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Dr Seong-Chul Shin

Dr Seong-Chul Shin

Senior Lecturer

PhD in Linguistics (UNSW); MApplied Linguistics (Macquarie); MEd in KFL (Yonsei)

Arts, Design & Architecture
School of Humanities & Languages

I am an applied linguistÌýand a language teacherÌýwith a PhD in Linguistics, aÌýMaster of Applied Linguistics and aÌýMEd in KFL.

My research areas include: error analysis and teaching methodology in L2 Korean; curriculum issues in Korean at both secondary and tertiary levels; sociolinguistic issues with reference to Korean L2 or HL situations.

I have undertakenÌýa number of research projects funded by the government agencies and UNSW, extensively publishing journal articles, book chapters and monographs. I am currently undertaking monograph projects on language maintenance and and cultural identity focused on Korean ethnic communities and bicultural families.Ìý
Phone
+61 2 9385 3724
E-mail
s.shin@unsw.edu.au
Location
262 Morven Brown
  • Books | 2019
    Lee Y-I; Shin S-C, 2019, Korean Communities, Bilingual Practices and Cultural Identities - Proceedings of ASK2019: Australian Symposium of Korean Communities, Bilingual Practices and Cultural Identities, Shin S-C; Lee Y-I, (ed.), University of South Australia School of Management, Adelaide, Australia
    Books | 2018
    Editors , 2018, Korean Migration and Language Matters - Proceedings of ASK2018: Australian Symposium of Korean Migration and Language Matters, Lee Y-I; Shin S-C; Song C, (eds.), University of South Australia, Adelaide
    Books | 2018
    Shin S-C, 2018, Korean Language Education: Australian Practices and Perspectives, first published in 2018, Sotong Publishing, Seoul,
    Books | 2017
    Lee Y-I; Shin S-C, 2017, Korean Language as Socio-Educational Resources - A refereed proceeding of the Australian Symposium on Korean Language Learning and Teaching 2017., Shin S-C; Lee Y-I, (ed.), University of South Australia School of Management, Adelaide, Australia
    Books | 2017
    Shin S-C, 2017, Understanding L2 Korean Learner Errors: Description, Explanation and Implications, Sotong Publishing Co, Seoul, South Korea,
    Books | 2003
    Shin S-C; Baik GY, 2003, Pocket Korean Dictionary, 1, Periplus Editions, Singapore,
    Books | 1995
    Shin S-C, 1995, Korean for Secondary Schools Book I, Original, NSW Board of Studies, Sydney
  • Book Chapters | 2022
    Shin S-C, 2022, 'Error analysis', in Byon AS; Pyun DO (ed.), The Routledge Handbook of Korean as a Second Language, Routledge, London and New York, pp. 319 - 345,
    Book Chapters | 2019
    Joo A; Shin S-C, 2019, 'Characteristic features of Korean heritage learner orthographic errors', in Shin S-C (ed.), Korean Heritage Language Maintenance, Learning and Development: Australian Practices and Perspectives, Sotong Publishing, Seoul, Korea, pp. 197 - 221,
    Book Chapters | 2019
    Shin S-C; Joo A; Zhang W, 2019, 'Change of urban spaces and bi-/multilingual practices in the Korean communities', in Shin S-C (ed.), Korean Heritage Language Maintenance, Learning and Development: Australian Practices and Perspectives, Sotong Publishing, Seoul, Korea, pp. 272 - 320,
    Book Chapters | 2019
    Shin S-C; Joo A, 2019, 'Characteristic features of Korean heritage learner lexical errors', in Shin S-C (ed.), Korean Heritage Language Maintenance, Learning and Development: Australian Practices and Perspectives, Sotong Publishing, Seoul, Korea, pp. 222 - 246,
    Book Chapters | 2019
    Shin S-C; Joo A, 2019, 'Parental attitudes towards heritage language resources in the Australian Korean community', in Shin S-C (ed.), Korean Heritage Language Maintenance, Learning and Development: Australian Practices and Perspectives, Sotong Publishing, Seoul, Korea, pp. 118 - 143,
    Book Chapters | 2019
    Shin S-C; Jung SJ, 2019, 'Language shift and maintenance in the Korean community', in Shin S-C (ed.), Korean Heritage Language Maintenance, Learning and Development: Australian Practices and Perspectives, Sotong Publishing, Seoul, Korea, pp. 44 - 71,
    Book Chapters | 2019
    Shin S-C; Jung SJ, 2019, 'Research on heritage language development and maintenance of Korean', in Shin S-C (ed.), Korean Heritage Language Maintenance, Learning and Development: Australian Practices and perspectives, Sotong Publishing, Seoul, Korea, pp. 1 - 25,
    Book Chapters | 2019
    Shin S-C; Ko S; Rue YJ, 2019, 'Korean heritage language learning: Needs analysis', in Shin S-C (ed.), Korean Heritage Language Maintenance, Learning and Development: Australian Practices and Perspectives, Sotong Publishing, Seoul, Korea, pp. 144 - 176,
