Dr. Juan Rodriguez

Associate Professor

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Biography

Juan Carlos Rodríguez is an Associate Professor in the School of Modern Languages at Georgia Tech, holding a Ph.D. in Literature from Duke University (2007). His research primarily focuses on Latin American documentaries that address urban environmental studies, sustainability, and critical theory. He co-directs the Atlanta Global Studies Center and has edited several collections, including 'New Documentaries in Latin America' and 'Digital Humanities in Latin America.' Rodríguez's public digital humanities project, 'Vieques Struggle: Digital Video Archive,' features interviews documenting the demilitarization of Vieques, Puerto Rico. He has produced the documentary 'Vieques: Living Archive,' showcasing the island's history post-U.S. Navy abandonment. His scholarly contributions appear in reputable journals, and he teaches courses on Latin American studies, including Spanish Service Learning and globalization.

Research Interests

Courses

Global Media & Cultures Intro Cross-Cultural Studies Theory & Foundations Seminar Elementary Spanish Intermediate Spanish Latin American Music Spanish Service Learning Latin American Documentaries

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.