Dr. Rodrigo Delgado

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rodrigo Delgado is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Spanish & Portuguese at the University of Illinois. He specializes in bilingualism, with a focus on code-switching, heritage speakers, and grammatical gender in Spanish. His research also investigates preposition stranding within the context of U.S. Spanish, contributing to a deeper understanding of language use among bilingual communities. He has taught various courses, including SPAN 308: Spanish U.S., integrating his research into classroom discussions and fostering an environment that encourages both linguistic and cultural awareness.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Illinois • Urbana, IL

Teaching courses related to Spanish linguistics and conducting research.

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.