    Book Chapters | 2019
    Shin S-C, 2019, 'Heritage language maintenance: Actors and their roles in Australian contexts', in Shin S-C (ed.), Korean Heritage Language Maintenance, Learning and Development: Australian Practices and Perspectives, Sotong Publishing, Seoul, Korea, pp. 96 - 117,
    Book Chapters | 2019
    Shin S-C, 2019, 'Korean heritage children's language use and maintenance', in Shin S-C (ed.), Korean Heritage Language Maintenance, Learning and Development: Australian Practices and Perspectives, Sotong Publishing, Seoul, Korea, pp. 72 - 95,
    Book Chapters | 2019
    Zhang W; Shin S-C, 2019, 'Characteristic features of Korean heritage learner grammatical errors', in Shin S-C (ed.), Korean Heritage Language Maintenance, Learning and Development: Australian Practices and Perspectives, Sotong Publishing, Seoul, Korea, pp. 247 - 271,
    Book Chapters | 2002
    Shin S-C, 2002, 'Korean in Australian Schools: Success or Failure', in Ahn HD; Kim N (ed.), Selected Papers from the Twelfth International Conference on Korean Linguistics, edn. Original, Gyeong-Jin Publishing Co., Seoul, Korea, pp. 423 - 441
    Book Chapters | 1998
    Chang HJ; Shin S-C; Lee S-O, 1998, 'Ancillary cultural materials for teaching Korean as a foreign language', in Chang H; Shin S-C; Lee S-O (ed.), Ancillary cultural materials for teaching Korean as a foreign language, edn. pilot, National Korean Studies Centre, Melbourne, pp. 1 - 55
    Book Chapters | 1998
    Shin S-C, 1998, 'Some restrictions on word relationships in Korean', in Perspectives on Korea, edn. Original, Wild Peony Pty Ltd, Sydney, pp. 402 - 410
  • Edited Books | 2019
    Shin S-C, (ed.), 2019, Korean Heritage Language Maintenance, Learning and Development: Australian Practices and Perspectives, Sotong Publishing, Seoul, Korea,
  • Journal articles | 2023
    Shin S-C, 2023, 'Heritage language maintenance and education in Korean communities - Perspectives, challenges and implications', Korean Linguistics, 19, pp. 107 - 120,
    Journal articles | 2022
    Shin S-C, 2022, 'The student experience of online learning of Korean in an Australian university during the COVID-19 pandemic', Language Facts and Perspectives, 55, pp. 59 - 89,
    Journal articles | 2020
    Shin S-C; Joo A, 2020, 'Effects of 'explicit' grammatical instruction for Korean heritage language learners: Possessive vs locative-static and locative-static vs locative-dynamic', Grammar Education, 39, pp. 39 - 76,
    Journal articles | 2020
    Shin S-C; Zhang W, 2020, 'Korean migrant children's language use and attitudes towards language maintenance and cultural identity: A China study', Language Facts and Perspectives, 49, pp. 101 - 134,
    Journal articles | 2020
    Shin S-C, 2020, 'A case study of portfolio assessment in a KSP course', Journal of Korean Language Education, 31, pp. 75 - 103,
    Journal articles | 2020
    Shin S-C, 2020, 'Hocwu tayhakuy hankwukhak hyenhwangkwa kwacey (The current state and challenges of Korean Studies in Australian universities)', Journal of the International Network for Korean Language and Culture, 17, pp. 75 - 98,
    Journal articles | 2020
    Shin S-C, 2020, 'Korean Language Learning in Socio-educational Settings in Sydney: Motivation, Learning-Styles and Learning Experiences', Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language, 58, pp. 351 - 381,
    Journal articles | 2018
    Shin S-C; Jung SJ, 2018, 'Language Maintenance and Shift in the Korean Community in Australia - A Statistical Analysis Based on the Latest Census', Language Facts and Perspectives, 45, pp. 251 - 279,
    Journal articles | 2018
    Shin S-C, 2018, 'Parental Attitudes towards Heritage Language Resources in the Australian Korean Community', International Journal of Korean Language Education, 4, pp. 187 - 218
    Journal articles | 2017
    Alsahafi N; Shin S-C, 2017, 'Factors Affecting the Academic and Cultural Adjustment of Saudi International Students in Australian Universities', Journal of International Students, 7, pp. 53 - 72,
    Journal articles | 2016
    Joo A; Shin S-C, 2016, 'Characteristic Features of English-L1 KHL Learner Orthographic Errors', Journal of Korean Language Education, 27, pp. 1 - 36,
    Journal articles | 2016
    Shin S-C; Jung SJ, 2016, 'Language shift and maintenance in the Korean community in Australia', International Journal of Korean Language Education, 2, pp. 223 - 258,
