Dr. Josue Cisneros

Associate Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Josue Cisneros. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Josue David Cisneros is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Illinois. His academic work primarily focuses on Rhetorical Studies and Intercultural Communication. Cisneros specializes in public rhetoric and identity culture, examining how social identities like race, ethnicity, and citizenship are constructed and articulated in public discourse. His research interests include the rhetorics of resistance, social movements, and issues surrounding race and immigration. His scholarship has been featured in prominent journals such as Rhetoric & Public Affairs and Argumentation & Advocacy. Cisneros is known for his notable publication, 'The Border Crossed Us: Rhetorics of Borders, Citizenship, Latina/o Identity,' published by the University of Alabama Press in 2014. He has received several accolades for his work, including the Wrage-Baskerville Award from the National Communication Association and the Article of the Year Award from the Eastern Communication Association. Additionally, he teaches courses covering rhetorical theory, critical race studies, and public advocacy, contributing significantly to the academic community through his research and teaching.

Research Interests

Awards

#

Conrad Humanities Scholar

#

Early Career Award

#

Helen Corley Petit Scholar

#

Emerging Scholar Award

#

Junior Research Fellowship

#

Article Year Award

#

Wrage-Baskerville Award Top Paper

#

Top Paper Award

#

Daniel Rohrer Memorial Outstanding Research Award

Courses

CMN 250: Social Movement Communication CMN 417: Contemporary Rhetorical Theory CMN 538: Rhetoric Social Movement(s) CMN 538: Rhetoric, Democracy, Citizenship

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.