Dr. Christa Schuller

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Biography

Christa Schuller is a Continuing Lecturer at the University of Waterloo, specializing in English Language Studies. With an educational background that includes a PhD in Applied Linguistics from the University of Klagenfurt, Austria, she has dedicated over 15 years to teaching at the post-secondary level. Her experience encompasses teaching various English courses at both the University of Klagenfurt and Renison University College. Schuller has played a pivotal role in coordinating the English Language Program for the International Optometric Bridging Program at the University of Waterloo from 2011 to 2021, and continues as the ELS Coordinator and Graduate Student Advisor. Her teaching interests focus on Oral Communication, Pronunciation, Language Teaching, and Language Testing & Assessment, which are reflected in her extensive curriculum development and teaching in EMLS courses. She has also contributed to several conferences, presenting research on topics such as the impact of online blogging in pronunciation classes and the challenges faced by internationally-educated professionals.

Research Interests

Courses

EMLS 101R: Oral Communication for Academic Purposes EMLS 103R: Effective English Pronunciation EMLS 102R: Clear Communication in English Writing EMLS 110R: Critical Expressions in Canadian Academic Contexts EMLS 129R: Written Academic English EMLS 601R: Speaking English for Professional Purposes (Graduate Course) EMLS 602R: Scholarly Writing in English (Graduate Course) EMLS 622R: Thesis Writing in English (Graduate Course) ENGL 140R: Use of English 1 APPLS 306R: Language Assessment and Testing ARTS 130: Inquiry in Communication (Language, Life)

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.