Dr. John Kotnarowski

Instructor

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Biography

John E. Kotnarowski is a Senior Lecturer and Course Specialist at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with over ten years of experience in teaching English for Academic Purposes. His professional focus is on writing instruction and materials design, fostering effective learning experiences for students in linguistic studies. He has contributed to various educational initiatives, including the Education Assessment Program and English for Specific Purposes writing, focusing on both language assessment and materials design. His academic background includes a Master's degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from the University of Illinois and a Bachelor's degree in History and Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Throughout his career, he has received numerous grants and awards, recognizing his dedication to academic excellence and innovative teaching methods in language education.

Research Interests

Awards

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English Language Fellowship

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UIUC College of Liberal Arts and Science Impact Award

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Huazhong Agricultural University Summer English Communication Program

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American English @ State Developer/Presenter

Courses

ESL 111 ESL 112 ESL 115 ESL 500 ESL 501/515 ESL 502/592 ESL 503/593 ESL 512 ESL 521 ESL 504

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.