    Journal articles | 2016
    Shin S-C; KO S; Rue YJ, 2016, 'Heritage language learning: A needs analysis study on Korean-Australian tertiary students', Journal of Korean Language Education, 27, pp. 111 - 155,
    Journal articles | 2016
    Shin S-C; Laranjo R, 2016, 'Patterns of Errors in Compositions of Korean Learners of Filipino Language', The Southeast Asian Review, 26, pp. 365 - 404,
    Journal articles | 2016
    Shin S-C, 2016, 'English L1-Korean L2 learners’ cognitive knowledge and difficulty of grammatical error items', Language Facts and Perspectives, 37, pp. 173 - 201
    Journal articles | 2016
    Shin S-C, 2016, 'Korean Language Education in Australian Schools and Universities: Current State, Issues and Challenges.', Journal of Korean Language Education, 27, pp. 57 - 102,
    Journal articles | 2015
    Shin S-C; Joo A, 2015, 'Lexical errors in Korean-Australian heritage learners' compositions', Journal of Korean Language Education, 26, pp. 129 - 162,
    Journal articles | 2015
    Shin S-C; Jung SJ, 2015, 'A Critical Look at Research on Heritage Language Development and Maintenance of Korean - With a particular reference to the Australian context', Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language, 43, pp. 97 - 134,
    Journal articles | 2015
    Shin S-C; Kang SH, 2015, 'English L1-Korean L2 Learners' Grammatical Knowledge on High Frequency Grammatical Error Items', Journal of Korean Language Education, 26, pp. 59 - 99,
    Journal articles | 2014
    Shin S-C; Wilke B, 2014, 'Lost in Translation: Erroneous Use of Australian Professional Terms in Public Korean Texts', International Review of Korean Studies, 11, pp. 1 - 43,
    Journal articles | 2014
    Shin S-C, 2014, 'Focused Instructional Strategies in Remedial Teaching on L2 Korean Errors: A Methodological Proposition', Language Facts and Perspectives, 33, pp. 219 - 245,
    Journal articles | 2014
    Shin S-C, 2014, 'KFL Students' Perceptions of Assessment, Feedback and Categories', Journal of Korean Language Education, 25, pp. 51 - 75,
    Journal articles | 2013
    Shin S-C, 2013, 'Remedial Teaching on L2 Korean Errors: A Procedural Strategy and Students' Perceptions', Journal of Korean Language Education, 24, pp. 127 - 154,
    Journal articles | 2012
    Shin S-C, 2012, 'KSL Learners' Perceptions on Text Types: Understanding, Preferences and Necessity', Journal of Korean Language Education, 23, pp. 471 - 493,
    Journal articles | 2012
    Shin S-C, 2012, 'Linking Australian Secondary Schools with Tertiary Language Programs: Current Practices and Feasibility for Korean', Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language, 37, pp. 195 - 222,
    Journal articles | 2011
    Shin S-C, 2011, 'Exploring the Linkage between Korean Language and Korean Studies Education: An Australian experience', Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language, 36, pp. 113 - 137,
    Journal articles | 2010
    Shin S-C, 2010, 'Grammatical Errors in Chinese KFL Learners' Compositions and Teaching Implications', Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language, 35, pp. 75 - 100,
    Journal articles | 2010
    Shin S-C, 2010, 'Strategic Direction and Tasks for the Global Expansion of Korean Language Education', Journal of the International Network for Korean Language and Culture, 7, pp. 93 - 119,
    Journal articles | 2009
    Shin S-C, 2009, 'Korean Language in Australian Schools: Current State, Issues and Strategies', Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language, Vol. 34, pp. 175 - 225,
    Journal articles | 2009
    Shin S-C, 2009, 'Language Instructors' Use of Learners' L1 and L2 in Classroom: Perceptions by Students and', Journal of Korean Language Education, Vol. 24, pp. 165 - 195,
    Journal articles | 2009
    Shin S-C, 2009, 'Students Motivation Learning Experiences and Learning-Style Preferences: A Survey on Australian College Students of Korean', The Language and Culture, 5, pp. 289 - 319,
    Journal articles | 2008
    Shin S-C, 2008, 'How to Advance Korean programs in Australian Schools', Korea Focus, Dec. 2008, pp. 1 - 5,
    Journal articles | 2008
    Shin S-C, 2008, 'Language Use and Maintenance in Korean Migrant Children in Sydney', Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language, 33, pp. 139 - 167
    Journal articles | 2008
    Shin S-C, 2008, 'Locative Substitution Errors by English L1-KFL Learners', The Language and Culture, 4, pp. 23 - 44,
    Journal articles | 2007
