Dr. Michele Koven

Professor

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Biography

Professor Michele Koven researches the relationships between identity and language practices within migrant communities. Her work particularly focuses on how bilingual speakers enact multiple, culturally situated identities in their speech. She explores narrative discourse's role in this process, employing methodologies from various fields, including communication and sociolinguistics. Koven's research has shed light on code switching, bilingualism, and the impact of culture on verbal interaction. With her extensive background in communication, she engages with areas such as intercultural communication and oral narrative. Koven has published significant works on bilingual identities and continues to contribute to the academic understanding of language and identity.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Illinois • Urbana, IL

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Communication.

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
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  • 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.