Dr. Jin Pennell

Instructor

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Biography

Jin Pennell is a Senior Lecturer and Curriculum Coordinator in the ESL Department of Linguistics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He teaches courses on academic writing, business writing, and pronunciation for international students, while also overseeing ESL writing curriculum development and providing instructor training and supervision. Before joining UIUC, he taught English in public schools in his home country, South Korea.

Research Interests

English Specific Purposes Needs Analysis Online Education Instructional Design

Experience

Senior Lecturer, ESL Curriculum Coordinator

2015-08-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Urbana, IL

Teaches academic writing and business writing courses, oversees ESL curriculum development, provides instructor training and supervision.

Courses

ESL 111 ESL 112 ESL 115 ESL 110/510 ESL 508 ESL 511 ESL 512 ESL 521 ESL 522

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
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

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