Dr. Amber Martin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Amber Martin teaches courses in undergraduate composition, including ESL 15, focusing on American Academic Communication II, and Applied Linguistics, with APLNG 250 dedicated to mentoring multilingual writers. In her role, she collaborates with the English Professional Purposes Intercultural Center and runs the Writing Center through Penn State Learning. Beyond teaching, she also mentors Master’s students in their teaching practica and has facilitated the International Teaching Assistantship Program, conducting related placement exams such as the American English Oral Communicative Test. Her teaching interests extend beyond the classroom to activities like singing, backpacking, traveling, and reading. Academically, she is keen on understanding how non-native English speakers navigate online gaming environments and how they utilize English in different discourse contexts.

Research Interests

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.