Dr. Laura Hill

Instructor

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Biography

Laura C. Hill is a Senior Lecturer and Director of Italian Basic Language at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, specializing in language instruction. Her work is focused on content-based language instruction, online language instruction development, and enhancing online teaching platforms. Hill holds a Diploma di Perfezionamento in Musicologia from the University of Bologna and has been recognized as a Certified Online Learning Administrator and a Master Online Teacher by the University of Illinois. Throughout her career, she has emphasized innovative pedagogical techniques in the teaching of Italian, particularly through online formats. Her research includes publications related to historical aspects of Bologna's musical institutions and the pedagogy of language learning. Hill continues to contribute to the academic community through her courses and research on language and culture.

Research Interests

Courses

ITAL 101 (Beginning Italian) ITAL 102 (Beginning Italian II) ITAL 103 (Intermediate Italian) ITAL 104 (Intermediate Italian II)

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.