Dr. Robin Duffee

Instructor

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Biography

Robin Duffee has an interdisciplinary research background in critical media studies and rhetorical theory, focusing on equitable and accessible teaching practices in higher education. She earned a certification in Ethical Pedagogy from the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence and serves as a faculty ambassador for Penn State’s Gender Equity Center. Robin is passionate about helping students learn theoretical concepts and practical skills to enhance their communication in personal, professional, and public contexts. She specializes in teaching courses such as Effective Communication: Message Criticism (CAS 100C), Foundations of Civic and Community Engagement (CAS 222N/CIVCM 211N), and has taught or assisted in a variety of other courses including Public Speaking (CAS 100A), Collaborative Communication (CAS 100B), Persuasion and Propaganda (CAS 175), Advanced Speechwriting (CAS 214W), Rhetorical Theory (CAS 301), and Rhetoric in Film and Television (CAS 415).

Research Interests

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.