Dr. Raquel Goebel

Instructor

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Biography

Raquel Goebel is a Senior Instructor at the University of Illinois, specializing in Portuguese language education and cultural studies. She holds a Law degree from the University of Fortaleza in Brazil, with a specialization in Tax Law, as well as a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management from Troy University, Alabama. Goebel has significant expertise in Brazilian culture, art, history, politics, and economics, which helps her address the diverse needs of students in a university environment. Since joining UIUC, she has received great recognition for her work, focusing on excellence in teaching Portuguese and Brazilian culture. Her contributions include language proficiency evaluations and various educational initiatives. In 2019, she received a Mellon Grant to develop advanced Portuguese courses along with the University of Chicago and Michigan State University. Additionally, she has been actively involved in community engagement, organizing cultural events and podcasts related to Brazilian culture.

Research Interests

Courses

Port 201/400- Intensive Beginning Portuguese Port 202/401- Intensive Intermediate Portuguese Port 200/402- Advanced Grammar (Portuguese) Port 403- Readings Portuguese- Business Brazil Port 404- Studies in Luso-Brazilian Culture- Regional Cultures Brazil Port 404- Journey Brazil Port 404- Cultures Lusophone World Port 199- Undergraduate Open Seminar

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.