UM Summer Language Institute
Faculty
Chinese Language Institute Faculty
Sung Han-Hsin
Mr. Sung Han-Hsin is pursuing a MA in linguistics and TESOL at the University of Mississippi. He earned his M.Ed in foreign language teaching from the University of Hong Kong. Since 2017, Sung has taught Chinese courses at all levels at institutions including Mississippi State University and South Island International School, Hong Kong. He was also a teaching fellow in the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at Hamilton College in 2019. In summer, 2021, he was the teacher of advanced Chinese class in StarTalk program at the University of Mississippi.
Mr. Sung brings his unique experience teaching Mandarin as part of airline service training. He is especially skilled in helping professionals refine their Mandarin for use in service delivery contexts.
Arabic Language Institute Faculty
Dr. Yasmine Sedeek
Dr. Yasmine Sedeek holds a Master’s degree in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) with a thesis emphasis on second language acquisition, phonology, and sociolinguistics. Dr. Sedeek later earned her Ph.D. in Second Language Studies from UM, focusing on teaching Arabic pronunciation to American learners.
Her teaching philosophy centers on fostering a love for the Arabic language while engaging students in its rich culture. Dr. Sedeek prioritizes helping students develop accurate pronunciation and actively supports them as a mentor throughout their learning journey. She also enjoys participating in activities inside and outside the classroom, creating a dynamic and immersive learning environment for her students.
Dr. Yasmine is honored to be the first Arabic teacher in the state of Mississippi, serving the Oxford School District, where she teaches Arabic at the high school level. Additionally, she teaches Arabic in the Summer Language Institute as part of the pre-college program, extending her passion for language instruction to younger learners.
What Students are Saying
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“The tutor-counselors were excellent, always eager to answer whatever questions or concerns I may have had. They were also brilliant tutors and encouraged me as I learned the language.”
“I enjoyed having a teacher that didn't underestimate us. He would tell us anything we needed to know! I found it refreshing and engaging”
“I was floored by how friendly everyone was. My instructor was so patient and positive with everyone in our class and the cultural events were really entertaining. My thanks to the University for being so generous with scholarships, too.”