Ines A.

Martin United States Naval Academy

Pronouns: she/her/hers Languages and Cultures Department
Email: imartin@usna.edu Carter Hall – 105 Maryland Ave
Phone: (410) 293-6355 Annapolis, MD 21402

Research and Teaching Interests

Instructed Second Language Acquisition, Pronunciation Training, CAPT, Peer Corrective Feedback

Employment
2023-present Associate Professor of German, United States Naval Academy
& German Program Coordinator (since 2020)
2018-2023 Assistant Professor of German, United States Naval Academy

Education
2012-2018 Ph.D. in German Applied Linguistics and Language Science, The Pennsylvania State University
Dissertation: “Bridging the gap between L2 pronunciation research and teaching: Using iCPRs to improve
German learners’ pronunciation in distance and face-to-face classrooms”, Advisor: Richard Page
2005-2012 Erstes Staatsexamen für das Lehramt an Gymnasien, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Germany
M.A. Thesis: “Bilingualism and the Acquisition of the Phonological System”. Advisor: Rolf Kreyer
2009 Visiting Scholar, Institut Linguistique Adenet, Montpellier, France
Study Abroad Program. CEFR Certificate for French earned, Level: C2
2007-2008 Visiting Scholar, Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA
Junior Year Abroad. Major: English Literature and Applied Linguistics

Publications

Sippel, L., & Martin, I. A. (under review). Corrective feedback during written telecollaboration: Learners’ beliefs and
experiences. Language Teaching Research.
Jolitz, C. & Martin, I. A. (under review). Using audiovisual materials to teach pronunciation. In XX (Eds.), Proceedings of
the 14th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference, held September 2023 at Purdue
University, West Lafayette, IN.
Sippel, L., & Martin, I. A. (in press). Is corrective feedback during telecollaboration beneficial? The effects of peer and
teacher corrections on L2 writing proficiency. Accepted for publication in Journal of Second Language Writing.

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Martin, I. A., & Jolitz, C. (in press). Teaching Perspectives – German. Accepted for publication in Journal of Second
Language Pronunciation, 9(3).
Martin, I. A. (in press). German – Issues in applied phonology, phonetics, and pronunciation. In C. Chapelle (Ed.),
Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics (pp. XX-XX). 2nd edition. Wiley Blackwell.
Martin, I. A. (2023). Motivation in computer-assisted pronunciation training: online and face-to-face environments.
Language Learning & Technology, 27(1), 1-21.
Martin, I. A., & Sippel, L. (2023). Using an inductive approach to teach pronunciation. In R. I. Thomson, T. M. Derwing,
J. M. Levis, & K. Hiebert (Eds.), Proceedings of the 13th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching
Conference, held June 2022 at Brock University, St. Catharines, ON. https://doi.org/10.31274/psllt.15702
Martin, I. A., & Sippel, L. (2023). Long-term effects of peer and teacher feedback on L2 pronunciation. Journal of
Second Language Pronunciation. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1075/jslp.22041.mar
Martin, I. A. & Sippel, L. (2022). Do beliefs matter? The relationship between beliefs about peer feedback and peer
feedback outcomes on pronunciation. Language Teaching Research. Advance online publication.
https://doi.org/10.1177/13621688221097307
Martin, I. A. (2022). Giving is better than receiving: Teaching pronunciation with peer feedback. (Teaching Tip). In J.
Levis & A. Guskaroska (Eds.). Proceedings of the 12th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching
Conference. https://doi.org/10.31274/psllt.13339
Martin, I. A. & Inceoglu, S. (2022). The laboratory, the classroom, and the online: What works in each context. In J.
Levis, T. Derwing, & S. Sonsaat-Hegelheimer (Eds.), Second Language Pronunciation: Bridging the Gap Between
Research and Practice (pp. 254-271). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Blackwell.
Sippel, L., & Martin, I. A. (2022). Immediate and long-term improvement in lexical stress perception: the role of
teacher and peer feedback. International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching. Advance online
publication. https://doi.org/10.1515/iral-2021-0175
Martin, I. A., & Sippel, L. (2021). Providing vs. receiving peer feedback: Learners’ beliefs and experiences. Language
Teaching Research. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F13621688211024365
Martin, I. A., & Sippel, L. (2021). Is giving better than receiving? The effects of peer and teacher feedback on L2
pronunciation skills. Journal of Second Language Pronunciation, 7(1), 62-88.
Martin, I. A. (2020). Pronunciation can be acquired outside the classroom: Design and assessment of homework-based
training. The Modern Language Journal, 104(2), 457-479.
Martin, I. A. (2020). Pronunciation development and instruction in distance language learning. Language Learning &
Technology, 24(1), 86-106. → In 2021, this article won the Dorothy Chun Award for Best Article in Language
Learning & Technology
Martin, I. A. (2017). Teaching pronunciation through homework assignments: The method of iCPRs. In M. O’Brien & J.
Levis (Eds.), Proceedings of the 8th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference, (pp.
216-223). Ames, IA: Iowa State University.
Martin, I. A., & Jackson, C. N. (2016). Pronunciation training facilitates the learning and retention of L2 grammatical
structures. Foreign Language Annals, 49(4), 658-676.
Martin, I. A. (2015). An easy way of teaching pronunciation in elementary level foreign language classes: the method of
iCPRs. Pennsylvania Language Forum, 85(1), 40-45.