    Shin S-C, 2007, 'Lexical errors caused by semantic similarity in Korean', Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language, 32, pp. 141 - 170,
    Journal articles | 2007
    Shin S-C, 2007, 'Types and Patterns of English L1 Students` Misspellings in Korean', Journal of Korean Language Education, 18, pp. 99 - 122,
    Journal articles | 2006
    Shin S-C, 2006, 'Acceptability of some Korean lexical items judged by Korean L1 and L2 speakers', Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language, 31, pp. 153 - 171,
    Journal articles | 2006
    Shin S-C, 2006, 'Substitution Errors by English L1-KFL Learners: Nominative-by-Accusative', International Review of Korean Studies, 3, pp. 59 - 90,
    Journal articles | 2002
    Shin S-C; Baik G, 2002, 'Learning to teach: Needs Analysis for a KFL Teacher Training Program', Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language, 27, pp. 169 - 203,
    Journal articles | 2002
    Shin S-C, 2002, 'Australian Students` lexical errors in Korean: Type, Frequency and Cause', Journal of Korean Language Education, 13, pp. 307 - 338,
    Journal articles | 2001
    Shin S-C, 2001, 'An Error Analysis: Orthographic Errors Produced by Australian KFL Learners', Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language, 25-26, pp. 361 - 387
  • Working Papers | 2003
    Shin S-C, 2003, Errors in Learner Corpus: Pedagogical Implications for KFL Learners, KAREC, Sydney, Original, http://dx.doi.orghttp://www.karec.unsw.edu.au/PUBLICATIONS/KARECDiscussionPaper2003.htm
    Working Papers | 2001
    Shin S-C, 2001, Australian Students` Orthographic Errors in Korean: Type, Pattern and Cause, KAREC Discussion Papers Vol.2 No.4., University of New South Wales-Australasia Research Centre, Australia, Original,
    Working Papers | 2000
    Shin S-C, 2000, Korean Language Education in Australian Schools: Success and Failure, KAREC, University of New South Wales, Sydney, KAREC Discussion Paper Series Vol 1 No 1, http://dx.doi.orghttp://www.karec.unsw.edu.au/PUBLICATIONS/KARECDiscussionPaper2000.htm
  • Conference Proceedings (Editor of) | 2017
    Shin S-C; Lee Y, (ed.), 2017, 'Korean Language as Socio-Educational Resources', Australian Symposium on Korean Language Learning and Teaching (ASKLLaT)2017 Organising Committee, University of South Australia, Adelaide, presented at Australian Symposium on Korean Language Learning and Teaching 2017, University of South Australia, Adelaide, 20 November 2017 - 20 November 2017
    Conference Papers | 2010
    Shin S-C, 2010, 'Cross-cultural factors affecting Korean students' study at Australian universities', in Korean Studies in Shift: Proceedings of the 2010 Pacific Asian Conference on Korean Studies, School of Asian Studies & New Zealand Asia Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, pp. 113 - 141, presented at 2010 Pacific Asia Conference on Korean Studies, University of Auckland, Auckland NZ, 24 November 2010 - 26 November 2010,
    Reports | 2010
    Shin S-C, 2010, The Current State of Korean Language Education in Australian Schools, Education Services Australia, Melbourne, Vic, Australia, The Current State of Korean Language Education in Australian Schools,
    Conference Papers | 2006
    Shin S-C, 2006, 'Australasian Strategies for an Advancement of Korean Language Education', in 1st International Conference for Korean Language Educational Organisations and Local Representatives (IAKLE), Korea Foundation and IAKLE, Seoul, Korea, presented at 1st International Conference for Korean Language Educational Organisations and Local Representatives (IAKLE), Seoul, South Korea, 04 December 2006 - 05 December 2006
    Conference Papers | 2002
    Shin S-C, 2002, 'Korean in NSW: Is it Sinking? or Diving?', in Shin G-H; Suh CS (ed.), The Future of Korean Language Education in Australia: An Ecological Perspective, KAREC, Sydney, pp. 24 - 30, presented at The Future of Korean Language Education in Australia: An Ecological Perspective, University of New South Wales, 26 September 2002 - 28 September 2002
    Conference Papers | 2001
    Shin S-C, 2001, '`Error analysis in Korean as a foreign language: Orthographic errors`', in Asia-Pacific Applied Linguistics: the Next 25 years, Asia-Pacific Applied Linguistics: the Next 25 years. Applied Linguistics Association of Australia, University of Canberra, Canberra, presented at Asia-Pacific Applied Linguistics: the Next 25 years. Applied Linguistics Association of Australia, University of Canberra, Canberra, 06 July 2001 - 08 June 2001

