Dr. Aurore Mroz

Associate Professor

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Biography

Aurore Mroz is an Associate Professor in the Department of French & Italian at the University of Illinois, specializing in applied linguistics. She has a robust academic background with a Ph.D. and M.A. in Foreign Language ESL Education from the University of Iowa, as well as an M.A. in Rhetorics Arts from Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour in France. Mroz's research interests include foreign language education and second language acquisition, particularly focusing on computer and mobile-assisted language learning, language justice, and mixed methods research. She has held various leadership roles, including Director of Graduate Studies and Co-Director of the Center of Excellence. Her dedication to accessible and engaging language education is reflected in her involvement with the French Corner and initiatives aimed at supporting language maintenance and revitalization. Aurore is committed to education that fosters critical thinking and engagement in diverse contexts, including study abroad and public-oriented research. Throughout her career, she has received numerous grants to support inclusive pedagogical practices and enrich Francophone cultural awareness.

Research Interests

Courses

FR 101: Elementary French FR 102: Elementary French II FR 103: Intermediate French FR 104: Intermediate French II FR 205: French Conversation FR 207: Writing Grammar Workshop FR 213: French Phonetics Pronunciation FR 215: French Community FR 313: Worldwide Spoken French FR 314: Advanced Grammar Composition FR 337: Contemporary France FR 390: Undergraduate Independent Study in French FR 485: French Profession FR 588: Oral Skills SLATE Research FR 588: Mixed Methods SLATE Research FR 591: Graduate Independent Study in French FR 599: Dissertation French SLATE

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.