Dr. Robert Jenkins

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Robert Jenkins is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures and the Program in Translation & Interpreting Studies. He regularly teaches courses focusing on literature, culture, and translation. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Robert advises students in the German language on study abroad opportunities, specifically in Germany and Austria, as part of the Illinois Vienna Programs. His research interests are extensive and include late 19th, 20th, and 21st-century German and Austrian literature, with a particular focus on movements such as Expressionism and New Objectivity as well as avant-garde literary forms. Robert's additional research interests encompass literary translation and translation theory, audiovisual translation, the philosophy of language, cognitive stylistics, experimental pragmatics, humor, and media.

Research Interests

Experience

Teaching Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Illinois • Urbana, IL

Teaches courses in literature, culture, and translation; advises students on study abroad opportunities.

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.