Include:

  • KF and AKS Fellowship Grants, FASS and School Research Grants.
  • Other (education-development projects) grants: NCPÌýMobility Grants,ÌýAustralian Government Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Ministry for Education and Training.

The Korea Foundation Field Research Fellowship, and The Academy of Korean Studies Visiting Scholar Fellowship, etc.Ìý

include: involved in international, regional academic associations or boards as well as governmental organisations, e.g. IAKLE, KSAA, ICKL, governmental agency, etc. as board member, editorial committee, conference/symposium organiser, peer-reviewer, advisory committee member, etc.Ìý

External, includes:Ìý

  • Australian Research Council (ARC) Assessor (2010- current )
  • International Association of Korean Language Education (IAKLE), Journal of Korean Language Education Editorial Board (2009- current)
  • Language Facts and Perspectives Editorial Board (2015 - current)
  • Teaching Korean as a Foreign Language Editorial Board (2016 - current )
  • Korea Grammar Education Circle Board member (2018- current)
  • A guest editor and peer-reviewer of Korean LinguisticsÌý
  • Applied Linguistics Association of Australia (ALAA) member
  • International Circle of Korean Linguistics (ICKL) member
  • National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI, Australia) Translator
  • Peer-reviewerÌýof journal articles, books and book chapters; and examiner of HDR theses

My Research Supervision

"An Investigation into the Development of Intra-Phrasal, Inter-Phrasal and Inter-Clausal Agreements in Written L2 English by Indonesian Learners" (PhD)

"Language Use, Language Attitudes, and Identities of Bilingual Saudi Children in Sydney, Australia (PhD)

"Abnormalities in ESL academic writing" (MPhil)

(Completed theses in recent years include):

"Language, ethnicity, and culture: A mixed-methods approach to understanding self-assessed linguistic proficiency, ethnic identity, and cultural identity of Korean heritage speakers in Australia" (PhD, 2023).Ìý

"Language use and maintenance in bicultural families in multiculturalising South Korea" (PhD, 2023).

"Heritage language development and maintenance in heritage speakers of Korean in Australia in primary school years" (PhD, 2022).

"An investigation of English-L1 KHL learners' written errors and pedagogical implications" (PhD, 2018)

"An investigation of written errors made by Saudi EFL foundation year students" (PhD, 2017)

My Teaching

Undergraduate:
Advanced Korean A/B; Insights into Korean as a Second Language; Professional Korean; Korean Translation; Korean Interpreting.Ìý
School BA Honours team teaching - Action Research

Postgraduate:
Insights into the Korean Language; Korean Teaching Practicum
MA by Research and PhD program supervision (Applied and Educational Linguistics / Korean Linguistics)