Presentation) (Co-presented with Song, J. Y., Kim, L., Kim, S. B., Lee, E. J., Lee, J. Y., Cho-Min, H. S. J., Park, C. Y., & Song, M. J.)
• "Designing and Implementing a Summer Korean Study Abroad Program: Cases from Seven Universities in the U.S.". The 24th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Teachers of Korean (AATK), Columbia University, NY, 18-19 June. 2020 (Virtual Presentation) (Co-presented with Song, J. Y., Choi, B. Y., Kim, H. S., Ko, I. S., Lee, J. Y., & Song, M. J.)
• “Students on the Move: Planning, Implementing, and Assessing a Short-term Study Abroad (SA) Program through the Lens of Intercultural Competence”. The 24th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Teachers of Korean (AATK), University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 19-24 June. 2019 (Co-presented with Lee, J. Y.)
• "From A to Z in Planning and Implementing a Short Study Abroad Program". The 22nd Annual Conference of the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages (NCOLCTL), Atlanta, GA, 22-26 Apr. 2019
• "Standards-Based Project: Survey Project". The 23rd Annual Meeting of the American Association of Teachers of Korean (AATK), University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. 21-23 June. 2018
• "Creating an Engaging Language Learning and Teaching Environment in the 'Five Minutes Before Class". The 21st Annual Conference of the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages (NCOLCTL), Herndon, VA. 20-22 Apr. 2018
• "The Effect and Students' Perceptions of Corrective Feedback." American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages' 2017 Annual Convention and World Languages Expo, Nov. 2017, Nashville.
• "Enhancing Intercultural Communicative Competence through Awareness of Responsive Tokens for Korean as a Foreign Language Learners." Twentieth Annual National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages Conference, 21-23 Apr. 2017, Chicago.
• "Film Incorporated Curriculum: Adding Authenticity, Fun, and Diversity to Language Learning." Twenty-First Annual Conference and Professional Development Workshop by American Association of Teachers of Korean, 16-18 Jun. 2016, Emory University, Atlanta.
• "Teaching Trades for Language Learners." Nineteenth Annual National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages Conference, 21-24 Apr. 2016, Atlanta.
• "Learning and Teaching Environment of Correction Symbols Only in KFL Class." Nineteenth Annual National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages Conference, 21-24 Apr. 2016, Atlanta.
• "A Key to Enriching Language Instruction: Building Up Collegiality Among Language Teachers." New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers Spring Conference, 5 Mar. 2016, Rochester.
• "Feel Korean Sentiments Through a Korean Song and Melody." Rosetta Stone, 16 Apr. 2014, Northern Arizona U, Flagstaff.
• "Identity of Listening and Ways to Listening Proficiency." Peaks Interdisciplinary Conference, 22-24 Feb. 2013, Northern Arizona U, Flagstaff.