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Published Translation: Woll, H. (2016). Comments on Ivan Illich’s Thesis on Arnold Joseph Toynbee (I. A. Martin,
Trans.). The International Journal of Illich Studies, 5(1), 57-68.

Invited Presentations and Workshops

2023 “Best Practices in L2 Pronunciation.” Webinar for the Center for Advanced Language Proficiency Education
and Research (US Department of Education/Penn State).
2022 “Pronunciation in Second Language Acquisition.” USNA Faculty Research Talk Series.
2021 “50 years of research on pronunciation instruction: How theory informs practice.” Guest Lecture at
Princeton University.
2021 “Is giving better than receiving? The effects of peer and teacher feedback on the development of L2
pronunciation skills.” Guest Lecture at The University of Texas at Austin.
2021 “Bridging the gap between pronunciation research and teaching practice.” With Solène Inceoglu. Webinar
for the TESOL Association.
2021 “The effects of giving vs. receiving feedback and teacher feedback on second language pronunciation skills.”
Naval Academy Research Council Seminar Series. USNA.
2020 “L2 pronunciation instruction in face-to-face and virtual classrooms.” Guest Lecture at Princeton University.
2020 “Using contemporary film to teach about the refugee crisis in Germany.” With Liese Sippel. Webinar for the
ACTFL Film SIG.
2019 “‚Leben’ oder ‚Lieben’ – Aussprachetraining für Deutsch-Lerner.” With Liese Sippel. Workshop for German
Professors and High School Teachers. Goethe Institute, NYC, NY.
2019 “Tipps und Tricks für den Ausspracheunterricht.” With Liese Sippel. Workshop for Goethe Instructors.
Goethe Institute, NYC, NY.
2018 “The role of peer corrective feedback in language classrooms.” Presentation in the Pedagogy Brown Bag
Series, LCD, USNA.

