Dr. Theresa Schenker

Professor

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Biography

Theresa Schenker earned her PhD from Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. She joined the German Department in 2012 as the language program director. Before coming to Yale, she worked on restructuring the German Language Program, increasing outreach efforts, expanding the summer study abroad program, and training graduate students for teaching positions. Professor Schenker teaches at all levels of the German language and advanced language/culture courses. Her research interests primarily focus on computer-mediated communication, telecollaboration, intercultural competence, and study abroad initiatives. She currently serves as a co-editor for Die Unterrichtspraxis/Teaching German and as a software review editor for CALICO.

Research Interests

Telecollaboration Computer-mediated Communication Intercultural Competence Study Abroad Language Development

Experience

Senior Lector II, German & Language Program Director

2012-01-01 — Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Lead the language program and curriculum development for the German language program.

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.