Dr. James Hoffman

Professor

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Biography

James Hoffman is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Texas at Austin, where he specializes in language literacy studies. He directs an undergraduate reading specialization program and teaches graduate courses focusing on literacy research. He has served as the editor of Reading Research Quarterly and was the president of the National Reading Conference as well as a member of the Board of Directors for the International Reading Association. Hoffman's research primarily involves teacher preparation and the classroom literacy environment, with a particular focus on promoting literacy in developing countries. He is an elected member of the Reading Hall of Fame and has been involved in various international literacy projects across Central America, Africa, and Asia. Throughout his career, Hoffman has published over 150 articles and book chapters on literacy-related topics and has been actively engaged in research that aims to improve literacy outcomes.

Research Interests

Courses

Reading Assessment Development Literacy Seminar Exploratory Literacy Teaching Practice Children's Literature Literacy Leadership Change

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
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Specialization Notes

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