Yong-Jik Lee, Changwon National University
CWNU Changwon National University Assistant Professor

AI LITERACY · ELT · EMI · HIGHER EDUCATION

Yong-Jik Lee, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor at Changwon National University

His academic and teaching interests include artificial intelligence, AI literacy, English language teaching, and English-medium instruction.

AI literacy in higher education Generative AI and English learning English-medium instruction Teacher education and digital pedagogy Global competence and interdisciplinary education
RESEARCHHuman-centered AI-supported learning
EVIDENCEPeer-reviewed studies, books, and projects
TEACHINGAgency, critical judgment, and communication
yongjiklee@changwon.ac.kr +82-55-213-3055
ORCID: 0000-0001-8783-2237
OFFICIAL PROFILE
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RESEARCH PROFILE

Research Overview

Research Interests

  • AI and AI literacyKnowledge, attitudes, competencies, and learning challenges in higher education.
  • Generative AI in English learningStrategies, motivation, cognitive load, satisfaction, feedback, and responsible use.
  • English-medium instructionInternational student experiences, multilingual resources, and academic communication.
  • Teacher educationTeacher efficacy, professional development, and technology-supported pedagogy.
  • Global competenceCurriculum and digital portfolio design for interdisciplinary higher education.

Education

2018
Ph.D. in Curriculum and InstructionUniversity of Florida, USA
2012
M.A. in Teaching English as a Second LanguageIndiana State University, USA

Current Appointment

2025–
Assistant ProfessorChangwon National University
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VERIFIED RESEARCH OUTPUT

Selected Publications

FULL RECORD
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SCHEDULED ACADEMIC EXCHANGE

Forthcoming Presentations

Scheduled presentations are listed separately from completed scholarly outputs and will be moved to the completed record only after the event.

Balancing Benefits and Risks: Cognitive, Affective, and Ethical Perspectives on Generative AI Use in University EFL Learning

The 65th JACET International Convention · Osaka, Japan

FORTHCOMING

The Development of University Students' GenAI Literacy after an Introductory Artificial Intelligence Course

WAIE 2026 · Sapporo, Japan

FORTHCOMING

University Students' Cognitive and Affective Responses to GenAI-Assisted Language Learning

JALT2026 – Nagoya · Nagoya, Japan

FORTHCOMING
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TEACHING

Teaching Philosophy & Course

CURRENT COURSE

Global Communication through Artificial Intelligence and TED Talks

인공지능과 TED강의로 배우는 글로벌 커뮤니케이션

The course integrates AI literacy, English communication, TED-based inquiry, digital collaboration, and reflective use of AI tools.

Teaching Principles

Learner agency

AI supports students' choices and reflection rather than replacing their thinking.

Critical AI literacy

Students evaluate accuracy, bias, evidence, ethics, and limitations.

Academic communication

Learning connects research, English writing and speaking, and global issues.

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BOOKS · PROJECTS · SERVICE

Academic Contributions

RESEARCH PROJECT

AI-based Digital Portfolio for Global Competence

A 36-month study supporting the global competence development of undeclared-major students, selected for a 2026 early-career humanities and social sciences research program.

ACADEMIC SERVICE

Editorial Leadership

Guest Editor, Education Sciences; Editorial Board Member and Editorial Director, Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial Cooperation Society.

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CONTACT

Academic Exchange

EMAILyongjiklee@changwon.ac.kr
OFFICEInternational Cooperation Education Center, Room 119
PHONE+82-55-213-3055
ADDRESS20 Changwondaehak-ro, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do 51140, Republic of Korea