Refereed Conference Presentations

2024 “Learner beliefs about peer and teacher feedback during written telecollaboration.” With Liese Sippel.
American Association of Applied Linguistics. Houston, TX.
2023 “Using audiovisual materials to teach pronunciation. Teaching Tip.” With Carolin Jolitz. 14th Pronunciation in
Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference. West Lafayette, IN.
2023 “The effectiveness of peer and teacher corrective feedback during telecollaboration.” With Liese Sippel.
American Association of Applied Linguistics. Portland, OR.
2022 “The case for focused vs. comprehensive written feedback.” With Liese Sippel. ACTFL Annual Convention &
World Languages Expo. Boston, MA.
2022 “The effects of peer and teacher feedback on long-term maintenance of gains in L2 pronunciation.” With
Liese Sippel. 13th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference. St. Catharines,
Canada.
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2022 “Using an inductive approach to teaching pronunciation. Teaching Tip.” With Liese Sippel. 13th Pronunciation
in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference. St. Catharines, Canada.
2022 “Beliefs matter: the relationship between beliefs about peer feedback and its effectiveness in pronunciation
instruction.” With Liese Sippel. American Association of Applied Linguistics. Pittsburgh, PA.
2021 “Teaching about diversity and inclusion through soccer.” With Liese Sippel and Theresa Schenker. ACTFL
Annual Convention & World Languages Expo. Virtual conference.
2021 “Giving is better than receiving. Teaching pronunciation with peer feedback. Teaching Tip.” 12th
Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference. Virtual conference.
2021 “Developing leadership skills through peer feedback activities.” With Silvia Peart. 6th Learning & Teaching
Conference. USNA. Virtual conference.
2021 “Metacognitive instruction for giving and receiving peer feedback: Learners’ beliefs and experiences.” With
Liese Sippel. American Association for Applied Linguistics. Virtual conference.
2020 “Using the contemporary film ‘Ballon’ to teach about German reunification.” With Liese Sippel. ACTFL Annual
Convention & World Languages Expo. Virtual conference.
2020 “The effects of giving vs. receiving peer feedback and teacher feedback on L2 pronunciation skills.” With
Liese Sippel. Second Language Research Forum. Virtual conference.
2020 “The impact of metacognitive instruction on learners’ attitudes towards giving and receiving peer feedback.”
With Liese Sippel. American Association for Applied Linguistics. Denver, CO. [cancelled due to Covid-19]
2019 “Using contemporary film to teach about the refugee crisis in Germany.” With Liese Sippel. ACTFL Annual
Convention & World Languages Expo. Washington, DC.
2019 “Teaching German pronunciation with peer feedback.” With Liese Sippel. ACTFL Annual Convention & World
Languages Expo. Washington, DC.
2019 “Is giving better than receiving? The effects of peer and teacher corrective feedback on L2 perception skills.”
With Liese Sippel. 11th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference. Northern
Arizona State University, Flagstaff, AZ.
2018 “An inductive approach to teaching German pronunciation.” With Liese Sippel. ACTFL Annual Convention &
World Languages Expo. New Orleans, LA.
2018 “Extending the reach of L2 research – Colloquium.” With Emma Marsden and Carrie Jackson. American
Association for Applied Linguistics Conference. Chicago, IL.
2017 “Experiencing best practices in the technology-infused German classroom.” With Carol Hollen and Eddy
Arana. ACTFL Annual Convention & World Languages Expo. Nashville, TN.
2017 “Teaching L2 pronunciation by employing the method of iCPRs: results on perception and production
performance.” 9th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference. University of Utah,
Salt Lake City, Utah.
2017 “Improving novice learners’ perception skills as part of pronunciation training in German L2 classrooms.”
Germanic Linguistics Annual Conference 23. University of Texas, Austin, TX.
2017 “Aussprachetraining mit Technologie” [Pronunciation Instruction with Technology]. Central PA American
Association of Teachers of German Spring Workshop. Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA.
2017 “Improving novice learners’ second language pronunciation: the method of iCPR.” Modern Language
Association 2017 Convention. Philadelphia, PA.

