Susanne Rott

Susanne Rott is an Associate Professor of Germanic Studies and Linguistics at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She serves as Head of Germanic Studies and Director of the German Basic Language Program, focusing on hybrid teaching methods and vocabulary acquisition in second language learning.

Education:

• PhD in Germanic Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Rott’s research examines the interplay between incidental and deliberate learning of single words and multi-word units in classroom and online environments. Her work emphasizes input variables and cognitive factors influencing word processing and long-term retention, with applications in hybrid language programs and collaborative digital tools.

Recent publications highlight her contributions to L2 grammar analysis, online source comprehension, and wiki-based pedagogy. These studies explore task design, input frequency effects, and technology integration in language education.

Scientific Awards:

• DAAD Study Visit Grant (2008, Humboldt University; 2004, Potsdam University)
• UIC Teaching Recognition Program Award (2003)

Rott holds leadership roles as a board member of the DAAD Alumni Association USA and editorial board member of Second Language Research and Practice. She has co-edited volumes on vocabulary teaching and form-meaning connections in L2 acquisition.