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Professor Dr. Ellenor Shoemaker

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ellenor M. Shoemaker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. She specializes in psycholinguistics, focusing on speech segmentation and spoken word recognition. Her research explores the acquisition of phonology, particularly in the context of English and French languages. Shoemaker has a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin and directs the Lyon Summer Program, which offers immersive learning experiences in the French language. As an educator, she teaches a variety of French courses ranging from introductory classes to advanced linguistics. Her commitment to academic excellence is reflected in her diverse teaching portfolio that includes both in-person and blended learning options.

Research Interests

Psycholinguistics Speech Segmentation Spoken Word Recognition Language Acquisition Phonology

Courses

Intermediate French Intro French Linguistics Advanced Practice Spoken French II Beginning French Americans Paris Continuing Changes in Modern French Advanced French II

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

Application Checklist

  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume

Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.