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2016 “Improving novice learners’ L2 pronunciation in distance and face-to-face learning environments.” Poster
Presentation; & “Teaching pronunciation through homework assignments: The method of iCPRs.” Teaching
Tip. 8th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference. University of Calgary, Calgary,
Canada.
2015 “Auditory Input Enhancement facilitates the long-term retention of L2 grammatical structures.” Second
Language Research Forum. Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA.
2015 “L2 pronunciation training boosts the acquisition of L2 grammar among classroom learners.” With Carrie
Jackson. Poster Presentation. The 10th International Symposium on Bilingualism. Rutgers University, New
Brunswick, NJ.
2014 “Teaching German Pronunciation.” With Richard Page. Pennsylvania State Modern Language Association
Annual Fall Conference 2014. State College, PA.
2014 “What the German Word Game Räubersprache Teaches Us About Syllabification in German.” Germanic
Linguistics Annual Conference 20. Purdue University, Lafayette, IN.
2014 “The Impact of Language in School on Identity Among the Old Order Amish in Pennsylvania.” With Lauren
Brooks. Northeast Modern Language Association 45th Annual Convention. Susquehanna University,
Harrisburg, PA.

Teaching Experience
2020- present German Program Coordinator, Languages and Cultures Department, United States Naval Academy
2018- present Professor, German, Languages and Cultures Department, United States Naval Academy
FL 471B – Intercultural Seminar – Semester Abroad
FG 485 and FG 486 – German Culture Through Contemporary Film (two semester sequence)
FG 485A and FG 486A – German Society Through the Media Landscape (two semester sequence)
FG 310 and FG 320 – Contemporary Germany and Introduction to German Literature and Writing
FG 201 and FG 202 – Intermediate German I and Intermediate German II
FG 101 and FG 102 – Basic German I and Basic German II
2013-2018 Instructor, German, Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures, The Pennsylvania
State University – University Park Campus and World Campus
GER 401Y – German Advanced Composition (taught once on campus)
GER 308Y – German Business Communication (taught once on campus)
GER 302W – Intermediate Composition and Grammar (taught once on campus)
GER 003 – Intermediate German (taught once on campus and 3x online as Summer Intensive)
GER 002 – Elementary German II (taught twice on campus and twice online as Summer Intensive)
GER 001 – Elementary German I (taught twice on campus and twice online)
2010-2011 Instructor, English Literature, Philipps-Universität Marburg
2009 High-School Teacher, Teaching Internship: English and French, Landschulheim Steinmühle, Germany
2008-2009 Substitute Teacher, English, French, German, Hessisches Kultusministerium, Germany
2007-2008 German Culture Teacher, Language in Motion Program, Juniata College
2007 Teaching Internship, English and French, Business School Marburg, Germany

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 Awards and Grants
2023 Olmsted Fellowship – Summer Fellowship Grant, USNA, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
2022 PSLLT New Scholar Award, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
2022-2025 Volgenau Fellowship Research Grant, USNA, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
2021 Dorothy Chun Award for Best Journal Article in Language Learning & Technology, Language Learning
& Technology
2019-2020 Apgar Award for Excellence in Teaching, USNA
2018-2021 Volgenau Faculty Fellowship Research Grant, USNA, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
2018-2021 Junior NARC – 3yr Summer Research Support Grant, USNA, Naval Academy Research Council
2018 Emma Marie Birkmaier Award for Doctoral Dissertation Research in Foreign Language Education –
Best Dissertation, ACTFL-NFMLTA/MLJ
2017 Dissertation Grant (RGSO) – Semester Release, Penn State University, College of the Liberal Arts
2016-2017 Watz Dissertation Fellow Award, Center for Language Acquisition, Penn State University
2016 TOEFL Small Grants for Doctoral Research in Second or Foreign Language Assessment, ETS
2016 Language Learning Dissertation Grant, Language Learning, Journal of Research in Language Studies
2015-2016 RGSO Dissertation Support Grant, Penn State University, College of the Liberal Arts
2015 Graduate Travel Award, Second Language Research Forum
2014-2015 Superior Teaching and Research Award, Penn State University, College of the Liberal Arts
2014 PSMLA Mentoring Program for PSMLA Fall Conference 2014, NECTFL and Vista Higher Learning
2013-2014 Graduate Scholar Award, Penn State University, College of the Liberal Arts
2013-2014 Thompson Fellowship, Penn State University
2012-2013 Max Kade Fellowship – 1 Year Teaching Release, Max Kade Foundation
2007-2008 Study Abroad Grant, Philipps-Universität Marburg
2005 Prix Apollinaire, Robert Bosch Stiftung

