Dr. Ruslan Suvorov

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ruslan Suvorov is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at Western University, specializing in Curriculum Studies and Applied Linguistics. He holds a Master's and a Ph.D. from Iowa State University. Dr. Suvorov coordinates the MPEd TESOL program and is deeply engaged in teaching language assessment and computer-assisted language learning (CALL). His research interests primarily revolve around language testing and assessment, particularly focusing on listening assessments in language learning contexts. He explores cognitive-affective variables in language tests, utilizing innovative technologies like eye tracking and electroencephalography (EEG) to inform his research. Suvorov leads various funded research projects, including studies on the impacts of music on test performance and the efficacy of language learning exercises. He has published extensively in the field and continues to supervise graduate students in applied linguistics, guiding their research in language assessment and technology's role in language education.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-09-01 — Present

Western University • London, Ontario, Canada

Conducts research, teaches courses in Language Assessment and CALL, and supervises graduate students.

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.