Service to the Profession

2024 Proposal Reviewer for ACTFL Conference, Research SIG, ACTFL
2023 External Reviewer for Promotion & Tenure Board, Undisclosed US R1 University
2023 Abstract Reviewer for AAAL Conference, Phonology and Oral Communication Strand, AAAL
2023 Panelist for Promotion & Tenure Workshop, Center for Teaching and Learning, USNA
2023 Proposal Reviewer for ACTFL Conference, Research SIG, ACTFL
2022- present Doctoral Committee Member, Outside Advisory Member: PhD Dissertation by Carolin Jolitz, Penn State
University
2022- present Editorial Advisory Board Member, Journal of Second Language Pronunciation
2022 Abstract Reviewer for AAAL Conference, Phonology and Oral Communication Strand, AAAL
2022 New Faculty Orientation. Plenary Discussant. USNA

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2021- present USNA Language Validation Coordinator, USNA
Lead coordinator for validation and placement exams for all incoming Plebes (Freshmen) for all seven
languages offered at USNA. Oversight and data management of 600+ exams every year.
2021 Proposal Reviewer for ACTFL Conference, Research SIG, ACTFL
2019- present FACT (Formative Analysis of Classroom Teaching) Consultant, Center for Teaching and Learning, USNA
In this role, I visit classes at USNA to elicit feedback from students on their learning experience in class
and meet with the instructor to relay and interpret this feedback.
2018- 2020 Assessment Committee, USNA
Development of new assessment tool, data collection and analysis to assess learning outcomes of the
German program at USNA.
2016- present AdHoc Manuscript Reviewer: Foreign Language Annals, Language Learning & Technology, Die
Unterrichtspraxis, Journal of Second Language Pronunciation, Applied Psycholinguistics, Pronunciation in
Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference Proceedings
2019 Safe Space Certification Training, Center for Teaching and Learning, USNA
2019 New Faculty Orientation, USNA
Group Leader and Plenary Discussant.
2017- 2018 German Filmabend, Penn State University
Organization of weekly German movie night for students.
2016- 2018 Academic Integrity Committee – The College of the Liberal Arts, Penn State University
2015- 2017 Poetry Without Borders, Penn State University
Co-coordinator. Organization of university-wide event that promotes cultural awareness by exposing
audience to poetry in languages other than English.
2015-2018 Bilingualism Matters @ Penn State, Center for Language Science
Volunteer. Participation in community outreach activities promoting second language learning.
2014-2015 CLS Young Scholar Speaker Series, Penn State University
Co-coordinator. Organization of Michael Frank’s campus visit, including a poster session for 40
presenters, a research talk, and a professional development event.
2013-2016 German Day, Penn State University
Instructor for sample class on linguistics (2016); Judge for High School German Day Spelling Bee, Poetry,
and Video competitions (2013-2016)
2013-2018 Graduate Women in Science at Penn State, Nu Chapter of Sigma Delta Epsilon
Active member. In 2013: Assistant coordinator of Grad School 101 information session
2013 Distinguished Language Science Colloquium Speaker Series, Penn State University
Organizer of Fred Genesee's visit to the Center for Language Science
2012-2018 Center for Language Science, Penn State University
Active member

Languages

German (Native)
English (Near-Native) Certified English High School teacher, Studied and lived in the US
French (Fluent) Certified French High School teacher, Studied and lived in France
Latin (Intermediate) Reading Knowledge, Advanced Proficiency Certificate earned in 2006
Spanish (Elementary) SPAN 001 and 002 courses at Philipps-Universität, Marburg

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 Professional Affiliations
2016- present American Association of Teachers of German (AATG)
2016- present Modern Language Association (MLA)
2015- present American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
2014- present Pennsylvania State Modern Language Association (PSMLA)
2014- present Delta Phi Alpha Honors Society
2013- present Graduate Women in Science

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Last updated: February 2024